Review
Environmental Sciences
Vesna Vasic, Dragana Kukic, Marina Sciban, Natasa Durisic-Mladenovic, Natalija Velic, Biljana Pajin, Joao Crespo, Marinella Farre, Zita Seres
Summary: Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) refer to chemicals or materials that are not currently regulated but are causing growing concerns due to their potential threat to human and environmental health, primarily from wastewater. This study provides an overview of the use of biomass-based sorbents for the removal of CECs from water, highlighting their cost-effectiveness and environmental friendliness. Various forms of biosorbents and their efficiency in removing different CECs are discussed, with biochar-based sorption being the most frequently studied. The review also identifies the need for further research on the commercial application of biosorbents and suggests exploring the use of spent biosorbents in circular systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Patrycja Krasucka, Aleksandra Bogusz, Ewa Baranowska-Wojcik, Bozena Czech, Dominik Szwajgier, Monika Rek, Yong Sik Ok, Patryk Oleszczuk
Summary: Excessive plastic use leads to ingestion by organisms, including humans. Microplastics in the human body pose serious health risks and the digestion process alters the properties of plastics, releasing micro- and nanostructures into the environment. These structures can become accidental food sources for aquatic organisms and humans, posing a threat to the environment and human health.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Plinio Ribeiro Rodrigues, Luis Eduardo Silva Nascimento, Helena Teixeira Godoy, Ronierik Pioli Vieira
Summary: The study evaluated the adsorption effect of oligo(beta-pinene) blended with chitosan on PAHs and found that the blend significantly improved the adsorption capacity of chitosan for PAHs, presenting a high-performance and sustainable alternative for their removal.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yan Li, Ying Dai, Qinqin Tao, Zhi Gao, Lei Xu
Summary: In this study, amino acids-modified magnetic chitosan adsorbents were successfully used for the removal of uranium from wastewater, showing high adsorption capacity and efficient solid-liquid separation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Zhang, Noureddine Abidi, Lucian Lucia
Summary: The presence of toxic dyes in water threatens environmental safety, making efficient removal of dyes from wastewater highly desired. This study successfully fabricated efficient biosorbents through a simple gelation process of sodium alginate and carboxymethyl chitosan in an acidic aqueous solution. The resulting hydrogel beads showed excellent water absorption properties, pH-responsive swelling characteristics, and high methylene blue (MB) adsorption capacity, comparable to existing lignocellulosic and alginate-based hydrogels. The adsorption mechanism was explained by strong electrostatic forces. This research provides a promising and sustainable approach to dye decontamination.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ning Cheng, Bing Wang, Pan Wu, Xinqing Lee, Ying Xing, Miao Chen, Bin Gao
Summary: Emerging contaminants (ECs), relatively low-concentration but high-toxicity pollutants in the environment, have attracted widespread attention in recent years. Biochar, as a low-cost and high-efficiency adsorbent, has been used to treat ECs in water. There are numerous reports on the removal of ECs from water by modified biochar.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zeeshan Haider Jaffari, Heewon Jeong, Jaegwan Shin, Jinwoo Kwak, Changgil Son, Yong-Gu Lee, Sangwon Kim, Kangmin Chon, Kyung Hwa Cho
Summary: In this study, ten tree-based machine learning models were used to accurately predict the adsorption capacity of biochar materials. The CatBoost model performed the best, outperforming all other models.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hai-Yan Zhang, Cai-Yun Zhang, Wan-Li Rao, Hong Zhang, Guo-Hai Liang, Xin Deng, Jian-Liang Zhao, Yu-Feng Guan, Guang-Guo Ying
Summary: This study investigated the impact of biofilms on the adsorption of emerging contaminants (ECs) on microplastics (MPs). The results showed that most compounds had lower concentrations on biofilm-attached MPs compared to biofilm-absent MPs, indicating that biofilms weaken the adsorption of ECs. Pseudo-equilibrium was achieved within 72 hours, suggesting that ECs have rapid adsorption on biofilm-attached MPs. The partition coefficients were positively correlated with octanol/water partition coefficients, indicating that the adsorption of compounds on MPs is determined by their chemical properties.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anchal Sharma, Nitin Kumar, Ackmez Mudhoo, Vinod Kumar Garg
Summary: Nanotechnology based on phytobiomass is a promising technique for wastewater treatment due to its eco-friendly nature, ease of application, and cost-effectiveness. By utilizing plant parts and agricultural waste, nanoadsorbents with unique properties can be synthesized for the removal of emerging contaminants from contaminated water. This review aims to summarize the current research progress in using these nanoadsorbents for the purification of aqueous emerging contaminants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ranjita S. Das, Anupama Kumar, Atul Wankhade, D. R. Peshwe
Summary: This study reports a chitosan-based zirconia hybrid composite that can efficiently degrade multiple contaminants under visible light irradiation. The material showed high degradation efficiency for Congo red, Methyl orange, and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, and also demonstrated reusability and antibacterial ability.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Farzad Seidi, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Yang Huang, Ali Akbari, Huining Xiao
Summary: The use of adsorbents like chitosan and cellulose for removing toxic metal ions from water is well-known. By incorporating thiols as metal chelating agents, the sorption behavior of these materials can be significantly improved. Various chemical modification strategies, such as mercaptans, xanthates and dithiocarbamates, are applicable for thiolation of chitosan and cellulose, leading to enhanced metal removal and detection capabilities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carmen Fajardo, Sebastian Sanchez-Fortun, Diogo Videira-Quintela, Carmen Martin, Mar Nande, Ana Dors, Gonzalo Costa, Francisco Guillen, Gemma Montalvo, Margarita Martin
Summary: This study examines the colonization of microorganisms on polyethylene microplastics and their ability to accumulate organic pollutants, as well as the impact of pollutants on biofilm development. The results show that Pseudomonas aeruginosa can form strong biofilms on microplastics, with fluorescent blue microplastics having the highest protein content. The presence of organic contaminants decreases cell viability on white microplastics, while the overall effect on biofilm formation is negligible. Microbial colonization influences the ability of microplastics to accumulate contaminants, with fluorescent blue microplastics showing the highest sorption capacity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Mohammad Shahadat, Ankita Jha, Shahid-ul-Islam, Rohana Adnan, S. Wazed Ali, Iqbal M. I. Ismail, Mohammad Oves, Shaikh Ziauddin Ahammad
Summary: This review comprehensively presents the multifunctional properties of chitosan-supported nanocomposites in different fields, with a special focus on their ability to remediate environmental pollutants and contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). The preparation process of these nanocomposites is described and characterized using advanced analytical techniques, and the adsorption-desorption mechanism for pollutant removal is discussed.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Giulio Farinelli, Andrea Di Luca, Ville R. Kaila, Mark J. MacLachlan, Alberto Tiraferri
Summary: A novel chitosan-based organometallic complex was reported as a promising catalyst for degrading emerging contaminants in water, with the chitosan-Fe(III) complex identified as the most efficient catalyst. Experimental verification of the complex's stoichiometry with different metals, proposed reaction mechanism based on data and calculations, and synthesis of a supported heterogeneous catalyst were key findings of the study.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
R. Sivaranjanee, P. Senthil Kumar
Summary: This review examines the adverse effects of emerging contaminants on the environment and human health, summarizes various research attempts to enhance remediation methods or establish new treatment modalities. It also introduces analytical techniques used to identify and separate emerging contaminants.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Amanda Tavares, Gabriela Mafra, Eduardo Carasek, Gustavo Amadeu Micke, Luciano Vitali
Summary: This study successfully determined five 3-alkyl-2-methoxypyrazines in nine wine samples from South America using a highly efficient method. It identified and quantified two of these compounds, which contribute to off-flavors in the aroma and flavor of the wines.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kheytiany H. S. Lopes, Tiago Tizziani, Ana P. Ruani, Luciano Vitali, Gustavo A. Micke
Summary: Considering the economic potential of secondary metabolites, researchers have been focusing on various strategies to explore and enhance the accumulation of these metabolites in plant matrices. One of the strategies is the development of suitable methodologies for the determination of elicitors such as salicylic acid (SA). This study developed, validated, and evaluated a capillary zone electrophoresis method with ultraviolet-visible detection for the quantification of SA in Polygala species. The method showed rapid performance and accurate results.
JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Talyta Mayara Silva Torres, Simone Mazzutti, Marcos Antonio Castiani, Ilyas Siddique, Luciano Vitali, Sandra Regina Salvador Ferreira
Summary: The study focused on the microwave-assisted extraction of ora-pro-nobis leaves, showing high yield with 50% ethanol at 150 degrees C. Ethanol extracts at 110 degrees C exhibited the best antioxidant potential in DPPH and FRAP methods, while water extracts at 150 degrees C showed the best ABTS results. High total phenolic content recovery was found in 50% ethanol samples at 70 degrees C.
BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Correction
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Talyta Mayara Silva Torres, Simone Mazzutti, Marcos Antonio Castiani, Ilyas Siddique, Luciano Vitali, Sandra R. S. Ferreira
BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Renan Danielski, Simone Mazzutti, Sandra Regina Salvador Ferreira, Luciano Vitali, Jane Mara Block
Summary: The recovery of phenolic antioxidants from agro-industrial by-products using non-conventional techniques is an effective approach to explore the bioactive potential of natural sources. This study found that ultra-turrax, ultrasonic bath, and pressurized liquid extraction are the most suitable methods for phenolic extraction from guava's pulp and processing waste. The extracts obtained have high antioxidant capacity and several compounds were discovered for the first time in the fruit.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aline Krummel, Luiz Gustavo Goncalves Rodrigues, Luciano Vitali, Sandra Regina Salvador Ferreira
Summary: The antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Pleurotus sajor-caju extracts were evaluated using different extraction methods. The results showed that sequential extraction using high-pressure methods combined with ethanol had the best performance. Furthermore, the selection of extraction processes and conditions could improve the quality of P. sajor-caju mushrooms.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Priscila Nehring, Siluana Katia Tischer Seraglio, Mayara Schulz, Fabiana Della Betta, Luciano Valdemiro Gonzaga, Luciano Vitali, Mayara da Silva, Gustavo Amadeu Micke, Ana Carolina Oliveira Costa, Roseane Fett
Summary: This study determined the physicochemical characteristics, mineral content, sugar content, phenolic compound content, and antioxidant capacity of grumixama fruits at different ripening stages and growing locations. The results showed that ripeness and growing location significantly influenced the nutritional and chemical properties.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Samantha Goncalves, Luciano Molognoni, Heitor Daguer, Ricardo Pimenta, Rodrigo Barcellos Hoff, Gustavo Amadeu Micke, Luciano Vitali
Summary: This study developed an innovative method for sulfite inspection in seafood using capillary zone electrophoresis. The method is simple, fast, and allows for simultaneous extraction and deriva-tization of sulfite, suitable for high throughput analysis. The method showed selectivity and specificity when compared to liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. The results met the required parameters for metrological accreditation.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Nicole Esposto Biondo, Debora Fretes Argenta, Gabriela Schneider Rauber, Luciano Vitali, Thiago Caon
Summary: This study selected three natural terpenes classified as safe by FDA to enhance the transdermal delivery of testosterone. Among them, carvacrol showed the highest permeation flux and cutaneous retention of testosterone, making it the most effective chemical absorption enhancer (CAE).
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Priscila Aparecida Horn, Ana Lucia Bertarello Zeni, Natalia Cavichioli, Evelyn Winter, Keila Zaniboni Siqueira Batista, Luciano Vitali, Eduardo Alves de Almeida
Summary: This study characterized the chemical composition of brewer's spent yeast (BSY) from two different beer productions and tested its cytotoxicity in various cell lineages. The results showed that BSY samples had similar lipid and ash content but slight differences in other nutritional components. BSY2 sample had higher concentrations of glucans and phenolic compounds. Both BSY1 and BSY2 extracts demonstrated similar antioxidant capacity and were not cytotoxic to most cell lines except PANC-1 cells. These findings suggest that brewery residue can be a value-added functional food with potential adjuvant role against PANC-1 cell lines.
EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Marina Pereira-Coelho, Isabel Cristina da Silva Haas, Cassia Katrin Reinke, Jocinei Dognini, Renata Dias de Mello Castanho Amboni, Luciano Vitali, Luiz Augusto dos Santos Madureira
Summary: A simple sample preparation approach employing the dispersive pipette extraction (DPX) technique is proposed to determine twelve polyphenols in wines. The extraction parameters were optimized using univariate and multivariate designs. The analytical performance was satisfactory with high determination coefficients and good precision.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alyne Lizane Cardoso, Luciane de Lira Teixeira, Neuza Mariko Aymoto Hassimotto, Sheyla de Liz Baptista, Candice Lais Knoner Copetti, Debora Kurrler Rieger, Francilene Gracieli Kunradi Vieira, Gustavo Amadeu Micke, Luciano Vitali, Maria Alice Altenburg de Assis, Mayara Schulz, Roseane Fett, Edson Luiz da Silva, Patricia Faria Di Pietro
Summary: This clinical trial evaluated the absorption and excretion of bioactive compounds in jucara juice and its antioxidant capacity in human serum. The study found that several phenolic acids and conjugated phenolic acids were excreted in urine, and jucara juice decreased the total oxidant status of serum. These findings suggest a relationship between the production of metabolites and the antioxidant capacity of jucara juice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Pamela Pacassa Borges, Larissa Benvenutti, Aline Lana Schneider, Marcelo Rodrigo Franke Echterhoff, Bruna Goncalves Lopes, Diogo Alexandre Siebert, Gustavo Amadeu Micke, Luciano Vitali, Michele Debiasi Alberton, Nara Lins Meira Quintao, Jose Roberto Santin, Isabel Daufenback Machado
Summary: We investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of Myrcia pubipetala's crude hydroalcoholic extract (CHE-MP) and found that it significantly reduced the levels of nitric oxide, interleukin-1 beta, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor in inflammatory cells. It also decreased neutrophil migration, indicating its potential as an anti-inflammatory agent.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Diogo Alexandre Siebert, Natalia Bruzamarello Caon, Michele Debiasi Alberton, Luciano Vitali, Alexandre Luis Parize, Gustavo Amadeu Micke
Summary: This study proposes a novel enzyme micro-reactor using acetylcholinesterase anchored on magnetic nanoparticles and immobilized in capillaries using chitosan and glutaraldehyde. The enzyme showed a Km value of 1.12 mmol L-1, comparable to other immobilized enzyme studies. The method was also used to evaluate IC50 for neostigmine and showed good stability with at least 25 experiments possible. The method was applied to hydroalcoholic extracts of 7 plant species, with Plinia cauliflora showing the best enzyme inhibition of 42.31±6.81% at a concentration of 100 mg L-1.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Victor Rodrigues Alves, Samantha Goncalves, Heitor Daguer, Gustavo Amadeu Micke, Luciano Vitali
Summary: The rise in consumption of ultra-processed meat and dietary collagen supplements poses a challenge to food quality control. This study aimed to develop a new method using cyclodextrin-assisted electrokinetic chromatography with indirect UV detection to determine 4-hydroxyproline for collagen monitoring in dietary supplements and meat products. The method involved hydrolyzing samples with sulfuric acid and removing them using simultaneous neutralization/precipitation reactions with strontium carbonate. The method was successfully validated and proved to be a feasible alternative for quality control.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
