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Bioplastics

A Metal–Polyphenol‐Based Antidepressant for Alleviating Colitis‐Associated Mental Disorders
02/12/2024 - This research develops a metal–polyphenol‐based nanomaterial for use as an antidepressant, which can be orally administered for modulating the microbiota–gut–brain axis in colitis mice. The...
Mining, Identification, and Fermentation Optimization of Chitin Deacetylase from a Novel Strain Enterobacter sp. ZCDA27
- Abstract Chitin, a natural organic compound with content slightly lower than cellulose, is also known for chitosan, a substance derived from chitin through deacetylation. In this...
Effect of Sodium Alginate-Bulk Chitosan/Chitosan Nanoparticle Wall Matrix on the Viability of Lactobacillus plantarum Under Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids
- Abstract The viability of probiotic cells decreases during passage through the gastrointestinal tract. The process of probiotics encapsulation with sodium alginate and chitosan...
Effects of Silicon Concentration and Synthesis Duration on Lignin Structure: A Spectroscopic and Microscopic Study
30/11/2024 - ABSTRACTSilicon (Si) is a highly abundant mineral in Earth's crust. It plays a vital role in plant growth, providing mechanical support, enhancing grain yield, facilitating mineral nutrition, and...
A Haloalkane Dehalogenase DhaA Nanoparticle Based on Pullulan Conjugation and Polyethyleneimine Adsorption
- Abstract Haloalkane dehalogenase DhaA is a member of the α/β-hydrolase superfamily and can degrade the halogenated compounds. However, the enzyme could not tolerate harsh...
Liquorilactobacillus hordei SK6 and Liquorilactobacillus mali SK26 from Traditional Water Kefir Produce Dextrans with Technological Roles
- Abstract The significance of exopolysaccharides (EPS) in various applications has garnered increasing attention. In this study, two bacteria, Liquorilactobacillus hordei...
Harnessing Lignin Nanoparticles for Sustainable Enzyme Immobilization: Current Paradigms and Future Innovations
- Abstract Lignin, a vital plant component, is key in providing structural integrity and is the second most abundant biopolymer in nature. The growing interest in sustainable and...
Adaptable Hydrogel with Strong Adhesion of Wet Tissue for Long?Term Protection of Periodontitis Wound
20/11/2024 - A prime challenge in hydrogel treatment of periodontitis is short retention. An in situ light?curing hydrogel is designed to achieve long?term protection of periodontal wounds. A paste precursor is...
Constructing 3D Crosslinked Macromolecular Networks as a Highly Efficient Interface Layer for Ultra?Stable Zn Metal Anodes
20/11/2024 - A novel 3D macromolecular network consisting of zinc ion?bonded potato starch (StZ) is constructed as an interface layer for Zn metal anode. The StZ network provides abundant Zn2+ transport channels...
Multifunctional Biocomposite Materials from Chlorella vulgaris Microalgae
19/11/2024 - A fabrication and post?processing technique is introduced to achieve uniform, lightweight, biocomposites based on C. vulgaris through extrusion 3Dprinting. The bioink formulation and dehydration...
Cold Plasma Treatment Facilitated the Conversion of Lignin-Derived Aldehyde for Pseudomonas putida
- Abstract Syringaldehyde derived from lignin is one of the essential intermediates for the production of basic chemicals. However, it was poorly understood for the direct microbial...
Neo?Glycolipid Oximes as Intestinal Permeation Enhancers for Peptide Hormone PYY3?36
20/11/2024 - Permeation enhancers optimized. Peptide hormone PYY3?36 transport across epithelial cell monolayers was facilitated by neo?glycolipids, selected from a combination of panels of mono? and...
Flame?Retarded Poly (Lactic Acid) Containing Phosphating Chitosan
19/11/2024 - ABSTRACTPoly (lactic acid) (PLA) is a promising thermoplastic aliphatic polyester to replace petroleum?based polymers in many fields. However, its flammability has limited its application in areas...
Effect of Solid Content on Rheological, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Adipic Acid?Based Flame Retardant Polyurethane Dispersion
20/11/2024 - Protein purification is essential for biomedical and industrial applications, but current methods often face challenges like low efficiency, high cost, and limited selectivity. To overcome these...
High moisture permeable cellulose diacetate films by reactive polyethylene glycol plasticizers
21/11/2024 - Abstract Intrinsic moisture permeability of bio-based polymer cellulose diacetate (CDA) is not sufficient for some requirements. Herein, isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) modified...
Characterization and stability of Pickering emulsions stabilized with esterified cellulose nanofibrils
19/11/2024 - Abstract Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and dodecenyl succinic anhydride (DDSA) were used to prepare modified cellulose nanofibrils (D-CNFs). D-CNFs are partially wettable and can...
Mechanical and water absorption characterization of Jute/Flax/Polyester hybrid composite for indoor and outdoor applications
21/11/2024 - Abstract Research on Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites (NFRCs) is growing at an exponential rate due to their eco-friendliness and high potential to replace synthetic and...
Investigating the Influence of Organic Loading Rate, Temperature and Stirring Speed on Biogas Production Using Agricultural Waste in South Africa
20/11/2024 - Biogas production offers an alternate method for managing agricultural waste and contributes to sustainable renewable energy generation. Anaerobic digestion (AD) enables the transformation of organic...
The Role of Sodium Alginate Hydrogel in Maintaining Soil Homeostasis Exposed to Sulcotrione
19/11/2024 - Herbicides are the most widely used agrochemicals in crop protection, which has led to serious environmental pollution around the world, including soil ecosystems. It is important to look for new...
Development of Indirect Sandwich ELLA for Detection of Insects in Food
21/11/2024 - Edible insects have been officially classified as food in the European Union since 2015. Currently, four insect species are approved for food use. However, no official method for detecting insects in...
Research Progress on the Physicochemical Properties of Starch-Based Foods by Extrusion Processing
19/11/2024 - Extrusion is a crucial food processing technique that involves mixing, heating, shearing, molding, and other operations to modify the structures and properties of food components. As the primary...