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Nutrition & Dietetics
Duc Toan Do, Jaspreet Singh, Stuart Johnson, Harjinder Singh
Summary: The microstructure of legumes, particularly the protein matrix and cell wall of cotyledon cells, plays a crucial role in regulating starch digestion and glycemic responses. This study found that the protein matrix, in addition to the primary cell wall, acts as a secondary barrier to inhibit the accessibility of alpha-amylase to starch. Understanding the relationship between legume structure and starch digestion could inform the development of low glycemic index foods.
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Chemistry, Applied
Santanu Deb-Choudhury, Janine Cooney, Diane Brewster, Stefan Clerens, Scott O. Knowles, Mustafa M. Farouk, Anita Grosvenor, Jolon M. Dyer
Summary: Studies have shown that blanching has a significant impact on the protein composition of navy beans and can introduce primary level modifications to proteins. Blanching results in a decrease in protein abundance and changes in protein composition, highlighting the importance of evaluating how processing parameters can be modified to improve protein food quality.
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Engineering, Chemical
Erica Siguemoto, Christian Mestres, Jean-Michel Meot
Summary: A transfers-reactions model is proposed to describe the evolution of pulses during hydrothermal processing, and the model is proven to be capable of accurately predicting the degree of gelatinization.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shao-Jian Zhang, Junnan Hao, Huan Li, Peng-Fang Zhang, Zu-Wei Yin, Yu-Yang Li, Bingkai Zhang, Zhan Lin, Shi-Zhang Qiao
Summary: This study proposes a structure confinement strategy using starch to suppress polyiodide shuttling in Zn-I-2 batteries, resulting in a highly reversible and long-cycling Zn-I-2 battery with high Coulombic efficiency. The starch effectively inhibits Zn corrosion triggered by polyiodide, providing a cheap yet effective strategy for high-cyclability Zn-I-2 batteries.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Junnan Hao, Libei Yuan, Yilong Zhu, Xiaowan Bai, Chao Ye, Yan Jiao, Shi-Zhang Qiao
Summary: Reported a new type of ZnSO4-based eutectic electrolytes that are both safe and cost-effective for advanced Zn-I-2 batteries. These electrolytes show high stability in various solvents of polyhydric alcohols due to the involvement of multiple -OH groups in Zn2+ solvation and interaction with water. The propylene glycol-based hydrated eutectic electrolyte exhibits significant advantages over Zn(CF3SO3)2/Zn(TFSI)2-based eutectic electrolytes in terms of non-flammability and low price, resulting in Zn-I-2 cells with high reversibility and 91.4% capacity remaining under 20 C.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shrikant A. Survase, Pranhita Nimbalkar, German Jurgens, Tom Granstrom, Prakash Chavan, Sandip Balasaheb Bankar
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of lignosulfonate on ABE production and proposed a technique to overcome lignosulfonate inhibitory action. Addition of soy meal was shown to enhance Clostridium acetobutylicum survival and increase butanol concentration during fermentation. The transcriptional analysis revealed upregulation of key genes in clostridial metabolic pathways in the presence of soy meal.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengxiang Lin, Guanhong Chen, Yuanhong Kang, Minghao Zhang, Jin Yang, Zeheng Lv, Yang Yang, Jinbao Zhao
Summary: An anion concentrated electrolyte (ACE) membrane is designed to manipulate the ion flux and shuttle effect in Zn-I-2 batteries, leading to long-lifetime separator-free batteries.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Myung-Hwan Jung, Won-Je Cho, Hye Min Jang, Kwon-Soo Chun, Jae Sang Lee, Yong Seok Hwang, Sang Wook Kim, Jun Kue Park
Summary: We have developed a new analytical method to separate superposed ?-ray peaks on Cu-67 and Ga-67 for the measurement of (68)Zn(p,2p)Cu-67 and Zn-68(p,2n)Ga-67 reactions. The method, based on nuclear data, allows us to estimate the counts from each nuclide and obtain the nuclear reactions. This method can be universally applied to separate ?-ray spectra of any two nuclides, especially those with different half-lives. The results of the present work are in good agreement with previous studies, demonstrating the reliability of the measured reactions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenshuo Shang, Jianhui Zhu, Ying Liu, Litao Kang, Siying Liu, Bingkun Huang, Jisheng Song, Xiangming Li, Fuyi Jiang, Wei Du, Yanfeng Gao, Hongjie Luo
Summary: By designing and synthesizing alginate-based hydrogel electrolyte, the cycling stability and performance of Zinc-iodine batteries are significantly improved. The hydrogel effectively blocks the shuttle of triiodide ions, mitigates Zn dendritic growth and corrosion reactions, leading to higher capacity and cycling durability of the battery.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenshuo Shang, Qiang Li, Fuyi Jiang, Bingkun Huang, Jisheng Song, Shan Yun, Xuan Liu, Hideo Kimura, Jianjun Liu, Litao Kang
Summary: A zeolite-based cation-exchange protecting layer is designed to suppress parasitic reactions on Zn anodes, improving the performance and cycle life of Zn parallel to I-2 batteries.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yan-Ni Li, Zhuang Sun, Tao Zhang
Summary: In this study, a solid-soluble synergistic catalysis approach was proposed to enhance the ORR/OER performances of lithium-oxygen batteries. By using a single-atomic catalyst and a soluble catalyst, the growth pathway of Li2O2 can be regulated and the kinetics of oxygen reduction and evolution reactions can be accelerated, leading to improved battery performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hanbing Wang, Xuan Liu, Junsen Zhong, Lingyu Du, Shan Yun, Xiaolong Zhang, Yanfeng Gao, Litao Kang
Summary: In this paper, the self-discharge rate of Zn-I-2 aqueous battery is successfully suppressed by adjusting the electrolyte concentration, and the cycle lifespan is prolonged. This battery shows promise as a reliable and affordable alternative to the centuries-old lead-acid battery.
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Agronomy
Bruce Mutari, Julia Sibiya, Prince M. Matova, Edmore Gasura, Kennedy Simango
Summary: Climate change has increased the frequency of terminal drought stress, leading to micronutrient malnutrition in navy beans. The study investigated the effects of drought stress on various traits and identified drought-tolerant lines with good canning and nutritional quality. The results showed significant genotype and genotype x environment interaction effects for most traits, and terminal drought stress adversely affected seed micronutrient concentrations, yield, and various other traits.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tian Mai, Pei-Lin Wang, Qi Yuan, Chang Ma, Ming-Guo Ma
Summary: The study presents a novel ZIFs@nanocellulose composite film with high adsorption efficiency and excellent mechanical properties, particularly suitable for dye-polluted wastewater treatment. The simple regeneration method and strong application potential of the composite films are highlighted in the discussion.
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Environmental Sciences
Xinru Yang, Xueming Qin, Jiayin Xie, Xiaoyu Li, Huichao Xu, Yongsheng Zhao
Summary: Molasses have a significant effect on the bioremediation of Cr(VI) contaminated groundwater, stimulating its reduction and reducing toxicity on bacteria. Molasses has a higher removal efficiency compared to glucose or emulsified vegetable oil, with a higher remediation concentration and faster removal rate.
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Environmental Sciences
Carlos M. H. Ferreira, Catia A. Sousa, Ines Sanchis-Perez, Sandra Lopez-Rayo, Maria Teresa Barros, Helena M. V. M. Soares, Juan J. Lucena
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
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Plant Sciences
Maria T. Cieschi, Alexander Yu Polyakov, Vasily A. Lebedev, Dmitry S. Volkov, Denis A. Pankratov, Alexey A. Veligzhanin, Irina V. Perminova, Juan J. Lucena
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2019)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Samira Islas-Valdez, Sandra Lopez-Rayo, Hristiyan Hristov-Emilov, Lourdes Hernandez-Apaolaza, Juan J. Lucena
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
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Plant Sciences
Carlos M. H. Ferreira, Sandra Lopez-Rayo, Juan J. Lucena, Eduardo Soares, Helena M. V. M. Soares
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Samira Islas-Valdez, Sandra Lopez-Rayo, Jessica Arcos, Nieves Menendez, Juan J. Lucena
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Maria T. Cieschi, Juan J. Lucena
Summary: Iron humate participates in the chelate shuttle mechanism, providing available Fe to the chelating agent and then to the plants, showing a slight synergic effect. After a few days, the contribution of the chelates to the Fe nutrition decreases substantially, but the contribution of the humates is maintained. The most efficient ratio was two parts of iron humates and one part of iron chelate. Specifically, HBED/Fe3+ was the most suitable iron chelate because its lasting effect fits the iron humate long-term effect better.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Samira Islas-Valdez, Sandra Lopez-Rayo, Juan J. Lucena
Summary: The study showed that G7 is a biodegradable alternative to EDTA for supplying Mn, maintaining nutritional balance compared with G6, and reducing Fe uptake by plants. The efficacy of the Mn complexes depended on both the ligand and the Mn:ligand ratio, with the 1:1 and 1:2 molar ratios of Mn2+:G7 being the most effective complexes in the short term.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
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Agronomy
Sandra Carrasco-Gil, Raul Allende-Montalban, Lourdes Hernandez-Apaolaza, Juan J. Lucena
Summary: The phenolics, laminarin, and fucose compounds present in seaweed extracts at lower concentrations contributed significantly to increasing the tolerance to Fe deficiency in tomato plants.
Article
Agronomy
Maria Teresa Cieschi, Marina de Francisco, Paula Herrero, Jorge Sanchez-Marcos, Jaime Cuevas, Elvira Esteban, Juan Jose Lucena, Felipe Yunta
Summary: In this research, four nano-metal (hydr)oxides were synthesized and characterized, demonstrating their potential as efficient adsorbents for extracting Ag+ and Tl+ while promoting iron and manganese nutrition in plants. These materials show promise as micronutrient fertilizers.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Silvia Valverde, Alejandra Arcas, Sandra Lopez-Rayo, Juan J. Lucena
Summary: A new prototype iron chelate was developed and validated using liquid chromatography, showing that the analytical method is suitable for quantification of the iron chelate. The method was found to be selective, precise, and robust for this purpose.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Jose Maria Lozano-Gonzalez, Clara Valverde, Carlos David Hernandez, Alexandra Martin-Esquinas, Lourdes Hernandez-Apaolaza
Summary: This study investigated the effects of silicon application on cucumber plants under different zinc statuses. The results showed that foliar application of silicon during re-fertilization promoted plant growth, reduced the accumulation of reactive oxygen species, and exhibited a memory effect.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Sandra Lopez-Rayo, Silvia Valverde, Juan Joseï Lucena
Summary: This study investigates the capacity of [S,S]-EDDS to solubilize micronutrients from agronomic soils and enhance plant nutrition. The results show that [S,S]-EDDS has a high capacity to solubilize iron and other micronutrients, with the best results observed in sandy-clay soils with low iron content, typical of Mediterranean areas. The study supports the direct application of the ligand to soils and the possible use of ligand-producing bacteria in biotechnology applications.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Silvia Valverde, Alejandra Arcas, Sandra Lopez-Rayo, Juan Jose Lucena
Summary: This study developed a new analytical method using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with a diode array detector for the enantioseparation and determination of a novel iron chelate prototype. By optimizing different variables, efficient separation was achieved. The proposed method showed high selectivity and precision in the analysis of the chelate in soil samples as well as mixtures with other commercial chelates.
ACS AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Silvia Valverde, Alejandra Arcas, Sandra Lopez-Rayo, Juan Jose Lucena
Summary: In this study, a new analytical method using high-performance liquid chromatography was developed for the enantioseparation and determination of a new iron chelate prototype. The proposed method was found to be selective, precise, and free from interferents.
ACS AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
