Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Deng-Chuan Cai, Ching-Yun Chen, Ting-Yun Lo
Summary: Foot reflexology is a non-invasive complementary therapy that has gained acceptance among modern people. This study used bibliometric analysis to examine the research trends and prospects of foot reflexology from 1991 to 2021. The analysis revealed an increasing number of articles published in this field, with Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Therapies in Medicine, and the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine being the top three journals. The study also identified key authors and institutions in foot reflexology research, and highlighted its moderating effects on anxiety, fatigue, and cancer.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Syahira Izyana Mohd Azmi, Pavan Kumar, Neelesh Sharma, Awis Qurni Sazili, Sung-Jin Lee, Mohammad Rashedi Ismail-Fitry
Summary: Papain, bromelain, and ficin are commonly used plant proteases for meat tenderization. Other plant proteases, such as actinidin, zingibain, and cucumin, have also been explored. The use of plant crude extracts or powders with higher levels of compounds that have tenderizing effects is gaining popularity due to their lower cost and additional benefits, such as antioxidants and antimicrobial effects.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mariana Mariana, Abdul H. P. S. Khalil, Esam Bashir Yahya, N. G. Olaiya, Tata Alfatah, A. B. Suriani, Azmi Mohamed
Summary: In recent years, aerogels, as ultra-lightweight and porous nanostructured functional materials, have been widely utilized in industrial applications such as polluted water treatment. With their high surface area, aerogels can be modified to become super absorbers for various water pollutants. Additionally, the development of smart nanostructured aerogels allows for reversible adsorption and desorption of specific water pollutants under different external stimuli. This review comprehensively discusses the evolution, types, and properties of aerogel functional materials, highlighting their modification approaches and future potentials in water treatment applications.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Krithika Dhananjay, Prachi Shukla, Vasilis F. Pavlidis, Ayse Coskun, Emre Salman
Summary: Monolithic 3D integration technology offers higher integration density and communication bandwidth for data-centric applications. Despite increasing research efforts, commercial products are not yet available.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS II-EXPRESS BRIEFS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Zhang, Chang Huang, Jin Ni, Siyuan Yue
Summary: This study used bibliometric analysis to examine research activities and trends related to acid mine drainage (AMD) from 1991 to 2021. The results showed a consistent growth in AMD research, with a notable increase in publications since 2014. Applied Geochemistry and Science of the Total Environment were identified as the top two journals for AMD research. The USA had the highest h-index and central value, followed closely by China and Spain. The study also identified the main focuses of AMD research and discussed prevention, remediation, and the hazards of AMD in detail.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Zhang, Chang Huang, Jin Ni, Siyuan Yue
Summary: This study utilized a bibliometric analysis to investigate the research activities and trends related to acid mine drainage (AMD). The findings revealed a consistent growth in AMD research, with the United States leading in terms of publications and research impact. The study also highlighted the focus on prevention and remediation strategies for AMD, as well as the hazards posed by heavy metals/metalloids and the techniques employed for their removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eugene Sefa Appiah, Perseverance Dzikunu, Nashiru Mahadeen, Daniel Nframah Ampong, Kwadwo Mensah-Darkwa, Anuj Kumar, Ram K. Gupta, Mark Adom-Asamoah
Summary: Developing low-cost and sophisticated electrode materials is crucial for the development of supercapacitors. Biopolymer-derived porous carbon electrode materials have gained significant attention due to their wide accessibility, high porosity, cost-effectiveness, low weight, biodegradability, and environmental friendliness. These materials also possess unique compositional, morphological, and electrochemical properties.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Mugahed Amran, Shan-Shan Huang, Ali M. Onaizi, Natt Makul, Hakim S. Abdelgader, Togay Ozbakkaloglu
Summary: Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) combines advanced fibrous and cementitious material technologies to achieve high strength, exceptional durability, and resistance to harmful substances. However, challenges in design, production technology, and durability hinder its widespread use.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Maiara Giroldi, Isabel Marie Grambusch, Daniel Neutzling Lehn, Claucia Fernanda Volken de Souza
Summary: The acceptance of dairy protein hydrolysates can be affected by characteristics like bitter taste and physiochemical instability, but encapsulation methods can minimize these challenges. Among various encapsulation methods, spray drying shows better results in maintaining bioactivity while being cost-effective. Polysaccharides as encapsulating agents are highlighted for their superior performance in protecting bioactive compounds.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Atul Singh, T. S. Easwari
Summary: This article tackles the new perspectives on treating psoriasis and explores the future prospects, delving into the initiation and development of the disease, and emphasizing the treatment strategies emerging from dissecting the inflammatory pathways associated with psoriasis.
CURRENT DRUG TARGETS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Bing Jiang, Zhanjun Guo, Minmin Liang
Summary: Single-atom nanozyme (SAzyme) is a hot topic in current nanozyme research, due to its high activity, stability, and low cost. Compared to traditional nanozymes, SAzyme exhibits higher catalytic activities and specificity. In biomedical areas, SAzyme has been widely applied in anti-tumor therapy, biosensing, antibiosis, and anti-oxidation therapy.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Bing Jiang, Zhanjun Guo, Minmin Liang
Summary: Single-atom nanozymes (SAzyme) are a hot topic in current nanozyme research due to their high activity, stability, and low cost, which make them great substitutes for natural enzymes. SAzymes also have higher catalytic activities and specificity compared to traditional nanozymes due to their maximized atom utilizations and well-defined geometric and electronic structures. They have been widely applied in various biomedical areas, including anti-tumor therapy, biosensing, antibiosis, and anti-oxidation therapy. In this review, representative examples of SAzymes categorized by their biomedical applications will be discussed, along with future opportunities and challenges they face in their designs and applications.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Shangzhi Liu, Fangyi Lei, Dongfeng Zhao, Qinglong Liu
Summary: Abnormal situation management (ASM) is crucial for identifying and preventing incidents in chemical plants, but there are still challenges in implementing intelligent ASM systems. This review summarizes the concepts and progress in ASM, and analyzes the future research directions and industrial application difficulties.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zinnia Shah, Umar Farooq Gohar, Iffat Jamshed, Aamir Mushtaq, Hamid Mukhtar, Muhammad Zia-UI-Haq, Sebastian Ionut Toma, Rosana Manea, Marius Moga, Bianca Popovici
Summary: Podophyllotoxin and its congeners are recognized as broad-spectrum pharmacologically active compounds, but face challenges such as low bioavailability, systemic toxicity, and drug resistance, while the production of synthetic derivatives is not economically feasible. Continuous efforts to improve drug availability and seek structure optimization strategies are necessary.
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Leonard Taufik, Joao C. Teixeira, Bastien Llamas, Herawati Sudoyo, Raymond Tobler, Gludhug A. Purnomo
Summary: Genomic sequence data provides novel insights into human ancestry and migratory history. However, many Indigenous populations have been excluded from genomic surveys, hindering a comprehensive understanding of these fundamental questions. This review summarizes key findings from population genetic and phylogeographic studies in Wallacea and Sahul, highlighting their importance in addressing human evolutionary questions.
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Quynh Huong Nguyen, Moon Il Kim
Summary: Detection of toxins in contaminated food is a serious concern, and traditional methods are expensive and laborious. On-site toxin detection methods are needed for simple, rapid, and reliable identification, and nanomaterials show great potential in colorimetric toxin detection.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hong Jae Cheon, Quynh Huong Nguyen, Moon Il Kim
Summary: Histidine coated magnetic nanoparticles (His@MNPs) were developed with enhanced peroxidase-imitating activity for detecting the neurotransmitter acetylcholine with high sensitivity and reliability. The potential of utilizing His@MNPs as peroxidase-mimicking nanozymes for detecting important biological and clinical targets was demonstrated in this study.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Moon Il Kim, Chan Yeong Park, Ji Min Seo, Kyoung Suk Kang, Ki Soo Park, Jongeun Kang, Kwan Soo Hong, Yoojin Choi, Sang Yup Lee, Jong Pil Park, Hyun Gyu Park, Tae Jung Park
Summary: The development of drug-delivery systems for in vivo imaging has attracted significant interest. A novel strategy involving the encapsulation of metal nanoparticles within alginate gel was reported. This system can be conveniently and safely utilized for both in vitro and in vivo bioimaging purposes.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Tai Duc Tran, Phuong Thy Nguyen, Thao Nguyen Le, Moon Il Kim
Summary: DNA-copper hybrid nanoflowers prepared through self-assembly of DNA and copper ions exhibit laccase-mimicking activity, with guanine-rich ssDNA and copper phosphate nanoflowers showing the highest catalytic activity. These nanoflowers have similar Km but 3.5-fold higher Vmax compared to free laccase, and demonstrate enhanced stability. They can be used for colorimetric detection of phenolic compounds and catalytic decolorization of dyes, showing potential for biosensing and bioremediation applications.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Thinh Viet Dang, Nam Su Heo, Hye-Jin Cho, Sang Moon Lee, Min Young Song, Hae Jin Kim, Moon Il Kim
Summary: The hybrid nanoflowers made of GCN and copper were successfully constructed without biomolecules. They exhibited peroxidase-mimicking activity and were able to selectively detect phenolic compounds in a sensitive manner. The assay system showed good reliability and reproducibility for detecting phenolic compounds spiked in tap water.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yoon Jung Jang, Vu Khac Hoang Bui, Phuong Thy Nguyen, Young-Chul Lee, Moon Il Kim
Summary: Light-activated Mg aminoclay-based Fe3O4/TiO2 hybrids exhibited peroxidase-like catalytic activity, with significantly enhanced performance under UV-light irradiation. The system showed excellent detection of phenolic compounds and stability, indicating potential for practical applications in detecting clinically and environmentally important substances.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ho Kyeong Kim, Phuong Thy Nguyen, Moon Il Kim, Byoung Chan Kim
Summary: Mercury emissions are increasing globally due to industrialization, and its persistence and bioaccumulation can severely affect human health. Hybrid nanoflowers were synthesized for Hg adsorption and elimination from solutions, with the functionalized Apt-Ag-MNP-PDA-Cu NFs showing significantly improved performance in Hg removal. The results suggest that the Apt-Ag-MNP-PDA-Cu NFs could be an efficient Hg-removing adsorbent by providing binding sites for the formation of T-Hg2+-T complexes.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xuan Ai Le, Thao Nguyen Le, Moon Il Kim
Summary: In this study, a hybrid nanoflower-based strategy was developed for the sensitive fluorescent detection of biothiols. The nanoflowers exhibited dual catalytic activities and were successfully used to selectively detect and quantify biothiols in human serum, showing great potential for clinical diagnostics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weldejewergis Gebrewahid Kidanu, Jaehyun Hur, Hyung Wook Choi, Moon Il Kim, Il Tae Kim
Summary: In this study, VO2 nanorods were successfully synthesized using a hydrothermal method and transformed into V2O5.nH(2)O through an electrochemical oxidation technique. The aqueous zinc-ion full cell based on VO2@C/Zn showed remarkable reversible capacity, cycling stability, and rate capabilities.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Phan Gia Le, Qilu Wu, Do Yun Kong, Jun Ge, Moon Il Kim
Summary: Enzymatic biofuel cells (EBFCs) are promising power sources for generating electrical power through biomolecules. However, their practical usage is limited by low power output and short lifetime. Nanostructured supports, such as nanocarbons, nanoparticles, and polymeric nanofibers, offer potential solutions to enhance the performance and stability of EBFCs. This review discusses the roles of nanostructured supports and catalytic mechanisms in EBFCs, as well as recent research progress and future prospects.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yejin Park, Thinh Viet Dang, Uiseok Jeong, Moon Il Kim, Jinsik Kim
Summary: Research on nucleic acid aptamers has been focused on enhancing bioassay performance. This study proposes graphene oxide-based electrical and optical analyses to evaluate the affinity between aptamers and their targets efficiently. The results demonstrate that both electrical and optical approaches are effective in detecting thrombin with high sensitivity.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Trung Hieu Vu, Phuong Thy Nguyen, Moon Il Kim
Summary: Surface engineering of nanozymes can enhance their catalytic activity and stability. Polydopamine-coated Co3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized and exhibited catalase-like activity and improved stability. The presence of sulfide ions significantly inhibited the activity of these nanoparticles, allowing for sensitive detection of sulfide ions based on their reduced catalytic activity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Phan Ba Khanh Chau, Trung Hieu Vu, Moon Il Kim
Summary: This article reports a fluorescent assay for the determination of VB12 based on the inner filter effect of PDT-AgNPs. The fluorescence of PDT-AgNPs is significantly quenched in the presence of VB12 via IFE, allowing for quantitative detection of VB12 in drug tablets.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Phan Ba Khanh Chau, Thinh Viet Dang, Moon Il Kim
Summary: We synthesized crystalline MnOOH nanowires (MNWs) via a simple solvothermal treatment of KMnO4, which exhibited excellent oxidase-like activity due to the presence of pure Mn3+ sites. MNWs catalyzed the rapid oxidation of dopamine into aminochromes, resulting in a vivid brown color. Based on the catalytic features of MNWs, we developed a paper dipstick for the one-step colorimetric detection of dopamine.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jeong Ah Park, Yein Kwon, Xuan Ai Le, Trung Hieu Vu, Hanbin Park, Hoseok Lee, Hye Kyu Choi, Chulhwan Park, Moon Il Kim, Taek Lee
Summary: This study developed a rapid electrochemical biosensor using nanozymes and aptamers for the detection of microcystin-LR (MC-LR). The detection time was reduced to 10 minutes using alternating current electrothermal flow (ACEF). The sensitivity of MC-LR detection was improved by using MnO2/MC-LR aptamer conjugates. The study achieved an LOD of 3.36 pg mL(-1) in the linear concentration range of 10 pg mL(-1) to 1 mu g mL(-1).
