Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hiago de O. Gomes, Paulo de Tarso C. Freire, Ronaldo F. do Nascimento, Raimundo N. Pereira Teixeira
Summary: This review evaluates the efficiency and application of Moringa oleifera in water treatment for removing emerging contaminants. The results show that Moringa oleifera has potential as a biosorbent. The majority of studies focus on the adsorption of heavy metals and dyes, while the adsorption of pesticides and pharmaceuticals has received less attention and requires further exploration.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mehedi Hasan, Mir Tanvir Al Biruni, Simanta Azad, Tanvir Ahmed
Summary: The study found that Moringa oleifera biochar (MOB) can effectively remove dyes from textile wastewater and methylene blue-infused aqueous solutions. The dye removal rates reached 99% for textile wastewater and 98% for the MB-infused solution under optimal conditions. Additionally, MOB also showed a significant reduction capacity for BOD5, COD, and EC values in textile wastewater treatment.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luis Fernando Cusioli, Charleston de Oliveira Bezerra, Heloise Beatriz Quesada, Aline Takaoka Alves Baptista, Leticia Nishi, Marcelo Fernandes Vieira, Rosangela Bergamasco
Summary: The study focused on the adsorption capacity of modified Moringa oleifera Lam. seed husks for atrazine and demonstrated good adsorption efficiency and regenerability.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kanika Sharma, Manoj Kumar, Roji Waghmare, Rajat Suhag, Om Prakash Gupta, Jose M. Lorenzo, Suraj Prakash, Radha, Nadeem Rais, Vellaikumar Sampathrajan, Chandan Thappa, T. Anitha, Ali A. S. Sayed, Basel A. Abdel-Wahab, Marisennayya Senapathy, R. Pandiselvam, Abhijit Dey, Sangram Dhumal, Ryszard Amarowicz, John F. Kennedy
Summary: Moringa oleifera Lam. is a plant with various bioactivities, including polysaccharides and gums. Polysaccharides have been found to possess antihyperlipidemic, anti-diabetic, immunomodulatory, antihypertensive, and gastrointestinal protection functions. The extraction methods can influence the structure and bioactivity of polysaccharides. This review provides updated information on the extraction, purification, structural characterization, bioactivities, and potential applications of moringa polysaccharides.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Takako Koriyama, Mika Saikawa, Yuria Kurosu, Michiyo Kumagai, Takahiro Hosoya
Summary: The addition of Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MLP) affects bread volume and fermentation, but heat treatment can alleviate these effects.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Iarin Medeiros Militao, Felicity Roddick, Rosangela Bergamasco, Linhua Fan
Summary: This study investigates the use of calcium alginate beads with integrated Moringa oleifera seed powder as an alternative adsorbent for removing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from aqueous systems. The beads exhibit fast adsorption kinetics and a high adsorption capacity for PFAS compounds. Humic acid does not significantly affect the adsorption of PFAS, indicating the potential of the beads as a promising adsorbent for long-chain PFAS removal. The adsorption mechanism is primarily driven by hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonding.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Rawikan Kachangoon, Jitlada Vichapong, Yanawath Santaladchaiyakit, Supalax Srijaranai
Summary: A micro-solid-phase extraction method using Moringa oleifera seed as a biosorbent material was developed for the enrichment and preconcentration of triazole fungicides. The method showed wide linear range, low detection limit, and good precision, making it suitable for the analysis of triazole fungicides in various samples.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Otavio dos Santos Escobar, Cristiane Ferraz de Azevedo, Alexandre Swarowsky, Matthew Ayorinde Adebayo, Matias Schadeck Netto, Fernando Machado Machado
Summary: MOSH and MOSP were converted into efficient biosorbents for the removal of AB9 synthetic dye from wastewater. The biosorbents showed heterogeneous surfaces with diverse functional groups and high adsorption capacities. The biosorption processes were spontaneous, endothermic, and occurred through physisorption.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
C. Alejandra Monraz-Mendez, Rebeca Escutia-Gutierrez, Jonathan Samael Rodriguez-Sanabria, Marina Galicia-Moreno, Hugo Christian Monroy-Ramirez, Laura Sanchez-Orozco, Jesus Garcia-Banuelos, Ricardo De la Rosa-Bibiano, Arturo Santos, Juan Armendariz-Borunda, Ana Sandoval-Rodriguez
Summary: This study found that Moringa oleifera aqueous extract has a hepatoprotective role in a model of NASH, improving biochemical, histological, and hepatic gene and miRNA expression.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Moumita Gourai, Ashok K. Nayak, Partha S. Nial, Bijaylaxmi Satpathy, Rajashree Bhuyan, Saroj K. Singh, Umakanta Subudhi
Summary: Anthropogenic activities contribute to fluoride contamination in groundwater, posing a threat to public health. This study focuses on the production of biochars from Moringa oleifera using thermal plasma processing and their effectiveness in adsorbing fluoride in synthetic and contaminated groundwater samples. The biochars exhibit high porosity, amorphous structure, and large exposed surface area, making them efficient for fluoride adsorption. The results demonstrate that Moringa oleifera biochars can effectively remove fluoride from groundwater samples, with a removal efficiency of over 85% using 1 g biochar for 100 mL water containing 4 ppm fluoride.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaona Fu, Jiling Su, Li Hou, Ping Zhu, Ying Hou, Kai Zhang, Huowang Li, Xiangyi Liu, Chengxinzhuo Jia, Juan Xu
Summary: Moringa oleifera seed oil has abundant fatty acids, high levels of unsaturated fatty acids, and rich tocopherols content. It shows strong thermal stability, high nutritional value, and broad development prospects.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Horticulture
Attilio Anzano, Mohammad Ammar, Marina Papaianni, Laura Grauso, Mohammed Sabbah, Rosanna Capparelli, Virginia Lanzotti
Summary: Moringa oleifera is a drought-resistant tree with high phytonutrient content, used for curing malnutrition and possessing medicinal properties. Phytochemical and pharmacological studies have confirmed its potential benefits in treating various diseases.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Raneem F. Obeid, Mohamed M. Ammar, Sara H. Younis
Summary: This study evaluated the biomimetic remineralization capabilities of Moringa oleifera leaves extract on dentin and cementum. The results showed that the extract had a significant effect on remineralization, filling in some tubules and fissures, and had the potential to control dentin hypersensitivity and form biomimetic cementum tissue.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Adele Gautier, Carla Margarida Duarte, Isabel Sousa
Summary: Despite the bitterness of Moringa oleifera (MO) seeds, different processing methods were used to create MO toasted seeds, MO-based beverage, and yoghurt-like products with good chemical and rheological properties. The yoghurt-like product showed a gel structure similar to dairy yoghurt, making it a promising plant-based alternative. Further research is needed to improve the bitterness of raw seeds and achieve a more pleasant MO-based beverage. The developed products have the potential to become a source of high-protein plant-based food.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yamshi Arif, Andrzej Bajguz, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: Moringa, also known as the Miracle Tree, has versatile uses in both animals and plants. The extract from Moringa has various beneficial effects on plants, including promoting seed germination, plant growth, and crop yield, as well as mitigating abiotic stress and acting as a biopesticide.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Grace A. V. Magalhaes-Ghiotto, Jean P. S. Natal, Leticia Nishi, Murilo Barbosa de Andrade, Raquel G. Gomes, Rosangela Bergamasco
Summary: In this study, a new adsorbent was developed by using hydrolyzed and functionalized Okara with immobilized magnetic nanoparticles for the removal of cyanobacteria and its toxins. The results showed that the Okara hydrolyzed and functionalized with iron oxide demonstrated the best removal efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Nele Pien, Fabrice Bray, Tom Gheysens, Liesbeth Tytgat, Christian Rolando, Diego Mantovani, Peter Dubruel, Sandra Van Vlierberghe
Summary: The distribution of photo-crosslinkable moieties on a protein backbone plays a vital role in determining the properties of biomaterials. This study utilized proteomic analysis to gain insights into the functionalized amino acids and the precise location of photo-crosslinkable moieties along the amino acid sequence, providing a comprehensive characterization of functionalized photo-crosslinkable biopolymers. Furthermore, this approach allowed for visualizing the spatial distribution of modifications within the protein structure.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Gabriel Morand, Cedric Guyon, Pascale Chevallier, Manon Saget, Vincent Semetey, Diego Mantovani, Michael Tatoulian
Summary: Open-air plasma jets are widely used for large-scale coating deposition. This study successfully polymerized 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (APTMS) on glass using a plasma jet, leading to the formation of primary amine groups. However, achieving high NH2 deposition density requires a compromise between NH2 retention and coating stability.
PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Gabriel Morand, Pascale Chevallier, Michael Tatoulian, Diego Mantovani
Summary: This study demonstrates the deposition of composite coatings with embedded bioactive agents using aerosol-assisted open-air plasma. A novel precursor injection strategy is employed to trap tracers in coatings deposited from various acrylate-based precursors. The water immersion tests reveal significantly different release kinetics for different acrylate-based precursors.
PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Sergio Loffredo, Sofia Gambaro, Francesco Copes, Carlo Paternoster, Nicolas Giguere, Maurizio Vedani, Diego Mantovani
Summary: The recrystallization behavior of Fe-Mn-C steels with and without Ag was investigated, and it was found that Ag promoted a finer microstructure with a different texture evolution, while the recrystallization kinetics remained unchanged. The presence of Ag reduced the effectiveness of the recrystallization treatment, which can be attributed to the presence of Ag-rich second phase particles, precipitation of carbides, and the preferential development of grains possessing a {111} orientation. Ag did not affect the in vitro biological performances.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Samira Ravanbakhsh, Carlo Paternoster, Gianni Barucca, Paolo Mengucci, Sofia Gambaro, Theophraste Lescot, Pascale Chevallier, Marc-Andre Fortin, Diego Mantovani
Summary: In this study, micrometric radiopaque W-Fe-Mn-C coatings were successfully produced by magnetron sputtering plasma deposition. The effect of increased W power on coatings properties was investigated, and it was found that P200 coating exhibited the most suitable morphology, low roughness, and good radiopacity.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Lin, Saijilafu, Xiexing Wu, Kang Wu, Jianquan Chen, Lili Tan, Frank Witte, Huilin Yang, Diego Mantovani, Huan Zhou, Chunyong Liang, Qiang Yang, Ke Yang, Lei Yang
Summary: This review systematically summarizes and analyzes the biological effects and related mechanisms of Mg-based alloy degradation on biological systems. The restorative potential of Mg-based alloys for tissue repair and regeneration is also summarized, along with discussions on biosafety evaluation and design strategies.
INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pedram Sotoudeh Bagha, Carlo Paternoster, Mehrdad Khakbiz, Saeed Sheibani, Navid Gholami, Diego Mantovani
Summary: Fe-Mn-based alloys have gained attention for their tunable mechanical properties and degradation behavior suitable for biomedical applications. However, their corrosion rate is often too low for cardiovascular device applications. In this study, a resorbable bimodal multi-phase alloy was designed to accelerate the corrosion rate, but concerns of toxicity arose. Surface modification with nitrogen plasma immersion ion implantation was used to control the corrosion rate and improve cell viability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pascale Chevallier, Helton Jose Wiggers, Francesco Copes, Cecilia Zorzi Bueno, Diego Mantovani
Summary: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a global burden, causing significant mortality and financial costs. Microbiological contamination of implantable medical devices is an important cause of HAIs. A novel antimicrobial drug-eluting system was developed using chitosan and loaded with gentamicin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic. The addition of tannic acid and iron decreased swelling and degradation, resulting in sustained gentamicin release for up to 35 days.
Article
Crystallography
Souhila Ould Mohamed, Sofia Gambaro, Ana Laura Ramirez-Ledesma, Carlo Paternoster, Diego Mantovani
Summary: Zn alloys have drawn attention as potential materials for cardiovascular applications due to their corrosion behavior and mechanical properties. The interaction of Zn with body fluids was studied by investigating the corrosion pattern and degradation products' formation. The study found that a mixed degradation layer mainly composed of ZnO with Zn-3(PO4)(2)4 center dot H2O and Zn(CO3)(2) precipitates was found on surfaces immersed in HSS and PSS, while a ZnO/ZnCl2 layer was found on the surface immersed in NSS, which also revealed a higher corrosion rate.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guilherme Bedeschi Calais, Joao Batista Maia Rocha Neto, Rogerio Aparecido Bataglioli, Pascale Chevalier, Junko Tsukamoto, Clarice Weis Arns, Diego Mantovani, Marisa Masumi Beppu
Summary: The development of polypropylene masks coated with organic antimicrobial agents and Cu2+ salts showed significant reduction in viral titer, highlighting the potential of bioactive textile coatings to enhance mask efficacy. The presence of copper ions enhanced the virucidal effect, rapidly inhibiting the virus. This hybrid coating, with copper fast release and PEI prolonged inhibition effect, is suitable for rapid inactivation of the virus, improving protection against viral infections.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luis Fernando Cusioli, Leticia Nishi, Laiza Bergamasco Beltran, Anna Carla Ribeiro, Rosangela Bergamasco, Milena Keller Bulla, Rhana Keterly Facina, Gustavo Affonso Pisano Mateus
Summary: The present study investigated the use of a biosorbent produced from Leucaena leucocephala pods for the removal of metformin from aqueous solutions. The experimental data were in accordance with the Langmuir isothermal model. The developed material showed promising results in the removal of metformin, particularly because it is an innovative material, and there are no studies in the literature on drug removal using L. leucocephala.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dalila Di Francesco, Alexa Pigliafreddo, Simona Casarella, Luca Di Nunno, Diego Mantovani, Francesca Boccafoschi
Summary: The clinical demand for tissue-engineered vascular grafts is increasing, and there are many challenges to obtain functional small-diameter grafts. Advances in cell culture, biomaterials, manufacturing techniques, and tissue engineering methods have led to promising solutions for vascular graft production. The use of natural materials as scaffolds for vascular tissue engineering has gained attention and new strategies have been developed to overcome the drawbacks.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pedro U. Munoz-Gonzalez, J. M. Flores-Moreno, Irais A. Quintero-Ortega, Diego Mantovani, Birzabith Mendoza-Novelo, Gerardo Gonzalez-Garcia
Summary: This study reports a simple method for synthesizing silicon nanoparticles (SiNps) dispersed in water. The SiNps exhibit small size, good structure, and fluorescence, making them suitable as cell fluorescent trackers. Furthermore, the SiNps show cytocompatibility and exert an anti-inflammatory effect on macrophages, suggesting their potential as immunomodulatory biomaterials.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Simon Berthelot, Yves Longtin, Manuele Margni, Jason Robert Guertin, Annie Leblanc, Tania Marx, Khadidiatou Mangou, Ariane Bluteau, Diego Mantovani, Sergey Mikhaylin, Frederic Bergeron, Valerie Dancause, Anne Desjardins, Nadia Lahrichi, Danielle Martin, Charles Jerome Sossa, Philippe Lachapelle, Stephane Schaal, Isabelle Genest, Anne Gignac, Stephane Tremblay, Eric Hufty, Lynda Belanger, Erica Beatty
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the eco-efficient use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in emergency departments (EDs). It will assess the clinical effectiveness, financial cost, and ecological footprint of PPE use. The first three phases have started, with results expected in 2024.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2023)