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Chen L, Lu H, Jiang X, Qu N, Hasi Q, Zhang Y, Zhang B, Jiang S. Microorganisms immobilized hydroxyethyl cellulose/luffa composite sponge for selective adsorption and biodegradation of oils in wastewater. Int J Biol Macromol 2024:133477. [PMID: 38942413 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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The highly efficient removal of oils such as oils or dyes from wastewater has aroused wide concern and is of great significance for clean production and environmental remediation. The synthesis of a novel aerogel (designated as HEC/LS) is reported herein, achieved through a sol-gel method followed by freeze-drying utilizing loofa and hydroxyethyl cellulose as the raw materials. The new HEC/LS aerogel exhibits excellent porosity and specific surface area, with a porosity of 88.70 %, a total pore area of 0.607 m2 g-1, and a specific surface area of 230 m2 g-1. The prepared HEC/LS aerogel exhibits exceptional hydrophilicity and self-floatability, facilitating its rapid absorption of water up to 21 times its own weight within a mere 3 s. Additionally, it demonstrates good adsorption performance for methylene blue (MB), with a maximum adsorption capacity of 83.30 mg g-1. Subsequently, a new hydrophobic microorganisms-loaded composite aerogel (namely, Bn-HEC/LS) was obtained by doping microorganisms into the as-prepared HEC/LS in multiple enrichment followed by a hydrophobic and oleophilic surface modification. Based on its rich porous structure and oleophilic wettability, the as-synthesized Bn-HEC/LS exhibits excellent selective adsorption and degradation properties for the oil contamination, the diesel oil could be selectively absorbed in the Bn-HEC/LS and degraded by the loaded microorganisms. Among them, B5-HEC/LS displays the highest removal efficiency of 94.50 % within 180 h, while free microorganisms and HEC/LS aerogels show degradation efficiencies of only 21.70 % and 48.10 %, respectively. The fixation of microorganisms in the aerogel increases their number within the material and enhances the relative microorganisms removal capacity. The hydrophobic and lipophilic modifications improve the selective adsorption performance of the aerogel on diesel oil, resulting in a significantly high removal rate of Bn-HEC/LS for diesel oil. The results indicate that the immobilization of microorganisms into aerogel improves the activity of microorganisms, and the hydrophobic and oleophilic modification enhances the selective adsorption performance of aerogel to diesel oil, thus resulting in a very high removal rate of Bn-HEC/LS for diesel oil. This study is expected to provide a now possibility for the green and efficient bioremediation of oils.
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- Lihua Chen
- College of Chemical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Northwest Xincun 1, Lanzhou 730030, PR China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Northwest Xincun 1, Lanzhou 730030, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Northwest Xincun 1, Lanzhou 730030, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Northwest Xincun 1, Lanzhou 730030, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Northwest Xincun 1, Lanzhou 730030, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Northwest Xincun 1, Lanzhou 730030, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Northwest Xincun 1, Lanzhou 730030, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Northwest Xincun 1, Lanzhou 730030, PR China
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Gol-Soltani M, Ghasemi-Fasaei R, Ronaghi A, Zarei M, Zeinali S, Haderlein SB. Efficient Immobilization of heavy metals using newly synthesized magnetic nanoparticles and some bacteria in a multi-metal contaminated soil. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:39602-39624. [PMID: 38822962 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33808-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Simultaneous application of modified Fe3O4 with biological treatments in remediating multi-metal polluted soils, has rarely been investigated. Thus, a pioneering approach towards sustainable environmental remediation strategies is crucial. In this study, we aimed to improve the efficiency of Fe3O4 as adsorbents for heavy metals (HMs) by applying protective coatings. We synthesized core-shell magnetite nanoparticles coated with modified nanocellulose, nanohydrochar, and nanobiochar, and investigated their effectiveness in conjunction with bacteria (Pseudomonas putida and Bacillus megaterium) for remediating a multi-metal contamination soil. The results showed that the coatings significantly enhanced the immobilization of heavy metals in the soil, even at low doses (0.5%). The coating of nanocellulose had the highest efficiency in stabilizing metals due to the greater variety of surface functional groups and higher specific surface area (63.86 m2 g-1) than the other two coatings. Interestingly, uncoated Fe3O4 had lower performance (113.6 m2 g-1) due to their susceptibility to deformation and oxidation. The use of bacteria as a biological treatment led to an increase in the stabilization of metals in soil. In fact, Pseudomonas putida and Bacillus megaterium increased immobilization of HMs in soil successfully because of extracellular polymeric substances and intensive negative charges. Analysis of metal concentrations in plants revealed that Ni and Zn accumulated in the roots, while Pb and Cd were transferred from the roots to the shoots. Treatment Fe3O4 coated with modified nanocellulose at rates of 0.5 and 1% along with Pseudomonas putida showed the highest effect in stabilizing metals. Application of coated Fe3O4 for in-situ immobilization of HMs in contamination soils is recommendable due to their high metal stabilization efficiency and suitability to apply in large quantities.
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- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Nanochemical Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Mineralogy, Center for Applied Geosciences, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Hernández-Varela JD, Gallegos-Cerda SD, Chanona-Pérez JJ, Rojas Candelas LE, Martínez-Mercado E. Comparison of the SMLM technique and the MSSR algorithm in confocal microscopy for super-resolved imaging of cellulose fibres. J Microsc 2024. [PMID: 38420882 DOI: 10.1111/jmi.13287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Nowadays, the use of super-resolution microscopy (SRM) is increasing globally due to its potential application in several fields of life sciences. However, a detailed and comprehensive guide is necessary for understanding a single-frame image's resolution limit. This study was performed to provide information about the structural organisation of isolated cellulose fibres from garlic and agave wastes through fluorophore-based techniques and image analysis algorithms. Confocal microscopy provided overall information on the cellulose fibres' microstructure, while techniques such as total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy facilitated the study of the plant fibres' surface structures at a sub-micrometric scale. Furthermore, SIM and single-molecule localisation microscopy (SMLM) using the PALM reconstruction wizard can resolve the network of cellulose fibres at the nanometric level. In contrast, the mean shift super-resolution (MSSR) algorithm successfully determined nanometric structures from confocal microscopy images. Atomic force microscopy was used as a microscopy technique for measuring the size of the fibres. Similar fibre sizes to those evaluated with SIM and SMLM were found using the MSSR algorithm and AFM. However, the MSSR algorithm must be cautiously applied because the selection of thresholding parameters still depends on human visual perception. Therefore, this contribution provides a comparative study of SRM techniques and MSSR algorithm using cellulose fibres as reference material to evaluate the performance of a mathematical algorithm for image processing of bioimages at a nanometric scale. In addition, this work could act as a simple guide for improving the lateral resolution of single-frame fluorescence bioimages when SRM facilities are unavailable.
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- Josué David Hernández-Varela
- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química Industrial y de Alimentos, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico
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Flores-Hernández CG, López-Barroso J, Salazar-Cruz BA, Saucedo-Rivalcoba V, Almendarez-Camarillo A, Rivera-Armenta JL. Evaluation of Starch-Garlic Husk Polymeric Composites through Mechanical, Thermal, and Thermo-Mechanical Tests. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:289. [PMID: 38276697 PMCID: PMC10818331 DOI: 10.3390/polym16020289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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The present work evaluates the influence of different properties of composite materials from natural sources. Films were prepared using the evaporative casting technique from corn starch reinforced with a waste material such as garlic husk (GH), using glycerin as a plasticizer. The results of the syntheses carried out demonstrated the synergy between these materials. In the morphological analysis, the compatibility and adequate dispersion of the reinforcer in the matrix were confirmed. Using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), the interaction and formation of bonds between the matrix and the reinforcer were confirmed by the presence of some signals such as S-S and C-S. Similarly, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) revealed that even at low concentrations, GH can slightly increase the decomposition temperature. Finally, from the results of dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), it was possible to identify that the storage modulus increases significantly, up to 115%, compared to pure starch, especially at low concentrations of the reinforcer.
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- Cynthia Graciela Flores-Hernández
- Departamento de Metal Mecánica—División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro/Tecnológico Nacional de México, Av. Tecnológico S/n Esq. Gral. Mariano Escobedo, Santiago de Querétaro 76000, Querétaro, Mexico; (C.G.F.-H.); (J.L.-B.)
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- Departamento de Metal Mecánica—División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro/Tecnológico Nacional de México, Av. Tecnológico S/n Esq. Gral. Mariano Escobedo, Santiago de Querétaro 76000, Querétaro, Mexico; (C.G.F.-H.); (J.L.-B.)
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- Centro de Investigación en Petroquímica, Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Madero/Tecnológico Nacional de México, Pról. Bahía de Aldair y Ave. de las Bahías, Parque de la Pequeña y Mediana Industria, Altamira 89603, Tamaulipas, Mexico;
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- Ingeniería en Procesos Biotecnológicos y Alimentarios, Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Tierra Blanca/Tecnológico Nacional de México, Av. Veracruz s/n Esquina Héroes de Puebla, Col. Pemex, Tierra Blanca 95180, Veracruz, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Celaya, Antonio García Cubas Pte. #600 Esq. Av. Tecnológico, Celaya 38010, Guanajuato, Mexico;
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- Centro de Investigación en Petroquímica, Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Madero/Tecnológico Nacional de México, Pról. Bahía de Aldair y Ave. de las Bahías, Parque de la Pequeña y Mediana Industria, Altamira 89603, Tamaulipas, Mexico;
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Gallegos-Cerda SD, Hernández-Varela JD, Chanona Pérez JJ, Huerta-Aguilar CA, González Victoriano L, Arredondo-Tamayo B, Reséndiz Hernández O. Development of a low-cost photocatalytic aerogel based on cellulose, carbon nanotubes, and TiO 2 nanoparticles for the degradation of organic dyes. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 324:121476. [PMID: 37985080 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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A hybrid ultra-light and porous cellulose aerogel was prepared by extracting cellulose fibers from white paper, alkali/urea as a crosslinker agent, and functionalized with CNTs and pure anatase TiO2 nanoparticles. Since CNTs work as mechanical reinforcement for aerogels, physical and mechanical properties were measured. Besides, since TiO2 acts as a photocatalyst for degrading dyes (rhodamine B and methylene blue), UV-Vis spectroscopy under UV light, visible light, and darkroom was used to evaluate the degradation process. XRD, FTIR, and TGA were employed to characterize the structural and thermal properties of the composite. The nanostructured solid network of aerogels was visualized in SEM microscopy confirming the structural uniformity of cellulose and TiO2-CNTs onto fibers. Moreover, CLSM was used to study the nano-porous network distribution of cellulose fibers and porosity, and the functionalization process in a detailed way. Finally, the photocatalytic activity of aerogels was evaluated by degradation of dye aqueous solutions, with the best photocatalytic removal (>97 %) occurring after 110 min of UV irradiation. In addition, HPLC-MS facilitated the proposed mechanism for the degradation of dyes. These results confirm that cellulose aerogels coupled with nanomaterials enable the creation of economic support to reduce water pollution with higher decontamination rates.
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- Susana Dianey Gallegos-Cerda
- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu s/n, 07738 Mexico City, Mexico
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- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu s/n, 07738 Mexico City, Mexico
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- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu s/n, 07738 Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu s/n, 07738 Mexico City, Mexico
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- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu s/n, 07738 Mexico City, Mexico; Universidad Tecnológica de México, Campus Marina-Cuitláhuac, San Salvador Xochimanca, Azcapotzalco, 02870 Mexico City, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Legaría, Irrigación, 11500 Mexico City, Mexico
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Guan Y, Xie C, Zhang R, Zhang Z, Tian Z, Feng J, Shen X, Li H, Chang S, Zhao C, Chai R. Characterization and the cholesterol-lowering effect of dietary fiber from fermented black rice ( Oryza sativa L.). Food Funct 2023. [PMID: 37334479 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo01308a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Black rice was fermented with Neurospora crassa, after which the dietary fiber (DF) extracted from it was characterized and evaluated for its cholesterol-lowering effect in mice. The findings demonstrated that fermentation increased the level of soluble DF from 17.27% ± 0.12 to 29.69% ± 0.26 and increased the adsorption capacity of DF for water, oil, cholesterol, glucose and sodium cholate. The fermented DF had a more loose and porous structure than that extracted from unfermented rice. Additionally, feeding with DF from the fermented black rice significantly reduced body weight, lowered total cholesterol levels and improved the lipid profile in mice gavaged with a high dose (5 g per kg bw) or a low dose (2.5 g per kg·bw). ELISA showed that the hepatic expression of typical proteins and enzymes that are involved in cholesterol metabolism was regulated by the fermented rice DF, leading to reduced cholesterol production and increased cholesterol clearance. The fermented DF also modified the gut microbiota composition (e.g. Firmicutes reduced and Akkermansia increased), which promoted the production of short-chain fatty acids. In conclusion, fermentation can modify the structure and function of DF in black rice and the fermented dietary fiber has excellent cholesterol lowering effects possibly by cholesterol adsorption, cholesterol metabolism modulation, and intestinal microflora regulation.
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- Yuting Guan
- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China.
- Handan Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China.
- Handan Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China.
- Handan Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China.
- Handan Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China.
- Handan Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China.
- Handan Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China.
- Handan Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China.
- Handan Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China.
- Handan Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China.
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China.
- Handan Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, 19 Taiji Road, Handan, Hebei 056000, China
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Regulation of hydrogen bonding network between cellulose nanofibers by rare earth ion Y 3. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 302:120421. [PMID: 36604083 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Cellulose is regarded as the most abundant biomass, and nanocellulose derived from it has numerous applications in environmentally friendly materials. However, owing to the abundant hydroxyl groups on surface, nanocellulose is prone to agglomeration when transported, stored, or made into materials, which destroys material performance and limits its use. In this study, a feasible method was presented for regulating the hydrogen bonding strength between cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) by adding a minute quantity of rare earth ions Y3+ during cellulose nanofibrillation. It was found that the strength of hydrogen bonding between CNFs can be regulated by controlling the quantity of Y3+ in the system. The dispersibility and stability of CNFs, as well as the mechanical properties of CNFs films and CNFs-reinforced papers can be improved by 43.07 % and by 64.05 % after adding only 0.05 or 0.075 wt% Y3+. The possible mechanism of CNFs hydrogen bonding network reconstruction was proposed.
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Zhu H, Cheng JH, Ma J, Sun DW. Deconstruction of pineapple peel cellulose based on Fe2+ assisted cold plasma pretreatment for cellulose nanofibrils preparation. Food Chem 2023; 401:134116. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Boussetta A, Charii H, Ait Benhamou A, Ablouh EH, Barba FJ, Grimi N, Simirgiotis MJ, Moubarik A. Bio-composites based on cellulosic fibers from agro-industrial waste filled PP matrix: production and properties. Polym Bull (Berl) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-023-04698-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Sponges from Plasma Treated Cellulose Nanofibers Grafted with Poly(ethylene glycol)methyl Ether Methacrylate. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14214720. [PMID: 36365713 PMCID: PMC9656828 DOI: 10.3390/polym14214720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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In this work, cellulose nanofibers (CNF) were surface treated by plasma and grafted with poly(ethylene glycol)methyl ether methacrylate (PEGMMA) for increasing mechanical strength and hydrophobicity. The surface characteristics of the sponges were studied by scanning electron microscopy, micro-computed tomography, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, which demonstrated successful surface modification. Plasma treatment applied to CNF suspension led to advanced defibrillation, and the resulting sponges (CNFpl) exhibited smaller wall thickness than CNF. The grafting of PEGMMA led to an increase in the wall thickness of the sponges and the number of larger pores when compared with the non-grafted counterparts. Sponges with increased hydrophobicity demonstrated by an almost 4 times increase in the water contact angle and better mechanical strength proved by 2.5 times increase in specific compression strength were obtained after PEGMMA grafting of plasma treated CNF. Cells cultivated on both neat and PEGMMA-grafted CNF sponges showed high viability (>99%). Remarkably, CNF grafted with PEGMMA showed better cell viability as compared with the untreated CNF sample; this difference is statistically significant (p < 0.05). In addition, the obtained sponges do not trigger an inflammatory response in macrophages, with TNF-α secretion by cells in contact with CNFpl, CNF-PEGMMA, and CNFpl-PEGMMA samples being lower than that observed for the CNF sample. All these results support the great potential of cellulose nanofibers surface treated by plasma and grafted with PEGMMA for biomedical applications.
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Super-Resolution Microscopy and Their Applications in Food Materials: Beyond the Resolution Limits of Fluorescence Microscopy. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-022-02883-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Facile isolation of cellulose nanofibrils from agro-processing residues and its improved stabilization effect on gelatin emulsion. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 216:272-281. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Salim MH, Kassab Z, Abdellaoui Y, García-Cruz A, Soumare A, Ablouh EH, El Achaby M. Exploration of multifunctional properties of garlic skin derived cellulose nanocrystals and extracts incorporated chitosan biocomposite films for active packaging application. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 210:639-653. [PMID: 35513099 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.04.220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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For many years, garlic has been used as a condiment in food and traditional medicine. However, the garlic skin, which accounts for 25% of the garlic bulk, is considered agricultural waste. In this study, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and garlic extract (GE) from garlic skin were isolated and used as fillers to manufacture biocomposite films. The films were characterized in terms of UV barrier, thermal, mechanical, biodegradability, and antimicrobial activity. The chitosan-containing films and CNCs have significantly improved the films' tensile strength, Young's modulus, and elongation but decreased the film transparency compared to chitosan films. The combination of the CNCs and GE, on the other hand, slightly reduced the mechanical properties. The addition of CNCs slightly decreased the film transparency, while the addition of GE significantly improved the UV barrier properties. Thermal studies revealed that the incorporation of CNC and GE had minimal effect on the thermal stability of the chitosan films. The degradability rate of the chitosan composite films was found to be higher than that of the neat chitosan films. The antimicrobial properties of films were studied against Escherichia coli, Streptomyces griseorubens, Streptomyces alboviridis, and Staphylococcus aureus, observing that their growth was considerably inhibited by the addition of GE in composite films. Films incorporating both CNCs and GE from garlic skin hold more promise for active food packaging applications due to a combination of enhanced physical characteristics and antibacterial activity.
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- Mohamed Hamid Salim
- Materials Science, Energy and Nano-engineering (MSN) Department, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, 43150 Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nano-engineering (MSN) Department, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, 43150 Ben Guerir, Morocco.
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- Faculty of Engineering, Environmental Engineering Department, Autonomous University of Yucatan, Yucatán, Mexico
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- Autonomous University of Durango, Campus Saltillo. Boulevard Fundadores No. 8812, Misión Santa Lucía, Colonia Misión Cerritos, zc: 25016 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
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- AgroBioSciences Program, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nano-engineering (MSN) Department, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, 43150 Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nano-engineering (MSN) Department, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, 43150 Ben Guerir, Morocco.
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Kim J, Bang J, Kim Y, Kim JC, Hwang SW, Yeo H, Choi IG, Kwak HW. Eco-friendly alkaline lignin/cellulose nanofiber drying system for efficient redispersion behavior. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 282:119122. [PMID: 35123761 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Although nanocellulose is an eco-friendly, high-performance raw material provided by nature, the agglomeration of nanocellulose that occurs during the drying process is the biggest obstacle to its advanced materialization and commercialization. In this study, a facile and simple nanocellulose drying system was designed using lignin, which is self-assembled together with cellulose in natural wood, as an eco-friendly additive. The addition of lignin not only minimized aggregation during the drying and dehydration process of nanocellulose but also ensured excellent redispersion kinetics and stability. In addition, the added lignin could be removed through a simple washing process. Through FTIR, XRD, TGA, tensile and swelling tests, it was confirmed that the addition of lignin enabled the reversible restitution of the nanocellulose physicochemical properties to the level of pristine never-dried nanocellulose in drying, redispersion, and polymer processing processes.
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- Jungkyu Kim
- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Effect of cellulose nanoparticles from garlic waste on the structural, mechanical, thermal, and dye removal properties of chitosan/alginate aerogels. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-022-02926-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Hernández-Varela J, Chanona-Pérez J, Resendis-Hernández P, Gonzalez Victoriano L, Méndez-Méndez J, Cárdenas-Pérez S, Calderón Benavides H. Development and characterization of biopolymers films mechanically reinforced with garlic skin waste for fabrication of compostable dishes. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ghassemi N, Poulhazan A, Deligey F, Mentink-Vigier F, Marcotte I, Wang T. Solid-State NMR Investigations of Extracellular Matrixes and Cell Walls of Algae, Bacteria, Fungi, and Plants. Chem Rev 2021; 122:10036-10086. [PMID: 34878762 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Extracellular matrixes (ECMs), such as the cell walls and biofilms, are important for supporting cell integrity and function and regulating intercellular communication. These biomaterials are also of significant interest to the production of biofuels and the development of antimicrobial treatment. Solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) and magic-angle spinning-dynamic nuclear polarization (MAS-DNP) are uniquely powerful for understanding the conformational structure, dynamical characteristics, and supramolecular assemblies of carbohydrates and other biomolecules in ECMs. This review highlights the recent high-resolution investigations of intact ECMs and native cells in many organisms spanning across plants, bacteria, fungi, and algae. We spotlight the structural principles identified in ECMs, discuss the current technical limitation and underexplored biochemical topics, and point out the promising opportunities enabled by the recent advances of the rapidly evolving ssNMR technology.
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- Nader Ghassemi
- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803, United States.,Department of Chemistry, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal H2X 2J6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal H2X 2J6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803, United States
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Zhu H, Han Z, Cheng JH, Sun DW. Modification of cellulose from sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) bagasse pulp by cold plasma: Dissolution, structure and surface chemistry analysis. Food Chem 2021; 374:131675. [PMID: 34883432 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Cellulose is a most abundant natural biopolymer, however, the strong hydrogen bonding system makes cellulose hard to dissolve, limiting its further applications. In this study, an innovative cold plasma (CP) technology was used to modify cellulose from sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) bagasse pulp. Dissolution, structure, and surface chemistry of cellulose before and after CP treatment were investigated. Results showed that the dissolution rate of cellulose after different CP treatment time (3-12 min) and operating voltage (40-70 kV) was significantly improved. Roughness, even holes (CP treatment 9 min with 50 kV) and breakage (CP treatment 9 min with 70 kV) were observed on the surface. The crystallinity index decreased from 62.31% (control) to 60.88% (CP treatment 3 min with 50 kV). The hydrogen bonding force was weakened and the peak intensity of CO and CO stretching vibration groups were enhanced. Therefore, CP-modified cellulose may be applied more in future, such as biological films for food future packaging.
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- Hong Zhu
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technological Research Centre of Guangdong Province on Intelligent Sensing and Process Control of Cold Chain Foods, & Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics Equipment for Agricultural Products, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technological Research Centre of Guangdong Province on Intelligent Sensing and Process Control of Cold Chain Foods, & Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics Equipment for Agricultural Products, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technological Research Centre of Guangdong Province on Intelligent Sensing and Process Control of Cold Chain Foods, & Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics Equipment for Agricultural Products, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technological Research Centre of Guangdong Province on Intelligent Sensing and Process Control of Cold Chain Foods, & Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics Equipment for Agricultural Products, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; Food Refrigeration and Computerized Food Technology (FRCFT), Agriculture and Food Science Centre, University College Dublin, National University of Ireland, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland; ITMO University, Lomonosova Street 9, Saint-Petersburg 191002, Russian Federation.
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Vilchis-León P, Hérnandez-Varela J, Chanona-Pérez JJ, Urby RB, Estrada Guerrero R. Electrospun Mats Based on PVA/NaDDBS/CNx Nanocomposite for Electrochemical Sensing. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14216664. [PMID: 34772190 PMCID: PMC8587562 DOI: 10.3390/ma14216664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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This study presents a nanocomposite developed with PVA, multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) doped with nitrogen, and NaDDBS, which change the electrical properties of the polymer and its viscosity to be used in electrospinning process for obtaining mats of nano/macro fibers. The proposed nanocomposite was characterized using Fourier transform-infrared and Raman spectroscopy techniques, confirming the presence of the CNxs immersed in the polymer. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy was used to obtain the micrographs that showed the characteristic interplanar distances of the multiwall CNT in the polymeric matrix, with values of 3.63 Å. Finally, the CNx mats were exposed to various aqueous solutions in a potentiostat to demonstrate the effectiveness of the nanofibers for electrochemical analysis. The CNx-induced changes in the electrical properties of the polymer were identified using cyclic voltammograms, while the electrochemical analysis revealed supercapacitor behavior.
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- Paloma Vilchis-León
- Laboratorio de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología, Departamento de Física y Matemáticas, Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México 01219, Mexico;
- Correspondence:
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- Laboratorio de Micro y Nano-Biotecnología, Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México 07738, Mexico; (J.H.-V.); (J.J.C.-P.)
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- Laboratorio de Micro y Nano-Biotecnología, Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México 07738, Mexico; (J.H.-V.); (J.J.C.-P.)
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- Center of Micro and Nanotechnology of IPN, Ciudad de México 07738, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología, Departamento de Física y Matemáticas, Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México 01219, Mexico;
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Xu C, Zhang X, Hussein Z, Wang P, Chen R, Yuan Q, Gao Y, Song N, Gouda SG. Influence of the structure and properties of lignocellulose on the physicochemical characteristics of lignocellulose-based residues used as an environmentally friendly substrate. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 790:148089. [PMID: 34098276 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The extensive use of nonrenewable peat does not meet the strategic goals of sustainable development. This study explores the advantages and disadvantages of using lignocellulose-based agricultural and forestry wastes as peat substitute in substrates for soilless cultivation; further, it also investigates the key factors influencing the physical and chemical properties of the substrates. Accordingly, the physical and chemical properties of four gramineous crop straws and two woody forestry wastes were determined and compared with those of peat and coconut bran. In addition, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin were extracted from wheat straw and pine sawdust, and their basic characteristics and structures were compared and analyzed. The results showed that the influence of particle size on the physical properties of substrates was significantly higher (P < 0.01) than the influence of the substrate type, especially with respect to the water-holding and aeration porosities, which had effect sizes (Eta2) of 73.8% and 68.2%, respectively. The electrical conductivity values of the four straws (1.87-3.42 mS/cm) were higher than those of peat and coconut bran (0.50-0.96 mS/cm), which was mainly due to the high hemicellulose contents (28.52%-30.10%) and total nutrient contents (28.46-47.81 g/kg) of the straws. In contrast, the electrical conductivity values of the woody waste substrates were lower (0.28-0.33 mS/cm) than those of peat and coconut bran. Peat and coconut bran contained the lowest cellulose (17.84%-20.95%) and hemicellulose contents (5.14%-7.19%) of all substrates, resulting in a low degradability and good stability. The crystallinity of coconut bran (23.06%) was significantly lower than that of all other substrates (30.36%-43.03%), which mainly contributed to the superior compressibility of coconut bran. The best pretreatment method for biomass waste used as a substrate should be selected according to the target properties of the corresponding components.
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- Chao Xu
- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid-lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid-lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid-lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430070, China; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Benha 13736, Egypt
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- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid-lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid-lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid-lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- Wuhan Optics Valley Bluefire New Energy Co. Ltd., Wuhan 430000, China
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- Hubei Haitu Horticultural Landscape Engineering Co. Ltd., Wuhan 430070, China
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- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Benha 13736, Egypt
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Agave By-Products: An Overview of Their Nutraceutical Value, Current Applications, and Processing Methods. POLYSACCHARIDES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/polysaccharides2030044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Agave, commonly known as “maguey” is an important part of the Mexican tradition and economy, and is mainly used for the production of alcoholic beverages, such as tequila. Industrial exploitation generates by-products, including leaves, bagasse, and fibers, that can be re-valorized. Agave is composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, fructans, and pectin, as well as simple carbohydrates. Regarding functional properties, fructans content makes agave a potential source of prebiotics with the capability to lower blood glucose and enhance lipid homeostasis when it is incorporated as a prebiotic ingredient in cookies and granola bars. Agave also has phytochemicals, such as saponins and flavonoids, conferring anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties, among other benefits. Agave fibers are used for polymer-based composite reinforcement and elaboration, due to their thermo-mechanical properties. Agave bagasse is considered a promising biofuel feedstock, attributed to its high-water efficiency and biomass productivity, as well as its high carbohydrate content. The optimization of physical and chemical pretreatments, enzymatic saccharification and fermentation are key for biofuel production. Emerging technologies, such as ultrasound, can provide an alternative to current pretreatment processes. In conclusion, agaves are a rich source of by-products with a wide range of potential industrial applications, therefore novel processing methods are being explored for a sustainable re-valorization of these residues.
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Strategies to Increase the Biological and Biotechnological Value of Polysaccharides from Agricultural Waste for Application in Healthy Nutrition. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18115937. [PMID: 34205897 PMCID: PMC8198840 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Nowadays, there is a growing interest in the extraction and identification of new high added-value compounds from the agro-food industry that will valorize the great amount of by-products generated. Many of these bioactive compounds have shown beneficial effects for humans in terms of disease prevention, but they are also of great interest in the food industry due to their effect of extending the shelf life of foods by their well-known antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. For this reason, an additional research objective is to establish the best conditions for obtaining these compounds from complex by-product structures without altering their activity or even increasing it. This review highlights recent work on the identification and characterization of bioactive compounds from vegetable by-products, their functional activity, new methodologies for the extraction of bioactive compounds from vegetables, possibly increasing their biological activity, and the future of the global functional food and nutraceuticals market.
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Rana AK, Frollini E, Thakur VK. Cellulose nanocrystals: Pretreatments, preparation strategies, and surface functionalization. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 182:1554-1581. [PMID: 34029581 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.05.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have attracted great interest from researchers from academic and industrial areas because of their interesting structural features and unique physicochemical properties, such as magnificent mechanical strength, high surface area, and many hydroxyl groups for chemical modification, low density, and biodegradability. CNCs are an outstanding contender for applications in assorted fields comprehensive of, e.g., biomedical, electronic gadgets, water purifications, nanocomposites, membranes. Additionally, a persistent progression is going on in the extraction and surface modification of cellulose nanocrystals to fulfill the expanding need of producers to fabricate cellulose nanocrystals-based materials. In this review, the foundation of nanocellulose that emerged from lignocellulosic biomass and recent development in extraction/preparation of cellulose nanocrystals and different types of cellulose nanocrystal surface modification techniques are summed up. The different sorts of cellulose modification reactions that have been discussed are acetylation, oxidations, esterifications, etherifications, ion-pair formation, hydrogen bonding, silanization, nucleophilic substitution reactions, and so forth. The mechanisms of surface functionalization reactions are also introduced and considered concerning the impact on the reactions. Moreover, the primary association of cellulose and different forms of nanocellulose has likewise been examined for beginners in this field.
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, Macromolecular Materials and Lignocellulosic Fibers Group, Center for Science and Technology of BioResources, University of São Paulo, C.P. 780, São Carlos, SP CEP 13560-970, Brazil.
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, UK; Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India.
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