Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ramu Enishetty, Ramanuj Narayan, K. V. S. N. Raju
Summary: The research successfully synthesized ferrocene-enhanced polyurethane coatings, confirming the structure and properties through various analytical methods. Ferrocene played a positive role in improving the thermal stability and corrosion resistance of the PU coatings, while also imparting hydrophobicity and antifungal properties to the coatings.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinyi Li, Kangli Yang, Zhiqing Yuan, Shujuan Liu, Juan Du, Cancheng Li, Shoutong Meng
Summary: An effective and low-cost superhydrophobic coating was developed for printed circuit boards (PCBs) to solve the issue of water damage on electronic components. The coating exhibited excellent water resistance, stability against acid and alkali liquids, and showed potential for practical applications.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Koottaparambil Lijesh, Roger A. Miller, Raj Shah, Khosro Shirvani, Michael M. Khonsari
Summary: This paper proposes a standard for evaluating the water resistance properties of greases by studying their hydrophobic and hydrophilic nature via the measurement of contact angle. The authors categorized the water-resistance properties into five different grades based on the contact angle values, providing guidelines for selecting greases for machinery operating in wet environments.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Emma J. M. Moonen, Tanveer ul Islam, Sebastiaan van Kemenade, Eduard Pelssers, Jason Heikenfeld, Jaap M. J. den Toonder
Summary: Research on the development of on-body sensors, such as on-skin sweat sensing, has grown significantly in recent years. However, the variability of skin characteristics makes testing of these sensors and related materials difficult, especially in the initial development phase. Therefore, there is a need for a realistic and adaptable test platform or artificial skin that can accurately mimic the features of human skin.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xinrui Zhang, Miaojie Xu, Yingying Zhang, Juyang Li, Jieru Wang, Yayun Hu, Guangzhong Luan
Summary: Protein-based adhesives have gained attention for their affordability, availability, and environmental friendliness. This article presents a simple and fast method for preparing zein adhesive, and investigates the effects of different plasticizers on its properties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
A. A. Burkov, P. G. Chigrin, M. I. Dvornik
Summary: Copper-titanium coatings have gained extensive attention for surface modification of industrial and biomedical materials due to their excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Electrospark deposition was used to deposit Cu-Ti coatings on Ti6Al4V alloy with a wide range of copper and titanium ratios. The coatings exhibited intermetallic compounds and high microhardness. The corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance of the coatings varied with the copper concentration. The wear resistance of the Ti6Al4V alloy surface was significantly improved by the Cu-Ti coatings.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Morgane Massart, Charles Dubois, Marc Boileau
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of alternative plasticizers and nucleating agents on novel celluloid-like formulations, finding that some plasticizers can improve mechanical properties beyond regular celluloid, while the nucleating agents have a clear impact on the microstructure of foamed materials.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Luming Song, Chon U. Chan, Hongyi Lin, Claus-Dieter Ohl, Dong Sun
Summary: In this study, the propagation of evanescent waves at the interface between water and glass was numerically examined, showing that surface-attached nanobubbles can increase the intensity of the evanescent wave and provide a possible method for measuring contact angles. The theoretical distribution of bright and dark areas on nanobubbles aligns with experimental data, indicating a potential application for dark-field inspection.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
T. P. Rasitha, C. Thinaharan, S. C. Vanithakumari, John Philip
Summary: A simple, scalable, rapid, and eco-friendly method for fabricating superhydrophobic titanium surfaces using rapid breakdown anodization (RBA) was developed. The desired hierarchical surface morphology for superhydrophobicity was achieved by controlling RBA process parameters and low surface energy modification using stearic acid (SA). The anodized samples showed excellent self-cleaning, adhesion, and abrasion resistance properties.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Pornchai Rachtanapun, Dheerawan Boonyawan, Rafael A. Auras, Gopinath Kasi
Summary: The use of SF6 plasma treatment improves the water resistance of Kraft paper. The optimal treatment conditions are 200 mTorr pressure, 50 Watts power, and 5 minutes treatment time. Increasing the treatment time enhances the contact angle, water absorption time, and Cobb test values of the paper, while the thickness and tensile strength remain relatively constant.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
M. A. Dalhat
Summary: Research has shown that utilizing micronized recycled-polypropylene can enhance the superhydrophobic properties of asphalt substrates. The size of micronized RPP and curing duration have significant influence on the performance of treated asphalt substrates.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jadwiga Gabor, Grzegorz Mikrut, Tomasz Flak, Patryk Cebo, Robert Roczniok, Beata Swinarew, Ewa Langer, Magdalena Popczyk, Arkadiusz Stanula, Sebastian Stach, Andrzej S. Swinarew
Summary: This study aims to compare the composition, surface texture, and the influence of these parameters on water polo games between two different types of balls (Kap 7 and Mikasa). By measuring the contact angle, analyzing the material using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and optical microscopic evaluation, it was found that there are significant differences in the surface free energy between the two balls. Additionally, anisotropies of the structure of the furrows were observed in both balls, with the Mikasa ball being slightly more homogeneous than the Kap 7 ball. The results suggest the need to standardize the material aspect of regulations for consistent sports results.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dongling Qiao, Jieyi Lu, Wenjuan Shi, Hao Li, Liang Zhang, Fatang Jiang, Binjia Zhang
Summary: Deacetylation enhances chain interactions, reduces crystallite formation, improves hydrophobicity and mechanical performance, and increases matrix flexibility and elongation at break in KGM-based composite films.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Cheng, Bei Fan, Zichen Zhang, Aaron McLeod, Wade Shipley, Prabhakar Bandaru
Summary: A new plasma processing-based methodology has been proposed to enhance the streaming potential (Vs) in electrokinetic flows over a silicon surface-based microchannel. The relationship between Vs, surface zeta potential, and electrolyte slip length was carefully determined through experiments. The study found that while the zeta potential always increases, the slip length may decrease under certain conditions. A record value of 0.1 mV/Pa was achieved using CF4 plasma.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaoxia Yan, Zeyi Liu, Mengxue Diao, Tiehua Zhang
Summary: The properties of chitosan-Zn nanoparticles are influenced by the molecular weight of chitosan. When the molecular weight is 200 KDa, the chitosan-Zn nanoparticles have a higher content of zinc and a more stable system. Higher molecular weight chitosan results in larger particle size and zeta potential.
Editorial Material
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Michael Appell, Atanu Biswas, SeChin Chang, Wei Chen, H. N. Cheng, Jim Daily, Xuetong Fan, Michael Granvogl, Mingming Guo, Yoshihiro Ito, Tony Jin, Masuko Kobori, Jane V. Leland, LinShu Liu, Yangchao Luo, Shaun MacMahon, Kanjana Mahattanatawee, Sunghyun Nam, Coralia Osorio, Bosoon Park, Daxi Ren, Shengmin Sang, Fereidoon Shahidi, Michael Tunick, Chibuike C. Udenigwe, Qin Wang, Wallace H. Yokoyama, Liangli Lucy Yu, Yaqiong Zhang, Yingdong Zhu
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zayniddin K. Muhidinov, Jamshed T. Bobokalonov, Ikromjon B. Ismoilov, Gary D. Strahan, Hoa K. Chau, Arland T. Hotchkiss, LinShu Liu
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dilhun Keriman Arserim-Ucar, Figen Korel, LinShu Liu, Kit L. Yam
Summary: BCNCs were obtained from BCNFs through controlled hydrolysis, with the crystallinity increasing and nanocrystal size decreasing at higher hydrolysis temperatures. The thermal stability of BCNCs remained high even with neutralization post-treatment, making them suitable for various applications including the food industry.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jenni Firrman, LinShu Liu, Karley Mahalak, Ceylan Tanes, Kyle Bittinger, Jamshed Bobokalonov, Lisa Mattei, Huanjia Zhang, Pieter Van den Abbeele
Summary: In this study, the gut microbiota from the same donor cultured in a single vessel and a 3-stage colon system were compared in terms of population dynamics and production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). The results showed that while the single vessel community maintained alpha diversity at a high level, there were differences in taxa abundance and functional SCFAs production compared to the 3-stage colon system.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Loleny Tavares, Hileia K. S. Souza, Maria Pilar Goncalves, Cristina M. R. Rocha
Summary: The study showed that the complex coacervation of positively charged chitosan and negatively charged whey protein isolate led to the formation of composite films with higher tensile strength, lower deformation, and improved water vapor permeability compared to mono-component films. The incorporation of chitosan also resulted in a decrease in equilibrium moisture content of the composite films, which exhibited homogeneous structure, color transparency, and desirable properties for food applications and packaging technology.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Alyson Mitchell, Changqing Wu, Hyang Sook Chun, Jonathan Beauchamp, Lauren Jackson, Liangli Lucy Yu, Linshu Liu, Majher Sarker, Mike Appell, Sarah Leibowitz, Susan Ebeler, Tony Shao, Xiaohua He, Xuetong Fan, Youngmok Kim
Summary: This article discusses the second special issue of JAFC, which reviews the AGFD technical program at the ACS national meeting held online in August 2020. Despite being the first all online meeting in ACS history, the event was successful with a high level of presentations, a large online audience, and seamless technology integration.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Johanna M. S. Lemons, LinShu Liu
Summary: Understanding the impact of diet on gut microbiota and its effect on human health is crucial for future personalized nutrition and healthcare.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dominika Grala, Krzysztof Biernacki, Cristina Freire, Iwona Kuzniarska-Biernacka, Hileia K. S. Souza, Maria P. Goncalves
Summary: This study investigated novel bio-based films containing Locust Bean Gum (LBG) and Chitosan (CH) or Chitosan nanoparticles (CHNPs)/natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES). The films were prepared by a semi-continuous knife-coating process. The characterization results showed that the films were transparent, uniform, and without cracks or pores. The addition of CHNPs reduced the apparent viscosity of LBG solution and the presence of NADES provided more flexible films with less mechanical and barrier resistance.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tiago Filipe P. Alves, Natercia Teixeira, Jorge Vieira, Antonio A. Vicente, Nuno Mateus, Victor de Freitas, Hileia K. S. Souza
Summary: This study investigates the use of a ternary natural deep eutectic solvent for the extraction of polyphenolic compounds from green tea. The extracted solutions are then used to improve the properties of chitosan films, and the resulting films are evaluated for mechanical, water resistance, optical, and microstructural properties. The presence of GT polyphenolic compounds leads to different surface structures, and films with 10% of NADES show good high water barrier properties and higher resistance.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fazia Braham, Luisa M. P. F. Amaral, Krzysztof Biernacki, Daniel O. Carvalho, Luis F. Guido, Julia M. C. S. Magalhaes, Farid Zaidi, Hileia K. S. Souza, Maria P. Goncalves
Summary: In this study, the phenolic content of Moringa oleifera leaves was qualitatively analyzed using deep eutectic solvents (DES) based on choline chloride (ChCl) with lactic acid (LA) or glycerol (GLY). High-resolution mass spectrometry was used for analysis. The study found that both DES-LA and DES-GLY were effective in extracting phenolic compounds, and ten compounds were identified. The antioxidant profile of the extracts was also studied, showing high antioxidant capacity. Films based on methylcellulose (MC) with varying amounts of DES or MO extracts were developed and characterized. The presence of MO extract and DES in the films increased flexibility but reduced mechanical and barrier resistance.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hileia K. S. Souza, Mariana Matos, Maria A. M. Reis, Jose A. Covas, Loic Hilliou
Summary: Wet biomass mastication before solvent extraction can improve the purity and thermal stability of PHA, as well as its melt rheology, thus recovering the viscoelasticity of PHA extracted from dried biomass.
Article
Food Science & Technology
LinShu Liu, Adrienne B. Narrowe, Jenni A. Firrman, Karley K. Mahalak, Jamshed T. Bobokalonov, Johanna M. S. Lemons, Kyle Bittinger, Scott Daniel, Ceylan Tanes, Lisa Mattei, Elliot S. Friedman, Jason W. Soares, Masuko Kobori, Wei-Bin Zeng, Peggy M. Tomasula
Summary: In this study, we examined the changes in the gut metabolome in response to the administration of Laticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG). The probiotics were added to the ascending colon region of a human intestinal microbial ecosystem simulator. The results showed that the changes in microbial community composition were associated with changes in metabolic output, revealing sequential amino acid metabolic pathways along the colonic tract.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
LinShu Liu, Karley K. Mahalak, Jamshed T. Bobokalonov, Adrienne B. Narrowe, Jenni Firrman, Johanna M. S. Lemons, Kyle Bittinger, Weiming Hu, Steven M. Jones, Ahmed M. Moustafa
Summary: The study investigated the impact of ivermectin on the gut microbial structure in healthy adults. It found that ivermectin only caused minor and temporary changes in the gut microbial community in terms of composition and metabolite production. Additionally, soluble fiber was found to protect the gut microbiota from the effects of ivermectin.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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)
