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Polymer Science
Hao Cheng, Jie Cao, Wenru Liu, Jun Mei, Jing Xie
Summary: This study characterized an active film made of sodium alginate (SA)-locust bean gum (LBG) containing daphnetin-based film. The addition of daphnetin improved the flexibility and antibacterial activity of the cling film. The results suggest that daphnetin in SA-LBG film could be used to develop food-grade packaging material with antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Siyu Lin, Xiane Liu, Yao Cao, Suchen Liu, Danwen Deng, Jinsheng Zhang, Ganhui Huang
Summary: The addition of xanthan gum and konjac gum was found to increase the viscosity and rheological properties of mung bean resistant starch, forming mixtures with higher viscoelasticity. These mixtures exhibited high crystallinity, as well as a high summation of resistant starch and slowly digestible starch.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mingfang Tao, Rong Li, Tingting Xu, Zhuo Zhang, Ting Wu, Siyi Pan, Xiaoyun Xu
Summary: Mung bean coat extract demonstrated anti-aging effects by extending the lifespan and improving stress resistance in Caenorhabditis elegans. The extract achieved this by regulating mitochondrial function, mimicking calorie restriction, and altering histone modification, providing new insights into mung beans' applications for the healthcare industry.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Liqing Qiu, Min Zhang, Benu Adhikari, Jiacong Lin, Zhenjiang Luo
Summary: This study evaluates the use of flaxseed gum as a texture-modifier for 3D printing dysphagia-oriented foods. By adjusting the concentration of flaxseed gum, the texture and rheological properties of the ink can be improved, while maintaining the stability and self-supporting ability of the printed food.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shohreh Vahed, Hossein Abbastabar Ahangar, Moloud Nourani, Somayeh Taghian Dinani, Mojtaba Nasr-Esfahani
Summary: The study investigated the effects of electrohydrodynamic (EHD) pretreatment on the functional properties of sprouted mung bean protein isolate (SMPI). The results showed that SMPI extracted at an EHD voltage of 20 kV had the highest extraction yield, protein solubility, water-holding capacity, oil absorption capacity, and foaming properties. Increasing the EHD time to 40 min resulted in the production of SMPI with significantly high protein solubility, water-holding capacity, and foaming properties. The application of EHD pretreatment improved the functional properties of SMPI and can be used in the food industry.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nikhila C. Paranamana, Ryan Gettler, Henry Koenig, Stephen Montgomery-Smith, Xiaoqing He, Matthias J. Young
Summary: Understanding the atomic structure of ultrathin ALD coatings is crucial for establishing structure-property relationships and stabilizing battery interfaces. This study used cryogenic scanning transmission electron microscopy to directly measure atomic structural variations across the depth of an ALD AlOx film deposited onto a carbon nanotube substrate. The results confirmed a proposed two-phase bulk/interface structural model and revealed a thicker interfacial layer than previously reported.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shi Su, Yuting Shen, Shu Wan, Hengchang Bi, Shanshan Shen, Xiaolin Sun
Summary: The crystallographic structure of n-diamond has remained mysterious despite being established for almost 30 years. Previous explanations for the unexplained (002) forbidden reflections lacked convincing evidence or adherence to carbon orbital hybridization rules. Recent observations on sub-4 nm nanodiamonds suggest that n-diamond is not derived from the Fm3m crystallographic group, but rather is caused by equipment limitations and defocus. Experimental evidence supports the transformation from cubic diamond to n-diamond with the appearance of the (002) reflection. This research contributes to the characterization techniques for sub-4 nm nanodiamond synthesis.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rajendra Singh, Daniel Scheinecker, Ursula Ludacka, Jani Kotakoski
Summary: Graphene, the best known 2D material, is prone to corrugations. Factors such as the size of the free-standing area, preparation method, surface contamination, and electron-beam-induced disorder affect the corrugation in graphene.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenkun He, Kai-Lin Chu, Faris Abualnaja, Mervyn Jones, Zahid Durrani
Summary: Dark-field optical microscopy, combined with optical simulation based on modal diffraction theory, is used to provide non-invasive, sub-wavelength geometrical information for nanoscale etched device structures. Dark-field imaging enhances the contrast of edge diffraction, and diffraction peaks in the intensity patterns can reveal the device geometry. This approach enables non-invasive fault detection for investigating etched nanodevice morphology.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Deepa Agarwal, Esther H-J Kim, Limei Feng, Cath Wade, Gert-Jan Moggre, Marco P. Morgenstern, Duncan Hedderley
Summary: This study investigates the impact of locust bean gum (LBG) on plant-based proteins, specifically quinoa protein (QPI) and pea protein isolates (PPI). Experimental measurements including microscopy, rheological analysis, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) were conducted. The addition of LBG enhanced the viscoelastic properties and shear viscosities of the mixtures, forming more dense protein networks and coacervates. PPI-LBG interaction resulted in higher shear viscosities and decreased water mobility compared to QPI-LBG formulations, highlighting the significance of protein-polysaccharide interaction in microstructure and rheological properties.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cody Kunka, Apaar Shanker, Elton Y. Chen, Surya R. Kalidindi, Remi Dingreville
Summary: Traditional diffraction techniques are limited by the difficulty of decoding desired material information, but using machine learning and feature identification can more comprehensively and accurately predict structural information.
NPJ COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andras Kovacs, Laura H. Lewis, Dhanalaksmi Palanisamy, Thibaud Denneulin, Alexander Schwedt, Edward R. D. Scott, Baptiste Gault, Dierk Raabe, Rafal E. Dunin-Borkowski, Michalis Charilaou
Summary: Iron and its alloys have played a crucial role in modern civilization, with metallic meteorites serving as one of the earliest sources of usable iron and offering insights into the history of our solar system. Recent research has identified a previously unknown FeNi nanophase within metallic meteorite NWA 6259, which interacts with other nanoprecipitates to create a complex magnetic state.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Iztok Naglic, Blaz Leskovar, Zoran Samardzija, Bostjan Markoli
Summary: This study investigated the influence of gallium addition on the phases formed in Al-Mn alloys during casting, revealing that an increase in gallium content led to the formation of IQCs and DQCs in the alloys. Microanalysis showed that IQCs contained more gallium and less manganese compared to DQCs.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhengqian Fu, Xuefeng Chen, Henchang Nie, Yanyu Liu, Jiawang Hong, Tengfei Hu, Ziyi Yu, Zhenqin Li, Linlin Zhang, Heliang Yao, Yuanhua Xia, Zhipeng Gao, Zheyi An, Nan Zhang, Fei Cao, Henghui Cai, Chaobin Zeng, Genshui Wang, Xianlin Dong, Fangfang Xu
Summary: The structure of the intermediate phase involved in the classic Pb(Zr1-xTix)O-3 is revealed to have important scientific and technological implications, which can be directly observed through in-situ imaging and diffraction methods.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Junjie Sun, Fuliang Lian, Yu Sun, Yingjun Wang, Sengwu Guo, Yongning Liu
Summary: Pipeline steel possesses excellent mechanical properties and impact toughness due to its special manufacturing technology. A new carbide, Fe4C3, has been found in the microstructure of this steel, which affects its corrosion resistance and sample preparation process.
