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Zhang X, Shen A, Zhang Z, Zhang T, Jiang L, Zhou W, Zhang Y, Sui X. Advancing molecular understanding in high moisture extrusion for plant-based meat analogs: Challenges and perspectives. Food Chem 2024; 460:140458. [PMID: 39029364 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140458] [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: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
Abstract
In recent years, meat analogs based on plant proteins have received increasing attention. However, the process of high moisture extrusion (HME), the method for their preparation, has not been thoroughly explored, particularly in terms of elucidating the complex interactions that occur during extrusion, which remain challenging. These interactions arise from the various ingredients added during HME, including proteins, starches, edible gums, dietary fibers, lipids, and enzymes. These ingredients undergo intricate conformational changes and interactions under extreme conditions of high temperature, pressure, and shear, ultimately forming the fibrous structure of meat analogs. This review offers a overview of these ingredients and the molecular interaction changes they undergo during the extrusion process. Additionally, it delves into the major molecular interactions such as disulfide bonding, hydrogen bonding, and hydrophobic interactions, providing detailed insights into each.
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- Xin Zhang
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, 117542, Singapore
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, 117542, Singapore; Heilongjiang Joint Laboratory of Plant-Based Food Science (International Cooperation), Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Heilongjiang Joint Laboratory of Plant-Based Food Science (International Cooperation), Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, 117542, Singapore; Heilongjiang Joint Laboratory of Plant-Based Food Science (International Cooperation), Harbin 150030, China.
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Dong Y, Abbasi A, Mohammadnejad S, Nasrollahzadeh M, Sheibani R, Otadi M. Recent progresses in bentonite/lignin or polysaccharide composites for sustainable water treatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:134747. [PMID: 39151844 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134747] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
Abstract
Today, with the growth of the human population, industrial activities have also increased. Different industries such as painting, cosmetics, leather, etc. have broadly developed, and as a result, they also produce a lot of pollutants. These pollutants can enter the environment and pollute water, air, and soil. Organic dyes, nitro compounds, drug residues, pesticides and herbicides are pollutants that should be removed from the environment. Natural polymers or biopolymers are important types of organic materials that are broadly applied for different applications. Among them, polysaccharides and lignin, which are two types of biopolymers, have attracted much consideration owing to their advantages such as biocompatibility, environmental friendly, safety, availability, etc. Polysaccharides include cellulose, gum, starch, alginate (Alg), chitin, and chitosan (CS). On the other hand, bentonite is one of the types of clays, which owing to their properties like large specific surface area, adsorption performance, naturally available, etc., have drawn the interest of many researchers. As a result, the synthesis of a composite including polysaccharide/lignin and bentonite can be very efficient for different applications, especially environmental ones. In this review, we instigated the preparation of these composites as well as the removal performance of them. In fact, we reported recent advancements in the synthesis of lignin- and polysaccharide-bentonite composites for the removal of diverse kinds of contaminants like organic dyes, nitro compounds, and hazardous materials.
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- Yahao Dong
- Henan Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Henan Engineering Laboratory of Chemical Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Qom, Qom 3716146611, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran
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- Amirkabir University of Technology-Mahshahr Campus, University St., Nahiyeh san'ati, Mahshahr, Khouzestan, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran
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Lv Q, Xiao T, Dong G, Tan X, Zhang Z, Zhao M, Zhu M, Li J, Zhang W. Preparation and characterization of starch carbamate modified natural sodium alginate composite hydrogel blend formulation and its application for slow-release fertilizer. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:134713. [PMID: 39154686 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134713] [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: 05/19/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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The exploration of environmentally friendly slow-release fertilizer (SRF) based on natural bio-polymers is of great importance in the development of modern agriculture and horticulture. Herein, a novel starch carbamate (SC) modified sodium alginate (SA) hydrogel (SC/SAH) was prepared utilizing as-synthesized SC and natural SA through the cationic ions crosslinking method and ultimately the corresponding slow-release fertilizer (SC/SAH-SRF) was successfully developed by immersing the dried SC/SAH matrix into saturated urea solution. Due to the low gelation temperature and high viscosity of the synthesized SC, the formed SC/SAH exhibits significantly enhanced properties including excellent water absorbency up to 8.02 g/g with considerable repeatability, abundant pore structure and high hydrophilicity compared with the neat SAH and natural starch based hydrogel (NS/SAH). Accordingly, the SC/SAH leads to higher urea loading amount ∼ 1.28 g/g. Importantly, the resultant SC/SAH-SRF also shows superior slow-release performance, yielding a cumulative urea release of only 61.6 % within 10 h and almost completely release >16 h in water, what's more, only 58.5 % of the urea releases within 25 days and exceeding 50 days for complete release in soil column assays. The slow-release of urea from SC/SAH-SRF well complies for the first-order kinetics and accomplishes via a non-Fickian diffusion process. Moreover, the pot experiment demonstrates that the SC/SAH-SRF has higher growth promotion role for the maize seedlings than those of others. Consequently, this work provides a novel strategy for preparing environmentally friendly SRF by blending modified starch and hydrogel.
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- Qihang Lv
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China; Technology Innovation Center of Industrial Hemp for State Market Regulation, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalytic Synthesis for Fine Chemicals, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China.
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Azadi E, Dinari M, Derakhshani M, Reid KR, Karimi B. Sources and Extraction of Biopolymers and Manufacturing of Bio-Based Nanocomposites for Different Applications. Molecules 2024; 29:4406. [PMID: 39339400 PMCID: PMC11433844 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29184406] [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: 08/05/2024] [Revised: 09/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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In the recent era, bio-nanocomposites represent an emerging group of nanostructured hybrid materials and have been included in a new field at the frontier of materials science, life sciences, and nanotechnology. These biohybrid materials reveal developed structural and functional features of great attention for diverse uses. These materials take advantage of the synergistic assembling of biopolymers with nanometer-sized reinforcements. Conversely, polysaccharides have received great attention due to their several biological properties like antimicrobial and antioxidant performance. They mainly originated in different parts of plants, animals, seaweed, and microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and yeasts). Polysaccharide-based nanocomposites have great features, like developed physical, structural, and functional features; affordability; biodegradability; and biocompatibility. These bio-based nanocomposites have been applied in biomedical, water treatment, food industries, etc. This paper will focus on the very recent trends in bio-nanocomposite based on polysaccharides for diverse applications. Sources and extraction methods of polysaccharides and preparation methods of their nanocomposites will be discussed.
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- Elham Azadi
- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran; (E.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran; (E.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran; (E.A.)
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- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA
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- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA
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Huang J, Liu F, Ren R, Deng J, Zhu L, Li H, Cai F, Meng Z, Chen Q, Shi T. QTL Mapping and Candidate Gene Analysis for Starch-Related Traits in Tartary Buckwheat ( Fagopyrum tataricum (L.) Gaertn). Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:9243. [PMID: 39273191 PMCID: PMC11395678 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25179243] [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: 08/02/2024] [Revised: 08/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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Starch is the main component that determines the yield and quality of Tartary buckwheat. As a quantitative trait, using quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping to excavate genes associated with starch-related traits is crucial for understanding the genetic mechanisms involved in starch synthesis and molecular breeding of Tartary buckwheat varieties with high-quality starch. Employing a recombinant inbred line population as research material, this study used QTL mapping to investigate the amylose, amylopectin, and total starch contents across four distinct environments. The results identified a total of 20 QTLs spanning six chromosomes, which explained 4.07% to 14.41% of the phenotypic variation. One major QTL cluster containing three stable QTLs governing both amylose and amylopectin content, qClu-4-1, was identified and located in the physical interval of 39.85-43.34 Mbp on chromosome Ft4. Within this cluster, we predicted 239 candidate genes and analyzed their SNP/InDel mutations, expression patterns, and enriched KEGG pathways. Ultimately, five key candidate genes, namely FtPinG0004897100.01, FtPinG0002636200.01, FtPinG0009329200.01, FtPinG0007371600.01, and FtPinG0005109900.01, were highlighted, which are potentially involved in starch synthesis and regulation, paving the way for further investigative studies. This study, for the first time, utilized QTL mapping to detect major QTLs controlling amylose, amylopectin, and total starch contents in Tartary buckwheat. The QTLs and candidate genes would provide valuable insights into the genetic mechanisms underlying starch synthesis and improving starch-related traits of Tartary buckwheat.
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- Juan Huang
- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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Liang D, Luo H, Sun Z, Liu Q, Zhao L, Li W. Effect of amylose partial extraction on citrate esterification of potato starch and its role in structure and physicochemical modification. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 338:122208. [PMID: 38763729 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122208] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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This study examines the impact and influence of amylose on the starch esterification reaction through partial extraction of amylose. Citric acid was added for the esterification reaction, and then the esterified starches' multiscale structure, physicochemical, and functional properties were evaluated. As the extraction time of amylose increased, the amylose content in the starch decreased. Higher concentrations of citric acid will lead to samples with a higher degree of substitution, with DS rising from 0.203 % (0 h) to 0.231 % (3.5 h) at CA3 treatment. While removing amylose had minimal effects on the crystal structure of starch granules, it did decrease the ratio of A and B1 chains and the molecular weight of amylose. Acid hydrolysis exacerbated these changes upon the addition of citric acid. Furthermore, removing amylose followed by citrate esterification resulted in lower pasting viscosity, enthalpy of gelatinization (from 13.37 J to 2.83 J), and degree of short-range ordering. Also, digestion shows a decrease caused by the increasing content of slow-digesting starch. The presence of amylose in starch granules does affect the formation of starch esters, and removing it before esterification modification may improve production efficiency and reduce costs to some extent.
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- Danyang Liang
- Engineering Research Center of Grain and Oil Functionalized Processing in Universities of Shaanxi Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Shaanxi 712100, Yangling, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Grain and Oil Functionalized Processing in Universities of Shaanxi Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Shaanxi 712100, Yangling, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Grain and Oil Functionalized Processing in Universities of Shaanxi Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Shaanxi 712100, Yangling, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Grain and Oil Functionalized Processing in Universities of Shaanxi Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Shaanxi 712100, Yangling, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Grain and Oil Functionalized Processing in Universities of Shaanxi Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Shaanxi 712100, Yangling, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Grain and Oil Functionalized Processing in Universities of Shaanxi Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Shaanxi 712100, Yangling, People's Republic of China.
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Cahyaningrum SE, Lusiana RA, Natsir TA, Muhaimin FI, Wardana AP, Purnamasari AP, Misran MB. Synthesis and characterization of chitosan-modified membrane for urea slow-release fertilizers. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34981. [PMID: 39165941 PMCID: PMC11334837 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Urea is a fertilizer widely used by farmers, especially vegetable farmers, due to its high nitrogen content, around 46 %. However, plants only use a small amount of nitrogen, a maximum of 35 %, while the remaining nitrogen is wasted and released into the environment. Undeniably, it causes increases production costs and environmental problems. A slow-release urea fertilizer (SRF) has been formulated to resolve these issues. Methods In this study, the membrane was made of chitosan with several crosslinking agents such as Tripolyphosphate (TPP). In addition, calcium ion bonds are expected to increase the interaction with urea fertilizer through the encapsulation process. The results Our data showed that urea slow-release fertilizer (SRF) with the chitosan/TPP/Ca membrane, was successfully synthesized. This membrane has the characteristics of a thin white layer that is transparent. The physical and chemical characterization of SRF membranes with various coating membrane variations showed that the chitosan/TPP/Ca-urea membrane has Young's modulus of 7.75-22.05 N/mm2, swelling of 109.52-132.62 % and porosity of 0.756-1.06 %. Functional group analysis shows that several spectral changes indicate the presence of crosslinking process between the chitosan functional groups and TPP. The urea release results show that the membrane is released through a diffusion mechanism. Furthermore, SEM results show that these membranes have pores with various shapes and sizes. Conclusion Based on the result, it can be concluded that chitosan membrane modification with the addition of TPP and calcium oxide provides improved membrane characteristic cs including degree of development, hydrophobicity, membrane stress, and nitrogen release on the membrane. This membrane shows is indicating suitability as a slow-release fertilizer.
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- Sari Edi Cahyaningrum
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Jl. Ketintang, Gayungan, Surabaya, East Java, 60231, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Jl. Jl. Prof. Soedarto, Tembalang, Kota Semarang, Central Java, 50275, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sekip Utara Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Jl. Ketintang, Gayungan, Surabaya, East Java, 60231, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Jl. Ketintang, Gayungan, Surabaya, East Java, 60231, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Jl. Ketintang, Gayungan, Surabaya, East Java, 60231, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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Lu K, Folkersma R, Voet VSD, Loos K. Effects of the Amylose/Amylopectin Ratio of Starch on Borax-Crosslinked Hydrogels. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:2237. [PMID: 39204457 PMCID: PMC11360700 DOI: 10.3390/polym16162237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Herein, we simultaneously prepared borax-crosslinked starch-based hydrogels with enhanced mechanical properties and self-healing ability via a simple one-pot method. The focus of this work is to study the effects of the amylose/amylopectin ratio of starch on the grafting reactions and the performance of the resulting borax-crosslinked hydrogels. An increase in the amylose/ amylopectin ratio increased the gel fraction and grafting ratio but decreased the swelling ratio and pore diameter. Compared with hydrogels prepared from low-amylose starches, hydrogels prepared from high-amylose starches showed pronouncedly increased network strength, and the maximum storage modulus increased by 8.54 times because unbranched amylose offered more hydroxyl groups to form dynamic borate ester bonds with borate ions and intermolecular hydrogen bonds, leading to an enhanced crosslink density. In addition, all the hydrogels exhibited a uniformly interconnected network structure. Furthermore, owing to the dynamic borate ester bonds and hydrogen bonds, the hydrogel exhibited excellent recovery behavior under continuous step strain, and it also showed thermal responsiveness.
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- Kai Lu
- Macromolecular Chemistry and New Polymeric Materials, Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 3, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands;
- Circular Plastics, Academy Technology & Innovation, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Van Schaikweg 94, 7811 KL Emmen, The Netherlands;
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- Circular Plastics, Academy Technology & Innovation, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Van Schaikweg 94, 7811 KL Emmen, The Netherlands;
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- Circular Plastics, Academy Technology & Innovation, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Van Schaikweg 94, 7811 KL Emmen, The Netherlands;
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- Macromolecular Chemistry and New Polymeric Materials, Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 3, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands;
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Kalita A, Elayarajan M, Janaki P, Suganya S, Sankari A, Parameswari E. Organo-monomers coated slow-release fertilizers: Current understanding and future prospects. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133320. [PMID: 38950798 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133320] [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: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
Abstract
The increasing urge to make an impactful contribution towards attaining nutritional security amidst the ever-rising demand for food, changing climate and maintaining environmental health and safety has become the main focal point for today's researchers globally. Slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) are a broad, dynamic, and advance category of fertilizers but despite its environmental benefits and scientifically proven results it often faces some critical challenges, primarily due to its high cost, often stemming from synthetic coatings, deteriorating soil health and with unrevealed potential environmental impacts. Organo-monomers have gained immense popularity due to their organic origin, biodegradable nature, biocompatibility, bio-sustainability and as a targeted delivery of nutrients in the plant system leading to increase in nutrient use efficiency (NUE). They can form strong bond with other monomers, fertilizers elements and improve the soil quality, carbon sequestration and holistically the environment. This review emphasizes on organo-monomers based SRFs, its synthesis, application and deliberate mechanism of nutrient release; boosting crop productivity and global economy. In conclusion, provided the significant challenges posed by the classical or synthetically coated fertilizers; the application of organo-monomers based SRFs demonstrates immense potential for achieving sustainable yield, to help build a global nutritionally secure population.
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- Abreeta Kalita
- Dept. of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003, India.
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- Dept. of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003, India.
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- Dept. of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003, India.
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- Dept. of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003, India.
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- Dept. of Horticulture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003, India.
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- Dept. of Environmental Science, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003, India.
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Zhang D, Kishimoto N. Quantum Chemical Investigation into the Structural Analysis and Calculated Raman Spectra of Amylose Modeled with Linked Glucose Molecules. Molecules 2024; 29:2842. [PMID: 38930907 PMCID: PMC11206574 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29122842] [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: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
This study presents a quantum chemical investigation into the structural analysis and calculated Raman spectra of modeled amylose with varying units of linked glucose molecules. We systematically examined the rotation of hydroxymethyl groups and intramolecular hydrogen bonds within these amylose models. Our study found that as the number of linked glucose units increases, the linear structure becomes more complex, resulting in curled, cyclic, or helical structures facilitated by establishing various intramolecular interactions. The hydroxymethyl groups were confirmed to form interactions with oxygen atoms and with hydroxymethyl and hydroxyl groups from adjacent rings in the molecular structures. We identified distinct peaks and selected specific bands applicable in various analytical contexts by comparing their calculated Raman spectra. Representative vibrational modes within selected regions were identified across the different lengths of amylose models, serving as characteristic signatures for linear and more coiled structural conformations. Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding of amylose structures and spectroscopic signatures, with implications for theoretical studies and potential applications. This work provides valuable reference points for the detailed assignment of Raman peaks of amylose structure, facilitating their application in broader research on carbohydrate structures and their associated spectroscopic properties.
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, 6-3, Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578, Japan;
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El Bouchtaoui FZ, Ablouh EH, Mhada M, Kassem I, Gracia DR, El Achaby M. Humic Acid-Functionalized Lignin-Based Coatings Regulate Nutrient Release and Promote Wheat Productivity and Grain Quality. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:30355-30370. [PMID: 38805353 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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The rational application of fertilizers is crucial for achieving high crop yields and ensuring global food security. The use of biopolymers for slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) development has emerged as a game-changer and environmentally sustainable pathway to enhance crop yields by optimizing plant growth phases. Herein, with a renewed focus on circular bioeconomy, a novel functionalized lignin-based coating material (FLGe) was developed for the sustained release of nutrients. This innovative approach involved the extraction and sustainable functionalization of lignin through a solvent-free esterification reaction with humic acid─an organic compound widely recognized for its biostimulant properties in agriculture. The primary objective was to fortify the hydration barrier of lignin by reducing the number of its free hydroxyl groups, thereby enhancing release control, while simultaneously harnessing the agronomic benefits offered by humic acid. After confirming the synthesis of functionalized lignin (FLGe) through 13C NMR analysis, it was integrated at varying proportions into either a cellulosic or starch matrix. This resulted in the creation of five distinct formulations, which were then utilized as coatings for diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer. Experimental findings revealed an improved morphology and hardness (almost 3-fold) of DAP fertilizer granules after coating along with a positive impact on the soil's water retention capacity (7%). Nutrient leaching in soil was monitored for 100 days and a substantial reduction of nutrients leaching up to 80% was successfully achieved using coated DAP fertilizer. Furthermore, to get a fuller picture of their efficiency, a pot trial was performed using two different soil textures and demonstrated that the application of FLGe-based SRFs significantly enhanced the physiological and agronomic parameters of wheat, including leaf evolution and root architecture, resulting in an almost 50% increase in grain yield and improved quality. The results proved the potential of lignin functionalization to advance agricultural sustainability and foster a robust bioeconomy aligning with the premise "from the soil to the soil".
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- Fatima-Zahra El Bouchtaoui
- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660─Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660─Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES), AgroBioSciences Program (AgBS) Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660─Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660─Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES), AgroBioSciences Program (AgBS) Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660─Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660─Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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Huang PH, Chiu CS, Chan YJ, Su WC, Wang CCR, Lu WC, Li PH. Effect of osmotic pressure and simultaneous heat-moisture phosphorylation treatments on the physicochemical properties of mung bean, water caltrop, and corn starches. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132358. [PMID: 38750862 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132358] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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This study aimed to investigate the physicochemical properties of modified starch prepared through the simultaneous heat-moisture and phosphorylation treatment (HMPT) and osmotic pressure treatment (OPT) for water caltrop starch (WCS), mung bean starch (MBS), and amylose-rich corn starch (CS) for different time periods. Furthermore, variations in starch content [amylose and resistant starch (RS)], swelling powder (SP), water solubility index (WSI), crystallinity, thermal properties, gelatinization enthalpy (ΔH), and glycemic index (GI) were examined. This study demonstrates that neither HMPT nor OPT resulted in a significant increase in the resistant starch (RS) content, whereas all samples succeeded in heat-treating at 105 °C for another 10 min exhibited a significant increase in RS content compared to their native counterparts. Moreover, the gelatinization temperatures of the three starches increased (To, Tp, and Tc), whereas their gelatinization enthalpy (ΔH) and pasting viscosity decreased. In particular, the GI of all three modified starches subjected to HMPT or OPT showed a decreasing trend with modification time, with OPT exhibiting the best effect. Therefore, appropriate modification through HMPT or OPT is a viable approach to develop MBS, WCS, and CS as processed foods with low GI requirements, which exceptionally may be suitable for canned foods, noodles, and bakery products.
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- Ping-Hsiu Huang
- School of Food, Jiangsu Food and Pharmaceutical Science College, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province 223003, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung City 40705, Taiwan
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioresources, Da-Yeh University, Changhua County 51591, Taiwan
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Providence University, Taichung City 43301, Taiwan
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Providence University, Taichung City 43301, Taiwan
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- Department of Food and Beverage Management, Chung-Jen Junior College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Management, Chia-Yi City 60077, Taiwan
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Providence University, Taichung City 43301, Taiwan.
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El Idrissi A, Tayi F, Dardari O, Essamlali Y, Jioui I, Ayouch I, Akil A, Achagri G, Dänoun K, Amadine O, Zahouily M. Urea-rich sodium alginate-based hydrogel fertilizer as a water reservoir and slow-release N carrier for tomato cultivation under different water-deficit levels. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132814. [PMID: 38825281 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132814] [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: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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In this study, a new eco-friendly urea-rich sodium alginate-based hydrogel with a slow-release nitrogen property was prepared, and its effectiveness was evaluated in the cultivation of tomato plants under different water stress levels. The structure and performance of the hydrogel were investigated by FTIR, XRD, TGA, DTG, and SEM. The swelling and release experiments showed that prepared urea-rich hydrogel exhibited a high-water holding capacity (412 ± 4 g/g) and showed a sustained and slow nitrogen release property. A greenhouse pot experiment was conducted using two hydrogel levels (0.1 and 0.5 wt%) under two water deficit levels (30 and 70 % based on required water irrigation). Germination tests indicated that the developed hydrogel fertilizer has no phytotoxicity and has a positive impact on the germination rate even under water deficit conditions. The application of hydrogel fertilizer at 0.5 wt% significantly (p > 0.05) enhanced plant growth parameters such as leaf number, chlorophyll content, stem diameter, and plant length compared to the control treatment. The magnitude of the responses to the hydrogel fertilizer application depended on the concentration of applied hydrogel fertilizer and stress severity with the most positive effects on the growth and yield of tomato observed at a level of 0.5 %. Tomato yield was significantly enhanced by 19.58 %-12.81 %, 18.58 %-22.02 %, and 39.38 %-43.18 % for the plant amended with hydrogel at 0.1-0.5 wt% and grown under water deficit levels of 0, 30, and 70 %, respectively, compared to the control treatment.
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- Ayoub El Idrissi
- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, B.P. 146 Casablanca, Morocco; MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, B.P. 146 Casablanca, Morocco; MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, B.P. 146 Casablanca, Morocco; MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco.
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- MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Environmental Science and Technology, The Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices for Special Environments, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830000, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, B.P. 146 Casablanca, Morocco; MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco.
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Mikhailidi A, Ungureanu E, Tofanica BM, Ungureanu OC, Fortună ME, Belosinschi D, Volf I. Agriculture 4.0: Polymer Hydrogels as Delivery Agents of Active Ingredients. Gels 2024; 10:368. [PMID: 38920915 PMCID: PMC11203096 DOI: 10.3390/gels10060368] [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: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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The evolution from conventional to modern agricultural practices, characterized by Agriculture 4.0 principles such as the application of innovative materials, smart water, and nutrition management, addresses the present-day challenges of food supply. In this context, polymer hydrogels have become a promising material for enhancing agricultural productivity due to their ability to retain and then release water, which can help alleviate the need for frequent irrigation in dryland environments. Furthermore, the controlled release of fertilizers by the hydrogels decreases chemical overdosing risks and the environmental impact associated with the use of agrochemicals. The potential of polymer hydrogels in sustainable agriculture and farming and their impact on soil quality is revealed by their ability to deliver nutritional and protective active ingredients. Thus, the impact of hydrogels on plant growth, development, and yield was discussed. The question of which hydrogels are more suitable for agriculture-natural or synthetic-is debatable, as both have their merits and drawbacks. An analysis of polymer hydrogel life cycles in terms of their initial material has shown the advantage of bio-based hydrogels, such as cellulose, lignin, starch, alginate, chitosan, and their derivatives and hybrids, aligning with sustainable practices and reducing dependence on non-renewable resources.
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- Aleksandra Mikhailidi
- Higher School of Printing and Media Technologies, St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, 18 Bolshaya Morskaya Street, 191186 St. Petersburg, Russia;
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- “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences Iasi, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 73 Prof. Dr. Docent D. Mangeron Boulevard, 700050 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Vasile Goldis” Western University of Arad, 94 the Boulevard of the Revolution, 310025 Arad, Romania;
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania;
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- Innovations Institute in Ecomaterials, Ecoproducts, and Ecoenergies, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, 3351, Boul. des Forges, Trois-Rivières QC G8Z 4M3, Canada;
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- “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 73 Prof. Dr. Docent D. Mangeron Boulevard, 700050 Iasi, Romania;
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Iqbal DN, Tariq Z, Philips B, Sadiqa A, Ahmad M, Al-Ahmary KM, Ali I, Ahmed M. Nanocellulose/wood ash-reinforced starch-chitosan hydrogel composites for soil conditioning and their impact on pea plant growth. RSC Adv 2024; 14:8652-8664. [PMID: 38495984 PMCID: PMC10938291 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08725e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Hydrogels are 3-dimensional polymer networks capable of absorbing a large amount of water. Natural polymeric hydrogels are biodegradable, non-toxic and biocompatible. They can effectively retain nutrients for the plant and can be used as soil conditioners. This study uses a chemical cross-linking technique to synthesize starch and chitosan-based hydrogel using citric acid as a cross-linker. Additionally, hydrogel composites were developed by incorporating wood ash, nano-cellulose, and NPK (nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium) fertilizer as fillers to enhance their properties. The formulated hydrogel/hydrogel composite samples were characterized by FTIR spectroscopy, SEM analysis, X-ray diffraction and thermo-gravimetric analysis. The experiment results showed the chemical cross-linking among the polymeric chain and the semi-crystalline nature of the hydrogel/hydrogel composite samples. The swelling capacity of the hydrogel/hydrogel composite samples was 200-420% (in distilled water) and 104-220% (in saline medium) and demonstrated biodegradability within 110 days. The NPK reinforced hydrogel composite showed an excellent effect on the growth of pea plants (leaves count = 37, stem height = 20.2 cm), and could be effectively used as soil conditioners for agricultural applications. Considering the ability of hydrogel composites to reduce irrigation needs, enhance nutrient retention, and improve crop production, these novel hydrogel composites present an economically viable solution for sustainable agricultural practices.
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- Dure Najaf Iqbal
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education Lahore-54770 Pakistan
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- Centre for Applied Mathematics and Bioinformatics (CAMB), Gulf University for Science and Technology Hawally Kuwait
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education Lahore-54770 Pakistan
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Channab BE, El Idrissi A, Ammar A, Dardari O, Marrane SE, El Gharrak A, Akil A, Essemlali Y, Zahouily M. Recent advances in nano-fertilizers: synthesis, crop yield impact, and economic analysis. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:4484-4513. [PMID: 38314867 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05012b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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The escalating global demand for food production has predominantly relied on the extensive application of conventional fertilizers (CFs). However, the increased use of CFs has raised concerns regarding environmental risks, including soil and water contamination, especially within cereal-based cropping systems. In response, the agricultural sector has witnessed the emergence of healthier alternatives by utilizing nanotechnology and nano-fertilizers (NFs). These innovative NFs harness the remarkable properties of nanoparticles, ranging in size from 1 to 100 nm, such as nanoclays and zeolites, to enhance nutrient utilization efficiency. Unlike their conventional counterparts, NFs offer many advantages, including variable solubility, consistent and effective performance, controlled release mechanisms, enhanced targeted activity, reduced eco-toxicity, and straightforward and safe delivery and disposal methods. By facilitating rapid and complete plant absorption, NFs effectively conserve nutrients that would otherwise go to waste, mitigating potential environmental harm. Moreover, their superior formulations enable more efficient promotion of sustainable crop growth and production than conventional fertilizers. This review comprehensively examines the global utilization of NFs, emphasizing their immense potential in maintaining environmentally friendly crop output while ensuring agricultural sustainability.
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- Badr-Eddine Channab
- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Valorization of Natural Resources, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca B.P. 146, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Valorization of Natural Resources, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca B.P. 146, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Virology, Oncology, Biosciences, Environment and New Energies, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Mohammedia, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Casablanca B.P. 146, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Valorization of Natural Resources, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca B.P. 146, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Valorization of Natural Resources, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca B.P. 146, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Valorization of Natural Resources, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca B.P. 146, Morocco.
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- Natural Resources Valorization Center, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research, Rabat, Morocco.
- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Valorization of Natural Resources, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca B.P. 146, Morocco.
- Natural Resources Valorization Center, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research, Rabat, Morocco.
- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Valorization of Natural Resources, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca B.P. 146, Morocco.
- Natural Resources Valorization Center, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research, Rabat, Morocco.
- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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Kierulf A, Mosleh I, Li J, Li P, Zarei A, Khazdooz L, Smoot J, Abbaspourrad A. Food LEGO: Building hollow cage and sheet superstructures from starch. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadi7069. [PMID: 38363836 PMCID: PMC10871527 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi7069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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The idea of building large structures from small building blocks has had a long history in the human imagination, from the beautifully intricate shells assembled from silica by unicellular algae to the Egyptian pyramids built from stone. Carrying this idea into the food industry has important implications. Here, we introduce a Pickering emulsion platform for building superstructures like hollow cages and sheets using starch granules as building blocks. In food, these superstructures occupy up to six times more space than their constituent parts, thereby delivering a viscosity greater by an order of magnitude than unstructured starch. To achieve this higher viscosity, they use an alternative superstructure mechanism as opposed to the classic swelling mechanism of individual particles. These super-thickeners may reduce calories, cut production costs, and stretch the global food supply, demonstrating how we can design the future by playing with our food.
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- Arkaye Kierulf
- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, 243 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
- Tate & Lyle Solutions USA LLC, 5450 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192, USA
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, 243 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, 243 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, 243 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, 243 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, 243 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Tate & Lyle Solutions USA LLC, 5450 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192, USA
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, 243 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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Channab BE, El Idrissi A, Essamlali Y, Zahouily M. Nanocellulose: Structure, modification, biodegradation and applications in agriculture as slow/controlled release fertilizer, superabsorbent, and crop protection: A review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 352:119928. [PMID: 38219662 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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This review investigates the potential of nanocellulose in agriculture, encompassing its structure, synthesis, modification, and applications. Our investigation of the characteristics of nanocellulose includes a comprehensive classification of its structure. Various mechanical, chemical and enzymatic synthesis techniques are evaluated, each offering distinct possibilities. The central role of surface functionalization is thoroughly examined. In particular, we are evaluating the conventional production of nanocellulose, thus contributing to the novelty. This review is a pioneering effort to comprehensively explore the use of nanocellulose in slow and controlled release fertilizers, revolutionizing nutrient management and improving crop productivity with reduced environmental impact. Additionally, our work uniquely integrates diverse applications of nanocellulose in agriculture, ranging from slow-release fertilizers, superabsorbent cellulose hydrogels for drought stress mitigation, and long-lasting crop protection via nanocellulose-based seed coatings. The study ends by identifying challenges and unexplored opportunities in the use of nanocellulose in agriculture. This review makes an innovative contribution by being the first comprehensive study to examine the multiple applications of nanocellulose in agriculture, including slow-release and controlled-release fertilizers.
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- Badr-Eddine Channab
- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca, B.P. 146, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca, B.P. 146, Morocco; Natural Resources Valorization Center, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca, B.P. 146, Morocco; Natural Resources Valorization Center, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research, Rabat, Morocco; Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca, B.P. 146, Morocco; Natural Resources Valorization Center, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research, Rabat, Morocco; Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco.
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El Idrissi A, Channab BE, Essamlali Y, Zahouily M. Superabsorbent hydrogels based on natural polysaccharides: Classification, synthesis, physicochemical properties, and agronomic efficacy under abiotic stress conditions: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128909. [PMID: 38141703 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are a class of polymers that have attracted tremendous interest due to their multifunctional properties and wide range of applications. The importance of this class of polymers is highlighted by the large number of publications, including articles and patents, dealing with the use of SAPs for various applications. Within this framework, this review provides an overview of SAPs and highlights various key aspects, such as their history, classification, and preparation methods, including those related to chemically or physically cross-linked networks, as well as key factors affecting their performance in terms of water absorption and storage. This review also examines the potential use of polysaccharides-based SAPs in agriculture as soil conditioners or slow-release fertilizers. The basic aspects of SAPs, and methods of chemical modification of polysaccharides are presented and guidelines for the preparation of hydrogels are given. The water retention and swelling mechanisms are discussed in light of some mathematical empirical models. The nutrient slow-release kinetics of nutrient-rich SAPs are also examined on the basic of commonly used mathematical models. Some examples illustrating the advantages of using SAPs in agriculture as soil conditioners and agrochemical carriers to improve crop growth and productivity are presented and discussed. This review also attempts to provide an overview of the role of SAPs in mitigating the adverse effects of various abiotic stresses, such as heavy metals, salinity, and drought, and outlines future trends and prospects.
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- Ayoub El Idrissi
- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II Casablanca University, Morocco; MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II Casablanca University, Morocco
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- MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II Casablanca University, Morocco; MAScIR Foundation, VARENA Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco.
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Wang L, Tong L. Production and Properties of Starch: Current Research. Molecules 2024; 29:646. [PMID: 38338392 PMCID: PMC10856477 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29030646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Starch is an important carbohydrate polymer found in plants and has been widely used in food and non-food industries due to its abundance, renewability, biodegradability, low cost, biocompatibility and non-toxicity [...].
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- Lili Wang
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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Illanes-Bordomás C, Landin M, García-González CA. Aerogels as Carriers for Oral Administration of Drugs: An Approach towards Colonic Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2639. [PMID: 38004617 PMCID: PMC10674668 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15112639] [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: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Polysaccharide aerogels have emerged as a highly promising technology in the field of oral drug delivery. These nanoporous, ultralight materials, derived from natural polysaccharides such as cellulose, starch, or chitin, have significant potential in colonic drug delivery due to their unique properties. The particular degradability of polysaccharide-based materials by the colonic microbiota makes them attractive to produce systems to load, protect, and release drugs in a controlled manner, with the capability to precisely target the colon. This would allow the local treatment of gastrointestinal pathologies such as colon cancer or inflammatory bowel diseases. Despite their great potential, these applications of polysaccharide aerogels have not been widely explored. This review aims to consolidate the available knowledge on the use of polysaccharides for oral drug delivery and their performance, the production methods for polysaccharide-based aerogels, the drug loading possibilities, and the capacity of these nanostructured systems to target colonic regions.
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Affiliation(s)
| | - Mariana Landin
- AerogelsLab, I+D Farma Group (GI-1645), Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, iMATUS and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
| | - Carlos A. García-González
- AerogelsLab, I+D Farma Group (GI-1645), Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, iMATUS and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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