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Cimmino W, Raucci A, Grosso SP, Normanno N, Cinti S. Enhancing sensitivity towards electrochemical miRNA detection using an affordable paper-based strategy. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024; 416:4227-4236. [PMID: 38902346 PMCID: PMC11271339 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05406-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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In the era of liquid biopsy, microRNAs emerge as promising candidates for the early diagnosis and prognosis of cancer, offering valuable insights into the disease's development. Among all the existing analytical approaches, even if traditional approaches such as the nucleic acid amplification ones have the advantages to be highly sensitive, they cannot be used at the point-of-care, while sensors might be poorly sensitive despite their portability. In order to improve the analytical performance of existing electroanalytical systems, we demonstrate how a simple chromatographic paper-based disk might be useful to rationally improve the sensitivity, depending on the number of preconcentration cycles. A paper-based electrochemical platform for miRNA detection has been developed by modifying a paper-based electrode with a methylene blue (MB)-modified single-stranded sequence (ssDNA) complementary to the chosen miRNA, namely miR-224 that is associated with lung cancer. A detection limit of ca. 0.6 nM has been obtained in spiked human serum samples. To further enhance the sensitivity, an external chromatographic wax-patterned paper-based disk has been adopted to preconcentrate the sample, and this has been demonstrated both in standard and in serum solutions. For each solution, three miR-224 levels have been preconcentrated, obtaining a satisfactory lowering detection limit of ca. 50 pM using a simple and sustainable procedure. This approach opens wide possibilities in the field of analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, being useful not only for electrochemistry but also for other architectures of detection and transduction.
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- Wanda Cimmino
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori "Dino Amadori", Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131, Naples, Italy.
- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Center for Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, USA.
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Zhou J, Wu H, Shao J, Qu JH, Li M, Zhaiman H, Wang Q, Jiang Z. Biomimetic affinity membrane roll column for rapid purification of C-reactive protein. J Chromatogr A 2024; 1713:464541. [PMID: 38041978 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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To in-depth explore the action mechanism of C-reactive protein (CRP) and precisely study its signaling pathways, it is essential to acquire high-purity CRP while preserving its intact structure and functionality. In this study, we propose and fabricate a high-density 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC)-modified membrane roll column (MPC-MRC) using a surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) approach, which can overcome these limitations (long incubation time and low adsorption capacity) of conventional enrichment materials. The MPC-MRC incorporates a high-density 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate polymer brush to prevent non-specific protein adsorption and multiple MPC polymer brush layers for high-performance enrichment of CRP in the company of calcium ions. Furthermore, the MPC-MRC exhibits high permeability, hydrophilicity, and mechanical strength. Compared to previous technologies, this novel material demonstrates significantly higher CRP binding capacity (310.3 mg/g), shorter processing time (only 15 min), and lower cost (only 12 USD/column). Notably, the MPC-MRC enables fast and effective purification of CRP from both human and rat serum, exhibiting good selectivity, recovery (> 91.3 %), and purity (> 95.2 %). Thus, this proposed purification approach based on MPC-MRC holds great potential for target protein enrichment from complex samples, as well as facilitating in-depth studies of its biological functions.
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- Jingwei Zhou
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy/State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Ministry of Education (MOE) of China, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Occupational Health Laboratory, Anhui No.2 Provincial People's Hospital/Anhui No.2 Provincial People's Hospital Clinical College, Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 230041, PR China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy/State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Ministry of Education (MOE) of China, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy/State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Ministry of Education (MOE) of China, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy/State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Ministry of Education (MOE) of China, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy/State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Ministry of Education (MOE) of China, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy/State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Ministry of Education (MOE) of China, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of Sichuan Province, Sichuan, 610065, PR China.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy/State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Ministry of Education (MOE) of China, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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Application of Emerging Techniques in Reduction of the Sugar Content of Fruit Juice: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives. Foods 2023; 12:foods12061181. [PMID: 36981108 PMCID: PMC10048513 DOI: 10.3390/foods12061181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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In light of the growing interest in products with reduced sugar content, there is a need to consider reducing the natural sugar concentration in juices while preserving the initial concentration of nutritional compounds. This paper reviewed the current state of knowledge related to mixing juices, membrane processes, and enzymatic processes in producing fruit juices with reduced concentrations of sugars. The limitations and challenges of these methods are also reviewed, including the losses of nutritional ingredients in membrane processes and the emergence of side products in enzymatic processes. As the existing methods have limitations, the review also identifies areas that require further improvements and technological innovations.
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Research Progress of Water Treatment Technology Based on Nanofiber Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030741. [PMID: 36772042 PMCID: PMC9920505 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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In the field of water purification, membrane separation technology plays a significant role. Electrospinning has emerged as a primary method to produce nanofiber membranes due to its straightforward, low cost, functional diversity, and process controllability. It is possible to flexibly control the structural characteristics of electrospun nanofiber membranes as well as carry out various membrane material combinations to make full use of their various properties, including high porosity, high selectivity, and microporous permeability to obtain high-performance water treatment membranes. These water separation membranes can satisfy the fast and efficient purification requirements in different water purification applications due to their high filtration efficiency. The current research on water treatment membranes is still focused on creating high-permeability membranes with outstanding selectivity, remarkable antifouling performance, superior physical and chemical performance, and long-term stability. This paper reviewed the preparation methods and properties of electrospun nanofiber membranes for water treatment in various fields, including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, forward osmosis, and other special applications. Lastly, various antifouling technologies and research progress of water treatment membranes were discussed, and the future development direction of electrospun nanofiber membranes for water treatment was also presented.
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Effect of solvents in the formation of PES-based asymmetric flat sheet membranes in phase inversion method: phase separation and rheological studies. IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s13726-022-01131-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Zhou J, Zuo C, Tian H, Wang W, Yang J, Crommen J, Jiang Z, Wang Q. Magnetic composite membrane roll column for rapid and high efficiency separation of antibodies. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Recent Advanced Development of Acid-Resistant Thin-Film Composite Nanofiltration Membrane Preparation and Separation Performance in Acidic Environments. SEPARATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/separations10010020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Membrane filtration technology has attracted extensive attention in academia and industry due to its advantages of eco-friendliness related to environmental protection and high efficiency. Polyamide thin-film composite nanofiltration (PA TFC NF) membranes have been widely used due to their high separation performance. Non-acid-resistant PA TFC NF membranes face tremendous challenges in an acidic environment. Novel and relatively acid-resistant polysulfonamide-based and triazine-based TFC NF membranes have been developed, but these have a serious trade-off in terms of permeability and selectivity. Hence, how to improve acid resistance of TFC NF membranes and their separation performance in acidic environments is a pivotal issue for the design and preparation of these membranes. This review first highlights current strategies for improving the acid resistance of PA TFC NF membranes by regulating the composition and structure of the separation layer of the membrane performed by manipulating and optimizing the construction method and then summarizes the separation performances of these acid-resistant TFC NF membranes in acidic environments, as studied in recent years.
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Yadav D, Borpatra Gohain M, Karki S, Ingole PG. A Novel Approach for the Development of Low-Cost Polymeric Thin-Film Nanocomposite Membranes for the Biomacromolecule Separation. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:47967-47985. [PMID: 36591113 PMCID: PMC9798531 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The separation of biomacromolecules, mainly proteins, plays a significant role in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Among the membranes' techniques, thin-film nanocomposite nanofiltration membranes are the best choice due to their high energy efficiency, excellent productivity, cost-effective and tuneable properties that have captured the attention of the efficient separation of biomacromolecules, especially from the industrial perspective. The present work directs the efficient separation study of proteins, namely, lysozyme, trypsin, pepsin, bovine serum albumin (BSA), and cephalexin, using a thin-film nanocomposite membrane integrated with Arg-MMT (arginine-montmorillonite) clay nanoparticles. The surface morphology and cross-section images of the TFN membranes were studied using a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and a high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM). The thermal stability and hydrophilicity of the membranes were examined using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and contact angle, respectively. The surface chemistry of the selective layer has different functional groups that were analyzed using FTIR spectroscopy. The performance of the membranes was studied at different trans-membrane pressures and permeation times. The effect of monomer concentration on the separation performance of the membranes was also studied at different permeation times. The membranes' antibacterial activity was evaluated using the Muller-Hinton disk diffusion method using gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) and gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria. The highest rejection was achieved for BSA up to 98.92 ± 1%, and the highest permeation was obtained against lysozyme feed solution up to 26 L m-2 h-1 at 5 bar pressure. The membrane also illustrated excellent rejection of cephalexin antibiotics with a rejection of 98.17 ± 1.75% and a permeation flux of 26.14 L m-2 h-1. The antifouling study performed for the membranes exhibited a flux recovery ratio of 86.48%. The fabricated thin-film nanocomposite membrane demonstrated a good alternative for the separation of biomacromolecules and has the potential to be used in different sectors of industry, especially the pharmaceutical and food industry.
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- Diksha Yadav
- Chemical
Engineering Group, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam785006, India
- Academy
of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh201002, India
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- Chemical
Engineering Group, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam785006, India
- Academy
of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh201002, India
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- Chemical
Engineering Group, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam785006, India
- Academy
of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh201002, India
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- Chemical
Engineering Group, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam785006, India
- Academy
of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh201002, India
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Tomczak W. The Application of the Nanofiltration Membrane NF270 for Separation of Fermentation Broths. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:1263. [PMID: 36557170 PMCID: PMC9781066 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12121263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The potential for nanofiltration (NF) in removing both relatively low molecular weight (MW) organic species and charged solutes from complex media is noteworthy. The main aim of the current work was to improve understanding of the separation mechanisms of fermentation broths components in the NF process. For this purpose, the experimental investigations were performed using the commercial polyamide NF270 membrane. The feed solution was ultrafiltered 1,3-propanediol (1,3-PD) broths. The separation results were analyzed and discussed in light of the detailed characteristics of both the membrane and the broth components. It has been noted that the membrane ensured the complete 1,3-PD permeability and significant rejection of some feed components. A thorough analysis showed that the retention of carboxylic acids was based on both the Donnan effect and sieve mechanism, according to the following order: succinic acid > lactic acid > acetic acid > formic acid. Indeed, acids retention increased with increasing charged acids ions valency, Stokes radius (rS) as well as MW, and decreasing diffusion coefficient (D). In turn, for ions, the following orders retention was determined: SO42− = PO43− > Cl− and Ca2+ > Na+ > NH4+ ~ K+. It indicated that the ions retention increased with increasing ions charge density, hydrated radius (rH), and hydration energy (Eh). It showed that the separation of the ions was based on the Donnan exclusion, sieving effect, and dielectric exclusion.
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- Wirginia Tomczak
- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, 3 Seminaryjna Street, 85-326 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Jonkers WA, Cornelissen ER, de Grooth J, de Vos WM. Hollow fiber nanofiltration: From lab-scale research to full-scale applications. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Liu L, Chen X, Feng S, Wan Y, Luo J. Enhancing the Antifouling Ability of a Polyamide Nanofiltration Membrane by Narrowing the Pore Size Distribution via One-Step Multiple Interfacial Polymerization. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:36132-36142. [PMID: 35881887 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c09408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Application of nanofiltration membranes in industries still has to contend with membrane fouling that causes a significant loss of separation performance. Herein, an innovative approach to design antifouling membranes with a narrowed pore size distribution by interfacial polymerization (IP) assisted by silane coupling agents is reported. An aqueous solution of piperazine anhydrous (PIP) and γ-(2,3-epoxypropoxy) propytrimethoxysilane (KH560) is employed to perform IP with an organic solution of trimesoyl chloride and tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) on a porous support. In accordance with the results of molecular dynamics and dissipative particle dynamics simulations, the reactive additive KH560 accelerates the diffusion rate of PIP to enrich at the reaction boundary. Moreover, the hydrolysis/condensation of KH560 and TEOS at the aqueous/organic interface forms an interpenetrating network with the polyamide network, which regulates the separation layer structure. The characterization results indicate that the polyamide-silica membrane has a denser, thicker, and uniform separation layer. The mean pore size of the polyamide-silica membrane and the traditional polyamide membrane is 0.62 and 0.74 nm, respectively, and these correspond to the geometric standard deviation (namely, pore size distribution) of 1.39 and 1.97, respectively. It is proved that the narrower pore size distribution endows the polyamide-silica membrane with stronger antifouling performance (flux decay ratio decreases from 18.4 to 3.8%). Such a membrane also has impressive long-term antifouling stability during cane molasses decolorization at a high temperature (50 °C). The outcomes of this study not only provide a novel one-step multiple IP strategy to prepare antifouling nanofiltration membranes but also emphasize the importance of pore size distribution in fouling control for various industrial liquid separations.
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- Lulu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341119, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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Zhang K, Wu HH, Huo HQ, Ji YL, Zhou Y, Gao CJ. Recent advances in nanofiltration, reverse osmosis membranes and their applications in biomedical separation field. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2022.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Montenegro-Landívar MF, Tapia-Quirós P, Vecino X, Reig M, Granados M, Farran A, Cortina JL, Saurina J, Valderrama C. Recovery of Natural Polyphenols from Spinach and Orange By-Products by Pressure-Driven Membrane Processes. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12070669. [PMID: 35877872 PMCID: PMC9317247 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12070669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Spinach and orange by-products are well recognized for their health benefits due to the presence of natural polyphenols with antioxidant activity. Therefore, the demand to produce functional products containing polyphenols recovered from vegetables and fruits has increased in the last decade. This work aims to use the integrated membrane process for the recovery of polyphenols from spinach and orange wastes, implemented on a laboratory scale. The clarification (microfiltration and ultrafiltration, i.e., MF and UF), pre-concentration (nanofiltration, NF), and concentration (reverse osmosis, RO) of the spinach and orange extracts were performed using membrane technology. Membrane experiments were carried out by collecting 1 mL of the permeate stream after increasing the flow rate in 1 mL/min steps. The separation and concentration factors were determined by HPLC-DAD in terms of total polyphenol content and by polyphenol families: hydroxybenzoic acids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and flavonoids. The results show that the transmembrane flux depended on the feed flow rate for MF, UF, NF, and RO techniques. For the spinach and orange matrices, MF (0.22 µm) could be used to remove suspended solids; UF membranes (30 kDa) for clarification; NF membranes (TFCS) to pre-concentrate; and RO membranes (XLE for spinach and BW30 for orange) to concentrate. A treatment sequence is proposed for the two extracts using a selective membrane train (UF, NF, and RO) to obtain polyphenol-rich streams for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications, and also to recover clean water streams.
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- María Fernanda Montenegro-Landívar
- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d’Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Campus Diagonal-Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)—BarcelonaTECH, C/Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08930 Barcelona, Spain; (P.T.-Q.); (X.V.); (M.R.); (A.F.); (J.L.C.); (C.V.)
- Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain
- Correspondence:
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d’Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Campus Diagonal-Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)—BarcelonaTECH, C/Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08930 Barcelona, Spain; (P.T.-Q.); (X.V.); (M.R.); (A.F.); (J.L.C.); (C.V.)
- Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d’Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Campus Diagonal-Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)—BarcelonaTECH, C/Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08930 Barcelona, Spain; (P.T.-Q.); (X.V.); (M.R.); (A.F.); (J.L.C.); (C.V.)
- Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain
- Chemical Engineering Department, School of Industrial Engineering—Research Center in Technologies, Energy and Industrial Processes (CINTECX), Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d’Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Campus Diagonal-Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)—BarcelonaTECH, C/Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08930 Barcelona, Spain; (P.T.-Q.); (X.V.); (M.R.); (A.F.); (J.L.C.); (C.V.)
- Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, Universitat de Barcelona, Diagonal 645, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (M.G.); (J.S.)
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d’Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Campus Diagonal-Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)—BarcelonaTECH, C/Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08930 Barcelona, Spain; (P.T.-Q.); (X.V.); (M.R.); (A.F.); (J.L.C.); (C.V.)
- Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d’Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Campus Diagonal-Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)—BarcelonaTECH, C/Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08930 Barcelona, Spain; (P.T.-Q.); (X.V.); (M.R.); (A.F.); (J.L.C.); (C.V.)
- Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain
- Water Technology Centre (CETAQUA), Carretera d’Esplugues, 75, 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, Universitat de Barcelona, Diagonal 645, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (M.G.); (J.S.)
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d’Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Campus Diagonal-Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)—BarcelonaTECH, C/Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08930 Barcelona, Spain; (P.T.-Q.); (X.V.); (M.R.); (A.F.); (J.L.C.); (C.V.)
- Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain
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Azmi FI, Goh PS, Ismail AF, Hilal N, Wong TW, Misson M. Biomolecule-Enabled Liquid Separation Membranes: Potential and Recent Progress. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:148. [PMID: 35207070 PMCID: PMC8874482 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12020148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The implementation of membrane surface modification to enhance the performance of membrane-based separation has become a favored strategy due to its promise to address the trade-off between water permeability and salt rejection as well as to improve the durability of the membranes. Tremendous work has been committed to modifying polymeric membranes through physical approaches such as surface coating and ontology doping, as well as chemical approaches such as surface grafting to introduce various functional groups to the membrane. In the context of liquid separation membranes applied for desalination and water and wastewater treatment, biomolecules have gained increasing attention as membrane-modifying agents due to their intriguing structural properties and chemical functionalities. Biomolecules, especially carbohydrates and proteins, exhibit attractive features, including high surface hydrophilicity and zwitterionic and antimicrobial properties that are desired for liquid separation membranes. In this review, we provide an overview of the recent developments in biomolecule-enabled liquid separation membranes. The roles and potentials of some commonly explored biomolecules in heightening the performance of polymeric membranes are discussed. With the advancements in material synthesis and the need to answer the call for more sustainable materials, biomolecules could serve as attractive alternatives for the development of high-performance composite membranes.
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- Faiz Izzuddin Azmi
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia; (F.I.A.); (A.F.I.); (T.W.W.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia; (F.I.A.); (A.F.I.); (T.W.W.)
| | - Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia; (F.I.A.); (A.F.I.); (T.W.W.)
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- NYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, 129188 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia; (F.I.A.); (A.F.I.); (T.W.W.)
| | - Mailin Misson
- Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia;
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