Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zahid Majeed, Shamyla Nawazish, Ayesha Baig, Wasim Akhtar, Atia Iqbal, Wisal Muhammad Khan, Syed Majid Bukhari, Asma Zaidi, Pau Loke Show, Nurlidia Mansoor
Summary: By studying the morphology, chemical composition, biodegradability, urea release, soil health, and plant growth effects of films with different thicknesses, the research found that thinner films supported the growth and penetration of soil microorganisms, while thicker films delayed their degradation and methane release.
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Polymer Science
Yadong Zhao, Christofer Troedsson, Jean-Marie Bouquet, Eric M. Thompson, Bin Zheng, Miao Wang
Summary: Bio-based composite films with cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and lignin as additives were developed in this study to enhance the properties and functions of starch-based films. The combination of CNF and lignin improved the mechanical strength, thermal stability, hydrophobicity, UV blocking ability, and gas barrier properties of the films, showing great potential as green alternatives to synthetic plastics in food packaging applications.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Emma M. N. Polman, Gert-Jan M. Gruter, John R. Parsons, Albert Tietema
Summary: This review compares the biodegradation rates and mechanisms of biodegradable plastics made from biopolymers with unmodified biopolymers, and finds that structural changes during the production process affect the biodegradation process. Future research should focus on conducting long-term field experiments to better understand biodegradation processes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yanlin Chen, Qian Ma, Ke Wang, Andrew Mahoney, Rui Miao, Long Jiang
Summary: The study developed cornmeal-based thermoplastic composites using corn starch, zein, lignin, and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs). Two parts of lignin decreased the domain size and increased strength and modulus by 31% and 44%, respectively. Six parts of CNFs led to a 137% and 399% increase in strength and modulus. Adding two parts of lignin and six parts of CNFs resulted in the largest increases in strength (236%) and modulus (510%), demonstrating a strong synergy between lignin and CNFs in reinforcing the corn-based thermoplastic.
JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hao Lu, Canping Dun, Hiral Jariwala, Rui Wang, Peiyuan Cui, Haipeng Zhang, Qigen Dai, Shuo Yang, Hongcheng Zhang
Summary: This review article focuses on the application and progress of environmentally friendly bio-based materials in the polyurethane-coated controlled-release fertilizer industry. Using animal and plant oils, starch, lignin, and cellulose as raw materials, polyols can be produced to replace petroleum-based materials and prepare polyurethane film coating for controlled-release fertilizers. The research on bio-based polyurethane has revealed its great potential in the production and application of coated controlled-release fertilizers.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jinliang Sun, Kedong Hui, Zhiyuan Guo, Youzhi Li, Xianwei Fan
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between starch accumulation and lignification with cellulose during cassava storage root development. The results showed a negative correlation between starch and lignin as well as starch and cellulose. The formation of vascular tissue at an early stage led to an increase in starch content, and a shift in carbon flow from xylem development to starch formation was observed. The balance between vascular vessels, cellulose, and starch was independent of cassava varieties. The regulation of lignification in cassava storage roots can be utilized for breeding high-starch varieties.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feitian Bai, Tengteng Dong, Wei Chen, Jinlong Wang, Xusheng Li
Summary: A strong and water-stable lignin-cellulose composite (LCC) was developed using nanocellulose hybrid lignin complex (CHLC), significantly increasing the dry strength and wet strength compared to a typical lignin-free cellulose sheet. The LCC is an eco-friendly and biodegradable alternative to plastic, providing a solution for the mechanical properties' degradation and uncontrolled deformation challenges in cellulose as a replacement for plastic.
Review
Plant Sciences
Yingying Zhu, Laigeng Li
Summary: Plants require regulated thickening of cell walls for structural support and long-distance transportation systems. This process involves complex regulatory networks in different tissues and has both fundamental and applied significance in understanding plant structure accumulation and biomass utilization.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiu Yun Daphne Ma, Zhihui Zeng, Zhe Wang, Lulu Xu, Youfang Zhang, Jia Ming Ang, Man Pun Wan, Bing Feng Ng, Xuehong Lu
Summary: This article presents a new strategy to prepare durable microhoneycomb-like nanofibrous aerogels for high-performance air filters, exhibiting excellent filtration performance and mechanical robustness. The results show a high filtration efficiency and anti-clogging features, making them a promising solution to mitigate the tradeoff between filtration efficiency and pressure drop, as well as reducing potential microplastic pollution from petroleum-based plastic filters.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mussa Makran, Antonio Cilla, Claudia Monika Haros, Guadalupe Garcia-Llatas
Summary: Bread, especially wholemeal rye bread enriched with plant sterols (PS-WRB), is a popular choice for its nutritional profile and potential health benefits. The PS-WRB is high in dietary fiber, low in protein, and has a low starch digestibility rate. This study highlights the suitability of WRB as a matrix for PS enrichment, resulting in a product with a good nutritional composition.
Article
Thermodynamics
Sangeeta Mukhopadhyay, Pinaki Sarkar, Reginald E. Masto, Ashok K. Singh, Pradeep K. Singh
Summary: The study found that different parts of Cassia siamea have varying combustion characteristics, with cellulose and lignin influencing the combustion process differently. This has implications for the potential use of each plant part as fuel or as a component of blended fuel.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xing Wu, Said Easa, Aihong Kang, Peng Xiao, Zhao Fan, Xiaoyan Zheng
Summary: This paper aims to analyze the long-term road performance of anti-rutting agent reinforced asphalt mixture and reveal its performance from a micro morphology and chemical perspective. The results showed that the modified asphalt mixture exhibited better performance with age and there was a chemical interaction between the additives and asphalt.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xing Wu, Said Easa, Aihong Kang, Peng Xiao, Zhao Fan, Xiaoyan Zheng
Summary: This study analyzed the road performance of ARA reinforced asphalt mixture and found that the performance of ALSMA-13 was better with age than LFSMA-13. SEM images showed that lignin fiber and ARA could form a network structure, while FTIR tests indicated a chemical interaction between ARA's amino group and the asphalt in SMA-13. The correlation between FTIR parameters and road performance was in good agreement.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yan Peng, Ji Yuan, Petr Hedenec, Kai Yue, Xiangyin Ni, Wang Li, Dingyi Wang, Chaoxiang Yuan, Siyi Tan, Fuzhong Wu
Summary: By quantitatively assessing the global patterns and drivers of litter initial concentrations of lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose, this study found that these concentrations are regulated by phylogeny, plant functional type, climate, and soil properties, with mycorrhizal association and lifeform being the dominant predictors.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
M. D. Hazrol, S. M. Sapuan, E. S. Zainudin, N. I. A. Wahab, R. A. Ilyas
Summary: Biocomposite films were prepared using corn starch reinforced with multi-scale kenaf fibre as a filler. The addition of kenaf fibre improved the thickness, weight, and density of the films, while causing slight reductions in moisture content, water absorption, and solubility rating. Kenaf fibre reinforcement increased the tensile strength, Young's modulus, and elongation at break of the films, with optimal results achieved at a fibre content of 6%.
Article
Fisheries
Nicholas M. Wade, Sue Cheers, Nicholas Bourne, Simon Irvin, David Blyth, Brett D. Glencross
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Fisheries
N. M. Wade, N. Bourne, C. J. Simon
Article
Fisheries
C. J. Simon, M. J. Salini, S. Irvin, D. Blyth, N. Bourne, R. Smullen
Article
Fisheries
Brett D. Glencross, Johanna Baily, Marc H. G. Berntssen, Ronald Hardy, Simon MacKenzie, Douglas R. Tocher
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2020)
Review
Fisheries
Brett D. Glencross
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Thomas S. Mock, David S. Francis, Matthew K. Jago, Paige C. Miles, Brett D. Glencross, Richard P. Smullen, Russell S. J. Keast, Giovanni M. Turchini
Summary: The study investigated the impact of seasonal water temperature changes on the utilization of dietary fatty acids in Atlantic salmon, as well as the suitability of different types of terrestrial oils in terms of metabolic energy provision and final product quality. Results showed the significant influence of seasonally tailored diets on the growth and fatty acid composition of Atlantic salmon, with high terrestrial oil inclusion diets enhancing the deposition of n-3 LC PUFA in the fish.
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nicholas Bourne, David Blyth, Cedric Simon
Summary: This study successfully developed models using near infrared spectroscopy technology to rapidly predict the nutritional composition and starch gelatinization of aquafeeds, providing important quality control tools for aquaculture research and industry.
JOURNAL OF NEAR INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Brett D. Glencross
Summary: This study developed a nutrient demand model for the Black tiger shrimp, focusing on protein and amino acid requirements, based on factorial approach. The model accurately predicted essential amino acid demands and suggested potential benefits of higher dietary inclusion levels of certain amino acids.
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
David Huyben, Chessor Matthew, Pedro Munoz-Lopez, Bente Ruyter, Brett Glencross
Summary: In diets with varying levels of lipids and omega-3, higher lipid and omega-3 content contributed to increased weight and growth in Atlantic salmon postsmolts. Hypoxia was shown to reduce growth in the fish, but high lipid diets improved protein and energy retention, as well as lipid and LC-PUFA digestibility. High omega-3 diets also improved LC-PUFA retention and digestibility, indicating the importance of energy intake under hypoxic conditions in nutritional responses.
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bjorg Kristine Hundal, Esmail Lutfi, Trygve Sigholt, Grethe Rosenlund, Nina Sylvia Liland, Brett Glencross, Nini Hedberg Sissener
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different levels of EPA and DHA on the hepatic metabolic health of Atlantic salmon reared in sea cages. The results showed that feeding low levels of EPA+DHA altered hepatic energy metabolism, resulting in reduced beta-oxidation and compensated by increased activity in alternative energy pathways. Increased acylcarnitines in the liver indicated issues with lipid metabolism. Fish fed higher levels of EPA+DHA showed improved growth compared to other groups.
Article
Environmental Sciences
David J. Beale, Sandra Nilsson, Utpal Bose, Nicholas Bourne, Sally Stockwell, James A. Broadbent, Viviana Gonzalez-Astudillo, Christoph Braun, Brenda Baddiley, Duncan Limpus, Tom Walsh, Suzanne Vardy
Summary: This study reveals the maternal offloading of PFAS in short-necked turtles exposed to high concentrations of PFAS during the egg-laying process, and analyzes the biological impact of PFAS on the ovaries. The results show that PFAS can be transferred from the mother to the ovaries, resulting in higher concentrations of PFAS in the ovaries. In addition, the impact of PFAS on the ovaries is also manifested in changes in metabolites in the ovaries, as well as a decrease in lipid content and quality in the yolks, and a decrease in calcium content and weakened physical structure in the eggshells.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Orhan Tufan Eroldogan, Mabrouk Elsabagh, Huseyin Sevgili, Brett Glencross, Marina Paolucci, Metin Kumlu, Enes Kinay, Ece Evliyaoglu, Hatice Asuman Yilmaz, Merve Sanibek
Summary: This study investigated the growth and feed utilization efficiency of redclaw crayfish fed with different experimental diets. The results showed no significant differences among diets in terms of growth and feed utilization efficiency. Redclaw crayfish performed well with FM-free vegetable diets and poultry by-product meal-based diets. The essential amino acids lysine, arginine, and leucine were found to be the most important in the muscle of redclaw crayfish.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Brett Glencross, Debora Machado Fracalossi, Katheline Hua, Marisol Izquierdo, Kangsen Ma, Margareth Overland, David Robb, Rodrigo Roubach, Johan Schrama, Brian Small, Albert Tacon, Luisa M. P. Valente, Maria-Teresa Viana, Shouqi Xie, Amararatne Yakupityage
Summary: Substantial progress has been made in improving aquaculture feeds and feeding technologies over the past 20 years. The feed conversion efficiency and ingredient sustainability have improved significantly. However, there is still a need to define the requirements, especially for species farmed in the developing world. Precision nutrition approach and diversification of ingredient options are essential for sustainable aquaculture. The use of automated feeding systems is increasing in advanced aquaculture systems, while manual labor is still prevalent in the developing world.
JOURNAL OF THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ha H. Truong, Amy F. Moss, Nicholas A. Bourne, Cedric J. Simon
Article
Fisheries
B. Glencross, D. Blyth, S. Cheers, N. Bourne, N. Wade, S. Irvin
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2017)
Article
Fisheries
Hunter S. Bailey, Ashley N. Fincannon, Lee A. Fuiman
Summary: This study investigated the transfer of fatty acids from broodstock diets to eggs and the time needed for the eggs to equilibrate to the diet in Southern flounder. The findings indicate that different diet treatments significantly affect the fatty acid composition of eggs, and it takes 8-16 weeks for the eggs to adapt to changes in the adult diet. These results are important for improving broodstock diets and feeding protocols in stock-enhancement programs.
Article
Fisheries
Yu Liu, Mingtao Lei, Hector Victor, Yan Wang
Summary: This study confirms the feasibility of replacing raw fish diet with a formulated diet in commercial farming of large yellow croaker, which can increase fish survival and yield, and reduce feed cost and body lipid deposition.
Article
Fisheries
Xiaoyan Zhang, Lize San, Yucong Yang, Yuehong Tao, Jiangong Ren, Yufeng Liu, Zhongwei He, Jiashuo Di, Ziteng Pei, Guixing Wang, Jilun Hou
Summary: Gynogenesis is an effective technique for establishing homogeneous lines and confirming potential chromosomal mechanisms of sex determination in fish. This study successfully induced gynogenetic families in Thamnaconus modestus and established a complete method for gynogenesis induction.
Article
Fisheries
Julieta C. Martinelli, Megan Considine, Helen R. Casendino, Carolyn M. Tarpey, Isadora Jimenez-Hidalgo, Jacqueline L. Padilla-Gamino, Teri L. King, Lorenz Hauser, Steven Rumrill, Chelsea L. Wood
Summary: Shell-boring polychaetes have caused significant damage to mariculture operations worldwide, particularly in the US Pacific region. This study provides a comprehensive dataset on the prevalence, species distribution, and environmental associations of these parasites, highlighting the impact of season, culturing methods, and environmental factors on infestation.
Article
Fisheries
Juan Gao, Xueshan Li, Kangle Lu, Kai Song, Jian Zhang, Ling Wang, Chunxiao Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary protein levels on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, digestive enzyme activity, and metamorphosis rate of bullfrog tadpoles. The optimal dietary protein level for bullfrog tadpoles was estimated to be 42.49%-46.50% of the diet.
Article
Fisheries
Qiang Li, Lijun Duan, Dongsheng Jin, Yuxin Chen, Yirong Lou, Qianjin Zhou, Zhongjie Xu, Fangjie Chen, Hongxian Chen, Guizong Xu, Maocang Yan, Guanjun Yang, Jianfei Lu, Yanjun Zhang, Jiong Chen
Summary: This study developed a centrifugal microfluidic chip with on-chip RPA to detect five pathogenic microorganisms. The chip enabled the parallel analysis of six genetic markers from a single sample and allowed for the highly automated detection of multiple samples. Compared with PCR and DNA sequencing, the on-chip RPA assay showed high sensitivity and specificity for detecting multiple pathogens in shrimp aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Xingchen Huo, Pengxu Wang, Fengxia Zhao, Qian Liu, Qingqing Tian, Lingjie Tang, Maolin Lv, Zhaohui Wei, Chunrong Yang, Jianguo Su
Summary: Bacterial diseases in aquaculture ponds have negative effects on sustainable development. The use of composite I20 biotherapy has been shown to effectively treat bacterial diseases in bullfrog ponds, providing a new strategy for controlling bacterial diseases in aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Peng Yin, Takaya Saito, Per Gunnar Fjelldal, Bjorn Tharandur Bjornsson, Sofie Charlotte Remo, Sandeep Sharma, Rolf Erik Olsen, Kristin Hamre
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effect of seasonal changes in temperature and photoperiod on the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon at the molecular level. The research findings suggest that the changing photoperiod and temperature influenced the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon, highlighting the importance of oxidative status in the ecological implications.
Article
Fisheries
Nicholas Oppong Mensah, Jeffery Kofi Asare, Emmanuel Tetteh-Doku Mensah, Ernest Christlieb Amrago, Frank Osei Tutu, Anthony Donkor
Summary: This study investigates aquaculture farmers' preference for climate-smart aquaculture insurance products, the challenges they face, and their preferred insurance coverage. The results show that farmers prefer Climate-Induced Aquaculture Stock Mortality Insurance and the most significant constraint is the delay in claim settlement.
Article
Fisheries
Qiu-Ping Chai, Pei Wu, Wei-Dan Jiang, Yang Liu, Hong-Mei Ren, Xiao-Wan Jin, Lin Feng, Xiao-Qiu Zhou
Summary: The study found that appropriate levels of potassium diformate (KDF) can enhance the immune defense and mediate the inflammatory process in fish, possibly through the regulation of T cell differentiation via JAK-STAT and NF-kappa B signaling pathways.
Article
Fisheries
Tian Zhu, Haomin Jia, Haopeng Zhang, Yujing Xiao, Cui Han, Jiaxin Yang
Summary: Chicken manure has significant effects on the cultivation of Chlorella and rotifers. The optimal amount of chicken manure extract for continuous cultivation is 10 mLL-1. Chicken manure can promote the growth of Chlorella and improve the fatty acid composition, indirectly enhancing the growth condition and fatty acid content of rotifers.
Article
Fisheries
Zheng Luo, Yang Yu, Zhenning Bao, Fuhua Li
Summary: This study analyzed the heritability and genetic correlation of two growth traits in Pacific white shrimp and evaluated the genomic prediction using different genomic selection models. The results showed that the NeuralNet model had the highest prediction accuracy and better prospects for predicting shrimp growth traits.
Article
Fisheries
Alberto Ruiz, Ignasi Sanahuja, Karl B. Andree, Dolors Furones, Paul G. Holhorea, Josep A. Calduch-Giner, Jose J. Pastor, Marc Vinas, Jaume Perez-Sanchez, Sofia Morais, Enric Gisbert
Summary: Supplementing diets with a combination of spice oleoresins can reduce lipid accumulation and inflammation in farmed fish. The combination of spice oleoresins also has an immunomodulatory effect on the fish's intestinal immune system, potentially offering anti-inflammatory benefits.
Article
Fisheries
Beibei Zhao, Renhui Mei, Le Li, Di Hu, Lei Li
Summary: This study reveals that JfCXCL8_L1a and JfCXCL8_L1b have different immune pathways, and JfCXCL8_L1b plays a significant role in enhancing the adaptive immunity of T cell-dependent antigen.
Article
Fisheries
Yuhang Liu, Danying Cao, Nan Wu, Xuyang Zhao, Qingsong Zhu, Lian Su, Fatima Altaf, Qianqian Zhang, Haokun Liu, Yongming Li, Bruno Hamish Unger, Yingyin Cheng, Wanting Zhang, Aihua Li, Yaping Wang, Xiao-Qin Xia
Summary: Based on previous research, sinomenine has been found to protect mucosal immunity in farmed fish species by preventing intestinal pathological changes and regulating gene expression related to inflammation. It also enhances immune homeostasis and controls the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
