Shaping sustainable pathways: Enhancing mechanical properties of biocomposite through tannic acid treatment of flax fabrics
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 4:131393. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131393. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBiocomposites developed using natural fibers serve as a sustainable alternative to synthetic composite materials. However, narrowing the performance gap between synthetic composites and biocomposites requires serious efforts. A promising approach is the modification of natural fibers using various chemical treatments. This paper investigates the potential of tannic acid (TA) treatment as a sustainable approach to enhance mechanical performance and reduce moisture absorption of flax fabric-reinforced biocomposites. The...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 6, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Muhammad Shoaib Butt Khubab Shaker M Ayub Asghar Adeel Abbas Yasir Nawab Shahid Rasul Source Type: research
Shaping sustainable pathways: Enhancing mechanical properties of biocomposite through tannic acid treatment of flax fabrics
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 4:131393. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131393. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBiocomposites developed using natural fibers serve as a sustainable alternative to synthetic composite materials. However, narrowing the performance gap between synthetic composites and biocomposites requires serious efforts. A promising approach is the modification of natural fibers using various chemical treatments. This paper investigates the potential of tannic acid (TA) treatment as a sustainable approach to enhance mechanical performance and reduce moisture absorption of flax fabric-reinforced biocomposites. The...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 6, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Muhammad Shoaib Butt Khubab Shaker M Ayub Asghar Adeel Abbas Yasir Nawab Shahid Rasul Source Type: research
In vitro degradation and antibacterial activity of bacterial cellulose deposited flax fabric reinforced with polylactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate
The objective of this study was to prepare biocomposites through the solution casting method followed by compression moulding in which bacterial cellulose (BC) deposited flax fabric (FF) produced through fermentation is coated with minimal amount of polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB). Biocomposites incorporated with 60 % of PLA or PHB (% w/w) show enhanced tensile strength. Cross-sectional morphology showed good superficial interaction of these biopolymers with fibres of FF thereby filling up the gaps present between the fibres. The tensile strength of biocomposites at 60 % PLA and 60 % PHB improved from 3...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 4, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Abhay Pandit K Dinesh Kumar Rakesh Kumar Source Type: research
Antimicrobial fibres derived from aryl-diazonium conjugation of chitosan with Harakeke (Phormium tenax) and Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Hurd
This study reports aryl-diazonium covalent attachment of chitosan and PD13 (6-O-(3-(2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethylamino)-2-hydroxypropyl)chitosan), a chitosan derivative with improved antibacterial activity, on to PTF and HH. The modification was confirmed using FTIR, XPS, SEM and water contact angle studies. Comparison of aryl-diazonium versus the use of succinic anhydride bridging for chitosan attachment was also investigated, with the diazonium method giving improved results. The treated PTF and HH fibres had good antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and this study contributes to the development of sustainab...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 28, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Delsa Pulickal Joseph Urawadee Rajchakit Lisa I Pilkington Vijayalekshmi Sarojini David Barker Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 1520: Egg vs. Oil in the Cookbook of Plasters: Differentiation of Lipid Binders in Wall Paintings Using Gas Chromatography & ndash;Mass Spectrometry and Principal Component Analysis
This study highlights the complexities in identifying wall painting binders and the need for innovative and revised analytical methods in conservation efforts. (Source: Molecules)
Source: Molecules - March 28, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Jana N ádvorníková V áclav Pitthard Ond řej Kurka Luk áš Kučera Petr Bart ák Tags: Article Source Type: research
Identification and bioactivity evaluation of ring-opening and lactone forms of enterolactone from sheep fed flaxseed cake
Nat Prod Res. 2024 Mar 21:1-6. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2331606. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe previously undescribed lactone ring-opening enterolactone and its sulphate were purified along with the lactone counterparts from the urine of dairy sheep fed flaxseed cake. The structures were determined by NMR and MS analyses. The ring-opening and lactone forms underwent mutual transformation with changes in pH and milk could protect the lactone form. Enterolactone exhibited more effective anti-proliferation activity on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells than its ring-opening counterpart, while the ring-opening enterolactone ...
Source: Natural Product Research - March 21, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Cong-Cong Zhuang Chun-Rui Liu Hai-Yan Xu Xin-Yue Yang Dan-Dan Wu Zhong Zheng Li-Wei Wang Zheng Liu Chao-Mei Ma Source Type: research
Identification and bioactivity evaluation of ring-opening and lactone forms of enterolactone from sheep fed flaxseed cake
Nat Prod Res. 2024 Mar 21:1-6. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2331606. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe previously undescribed lactone ring-opening enterolactone and its sulphate were purified along with the lactone counterparts from the urine of dairy sheep fed flaxseed cake. The structures were determined by NMR and MS analyses. The ring-opening and lactone forms underwent mutual transformation with changes in pH and milk could protect the lactone form. Enterolactone exhibited more effective anti-proliferation activity on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells than its ring-opening counterpart, while the ring-opening enterolactone ...
Source: Natural Product Research - March 21, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Cong-Cong Zhuang Chun-Rui Liu Hai-Yan Xu Xin-Yue Yang Dan-Dan Wu Zhong Zheng Li-Wei Wang Zheng Liu Chao-Mei Ma Source Type: research
Sex differences in the purinergic 2 receptor mediated blood pressure response to treadmill exercise in rats with simulated peripheral artery disease
Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2024 Mar 18. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00010.2024. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWe investigated the role played by ATP sensitive purinergic 2 (P2) receptors in evoking the pressor response to treadmill exercise in male and female rats with and without femoral arteries that were ligated for ~72 hours to induce simulated peripheral artery disease (PAD). We hypothesized that PPADS (P2 receptor antagonist, 10 mg i.v.) would reduce the pressor response to four minutes of treadmill exercise (15 m×min-1, 1° incline) and steady-state exercise plasma norepinephrine (NE) values in male and femal...
Source: American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology - March 18, 2024 Category: Physiology Authors: Alec L E Butenas Joseph S Flax Raimi J Carroll C Shane Chuwonganant Ashley M Baranczuk Steven W Copp Source Type: research
Sex differences in the purinergic 2 receptor mediated blood pressure response to treadmill exercise in rats with simulated peripheral artery disease
Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2024 Mar 18. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00010.2024. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWe investigated the role played by ATP sensitive purinergic 2 (P2) receptors in evoking the pressor response to treadmill exercise in male and female rats with and without femoral arteries that were ligated for ~72 hours to induce simulated peripheral artery disease (PAD). We hypothesized that PPADS (P2 receptor antagonist, 10 mg i.v.) would reduce the pressor response to four minutes of treadmill exercise (15 m×min-1, 1° incline) and steady-state exercise plasma norepinephrine (NE) values in male and femal...
Source: American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology - March 18, 2024 Category: Physiology Authors: Alec L E Butenas Joseph S Flax Raimi J Carroll C Shane Chuwonganant Ashley M Baranczuk Steven W Copp Source Type: research
Sex differences in the purinergic 2 receptor mediated blood pressure response to treadmill exercise in rats with simulated peripheral artery disease
Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2024 Mar 18. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00010.2024. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWe investigated the role played by ATP sensitive purinergic 2 (P2) receptors in evoking the pressor response to treadmill exercise in male and female rats with and without femoral arteries that were ligated for ~72 hours to induce simulated peripheral artery disease (PAD). We hypothesized that PPADS (P2 receptor antagonist, 10 mg i.v.) would reduce the pressor response to four minutes of treadmill exercise (15 m×min-1, 1° incline) and steady-state exercise plasma norepinephrine (NE) values in male and femal...
Source: American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology - March 18, 2024 Category: Physiology Authors: Alec L E Butenas Joseph S Flax Raimi J Carroll C Shane Chuwonganant Ashley M Baranczuk Steven W Copp Source Type: research
Sex differences in the purinergic 2 receptor mediated blood pressure response to treadmill exercise in rats with simulated peripheral artery disease
Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2024 Mar 18. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00010.2024. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWe investigated the role played by ATP sensitive purinergic 2 (P2) receptors in evoking the pressor response to treadmill exercise in male and female rats with and without femoral arteries that were ligated for ~72 hours to induce simulated peripheral artery disease (PAD). We hypothesized that PPADS (P2 receptor antagonist, 10 mg i.v.) would reduce the pressor response to four minutes of treadmill exercise (15 m×min-1, 1° incline) and steady-state exercise plasma norepinephrine (NE) values in male and femal...
Source: American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology - March 18, 2024 Category: Physiology Authors: Alec L E Butenas Joseph S Flax Raimi J Carroll C Shane Chuwonganant Ashley M Baranczuk Steven W Copp Source Type: research
Synergistic impact of natural gums and crosslinkers on the properties of oilseed meals based biopolymeric films
In this study, de-oiled cakes are used to create biopolymeric films. Three widely accessible oilseed meals viz. flaxseed, soybean, and mustard were gathered, ground, and sieved. A film forming suspension of defatted meals along with natural gums (acacia and xanthan gum) and crosslinkers (citric acid and glutaraldehyde) were formed. The suspension was cast into petri dishes and dried to produce smooth and even films. The physical, functional, color, thermal and morphological properties of the oilseed meals-gums crosslinked biopolymeric film were evaluated and statistical analysis was performed. The solubility was found to b...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 17, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Ruchi Rani Laxmikant S Badwaik Source Type: research
Synergistic impact of natural gums and crosslinkers on the properties of oilseed meals based biopolymeric films
In this study, de-oiled cakes are used to create biopolymeric films. Three widely accessible oilseed meals viz. flaxseed, soybean, and mustard were gathered, ground, and sieved. A film forming suspension of defatted meals along with natural gums (acacia and xanthan gum) and crosslinkers (citric acid and glutaraldehyde) were formed. The suspension was cast into petri dishes and dried to produce smooth and even films. The physical, functional, color, thermal and morphological properties of the oilseed meals-gums crosslinked biopolymeric film were evaluated and statistical analysis was performed. The solubility was found to b...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 17, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Ruchi Rani Laxmikant S Badwaik Source Type: research
Digitising diabetes education for a safer Ramadan: Design, delivery, and evaluation of massive open online courses in Ramadan-focused diabetes education
CONCLUSIONS: We demonstrate the potential of MOOCs to deliver culturally tailored, high-quality, scalable, multilingual Ramadan-focused diabetes education to HCPs and people with diabetes.PMID:38493066 | DOI:10.1016/j.pcd.2024.03.002 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - March 16, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Scott C Mackenzie Jane Dickson Salma Mehar Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof Adhari Alselmi Bilal Aksi Mats Stage Baxter Alex Bickerton Harnovdeep Singh Bharaj Nicholas Conway Kirsten M Cumming Lee-Ling Lim Nader Lessan Nazim Ghouri Tracey T Flax Hibbah A Osei-K Source Type: research
Anti-inflammatory effect of lignans from flaxseed after fermentation by lactiplantibacillus plantarum SCB0151 in vitro
AbstractLignan, a beneficial constituent of Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) showed great interest in researchers because of its multiple functional properties. Nonetheless, a challenge arises due to the glycosidic structure of lignans, which the gut epithelium cannot readily absorb. Therefore, we screened 18 strains ofLactiplantibacillus plantarum,Lacticaseibacillus casei,Lactobacillus acidophilus,Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, Pediococcus pentosaceus, Pediococcus acidilactici, andEnterococcus durans to remove glycosides from flaxseed lignan extract enzymatically. Among our findings,Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SCB015...
Source: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology - March 14, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
