Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lili Qu, Zicheng Xu, Wuxing Huang, Dan Han, Bingjun Dang, Xiaohan Ma, Yizan Liu, Jiayang Xu, Wei Jia
Summary: This study reveals the molecular mechanism of Se-Mo interactions in alleviating chromium toxicity, including the enhancement of cell wall chelation ability through increased pectin and cellulose levels, as well as the reinforcement of cell wall through increased lignin content and thickness.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chenghong Wang, Anlun Jiang, Xinlei Liu, Kok Yuen Koh, Yi Yang, J. Paul Chen, Kang Li
Summary: Water pollution is a significant environmental issue and addressing the remediation of oxyanion pollutions is crucial. In this study, a water stable metal-organic framework was prepared and demonstrated great efficacy in removing oxyanion pollutants in wastewater. The amorphized framework showed enhanced adsorption capacities and excellent reusability.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miaomiao Cai, Xiaohu Zhao, Xu Wang, Guangyu Shi, Chengxiao Hu
Summary: The study found that the interaction between selenium and cadmium in cadmium-contaminated soil can affect the bioavailability of cadmium, impacting the adsorption capacity of cadmium through complex chemical reactions. Additionally, the release of carboxylic acid in the soil can enhance the bioavailability of selenium, playing a role in competing for adsorption sites and complexing with selenite ions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anatoly V. Skalny, Eugeny P. Serebryansky, Tatiana V. Korobeinikova, Aristidis Tsatsakis, Constantine Vardavas, Monica M. B. Paoliello, Tatiana I. Sotnikova, Michael Aschner, Alexey A. Tinkov
Summary: The study found a significant association between smoking and levels of essential metals and metalloids in women, suggesting that smoking may alter the metabolism of these substances in the body.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Abdelhameed S. A. Mohamed, Maha A. Abd El Latif, Eman A. M. Hussein, Enas M. A. Toson, Mohamed Saleh, Dariusz Kokoszynski, Shaaban S. Elnesr, Mohamed Mohany, Salim S. Al-Rejaie, Hamada Elwan
Summary: The need for heat stress mitigation methods has increased due to climate change. Adding trace elements, such as selenium, to chick diets can improve production yield and grill productivity. However, there is limited knowledge on the use of organic selenium in heat-stress situations. This study found that adding organic selenized yeast to broiler diets improves their blood profiles and productivity under heat stress, suggesting that feed additives can reduce the impacts of heat stress on broilers.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yi Zhou, Yong Xia, Yozo Fujino, Kazunori Yamaguchi
Summary: This study derives general and succinct analytical formulas for the thermal deformation of three-span suspension bridges, unifying the deformation of different components through introducing equivalent length and modification coefficients. It is found that the thermal deformation of main- and side-span cables and towers interact with each other, and neglecting the sag effect of side-span cables results in overestimating the thermal deformation.
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Harshavardhan Mohan, Ga Hyeon Ha, Gitae Kim, Hye Rin Lee, Hakju Lee, Kyoungsoo Kim, Taeho Shin
Summary: The renewability and zero carbon emissions of hydrogen make it a promising clean energy resource. Photocatalytic water-splitting, despite its low efficiency, has been extensively researched for hydrogen production. In this study, bimetallic transition metal selenides were synthesized and evaluated for their photocatalytic water splitting efficiencies. Among the compounds tested, CMSc exhibited the highest hydrogen evolution rate and also showed great potential in degrading pollutants. Thus, CMSc can be identified as a highly efficient photocatalyst for both environmental and energy applications.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luca Lavalle, Nicolas Sauvageot, Colin Ivano Cercamondi, Ivana Jankovic, Delphine Egli, Yvan Vandenplas
Summary: This study found that formula milk containing L. reuteri was associated with better gastrointestinal tolerance in infants, compared to standard formula milk without any probiotics or prebiotics. Infants fed with L. reuteri-containing formula had fewer reports of difficulty passing stools, less hard stools, and reduced incidence of colic compared to those fed with standard formula. They also had lower crying time, less spitting up/vomiting, and decreased fussiness due to spitting up/vomiting. The study highlights the positive effects of L. reuteri on digestive tolerance and behavior in infants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoying Lin, Xiaoling Wu, Xiangyu Li, Duo Zhang, Quanzhi Zheng, Jiayi Xu, Shaoyou Lu
Summary: This study investigated the levels of trace elements in Chinese infant food products and found limited research on the associated risks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mateusz Jankiewicz, Linde van Lee, Mirthe Biesheuvel, Elske M. Brouwer-Brolsma, Lucie van der Zee, Hania Szajewska
Summary: A systematic evaluation of goat-milk-based infant formulas (GMFs) compared to cow-milk-based formulas (CMFs) found no significant differences in infant growth and safety parameters. Although there were some concerns and biases in the included studies, the results provide reassurance that GMFs are similarly safe and well tolerated as CMFs for infants.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lin-Hui Dong, Wei Wei, Cheng-Long Yu, Zhen-Hui Hou, Zhen Zeng, Tianyu Chen, Fang Huang
Summary: A method was developed to measure the delta(V-51) values in marine carbonates, and data for carbonate reference materials were successfully obtained, indicating the high reliability of the method for tracing the evolution of global marine redox states throughout Earth's history.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Erik J. M. Konings, Antoine Roux, Audrey Reungoat, Nathalie Nicod, Esther Campos-Gimenez, Laurent Ameye, Peter Bucheli, Sandrine Alloncle, Julien Dey, Genevieve Daix, Brendon D. Gill, Harvey E. Indyk, Robert A. Crawford, Roger Kissling, Stephen E. Holroyd, Martine P. van Gool, Arnold P. Broek, Hans M. M. Cruijsen, Dustin E. Starkey, Joseph J. Thompson, Stefan Ehling, Ross Peterson, Scott Christiansen, Karen Mandy, Cristine L. Bradley, Shay C. Phillips, Julie Moulin
Summary: Infant formulas are subject to strict regulation and testing, with new official analytical methods established for nutrient analyses. The variability of these methods poses challenges, particularly for vitamins A, B12, D, and folic acid, in meeting regulatory requirements across various countries. Continuous improvements in analytical methods for nutrients are necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Riki Hendra Purba, Kazumichi Shimizu, Kenta Kusumoto, Yila Gaqi
Summary: This study evaluates the effect of molybdenum on the three-body abrasive wear characteristics of high-chromium white cast iron. The results show that molybdenum and chromium can increase the hardness and wear resistance of the material, though the opposite occurs when molybdenum content exceeds 1%. Additionally, the wear rate of the material is influenced by the chemical composition, matrix, and carbide volume fraction.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Malgorzata Dobrzynska, Katarzyna Kaczmarek, Juliusz Przyslawski, Slawomira Drzymala-Czyz
Summary: This literature review aims to summarize the research progress on selenium levels in infants and preschool children and the risk of deficiency related to regular consumption.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yi Zhou, Yong Xia, Yozo Fujino
Summary: This paper presents unified analytical formulas to calculate the vertical temperature difference induced deflection of a prismatic beam with any number of spans, and investigates the influences of structural geometry, material property, and temperature change on beam deflection through detailed parametric analysis. The study reveals the distinct thermal deformation characteristics between beams with odd and even-numbered spans, enhancing the understanding of the thermal behavior of beams.
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
(2021)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Murtada A. Oshi, Adnan Haider, Muhammad Irfan Siddique, Alam Zeb, Syed Babar Jamal, Atif Ali Khan Khalil, Muhammad Naeem
Summary: Nanomedicine, the medical application of nanotechnology, has shown promise in treating inflammatory disorders by using engineered nanomaterials to deliver drugs precisely without harming healthy cells. Extensive research has been conducted to validate the positive impact of nanomedicine on inflammation treatment, and future prospects of using nanomaterials for inflammatory diseases are discussed briefly.
APPLIED NANOSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Nargis Jamila, Naeem Khan, In Min Hwang, Yu Min Park, Ga Hyun Lee, Ji Yeon Choi, Min Ja Cho, Kyung Su Park, Kyong Su Kim
Summary: This study examined the concentrations of toxic metals in commonly consumed crustaceans from South Korea and found that the levels were within safe limits for consumers.
ANALYTICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ji Young Jeong, Md Atikul Islam, Naeem Khan, Nargis Jamila, Joon Ho Hong, Kyong Su Kim
Summary: The study compared the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) among three varieties of Perilla frutescens leaves from South Korea and found that the P. frutescens for. viridis Makino leaves contained the highest concentrations of VOCs. Differences in the patterns of functional groups and terpene types were demonstrated among the varieties. SDE provided more compounds while HS-SPME was more convenient for the determination.
ANALYTICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Nargis Jamila, In Min Hwang, Yu Min Park, Ga Hyun Lee, Ji Yeon Choi, Naeem Khan, Min Ja Cho, Kyung Su Park, Kyong Su Kim
Summary: This study reports the concentrations of As, Cd, Hg, and Pb in commonly consumed crustaceans collected from South Korea. The techniques used for analysis were validated, and the study also carried out risk assessment to determine the potential threat of these crustaceans to consumers. It was found that under normal circumstances, these crustaceans do not pose a threat to consumers.
ANALYTICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Umar Nishan, Hameed Ullah Khan, Abdur Rahim, Muhammad Asad, Mughal Qayum, Naeem Khan, Mohibullah Shah, Nawshad Muhammad
Summary: Nitrite detection in processed meat products is important due to its acknowledged toxicity. In this study, manganese dioxide nanoparticles were synthesized using a drug-mediated method and used for colorimetric detection of nitrite. By coating the nanoparticles and optimizing reaction conditions, the proposed sensor showed high sensitivity and a wide linear range for nitrite detection. This method has practical significance for monitoring nitrite levels in bacon chicken meat products.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Biology
Wajheeba Khan, Naeem Khan, Nargis Jamila, Rehana Masood, Aaliya Minhaz, Farhat Amin, Amir Atlas, Umar Nishan
Summary: This study successfully synthesized silver nanoparticles using aqueous extracts of Rhus javanica, Rumex hastatus, and Callistemon viminalis. The structural and size analysis of the synthesized nanoparticles was confirmed using spectroscopic techniques and microscopy. The synthesized silver nanoparticles showed potential free radical scavenging, antibacterial, and catalytic properties, suggesting their promising role in drug development and remediation of industrial effluents.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Muhammad Ishtiaq Jan, Riaz Anwar Khan, Fozia, Ijaz Ahmad, Naeem Khan, Komal Urooj, Azhar Ul Haq Ali Shah, Asif Ullah Khan, Tahir Ali, Ayesha Ishtiaq, Muhib Shah, Anwar Ullah, Iram Murtaza, Riaz Ullah, Amal Alotaibi, H. C. Ananda Murthy
Summary: This study reveals that dysregulated oxidative stress contributes to the progression of VHD by positively correlating with inflammatory marker CRP and cardiac injury markers hs-TnI and hs-TnT.
OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Md Atikul Islam, Ji Young Jeong, Eun Ju Kim, Naeem Khan, Nargis Jamila, Kyong Su Kim
Summary: This study analyzed the elemental composition of chicken breast meat from conventional and sustainable farms in South Korea. The results showed that the sustainable samples had higher levels of zinc, strontium, barium, selenium, lithium, and gallium, while the levels of trace and toxic elements were lower compared to recommended standards.
ANALYTICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wajheeba Khan, Nargis Jamila, Naeem Khan, Rehana Masood, Tan Wen Nee, Naheed Bibi, Joon Ho Hong, Amir Atlas
Summary: The synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extract is environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable. This study demonstrates the synthesis of gold nanoparticles using aqueous and ethanolic extracts of F. tenacissima, with different properties and potential applications under different conditions. The nanoparticles showed high efficiency in removing dyes and antibiotics.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Md Atikul Islam, Ji Young Jeong, Md Selim Hossain, Hasan Tarek, Naeem Khan, Nargis Jamila, Kyong Su Kim
Summary: The aim of this study was to optimize the ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) method for the extraction of polyphenols, antioxidants, antibacterials, and cytotoxic activities from five varieties of Piper betle L. leaves from Bangladesh. The UAE method was optimized using single-factor experimentation and central composite circumscribed design. The optimal conditions were determined to be 70:5:25 ethanol:acetic acid:water and a solid/liquid ratio of 1:15.41, with an extraction time of 90 min at 75 degrees C. The results showed significant antioxidant activity and good antibacterial properties and cytotoxicity against cancer cells, indicating that UAE is suitable for extracting polyphenolics from betel leaves.
ANALYTICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bihua Chen, Juan Zhang, Junjie Wu, Jianmin Li, Huihua Fan
Summary: The harvest time for Gardenia jasminoides fruit in Fujian China is generally from October to November. Placing the seeds in the shade or refrigerator can improve the seedling height increment but not the germination rate. By comparing different plant growth regulator concentrations, 500 ppm of 3-indolebutyric acid (IBA) was found to be suitable for G. jasminoides cutting propagation. The tissue-cultured seedlings showed early flowering performance and advanced fruiting after afforestation.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Graca Dias, Elsa Vasco, Francisco Ravasco, Lufsa Oliveira
Summary: This study estimated the vitamin D intake of "adults" and "elderly" populations in Portugal using the TDS methodology. The results showed that the majority of people had inadequate vitamin D intake, well below the Dietary Reference Values.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanan Wang, Jiachen Shi, Yong-Jiang Xu, Chin-Ping Tan, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This study investigates the variations in lipid digestion profiles among individuals of different ages using in vitro digestion models. The findings suggest that adults have a more comprehensive lipid digestion compared to infants, and infants tend to release shorter chain length and more saturated free fatty acids during digestion. Additionally, the particle sizes in the stomach of the elderly were consistently larger. This study enhances our understanding of how lipids with different degrees of unsaturation undergo digestion in diverse age groups.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hyunjong Yu, Huisu Kim, Pahn-Shick Chang
Summary: Chitosan-pectin emulsion-filled hydrogel (EFH) was developed to enhance the bioaccessibility of lipophilic bioactive compounds through intestinal delivery. The EFH, prepared without crosslinking agents, demonstrated improved mechanical strength and compactness with higher pectin concentration. It retained the emulsion at pH 2.0 and released it at pH 7.4, resulting in enhanced release of free fatty acids and improved bioaccessibility of curcumin.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tongze Zhang, Siqi Hong, Jia-Rong Zhang, Pin-He Liu, Siyi Li, Zixian Wen, Jianwei Xiao, Guirong Zhang, Olivier Habimana, Nagendra P. Shah, Zhongquan Sui, Harold Corke
Summary: Lactic acid fermentation significantly affects the morphology and physicochemical properties of proso millet starch, including the formation of surface indentations and small pores, decrease in gelatinization temperatures, and changes in hardness and adhesiveness.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liqin Kong, Feng Hong, Peng Luan, Yiping Chen, Yaoze Feng, Ming Zhu
Summary: This study presents a novel impedance biosensor using composite nanomaterials and T1R1 as a signal probe, which can competitively and ultra-sensitively detect umami intensity. The biosensor exhibits exceptional analytical performance and is suitable for food flavor evaluation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunying Lv, Yixin Yang, Qilong Li, Ran Chen, Liang Deng, Yiwei Zhang, Ning Jiang
Summary: Horse's milk, with its high nutritional value and low allergenic proteins, could be a substitute for cow's milk in infant consumption. A proteomic method was used to identify and compare milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and whey proteins from different horse breeds. The study found differences in protein composition and functionality, which could support the development of formulas more suitable for human infants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Enrique Jacobo Diaz-Montana, Helene Brignot, Ramon Aparicio-Ruiz, Thierry Thomas- Danguin, Maria Teresa Morales
Summary: Sensory perception of virgin olive oil is influenced by phenols and volatiles, which are affected by the composition of the oil and biological factors. This study investigated the effect of saliva and phenols on the release of volatiles, and found that the presence of phenols decreased the release of saturated volatiles.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Zhou, Rui Zhang, Zhen Cai, Fangfang Wu, Yong Hu, Chao Huang, Kun Hu, Yun Chen
Summary: Environmentally friendly and outstanding pH-responsive cationic starch nanoparticles (CSNP) were prepared from pH-sensitive starch. CSNP exhibited nanosize and regular sphere, highly free-flowing molecular chains, and demonstrated excellent pH responsiveness through multiple emulsion/demulsification transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Andrea Koo, Vinayak Ghate, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: This study suggests that direct seeding may negatively affect the nutritional quality of crops, causing a decrease in ascorbic acid, vitamin K, and total glucosinolate content.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tonghao Du, Yazhou Xu, Xiaoyan Xu, Shijin Xiong, Linli Zhang, Biao Dong, Jinqing Huang, Tao Huang, Muyan Xiao, Tao Xiong, Mingyong Xie
Summary: This study successfully improved the ACE inhibitory activity of black sesame seeds by fermenting them with Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 and hydrolyzing them using acid protease. The RF-PSO model was used to predict the ACE inhibitory activity during the hydrolysis process. Eight peptides with ACE inhibitory activity were identified from fermented black sesame seed hydrolysates after separation and screening.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yao Liu, Songyi Lin, Kexin Liu, Shan Wang, Qiaozhen Liu, Na Sun
Summary: This study analyzed the structural changes of shrimp proteins during digestion, predicted the immunodominant epitopes, and validated their allergenicity. The results showed that shrimp proteins were degraded into peptides during digestion, but still carried IgE epitopes that trigger allergic reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Fu, Hongwei Cao, Yu Zhang, Xiao Guan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of milling on the active components in rice, with a focus on the stability and bioaccessibility of phenols, VB1, and alpha-GABA during cooking and digestion. The findings show that milling exacerbates the instability of gamma-GABA during cooking and VB1 during digestion, and it affects the bioaccessibility of these active compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhihao Yang, Yanru Hou, Min Zhang, Puxin Hou, Chang Liu, Lu Dou, Xiaoyu Chen, Lihua Zhao, Lin Su, Ye Jin
Summary: This study investigated the molecular mechanism of feeding regimes on lamb flavor by using TMT labeling combined with MS. The results showed that pasture-fed groups had higher levels of amino acids and volatile flavor substances compared to concentrate-fed groups. Additionally, several differentially abundant proteins associated with lamb flavor were identified.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Xie, De Zhang, Junyu Zhu, Qianqian Luo, Jun Liu, Jingtao Zhou, Xiaoyong Wang, Yuqiong Chen, Zhi Yu, Dejiang Ni
Summary: This study investigated the acidification of aroma-enhanced black tea during storage. Analysis of non-volatile substances and organic acids using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and HPLC revealed a decrease in soluble sugars and amino acids, while an increase in organic acids such as oxalic acid, malic acid, and quinic acid. In vitro experiments further demonstrated that the acidification is a result of the decomposition of sugars and amino acids by heating, as well as the oxidation of aromatic aldehydes. Additionally, the study showed that the taste composition of tea infusion is altered, with reduced amino acids, catechins, soluble sugars, and flavonoids. This research provides a theoretical basis for improving the quality of black tea.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Wang, Falai Ma, Zihan Li, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study developed time-temperature integrators based on amyloglucosidase@Cu3(PO4)2 nanoflowers for monitoring the freshness of chilled pork. The results showed that the integrators were highly reliable and accurate in predicting the quality of chilled pork.
