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Nurul Alam AMM, Kim CJ, Kim SH, Kumari S, Lee EY, Hwang YH, Joo ST. Scaffolding fundamentals and recent advances in sustainable scaffolding techniques for cultured meat development. Food Res Int 2024; 189:114549. [PMID: 38876607 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114549] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
Abstract
In cultured meat (CM) production, Scaffolding plays an important role by aiding cell adhesion, growth, differentiation, and alignment. The existence of fibrous microstructure in connective and muscle tissues has attracted considerable interest in the realm of tissue engineering and triggered the interest of researchers to implement scaffolding techniques. A wide array of research efforts is ongoing in scaffolding technologies for achieving the real meat structure on the principality of biomedical research and to replace serum free CM production. Scaffolds made of animal-derived biomaterials are found efficient in replicating the extracellular matrix (ECM), thus focus should be paid to utilize animal byproducts for this purpose. Proper identification and utilization of plant-derived scaffolding biomaterial could be helpful to add diversified options in addition to animal derived sources and reduce in cost of CM production through scaffolds. Furthermore, techniques like electrospinning, modified electrospinning and 3D bioprinting should be focused on to create 3D porous scaffolds to mimic the ECM of the muscle tissue and form real meat-like structures. This review discusses recent advances in cutting edge scaffolding techniques and edible biomaterials related to structured CM production.
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- A M M Nurul Alam
- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52852, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52852, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52852, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52852, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52852, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Agriculture & Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52852, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52852, Republic of Korea; Institute of Agriculture & Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52852, Republic of Korea.
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Rana S, Shahid S, Iqbal MS, Arshad A, Khan D. A nanoformulation of cisplatin with arabinoxylan having enhanced activity against hepatocellular carcinoma through upregulation of apoptotic and necroptotic pathways. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31057. [PMID: 38774332 PMCID: PMC11107364 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31057] [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: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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Cisplatin is a versatile drug used to treat various types of cancer, but it is associated with high toxicity and resistance problems. Several approaches, including nanotechnology, have been adopted to minimize the toxic effects and to overcome the resistance of cisplatin. Most of the nanoformulations involve the use of synthetic or semisynthetic polymers as drug carriers. In this study arabinoxylan nanoparticles have been investigated as drug reservoirs for intestinal drug delivery. The drug-loaded arabinoxylan nanoparticles (size: ∼1.8 nm, polydispersity index: 0.3 ± 0.04) were prepared and nanoformulation was characterized by various analytical techniques. The nanoformulation was found to be stable (zeta potential: 31.6 ± 1.1 mV). An in vitro cytotoxicity against HepG2 and HEK 293 cell lines was studied. The cell viability analysis showed greater efficacy than the standard cisplatin (IC50: cisplatin 2.4, arabinoxylan nanoformulation 1.3 μg mL-1). The expression profile of carcinogenic markers revealed a six-fold upregulation of MLKL and 0.9-fold down regulation of KRAS, suggesting the activation of the necroptotic pathway by the drug-loaded nanoparticles. The nanoformulation exhibited a sustained release of cisplatin with a cumulative release of ∼40 % (at pH 7.4) and ∼30 % (at pH 5.5) over a period of 12 h with very low initial burst. The study suggests that the use of the new nanoformulation can significantly reduce the required dose of cisplatin without compromising efficacy and more efficient release at basic pH.
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- Sidra Rana
- KAM School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Ferozepur Road, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
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- KAM School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Ferozepur Road, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Ferozepur Road, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
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- KAM School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Ferozepur Road, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
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- Atta Ur Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences & Technology, H-12, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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Agriopoulou S, Smaoui S, Chaari M, Varzakas T, Can Karaca A, Jafari SM. Encapsulation of Probiotics within Double/Multiple Layer Beads/Carriers: A Concise Review. Molecules 2024; 29:2431. [PMID: 38893306 PMCID: PMC11173482 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112431] [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: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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An increased demand for natural products nowadays most specifically probiotics (PROs) is evident since it comes in conjunction with beneficial health effects for consumers. In this regard, it is well known that encapsulation could positively affect the PROs' viability throughout food manufacturing and long-term storage. This paper aims to analyze and review various double/multilayer strategies for encapsulation of PROs. Double-layer encapsulation of PROs by electrohydrodynamic atomization or electrospraying technology has been reported along with layer-by-layer assembly and water-in-oil-in-water (W1/O/W2) double emulsions to produce multilayer PROs-loaded carriers. Finally, their applications in food products are presented. The resistance and viability of loaded PROs to mechanical damage, during gastrointestinal transit and shelf life of these trapping systems, are also described. The PROs encapsulation in double- and multiple-layer coatings combined with other technologies can be examined to increase the opportunities for new functional products with amended functionalities opening a novel horizon in food technology.
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- Sofia Agriopoulou
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, Antikalamos, 24100 Kalamata, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Microbial and Enzymatic Biotechnologies and Biomolecules, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax (CBS), University of Sfax, Road of Sidi Mansour Km 6, P.O. Box 1177, Sfax 3018, Tunisia; (S.S.); (M.C.)
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- Laboratory of Microbial and Enzymatic Biotechnologies and Biomolecules, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax (CBS), University of Sfax, Road of Sidi Mansour Km 6, P.O. Box 1177, Sfax 3018, Tunisia; (S.S.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, Antikalamos, 24100 Kalamata, Greece;
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 34469 Maslak, Turkey;
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- Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan 49138-15739, Iran
- Halal Research Center of IRI, Iran Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran 14158-45371, Iran
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Cheng C, Wang R, Ma J, Zhang Y, Jing Q, Lu W. Examining the wound healing potential of curcumin-infused electrospun nanofibers from polyglutamic acid and gum arabic. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131237. [PMID: 38554903 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131237] [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: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Advancements in medicine have led to continuous enhancements and innovations in wound dressing materials, making them pivotal in medical care. We used natural biological macromolecules, γ-polyglutamic acid and gum arabic as primary raw materials to create nanofibers laden with curcumin by blending electrostatic spinning technology in the current investigation. These nanofibers were meticulously characterized using fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Our comprehensive analyses confirmed the successful encapsulation of curcumin within the nanofiber carrier and it has uniform diameter, good water absorption and mechanical properties. Subsequently, we evaluated the antimicrobial effects of these curcumin-loaded nanofibers against Staphylococcus aureus through an oscillating flask method. We created a mouse model with acute full-thickness skin defects to further investigate the wound healing potential. We conducted various biochemical assays to elucidate the mechanism of action. The results revealed that curcumin nanofibers profoundly impacted wound healing. They bolstered the expression of TGF-β1 and VEGF and reduced the expression of inflammatory factors, leading to an accelerated re-epithelialization process, enhanced wound contraction, and increased regeneration of new blood vessels and hair follicles. Furthermore, these nanofibers positively influenced the proportion of three different collagen types. This comprehensive study underscores the remarkable potential of curcumin-loaded nanofibers to facilitate wound healing and lays a robust experimental foundation for developing innovative, natural product-based wound dressings.
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- Cuilin Cheng
- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China; Chongqing Research Institute of HIT, Chongqing, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China.
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China; Zhengzhou Research Institute of HIT, Zhengzhou, China; Chongqing Research Institute of HIT, Chongqing, China.
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China; Zhengzhou Research Institute of HIT, Zhengzhou, China; Chongqing Research Institute of HIT, Chongqing, China
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- Horticultural Branch of Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150069, China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China; Zhengzhou Research Institute of HIT, Zhengzhou, China; Chongqing Research Institute of HIT, Chongqing, China.
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Ma Y, Morozova SM, Kumacheva E. From Nature-Sourced Polysaccharide Particles to Advanced Functional Materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2312707. [PMID: 38391153 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Polysaccharides constitute over 90% of the carbohydrate mass in nature, which makes them a promising feedstock for manufacturing sustainable materials. Polysaccharide particles (PSPs) are used as effective scavengers, carriers of chemical and biological cargos, and building blocks for the fabrication of macroscopic materials. The biocompatibility and degradability of PSPs are advantageous for their uses as biomaterials with more environmental friendliness. This review highlights the progresses in PSP applications as advanced functional materials, by describing PSP extraction, preparation, and surface functionalization with a variety of functional groups, polymers, nanoparticles, and biologically active species. This review also outlines the fabrication of PSP-derived macroscopic materials, as well as their applications in soft robotics, sensing, scavenging, water harvesting, drug delivery, and bioengineering. The paper is concluded with an outlook providing perspectives in the development and applications of PSP-derived materials.
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- Yingshan Ma
- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
- Center of Fluid Physics and Soft Matter, N.E. Bauman Moscow State Technical University, 5/1 2-nd Baumanskaya street, Moscow, 105005, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, 200 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3E5, Canada
- The Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 4 Taddle Creek Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G9, Canada
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Li J, Zheng Y, Wang P, Zhang H. The alginate dialdehyde crosslinking on curcumin-loaded zein nanofibers for controllable release. Food Res Int 2024; 178:113944. [PMID: 38309870 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.113944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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In this study, electrospun zein/alginate dialdehyde (AD) nanofibers were prepared by green crosslinking. The degree of crosslinking could reach 50.72 %, and the diameter of electrospun fibers ranged from 446.2 to 541.8 nm. The generation of AD and the bonding of crosslinking were further confirmed by the changes on characteristic peaks and conformational ratios in the infrared spectroscopy and secondary structure analysis. High concentrations of AD led to improved thermal stabilities, mechanical properties, and hydrophobicity. And the highly crosslinked nanofibers (Z-8) owned the highest elastic modulus (24.92 MPa), tensile strength (0.28 MPa), and elongation at break (8.14 %) among five samples. Moreover, Z-8 possessed a high swelling ratio of 5.45 g/g, and a low weight loss of 6.09 %. The samples could encapsulate curcumin efficiently and show controllable release behaviors based on different AD addition. And the oxidation resistance of nanofibers gradually improved, consistent with the release performances. This study indicated AD crosslinking favored the preparation and application of zein nanofibers, and the oxidized polysaccharide acted as the green crosslinking agent, which provided reference value for the application of polysaccharides in food-related electrospun materials.
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- Jiawen Li
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Food and Health, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiaxing 314102, China.
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Aghababaei F, McClements DJ, Martinez MM, Hadidi M. Electrospun plant protein-based nanofibers in food packaging. Food Chem 2024; 432:137236. [PMID: 37657333 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Electrospinning is a relatively simple technology capable to produce nano- and micron-scale fibers with different properties depending on the electrospinning conditions. This review critically investigates the fabrication of electrospun plant protein nanofibers (EPPNFs) that can be used in food and food packaging applications. Recent progress in the development and optimization of electrospinning techniques for production of EPPNFs is discussed. Finally, current challenges to the implementation of EPPNFs in food and food packaging applications are highlighted, including potential safety and scalability issues. The production of plant protein nanofibers and microfibers is likely to increase in the future as many industries wish to replace synthetic materials with more sustainable, renewable, and environmentally friendly biopolymers. It is therefore likely that EPPNFs will find increasing applications in various fields including active food packaging and drug delivery.
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- Fatemeh Aghababaei
- Centre d'Innovació, Recerca i Transferència en Tecnologia dels Aliments (CIRTTA), TECNIO-UAB, XIA, Departament de Ciència Animal i dels Aliments, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB-Campus, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- Centre for Innovative Food (CiFOOD), Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, Aarhus N 8200, Denmark
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Sciences and Technologies, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain.
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Voorhis C, González-Benito J, Kramar A. "Nano in Nano"-Incorporation of ZnO Nanoparticles into Cellulose Acetate-Poly(Ethylene Oxide) Composite Nanofibers Using Solution Blow Spinning. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:341. [PMID: 38337230 DOI: 10.3390/polym16030341] [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: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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In this work, the preparation and characterization of composites from cellulose acetate (CA)-poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) nanofibers (NFs) with incorporated zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using solution blow spinning (SBS) is reported. CA-PEO nanofibers were produced by spinning solution that contained a higher CA-to-PEO ratio and lower (equal) CA-to-PEO ratio. Nanoparticles were added to comprise 2.5% and 5% of the solution, calculated on the weight of the polymers. To have better control of the SBS processing conditions, characterization of the spinning suspensions is carried out, which reveals a decrease in viscosity (two- to eightfold) upon the addition of NPs. It is observed that this variation of viscosity does not significantly affect the mean diameters of nanofibers, but does affect the mode of the nanofibers' size distribution, whereby lower viscosity provides thinner fibers. FESEM-EDS confirms ZnO NP encapsulation into nanofibers, specifically into the CA component based on UV-vis studies, since the release of ZnO is not detected for up to 5 days in deionized water, despite the significant swelling of the material and accompanied dissolution of water-soluble PEO. Upon the dissolution of CA nanofibers into acetone, immediate release of ZnO is detected, both visually and by spectrometer. ATR-FTIR studies reveal interaction of ZnO with the CA component of composite nanofibers. As ZnO nanoparticles are known for their bioactivity, it can be concluded that these CA-PEO-ZnO composites are good candidates to be used in filtration membranes, with no loss of incorporated ZnO NPs or their release into an environment.
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- Caroline Voorhis
- School of Science, Marist College, 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemistry and Materials Álvaro Alonso Barba, IQMAAB, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Avda. Universidad 30, 28911 Leganés, Spain
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemistry and Materials Álvaro Alonso Barba, IQMAAB, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Avda. Universidad 30, 28911 Leganés, Spain
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemistry and Materials Álvaro Alonso Barba, IQMAAB, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Avda. Universidad 30, 28911 Leganés, Spain
- Novel Materials and Nanotechnology Group, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA), Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Calle Catedrático Agustín Escardino Benlloch 7, 46980 Paterna, Spain
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Syed MH, Khan MMR, Zahari MAKM, Beg MDH, Abdullah N. Current issues and potential solutions for the electrospinning of major polysaccharides and proteins: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126735. [PMID: 37690643 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Biopolymers, especially polysaccharides and proteins, are the promising green replacement for petroleum based polymers. Due to their innate properties, they are effectively used in biomedical applications, especially tissue engineering, wound healing, and drug delivery. The fibrous morphology of biopolymers is essentially required for the effectiveness in these biomedical applications. Electrospinning (ES) is the most advanced and robust method to fabricate nanofibers (NFs) and provides a complete solution to the conventional methods issues. However, the major issues regarding fabricating polysaccharides and protein nanofibers using ES include poor electrospinnability, lack of desired fundamental properties for a specific application by a single biopolymer, and insolubility among common solvents. The current review provides the main strategies for effective electrospinning of the major biopolymers. The key strategies include blending major biopolymers with suitable biopolymers and optimizing the solvent system. A systematic literature review was done to provide the optimized solvent system of the major biopolymers along with their best possible biopolymeric blend for ES. The review also highlights the fundamental issues with the commercialization of ES based biomedical products and provides future directions to improve the fabrication of biopolymeric nanofibers.
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- Murtaza Haider Syed
- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Programme Area, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Gadong BE1410, Brunei
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia.
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Rahimkhoei V, Padervand M, Hedayat M, Seidi F, Dawi EA, Akbari A. Biomedical applications of electrospun polycaprolactone-based carbohydrate polymers: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126642. [PMID: 37657575 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
Abstract
Carbohydrate used in biomedical applications is influenced by numerous factors. One of the most appealing characteristic of carbohydrates is their ability to reproduce from natural resources which makes them ecologically friendly. Due to their abundance, biocompatibility, and no contamination by residual initiators, the desire for polysaccharides in medical uses is growing. Research on fiber-based materials, with a variety of medical applications including bio-functional scaffolds, continues to yield novel and intriguing findings. Almost all biopolymers of diverse structural compositions are electrospun to fulfill biomedical usage criteria, and the electrospinning technique is widely employed in biomedical technologies for both in-vivo and in-vitro therapies. Due to its biocompatibility and biodegradability, polycaprolactone (PCL) is employed in medical applications like tissue engineering and drug delivery. Although PCL nanofibers have established effects in vitro, more research is needed before their potential therapeutic application in the clinic. Here we tried to focus mainly on the carbohydrate incorporated PCL-based nanofibers production techniques, structures, morphology, and physicochemical properties along with their usage in biomedicine.
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- Vahid Rahimkhoei
- Solid Tumor Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Research Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, P.O Box 55181-83111, Maragheh, Iran
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- Department of Phramacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and Joint International Research Lab of Lignocellulosic Functional Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Nonlinear Dynamics Research Center (NDRC), Ajman University, Ajman, P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Solid Tumor Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Research Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
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Falsafi SR, Topuz F, Esfandiari Z, Can Karaca A, Jafari SM, Rostamabadi H. Recent trends in the application of protein electrospun fibers for loading food bioactive compounds. Food Chem X 2023; 20:100922. [PMID: 38144745 PMCID: PMC10740046 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100922] [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: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Electrospun fibers (EFs) have emerged as promising one-dimensional materials for a myriad of research/commercial applications due to their outstanding structural and physicochemical features. Polymers of either synthetic or natural precursors are applied to design EFs as carriers for bioactive compounds. For engineering food systems, it is crucial to exploit polymers characterized by non-toxicity, non-immunogenicity, biocompatibility, slow/controllable biodegradability, and structural integrity. The unique attributes of protein-based biomaterials endow a wide diversity of desirable features to EFs for meeting the requirements of advanced food/biomedical applications. In this review paper, after an overview on electrospinning, different protein materials (plant- and animal-based) as biodegradable/biocompatible building blocks for designing EFs will be highlighted. The potential application of protein-based EFs in loading bioactive compounds with the intention to inspire interests in both academia and industry will be summarized. This review concludes with a discussion of prevailing challenges in using protein EFs for the bioactive vehicle development.
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- Seid Reza Falsafi
- Safiabad Agricultural Research and Education and Natural Resources Center, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Dezful P.O. Box 333, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Letters, Istanbul Technical University, Sariyer, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 81746-73461, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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Hayat M, Bukhari SAR, Irfan M. Electrospinning of bovine serum albumin-based nano-fibers: From synthesis to medical prospects; Challenges and future directions. Biotechnol J 2023; 18:e2300279. [PMID: 37632263 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202300279] [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: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Bovine serum albumin (BSA) is a globular non-glycoprotein that has gotten a lot of attention because of its unique properties like biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-immunogenicity, non-toxicity, and strong resemblance to the natural extracellular matrix (ECM). Given its robust mechanical properties, such as interfacial tension, conductivity, swelling resistance, and viscoelasticity, it can be concluded that it is an appropriate matrix for producing novel BSA-based nanoconstructs. Thus, simple analytic methods are required for accurately detecting BSA as a model protein in medical sciences and healthcare. Furthermore, the characteristics mentioned above aid BSA in the electrospinning process, which results in fibers conjugated with other polymers. Electrospun synthesis has recently received much attention for its ability to produce stable, biomimicking, highly porous, 3D BSA-derived nano-fibers. As a result, BSA-based nano-fibers have achieved exclusive developments in the medical sector, such as tissue engineering for the remodeling of damaged tissue or organ repair by creating artificial ones. Meanwhile, they could be used as drug delivery systems (DDS) for target-specific drug delivery, wound dressings, and so on. This study illustrates the structural and physicochemical properties of BSA and the determination of BSA using various methods, by citing recent reports and current developments in the medical field. Furthermore, current challenges and future directions are also highlighted.
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- Minahil Hayat
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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Serrano-Delgado A, Quintanilla-Carvajal MX. Electrospinning Microencapsulation of Lactobacillus fermentum K73 Using Gelatin as the Main Component of a Food-Grade Matrix. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2682. [PMID: 38004694 PMCID: PMC10672965 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11112682] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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This work aimed to establish the conditions that improve the viability of Lactobacillus fermentum K73 during and after the electrospinning process. A mixture of experimental designs were performed to select the formulation (gelatin and bacterial culture) that improves the probiotic viability after blending and under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. A Box-Behnken design was performed to improve the encapsulation yield and survival during the electrospinning process. For the Box-Behnken design, the factors were soy lecithin and bacteria culture concentration at the blend and collector distance for electrospinning. It was hypothesized that soy lecithin improved the electrospinnability, acting as a surfactant in the mixture and allowing lower voltage to be used during the process. The selected volume ratio of the gelatin (25%)/bacterial culture mixture was 0.66/0.34. The physicochemical parameters of the selected blend were in the recommended range for electrospinning. The conditions that improved the encapsulation yield and survival during electrospinning were 200 g/L of bacterial culture, 2.5% (w/v) soy lecithin, and 7 cm collector distance. The experimental encapsulation yield and survival was 80.7%, with an experimental error of 7.2%. SEM micrographs showed the formation of fibers with gelatin/bacterial culture beads. Encapsulation improved the viability of the probiotic under simulated gastrointestinal conditions compared to free cells.
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- Universidad de La Sabana, Facultad de Ingeniería, Campus del Puente del Común, km 7 Autopista Norte de Bogotá, Chia 250001, Cundinamarca, Colombia;
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Forouharshad M, Raspa A, Marchini A, Ciulla MG, Magnoni A, Gelain F. Biomimetic Electrospun Self-Assembling Peptide Scaffolds for Neural Stem Cell Transplantation in Neural Tissue Engineering. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2261. [PMID: 37765230 PMCID: PMC10536048 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092261] [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: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Spinal cord regeneration using stem cell transplantation is a promising strategy for regenerative therapy. Stem cells transplanted onto scaffolds that can mimic natural extracellular matrix (ECM) have the potential to significantly improve outcomes. In this study, we strived to develop a cell carrier by culturing neural stem cells (NSCs) onto electrospun 2D and 3D constructs made up of specific crosslinked functionalized self-assembling peptides (SAPs) featuring enhanced biomimetic and biomechanical properties. Morphology, architecture, and secondary structures of electrospun scaffolds in the solid-state and electrospinning solution were studied step by step. Morphological studies showed the benefit of mixed peptides and surfactants as additives to form thinner, uniform, and defect-free fibers. It has been observed that β-sheet conformation as evidence of self-assembling has been predominant throughout the process except for the electrospinning solution. In vitro NSCs seeded on electrospun SAP scaffolds in 2D and 3D conditions displayed desirable proliferation, viability, and differentiation in comparison to the gold standard. In vivo biocompatibility assay confirmed the permissibility of implanted fibrous channels by foreign body reaction. The results of this study demonstrated that fibrous 2D/3D electrospun SAP scaffolds, when shaped as micro-channels, can be suitable to support NSC transplantation for regeneration following spinal cord injury.
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- Mahdi Forouharshad
- Institute for Stem-Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine and Innovative Therapies, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Institute for Stem-Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine and Innovative Therapies, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
- Center for Nanomedicine and Tissue Engineering (CNTE), ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milan, Italy
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- Institute for Stem-Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine and Innovative Therapies, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Institute for Stem-Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine and Innovative Therapies, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milan-Bicocca, 20125 Milan, Italy
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- Institute for Stem-Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine and Innovative Therapies, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
- Center for Nanomedicine and Tissue Engineering (CNTE), ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milan, Italy
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Wang Y, Zou L, Liu W, Chen X. An Overview of Recent Progress in Engineering Three-Dimensional Scaffolds for Cultured Meat Production. Foods 2023; 12:2614. [PMID: 37444351 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132614] [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: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Cultured meat is a new type of green, safe, healthy, and sustainable alternative to traditional meat that will potentially alleviate the environmental impact of animal farming and reduce the requirement for animal slaughter. However, the cultured meat structures that have been prepared lack sufficient tissue alignment. To create a product that is similar in texture and taste to traditional animal meat, muscle stem cells must be organized in a way that imitates the natural structure of animal tissue. Recently, various scaffold technologies and biomaterials have been developed to support the three-dimensional (3D) cultivation and organization of muscle stem cells. Hence, we propose an overview of the latest advancements and challenges in creating three-dimensional scaffolds for the biomanufacturing of cultured meat.
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- Yuan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, College of Food Science & Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, College of Food Science & Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, College of Food Science & Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, College of Food Science & Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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Zhang H, Jin C, Lv S, Ren F, Wang J. Study on electrospinning of wheat gluten: A review. Food Res Int 2023; 169:112851. [PMID: 37254424 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112851] [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: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Electrospinning has attracted extensive attention among various nanofabrication technologies owing to its ability to produce nanofiber structures with unique properties, such as high specific surface area and porosity, as well as tunable fiber morphology and mechanical properties. The most representative spinning raw materials include natural polymers and synthetic polymers. Owing to the sustainable development strategies, more and more researchers focus on natural polymers. Among natural polymers, wheat gluten (WG) nanofibers have recently attracted much attention owing to its high specific surface area, superior biocompatibility, and unique viscoelasticity. This review summarizes the composition and characteristics of WG, the physical and chemical indicators of a WG electrospinning solution, the main influencing factors in the WG electrospinning process and a characterizations of WG nanofibers. Finally, the review also outlines the applications of WG nanofibers in drug release, biological scaffold, and active food packaging.
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- Huijuan Zhang
- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food SupervisionTechnology for State Market Regulation, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food SupervisionTechnology for State Market Regulation, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food SupervisionTechnology for State Market Regulation, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food SupervisionTechnology for State Market Regulation, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food SupervisionTechnology for State Market Regulation, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China.
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Chen L, Wu F, Xiang M, Zhang W, Wu Q, Lu Y, Fu J, Chen M, Li S, Chen Y, Du X. Encapsulation of tea polyphenols into high amylose corn starch composite nanofibrous film for active antimicrobial packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125245. [PMID: 37330086 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Starch-based composite nanofibrous films loaded with tea polyphenols (TP) were successfully fabricated through electrospinning high amylose corn starch (HACS) with aid of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), referred as HACS/PVA@TP. With the addition of 15 % TP, HACS/PVA@TP nanofibrous films exhibited enhanced mechanical properties and water vapor barrier capability, and their hydrogen bonding interactions were further evidenced. TP was slowly released from the nanofibrous film and followed Fickian diffusion mechanism, which achieved the controlled sustained release of TP. Interesting, HACS/PVA@TP nanofibrous films effectively improved antimicrobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and prolonged the shelf life of strawberry. HACS/PVA@TP nanofibrous films showed superior antibacterial function by by destroying cell wall and cytomembrane, and degrading existing DNA fragments, stimulating excessive intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Our study demonstrated that the functional electrospun Starch-based nanofibrous films with enhanced mechanical properties and superior antimicrobial activities were potential for the application in active food packaging and relative areas.
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- Lei Chen
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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Zdraveva E, Gaurina Srček V, Kraljić K, Škevin D, Slivac I, Obranović M. Agro-Industrial Plant Proteins in Electrospun Materials for Biomedical Application. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2684. [PMID: 37376328 DOI: 10.3390/polym15122684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Plant proteins are receiving a lot of attention due to their abundance in nature, customizable properties, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and bioactivity. As a result of global sustainability concerns, the availability of novel plant protein sources is rapidly growing, while the extensively studied ones are derived from byproducts of major agro-industrial crops. Owing to their beneficial properties, a significant effort is being made to investigate plant proteins' application in biomedicine, such as making fibrous materials for wound healing, controlled drug release, and tissue regeneration. Electrospinning technology is a versatile platform for creating nanofibrous materials fabricated from biopolymers that can be modified and functionalized for various purposes. This review focuses on recent advancements and promising directions for further research of an electrospun plant protein-based system. The article highlights examples of zein, soy, and wheat proteins to illustrate their electrospinning feasibility and biomedical potential. Similar assessments with proteins from less-represented plant sources, such as canola, pea, taro, and amaranth, are also described.
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- Emilija Zdraveva
- Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb, Prilaz baruna Filipovića 28, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Abd El‐Ghany NA, Abu Elella MH. Overview of Different Materials Used in Food Production. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN FOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 2023:1-25. [DOI: 10.1002/9781119860594.ch1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Coelho SC, Estevinho BN. A Brief Review on the Electrohydrodynamic Techniques Used to Build Antioxidant Delivery Systems from Natural Sources. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083592. [PMID: 37110823 PMCID: PMC10146503 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083592] [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: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Extracts from plants have been one of the main sources of antioxidants, namely polyphenols. The associated drawbacks, such as instability against environmental factors, low bioavailability, and loss of activity, must be considered during microencapsulation for a better application. Electrohydrodynamic processes have been investigated as promising tools to fabricate crucial vectors to minimize these limitations. The developed microstructures present high potential to encapsulate active compounds and for controlling their release. The fabricated electrospun/electrosprayed structures present different benefits when compared with structures developed by other techniques; they present a high surface-area-to-volume ratio as well as porosity, great materials handling, and scalable production-among other advantages-which make them able to be widely applied in different fields, namely in the food industry. This review presents a summary of the electrohydrodynamic processes, main studies, and their application.
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- Sílvia Castro Coelho
- Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE), Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE), Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Cui C, Gao L, Dai L, Ji N, Qin Y, Shi R, Qiao Y, Xiong L, Sun Q. Hydrophobic Biopolymer-Based Films: Strategies, Properties, and Food Applications. FOOD ENGINEERING REVIEWS 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12393-023-09342-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Ni R, Cheng M, Meng J, Hu W, Ke Q, Zhao Y. Edible pullulan enhanced water-soluble keratin with improved sizing performance for sustainable textile industry. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 238:124066. [PMID: 36934822 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124066] [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: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Feather keratin from waste feather has become an attractive target to replace petroleum-based Poly (vinyl alcohol) sizes due to its easy film-forming ability, excellent adhesive property, biodegradability and low cost. However, poor water-solubility and brittleness of pure keratin films have become the bottlenecks and restricted the application of keratin as sizing agents. Therefore, water-soluble keratin was extracted by the reduction-preservation method and enhanced by saccharides in aqueous system to obtain all-green keratin-based slurry. The results showed that the keratin-based slurry exhibited improved sizing performance in the order of sucrose ≤ glucose ≤ pullulan by the moderate Maillard reaction. Among them, the fabricated pullulan-keratin sizes films had 27.86 %, 2684.08 % and 2911.31 % increment in tensile strength, elongation and work of facture compared with pure keratin sizes films. Besides, the addition of pullulan and subsequently moderate Maillard reaction improved the thermo-tenacity of keratin-based sizes, which was expected to tackle with the brittleness of pure keratin size films. In addition, novel pullulan-keratin sizes had good sizing performance and high desizing efficiency to cotton, cotton/polyester and polyester yarns and fabrics. Successful utilization of pullulan-keratin sizes will bring opportunities for high value utilization of waste feather and promote the green and low-carbon development of textile industry.
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- Ruiyan Ni
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Advanced Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; Engineering Research Center of Technical Textiles, Ministry of Education, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Advanced Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; Engineering Research Center of Technical Textiles, Ministry of Education, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Advanced Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; Engineering Research Center of Technical Textiles, Ministry of Education, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- School of Fashion Engineering Central Laboratory, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Advanced Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; Engineering Research Center of Technical Textiles, Ministry of Education, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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Emadzadeh B, Naji-Tabasi S, Bostan A, Ghorani B. An insight into Iranian natural hydrocolloids: Applications and challenges in health-promoting foods. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Zhao YM, Li Y, Ma H, He R. Effects of ultrasonic-assisted pH shift treatment on physicochemical properties of electrospinning nanofibers made from rapeseed protein isolates. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 94:106336. [PMID: 36809744 PMCID: PMC9969285 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Electrospinning nanofibers (NFs) made from natural proteins have drawn increasing attention recently. Rapeseed meal is a by-product that rich in protein but not fully utilized due to poor properties. Therefore, modification of rapeseed protein isolates (RPI) is necessary to expand applications. In this study, pH shift alone or ultrasonic-assisted pH shift treatment was adopted, the solubility of RPI, along with the conductivity and viscosity of the electrospinning solution were detected. Moreover, the microstructure and functional characteristics of the electrospinning NFs, as well as the antibacterial activity of clove essential oil loaded-NFs were investigated. The tested parameters were remarkably improved after different treatments compared with the control, and synergistic effects were observed, especially under alkaline conditions. Hence, pH12.5 + US showed the maximum value of solubility, conductivity, and viscosity, which was more than 7-fold, 3-fold, and almost 1-fold higher than the control respectively. Additionally, SEM and AFM images showed a finer and smoother surface of NFs after treatments, and the finest diameter of 216.7 nm was obtained after pH12.5 + US treatment in comparison with 450.0 nm in control. FTIR spectroscopy of NFs demonstrated spatial structure changes of RPI, and improved thermal stability and mechanical strength of NFs were achieved after different treatments. Furthermore, an inhibition zone with a diameter of 22.8 mm was observed from the composite NFs. This study indicated the effectiveness of ultrasonic-assisted pH shift treatment on the physicochemical properties improvement and functional enhancement of NFs made from RPI, as well as the potential antibacterial application of the composite NFs in the future.
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- Yi-Ming Zhao
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China; College of Grain Engineering, Food & Drug, Jiangsu Vocational College of Finance & Economics, 8 Meicheng East Road, Huaian, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.
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Bioactive-loaded nanovesicles embedded within electrospun plant protein nanofibers; a double encapsulation technique. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Dede S, Sadak O, Didin M, Gunasekaran S. Antimicrobial food packaging application of angelica root (Angelica sylvestris) oil-loaded electrospun biofibers. Food Packag Shelf Life 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2023.101035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Unique Fiber Morphologies from Emulsion Electrospinning—A Case Study of Poly(ε-caprolactone) and Its Applications. COLLOIDS AND INTERFACES 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/colloids7010019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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The importance of electrospinning to produce biomimicking micro- and nano-fibrous matrices is realized by many who work in the area of fibers. Based on the solubility of the materials to be spun, organic solvents are typically utilized. The toxicity of the utilized organic solvent could be extremely important for various applications, including tissue engineering, biomedical, agricultural, etc. In addition, the high viscosities of such polymer solutions limit the use of high polymer concentrations and lower down productivity along with the limitations of obtaining desired fiber morphology. This emphasizes the need for a method that would allay worries about safety, toxicity, and environmental issues along with the limitations of using concentrated polymer solutions. To mitigate these issues, the use of emulsions as precursors for electrospinning has recently gained significant attention. Presence of dispersed and continuous phase in emulsion provides an easy route to incorporate sensitive bioactive functional moieties within the core-sheath fibers which otherwise could only be hardly achieved using cumbersome coaxial electrospinning process in solution or melt based approaches. This review presents a detailed understanding of emulsion behavior during electrospinning along with the role of various constituents and process parameters during fiber formation. Though many polymers have been studied for emulsion electrospinning, poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) is one of the most studied polymers for this technique. Therefore, electrospinning of PCL based emulsions is highlighted as unique case-study, to provide a detailed theoretical understanding, discussion of experimental results along with their suitable biomedical applications.
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Kusuma HS, Yugiani P, Himana AI, Aziz A, Putra DAW. Reflections on food security and smart packaging. Polym Bull (Berl) 2023; 81:1-47. [PMID: 36852383 PMCID: PMC9947446 DOI: 10.1007/s00289-023-04734-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Estimating the number of COVID-19 cases in 2020 exacerbated the food contamination and food supply issues. These problems make consumers more concerned about food and the need to access accurate information on food quality. One of the main methods for preserving the quality of food commodities for export, storage, and finished products is food packaging itself. In the food industry, food packaging has a significant role in the food supply which acts as a barrier against unwanted substances and preserves the quality of the food. Meanwhile, packaging waste can also harm the environment; namely, it can become waste in waterways or become garbage that accumulates because it is nonrenewable and nonbiodegradable. The problem of contaminated food caused by product packaging is also severe. Therefore, to overcome these challenges of safety, environmental impact, and sustainability, the role of food packaging becomes very important and urgent. In this review, the authors will discuss in more detail about new technologies applied in the food industry related to packaging issues to advance the utilization of Smart Packaging and Active Packaging.
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- Heri Septya Kusuma
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta, Sleman, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta, Sleman, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta, Sleman, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta, Sleman, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta, Sleman, Indonesia
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Zhu F. Amaranth proteins and peptides: Biological properties and food uses. Food Res Int 2023; 164:112405. [PMID: 36738021 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Amaranthus grains have attracted great attention due to its attractive health benefits. The grains have processing properties (e.g., starch related properties) similar to those of common cereals. Amaranth grains are gluten free and protein is a significant component of these grains. Proteins of the grains have been used in various food applications such as formulations of edible films and emulsions for controlled release of bioactive compounds. The proteins have been hydrolyzed using different enzymes to produce peptides and hydrolysates, which showed a range of biological functions including anti-hypertensive and antioxidant activities among others. They have been formulated into staple foods including breads and pastas for improved nutritional quality. This review summarizes the recent advances of the last 5 years in understanding the biological functions and food applications of proteins, protein hydrolysates and peptides from the grains of different Amaranthus species. Limitations in the studies summarized are critically discussed with an aim to improve the efficiency in amaranth grain protein and peptide research.
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- Fan Zhu
- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
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Liu S, Chen Z, Zhang H, Li Y, Maierhaba T, An J, Zhou Z, Deng L. Comparison of eugenol and dihydromyricetin loaded nanofibers by electro-blowing spinning for active packaging. FOOD BIOSCI 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Li L, Zhang C, Tian L, Wu Z, Wang D, Jiao T. Preparation and Antibacterial Properties of a Composite Fiber Membrane Material Loaded with Cationic Antibacterial Agent by Electrospinning. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13030583. [PMID: 36770544 PMCID: PMC9921446 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Microbial infections due to bacteria, viruses, and molds are a serious threat to both human life and the health of other organisms. To develop inexpensive, easy-to-prepare, efficient, and portable nano-antibacterial materials, as well as to explore the antibacterial prospects of cationic antibacterial agents, in this work, six different membrane materials were prepared by the electrostatic spinning method and characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR). The materials were tested for antimicrobial properties using a modified AATCC100-200 test method. Under the most suitable spinning conditions, the doping amount of the cationic antimicrobial agent, CTAB, had the greatest influence on the antimicrobial performance. The antimicrobial performance of PCL/PEO/CS/CTAB0.4 was the highest among the prepared materials, with 83.7% effectiveness against S. aureus and 99.9% against E. coli. The antimicrobial performance was found to be stable. In our study, we determined the most suitable spinning ratio to prepare an inexpensive and efficient cationic antimicrobial agent. Biodegradable, high-antimicrobial-activity antimicrobial materials can be applied as films, and this new nanofiber material has shown great potential in wound dressings and as a mask material due to its remarkable antimicrobial efficiency.
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Electrospun biopolymer material for antimicrobial function of fresh fruit and vegetables: Application perspective and challenges. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.114374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Recent advances in electrospun protein fibers/nanofibers for the food and biomedical applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 311:102827. [PMID: 36584601 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102827] [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: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Electrospinning (ES) is one of the most investigated processes for the convenient, adaptive, and scalable manufacturing of nano/micro/macro-fibers. With this technique, virgin and composite fibers may be made in different designs using a wide range of polymers (both natural and synthetic). Electrospun protein fibers (EPF) shave desirable capabilities such as biocompatibility, low toxicity, degradability, and solvolysis. However, issues with the proteins' processibility have limited their widespread utilization. This paper gives an overview of the features of protein-based biomaterials, which are already being employed and has the potential to be exploited for ES. State-of-the-art examples showcasing the usefulness of EPFs in the food and biomedical industries, including tissue engineering, wound dressings, and drug delivery, provided in the applications. The EPFs' future perspective and the challenge they pose are presented at the end. It is believed that protein and biopolymeric nanofibers will soon be manufactured on an industrial scale owing to the limitations of employing synthetic materials, as well as enormous potential of nanofibers in other fields, such as active food packaging, regenerative medicine, drug delivery, cosmetic, and filtration.
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Sun TC, Yan BY, Ning XC, Tang ZY, Hui C, Hu MZ, Ramakrishna S, Long YZ, Zhang J. A nanofiber hydrogel derived entirely from ocean biomass for wound healing. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 5:160-170. [PMID: 36605791 PMCID: PMC9765447 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00535b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Crustaceans and fish scales in the marine food industry are basically thrown away as waste. This not only wastes resources but also causes environmental pollution. While reducing pollution and waste, biological activity and storage of materials are urgent issues to be solved. In this study, by first preparing dry fibers and then making hydrogels, we prepared a fish scale/sodium alginate/chitosan nanofiber hydrogel (FS-P) by cross-linking the nanofibers in situ. From fish and other organisms, fish gelatin (FG), collagen and CaCO3 were extracted. Fish scale (FS)/sodium alginate/chitosan nanofibers were cross-linked with copper sulfide nanoparticles prepared by a one-step green method to obtain FS-P nanofiber hydrogels under mild conditions without catalyst and additional procedures. These fiber hydrogels not only have good tissue adhesion and tensile properties, but also have the antibacterial effect of natural antibacterial and CuS photothermal synergism, which can achieve 51.32% and 49.96% of the antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli respectively, avoiding the generation of superbacteria. The nanofiber hydrogels have 87.56% voidage and 52.68% degradability after 14 days. The combined strategy of using marine bio-based fibers to prepare gels promoted angiogenesis and tissue repair.
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- Tian-Cai Sun
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- Medical College, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- Equipment Division, Qingyun County People's Hospital Dezhou 253000 P. R. China
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- Center for Nanofibers & Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore Singapore 117574 Singapore
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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Yao M, Sun F, Nie J, Yang QL, Wu W, Zhao F. Electrospinning in Food Safety Detection: Diverse Nanofibers Promote Sensing Applications. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2022.2146135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Mingru Yao
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Institute of Special Food, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Institute of Special Food, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Fruit (Qingdao), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao, China
- National Technology Centre for Whole Process Quality Control of FSEN Horticultural Products (Qingdao), Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Institute of Special Food, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Fruit (Qingdao), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Institute of Special Food, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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Borrego M, Martín-Alfonso JE, Valencia C, Sánchez MC, Franco JM. Impact of the Morphology of Electrospun Lignin/Ethylcellulose Nanostructures on Their Capacity to Thicken Castor Oil. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:4741. [PMID: 36365734 PMCID: PMC9653879 DOI: 10.3390/polym14214741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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This study reports on a novel strategy for manufacturing thickened gel-like castor oil formulations by dispersing electrospun lignin/ethylcellulose nanostructures. These thickened formulations were rheologically and tribologically evaluated with the aim of being proposed as alternative ecofriendly lubricating greases. Low-sulfonate kraft lignin (LSL) and ethylcellulose (EC) were dissolved in a DMAc:THF mixture at different concentrations (8, 10, and 15 wt.%) and LSL:EC ratios (50:50, 70:30, and 90:10) and subjected to electrospinning. The resulting electrospun nanostructures were morphologically characterized. EC acting as the cospinning polymer improved both LSL spinnability and the oil structuring ability. Solutions with a high lignin content achieved microsized particles connected by fibrils, whereas solutions with a high EC content (50:50 ratio) and LSL/EC total concentration (10 and 15 wt.%) yielded beaded or bead-free nanofibers, due to enhanced extensional viscoelastic properties and nonNewtonian characteristics. The gel-like properties of electrospun nanostructure dispersions in castor oil were strengthened with the nanostructure concentration and the EC:LSL ratio, as a result of the formation of a more interconnected fiber network. The oleodispersions studied exhibited a satisfactory frictional response in a tribological contact, with friction coefficient values that were comparable to those achieved with traditional lithium-lubricating greases.
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- Chemical Product and Process Technology Research Center (Pro2TecS), Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, ETSI, Campus de “El Carmen”, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain
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Amorim LFA, Fangueiro R, Gouveia IC. Novel functional material incorporating flexirubin‐type pigment in polyvinyl alcohol_kefiran/polycaprolactone nanofibers. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Lúcia F. A. Amorim
- FibEnTech Research Unit Faculty of Engineering University of Beira Interior Covilhã Portugal
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- Centre for Textile Science and Technology (2C2T) University of Minho Guimarães Portugal
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- FibEnTech Research Unit Faculty of Engineering University of Beira Interior Covilhã Portugal
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Electrospun functional polymeric nanofibers for active food packaging: A review. Food Chem 2022; 391:133239. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Mosallanezhad P, Nazockdast H, Ahmadi Z, Rostami A. Fabrication and characterization of polycaprolactone/chitosan nanofibers containing antibacterial agents of curcumin and ZnO nanoparticles for use as wound dressing. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1027351. [PMID: 36213068 PMCID: PMC9539460 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1027351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The potential of the nanoscale structure is utilized by electrospun nanofibers, which are promising materials for wound dressings. Here, we prepared wound dressings constituting polycaprolactone (PCL) and chitosan (CS). Curcumin (Cur) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO) as antibacterial agents were embedded in PCL/CS electrospun nanofibers and different properties including morphology, physicomechanical, interaction with water, antibacterial efficiency, and in vitro studies were investigated. SEM images confirmed the nanofibrous structure of samples with 100 ± 5 to 212 ± 25 nm in average diameter. Elemental analysis of nanofibers showed a good distribution of ZnO along nanofibers which not only caused decreasing in nanofiber diameter but also increased tensile strength of nanofibers up to 2.9 ± 0.5 MPa and with good elongation at break of 39 ± 2.9. ZnO nanoparticles also facilitated the interaction of nanofibers with water, and this led to the highest water vapor transition rate, which was equal to 0.28 ± 0.02 g cm−2 day−1. The sample containing 3 wt% Cur had the highest water uptake value (367 ± 15%) and the lowest water contact angle (78 ± 3.7°), although Cur has a hydrophobic nature. The release profile of Cur showed a two-stage release and the Peppas model predicted a non-fickian diffusion. Simultaneous incorporation of CS, ZnO, and Cur effectively inhibited bacterial growth. In addition, in vitro studies represented that high content of Cur decreases cell viability and cell attachment. The outcomes from the fabricated nanofibrous scaffolds demonstrated appropriate properties for application as a wound dressing.
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- Pezhman Mosallanezhad
- Department of Polymer Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Mahshahr, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Engineering and Color Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
- *Correspondence: Hossein Nazockdast,
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- Department of Chemistry, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Petroleum, Gas, and Petrochemical Engineering, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
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Cheng C, Chen S, Su J, Zhu M, Zhou M, Chen T, Han Y. Recent advances in carrageenan-based films for food packaging applications. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1004588. [PMID: 36159449 PMCID: PMC9503319 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1004588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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In order to solve the increasingly serious environmental problems caused by plastic-based packaging, carrageenan-based films are drawing much attentions in food packaging applications, due to low cost, biodegradability, compatibility, and film-forming property. The purpose of this article is to present a comprehensive review of recent developments in carrageenan-based films, including fabrication strategies, physical and chemical properties and novel food packaging applications. Carrageenan can be extracted from red algae mainly by hydrolysis, ultrasonic-assisted and microwave-assisted extraction, and the combination of multiple extraction methods will be future trends in carrageenan extraction methods. Carrageenan can form homogeneous film-forming solutions and fabricate films mainly by direct coating, solvent casting and electrospinning, and mechanism of film formation was discussed in detail. Due to the inherent limitations of the pure carrageenan film, physical and chemical properties of carrageenan films were enhanced by incorporation with other compounds. Therefore, carrageenan-based films can be widely used for extending the shelf life of food and monitoring the food freshness by inhibiting microbial growth, reducing moisture loss and the respiration, etc. This article will provide useful guidelines for further research on carrageenan-based films.
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- Cheng Cheng
- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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Jia X, Li X, Zhao J, Kong B, Wang H, Liu Q, Wang H. Fabrication and characterization of crosslinked pea protein isolated/pullulan/allicin electrospun nanofiber films as potential active packaging material. Food Packag Shelf Life 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Garcia J, Felix M, Cordobés F, Guerrero A. Effect of solvent and additives on the electrospinnability of BSA solutions. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 217:112683. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Electrospinning of Natural Biopolymers for Innovative Food Applications: A Review. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-022-02896-z] [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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Jiang W, Zhao P, Song W, Wang M, Yu DG. Electrospun Zein/Polyoxyethylene Core-Sheath Ultrathin Fibers and Their Antibacterial Food Packaging Applications. Biomolecules 2022; 12:1110. [PMID: 36009003 PMCID: PMC9405609 DOI: 10.3390/biom12081110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The purpose of this work is to develop a novel ultrathin fibrous membrane with a core-sheath structure as antibacterial food packaging film. Coaxial electrospinning was exploited to create the core-sheath structure, by which the delivery regulation of the active substance was achieved. Resveratrol (RE) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were loaded into electrospun zein/polyethylene oxide ultrathin fibers to ensure a synergistic antibacterial performance. Under the assessments of a scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope, the ultrathin fiber was demonstrated to have a fine linear morphology, smooth surface and obvious core-sheath structure. X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared analyses showed that RE and AgNPs coexisted in the ultrathin fibers and had good compatibility with the polymeric matrices. The water contact angle experiments were conducted to evaluate the hydrophilicity and hygroscopicity of the fibers. In vitro dissolution tests revealed that RE was released in a sustained manner. In the antibacterial experiments against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, the diameters of the inhibition zone of the fiber were 8.89 ± 0.09 mm and 7.26 ± 0.10 mm, respectively. Finally, cherry tomatoes were selected as the packaging object and packed with fiber films. In a practical application, the fiber films effectively reduced the bacteria and decreased the quality loss of cherry tomatoes, thereby prolonging the fresh-keeping period of cherry tomatoes to 12 days. Following the protocols reported here, many new food packaging films can be similarly developed in the future.
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- Wenlai Jiang
- School of Materials & Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials & Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials & Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials & Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials & Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
- Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for High-Performance Medical Device Materials, Shanghai 200093, China
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Alginate-based nanocarriers for the delivery and controlled-release of bioactive compounds. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 307:102744. [PMID: 35878506 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Alginate-based nanocarriers are propitious vehicles used for the delivery of bioactive compounds (bioactives). In this area, calcium alginate and sodium alginate are the most promising wall materials because they are nontoxic, comparatively cheap, simple in production, biocompatible and biodegradable. In this review, we have highlighted different alginate-based nanocarriers such as nanoparticles, nanofibers, nanoemulsions, nanocomplexes, and nanohydrogels; also entrapment of different bioactives within alginate nanocarriers and their bioavailability in the gastric environment has been comprehensively discussed. Being biopolymers, alginates can be exploited as emulsifiers/ encapsulants for entrapment and delivery of different bioactives such as vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, peptides, essential oils, bioactive oils, polyphenols and carotenoids. Furthermore, the use of alginate-based nanocarriers in combination with other polysaccharides/ emulsifiers was recognized as the most effective and favorable approach for the protection, delivery and sustained release of bioactives.
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Han W, Wang L, Li Q, Ma B, He C, Guo X, Nie J, Ma G. A Review: Current Status and Emerging Developments on Natural Polymer‐Based Electrospun Fibers. Macromol Rapid Commun 2022; 43:e2200456. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Weisen Han
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials Donghua University Shanghai 201620 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials Donghua University Shanghai 201620 P. R. China
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- Changzhou Vocational Institute of Textile and Garment School of Textile 53 Gehu Middle Road Changzhou Jiangsu 213164 P.R. China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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Tomadoni B, Fabra MJ, Méndez DA, Martínez-Abad A, López-Rubio A. Electrosprayed Agar Nanocapsules as Edible Carriers of Bioactive Compounds. Foods 2022; 11:foods11142093. [PMID: 35885337 PMCID: PMC9319333 DOI: 10.3390/foods11142093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Electrosprayed agar nanocapsules were developed using an acetic acid solution as solvent. The role of solution properties (viscosity, surface tension, and conductivity) in the formation of agar particles was assessed, together with the effect of both agar and acetic acid concentrations on the size and morphology of the resulting particles. Agar solutions with a concentration below 10% w/v were not suitable for electrospraying. Furthermore, the agar–acetic acid ratio was also critical for the formation of agar nanostructures (with an optimum ratio of 1:2). A decrease in particle size was also observed when decreasing agar concentration, with particle diameter values ranging between 50 and 400 nm. Moreover, the suitability of the electrosprayed agar nanocapsules as carriers for a model bioactive compound, chlorophyllin sodium copper salt (CHL), was also evaluated. The release profile of encapsulated CHL, with an estimated encapsulation efficiency of around 40%, was carried out in food simulants with different hydrophilicity (10% v/v and 50% v/v ethanol). While the release of the bioactive was negligible in the hydrophilic food simulant, an initial burst release followed by a slower sustained release was observed when the capsules were immersed in 50% ethanol solution. The results open up a broad range of possibilities that deserve further exploration related to the use of these edible polysaccharide-based nanocapsules.
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Affiliation(s)
- Barbara Tomadoni
- Grupo de Materiales Compuestos Termoplásticos (CoMP), Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales (INTEMA), Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP) y Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Av. Colón 10850, Mar del Plata 7600, Argentina;
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- Packaging Group, Food Safety and Preservation Department, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC), Catedrático Agustín Escardino Benlloch 7, 46980 Paterna, Spain; (M.J.F.); (D.A.M.); (A.M.-A.)
- Interdisciplinary Platform for Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy-Spanish National Research Council (SusPlast-CSIC), 26006 Madrid, Spain
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- Packaging Group, Food Safety and Preservation Department, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC), Catedrático Agustín Escardino Benlloch 7, 46980 Paterna, Spain; (M.J.F.); (D.A.M.); (A.M.-A.)
- Grupo de Investigación Bioecono, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Administrativas, Universidad del Tolima, Tolima 730006, Colombia
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- Packaging Group, Food Safety and Preservation Department, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC), Catedrático Agustín Escardino Benlloch 7, 46980 Paterna, Spain; (M.J.F.); (D.A.M.); (A.M.-A.)
- Interdisciplinary Platform for Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy-Spanish National Research Council (SusPlast-CSIC), 26006 Madrid, Spain
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- Packaging Group, Food Safety and Preservation Department, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC), Catedrático Agustín Escardino Benlloch 7, 46980 Paterna, Spain; (M.J.F.); (D.A.M.); (A.M.-A.)
- Interdisciplinary Platform for Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy-Spanish National Research Council (SusPlast-CSIC), 26006 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence:
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Encapsulation of β-carotene into food-grade nanofibers via coaxial electrospinning of hydrocolloids: Enhancement of oxidative stability and photoprotection. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Tomadoni B, Fabra MJ, López-Rubio A. Electrohydrodynamic processing of phycocolloids for food-related applications: Recent advances and future prospects. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Photothermal nanofibrillar membrane based on hyaluronic acid and graphene oxide to treat Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infected wounds. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 214:470-479. [PMID: 35760161 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.06.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Here we reported the fabrication of an electrospun membrane based on a hyaluronic acid derivative (HA-EDA) to be used as a bandage for the potential treatment of chronic wounds. The membrane, loaded with graphene oxide (GO) and ciprofloxacin, showed photothermal properties and light-triggered drug release when irradiated with a near-infrared (NIR) laser beam. Free amino groups of HA-EDA derivative allowed autocrosslinking of the electrospun membrane; thus, a substantial enhancement in the hydrolytic resistance of the patch was obtained. In vitro antibacterial activity studies performed on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa revealed that such electrospun membranes, due to the synergistic effect of the antibiotic and NIR-mediated hyperthermia, reduced the viability of both pathogens. Specific in vitro experiment demonstrated also that is possible to disrupt, through laser irradiation, the biofilms formed onto the membrane.
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