Article
Chemistry, Applied
Annelies E. Blok, Dieuwerke P. Bolhuis, Heleen V. M. Kibbelaar, Daniel Bonn, Krassimir P. Velikov, Markus Stieger
Summary: The utilization of plant waste materials for functional ingredients such as microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) has potential in sustainable food production. This study compared the rheological, tribological, and sensory properties of MFC dispersions and xanthan gum (XG) solutions, and found significant differences in sensory perceptions at higher concentrations of MFC, indicating the need for further improvement.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Annelies E. Blok, Dieuwerke P. Bolhuis, Luben N. Arnaudov, Krassimir P. Velikov, Markus Stieger
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of different types and concentrations of thickeners on the rheological, tribological, and sensory properties of low-fat mayonnaises. The results showed that microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) is a suitable thickener for low-fat mayonnaises without significantly affecting its sensory texture properties.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yizhan Guo, Chunfei Zhao, Peixuan Yu, Jihui Gao, Zhongxin Liang, Ruiyang Ji, Haolan Du, Jiahui Fu, Jianfen Liang, Dong Yang
Summary: The study found that NaCl has a significant impact on the characteristics of dough in the presence of oxidative gluten improvers, and fine-tuning the NaCl concentration has a profound effect on subsequent bread quality. Research revealed how NaCl concentration affects the conformation and intermolecular interactions of glutenin, which in turn affects their orientation adjustment and crosslinking.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhenyu Zhang, Anran Li, Haining Na, Fei Liu, Jin Zhu
Summary: In this study, amino-enriched g-C3N4 was used as a solid base to prepare micro-fibrillated cellulose (MCF) through the synergistic action with acid under microwave irradiation. The obtained MCF showed excellent adsorption ability and efficient photocatalytic degradation.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Anna Vollo Kristiansen, Anna Vollo Kristiansen, Hans Henrik Ovrebo, Hans Theliander
Summary: Efficient dewatering is crucial for economically sustainable large-scale production of microfibrillated cellulose. Electro-assisted filtration can greatly improve the dewatering rate, and the degree of fibrillation also affects the dewatering efficiency.
Article
Polymer Science
Shaoning Cui, Congli Cui, Shengju Ge, Wei Xie, Mengting Yu, Ying Li, Qingjie Sun, Liu Xiong
Summary: The physical properties of hydrocolloids currently restrict their wide application in the food industry. By adding cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) to sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and sodium alginate (SA) solutions, their viscoelasticity can be improved and the non-Newtonian flow behaviors can be regulated under different conditions.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zhuang-Li Kang, Xue-hua Zhang, Ke Li, Yan-ping Li, Fei Lu, Han-jun Ma, Zhao-jun Song, Sheng-ming Zhao, Ming-ming Zhu
Summary: The research showed that adding sodium bicarbonate to pork batters can improve their pH, rheological properties, water holding capacity, and texture. However, excessive addition may destroy the gel structure.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Si-Qian Chen, Oliver W. Meldrum, Qiudong Liao, Zhaofeng Li, Xiao Cao, Lei Guo, Shuyan Zhang, Jie Zhu, Lin Li
Summary: This study evaluates the effect of concentrated sodium hydroxide treatment on the structural and mechanical properties of bacterial cellulose hydrogels. Results show that alkaline treatment leads to irreversible changes in the mechanical properties of the hydrogels and increases the porous structure. The concentration-dependent alkaline treatment allows for precise tuning of the mechanical properties for specific biomedical applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mouhanad Babi, Ayodele Fatona, Xiang Li, Christine Cerson, Victoria M. Jarvis, Tiffany Abitbol, Jose M. Moran-Mirabal
Summary: A versatile and efficient method based on click chemistry has been developed to fluorescently label nanocelluloses while preserving their native morphology and crystalline structure. This method allows for high degrees of labeling using minimal amounts of dye, making it cost-effective and suitable for various applications.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Annelies E. Blok, Dieuwerke P. Bolhuis, Krassimir P. Velikov, Markus Stieger
Summary: In this study, dried microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) particles were prepared by spray-drying MFC dispersions in a surplus of maltodextrin to prevent degradation of properties. The effect of MFC particle concentration and MFC:maltodextrin ratio on rheological, tribological and sensory texture properties of liquid foods was evaluated. The results showed that low MFC:maltodextrin particles effectively improved rheological properties, thickness, and creaminess of the foods. Therefore, spray-dried MFC particles can be used as a thickener or fat replacer in liquid foods.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Steffy Annie Varughese, S. Gokul, P. Keerthi
Summary: In this study, microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) was successfully extracted from elephant egesta and incorporated into pectin and sodium alginate (SA) composite films. The addition of MFC improved the tensile strength and UV-visible barrier property of the films. This research highlights the potential of MFC as a reinforcing agent in biodegradable polymer composites for food packaging applications.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kathleen T. Lauser, Amy L. Rueter, Michelle A. Calabrese
Summary: This study examined the extensional flow properties of protein-excipient solutions using dripping-onto-substrate extensional rheology. The results showed that the identity of the excipient polysorbate (PS) influenced the extensional flow behavior, particularly at moderate total concentrations and small PS:OVA ratios. Undesirable elasticity was observed in ultra-concentrated formulations, and higher PS contents were required to observe these effects compared to analogous polymeric excipients. This research provides insight into the extensional flow stability of new protein-excipient formulations.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Md. Sabbir Hasan, Jannat Al Foisal, G. M. Arifuzzaman Khan, Rownok Jahan, Md. Hasanuzzaman, Md. Shamsul Alam, M. Minnatul Karim, M. A. Gafur, Muhammad Angkan Khan, Md. Abdus Sabur
Summary: Modification of cellulose with silver nanoparticles produces a PVA hydrogel modified with cellulose/silver nanocomposites, which exhibits significant porosity and antimicrobial properties.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaoxue Zhang, Peter Kitin, Umesh P. Agarwal, Rolland Gleisner, J. Y. Zhu
Summary: This study evaluated several indirect methods for the morphological characterization of lignin-free and lignin-containing microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), and found that most measures cannot be used to compare MFCs from different pulp fibers. However, measures based on water interactions appeared to provide some degree of indirect assessment.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhilu Rao, Yitong Dong, Jie Liu, Xuejing Zheng, Ying Pei, Keyong Tang
Summary: A strong and stable gelatin-based composite hydrogel was fabricated by incorporating amino-functionalized microfibrillated cellulose (AMFC) into the gelatin matrix. The addition of AMFC significantly improved the mechanical properties and structural stability of the gelatin hydrogel. The composite hydrogel exhibited excellent compressive strength and biocompatibility, making it promising for biomedical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Xingran Kou, Dongdong Su, Fei Pan, Xiwei Xu, Qingran Meng, Qinfei Ke
Summary: This review provides a systematic discussion of the application of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations in aroma compounds (ACs)/cyclodextrins (CDs) inclusion complexes (ICs). It covers the establishment of the simulation process, parameter selection, model evaluation, and various application cases, summarizing the major achievements and challenges of this method.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Haoyu Yu, Quanbin Zhang, Ammad Ahmad Farooqi, Jing Wang, Yang Yue, Lihua Geng, Ning Wu
Summary: Brown algae are rich in fucoidan, which has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-metastasis effects. Fucoidan inhibits tumor cell growth, proliferation, and metastasis, and also promotes immune responses in the tumor microenvironment.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Liang Dong, Yanan Li, Hailin Cong, Bing Yu, Youqing Shen
Summary: Gene therapy is a revolutionary treatment that requires suitable vectors for protecting and releasing exogenous nucleic acids in target cells. Chitosan, as a non-viral vector, has gained attention due to its good biocompatibility and ability to load large amounts of nucleic acids. This paper summarizes the potential of chitosan and its derivatives as gene delivery vector materials, discusses factors influencing transfection efficiency, performance evaluation, ways to optimize infectious efficiency, and current research development directions. It also provides an outlook on the future prospects of chitosan.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana Iglesias-Mejuto, Beatriz Magarinos, Tania Ferreira-Goncalves, Ricardo Starbird-Perez, Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo, Catarina Pinto Reis, Ines Ardao, Carlos A. Garcia-Gonzalez
Summary: This study developed a novel processing strategy to manufacture drug-loaded and personalized aerogels with nanostructures. The aerogels demonstrated bioactivity and antimicrobial effects, promoting bone regeneration and preventing infections in bone tissue engineering.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhenxu Shi, Dimei Yang, Yan Zhou, Xinyu Chen, Lin Gan, Jin Huang
Summary: This study proposes a micro-assembly method to improve the photoluminescent properties of crystalline cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) by organizing them within a sub-micrometer-sized metal-organic framework and coating with TiO2. The TiO2 coating prevents CNC assembly breakdown and allows information to be revealed using screenprinted labels for anti-counterfeiting purposes.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xuejiao Liu, Bin Fu, Jierong Chen, Zhenyu Sun, Dongdong Zheng, Zhonghua Li, Bing Gu, Ying Zhang, Haojie Lu
Summary: Liver disease is a major cause of global mortality, and identifying biomarkers for diagnosing its progression is crucial for improving outcomes. Targeted mass spectrometry is a powerful tool for verifying biomarker candidates and clinical applications, particularly for glycoproteins translation. However, the limitation of analyzing only one sample per run has become apparent. In this study, a high-throughput intact N-glycopeptides quantification strategy was developed, allowing the validation of 20 samples per run with an average analysis time of 3 minutes per sample. The strategy was applied in a cohort of 461 serum samples and identified a panel of 10 IgG N-glycopeptides that have strong clinical utility in evaluating the severity of liver disease.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qian Wang, Hao Jiang, Hongli Zhang, Weiqiao Lu, Xiao Wang, Wenfeng Xu, Jia Li, Youjing Lv, Guoyun Li, Chao Cai, Guangli Yu
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy of antibody-beta-glucan conjugates (AGC) to enhance the antitumor immune response to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. AGC demonstrated powerful tumor suppression and promoted interaction between tumor cells and dendritic cells (DCs), thereby enhancing immunotherapeutic benefits.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chaeyeon Lee, Sojeong Lee, Sang Wook Kang
Summary: The study aims to enhance the properties of porous membranes by addressing the limitations associated with phase separation. By using cellulose acetate and citric acid, the researchers were able to fabricate membranes with improved mechanical strength and thermal stability. The cross-linking effect of citric acid resulted in a more uniform pore structure and higher porosity.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Tejaswini Kolipaka, Giriraj Pandey, Noella Abraham, Dadi A. Srinivasarao, Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, P. S. Rajinikanth, Vidya Tickoo, Saurabh Srivastava
Summary: This review focuses on the design and application of polysaccharide-based hydrogel wound dressings, highlighting aspects such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, drug entrapment, moisturizing ability, swelling, and mechanical properties. Additionally, various crosslinking methods and recent developments in stimuli-responsive hydrogels are discussed.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anqi Xu, Nan Zhang, Shixing Su, Hongyu Shi, Daoqiang Lu, Xifeng Li, Xin Zhang, Xin Feng, Zhuohua Wen, Gengwu Ma, Mengshi Huang, Chi Huang, Yuqi Hu, Hao Yuan, Qinwen Liu, Daogang Guan, Jun Wang, Chuanzhi Duan
Summary: The study presents a one-pot radical polymerization method to fabricate a hydrogel with adhesive properties, which can effectively treat bacterial-infected diabetic wounds and accelerate wound healing.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Montarop Yamabhai, Munthipha Khamphio, Thae Thae Min, Chai Noy Soem, Nguyen Cao Cuong, Waheni Rizki Aprilia, Krisanai Luesukprasert, Karsidete Teeranitayatarn, Atthaphon Maneedaeng, Tina R. Tuveng, Silje B. Lorentzen, Simen Antonsen, Paiboon Jitprasertwong, Vincent G. H. Eijsink
Summary: The study investigates the bioconversion of chitosan into soluble anti-inflammatory chitosan oligosaccharides (CHOS) using an enzyme. The results show that the generated CHOS have anti-inflammatory activity, but the magnitude of the activity depends on the substrate and production process. Different methods of dissolving chitosan also affect the properties of CHOS. The study highlights the importance of quality assurance in CHOS preparations.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wen Cao, Jiangping Wu, Xinya Zhao, Zixu Li, Jie Yu, Taili Shao, Xuefeng Hou, Lutan Zhou, Chunfei Wang, Guodong Wang, Jun Han
Summary: In this study, a water-soluble polysaccharide (PLP1) was successfully isolated and purified from Pueraria lobata. It was found that PLP1 was composed of specific glycosidic units and exhibited a better free radical-scavenging ability. Moreover, PLP1 effectively protected the liver against acute alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in mice.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ya Su, Yaqian Liu, Xueyan Hu, Yueqi Lu, Jinyuan Zhang, Wenbo Jin, Wang Liu, Yan Shu, Yuen Yee Cheng, Wenfang Li, Yi Nie, Bo Pan, Kedong Song
Summary: A 3D printed scaffold based on carbon dots-curcumin nano-drug release has been developed for drug delivery after breast cancer surgery. The scaffold showed effective inhibition of tumor growth, antibacterial activity, and promotion of wound healing, making it a promising approach for preventing tumor recurrence.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ekaterina Sokolova, Diane Jouanneau, Antonin Chevenier, Murielle Jam, Nathalie Desban, Pierre Colas, Elizabeth Ficko-Blean, Gurvan Michel
Summary: Carrageenans, a compound synthesized in red algae, have various biological properties and are valuable in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Their fine structure affects wound healing, oxidative processes, hemostasis, and inflammation. Enzymatic modification of carrageenans produces oligosaccharides that bind to natural human serum antibodies and specific antibodies, showing potential for therapeutic applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yan Shi, Miao Yu, Kaijin Qiu, Tiantian Kong, Chunjing Guo, Wenxue Zhang, Daquan Chen, Ming Kong
Summary: In this study, functionalized transfersomes were developed to co-deliver doxorubicin and 1MT towards primary tumors and tumor draining lymph nodes via transdermal administration using microneedles. The results showed that the nano-complexed microneedles exhibited a stronger suppression in tumor growth compared to the intravenous group.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)