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Modification of pea dietary fibre by superfine grinding assisted enzymatic modification: Structural, physicochemical, and functional properties
This study showed that superfine grinding combined with enzymatic modification can effectively improve the SDF content and the physicochemical and functional properties of pea dietary fibre, which gives pea dietary fibre great application potential in functional foods.PMID:38604426 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131408 (Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules)
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Renhui Yang Ying Ye Weiting Liu Bin Liang Hongjun He Xiulian Li Changjian Ji Chanchan Sun Source Type: research

CdIn < sub > 2 < /sub > Se < sub > 4 < /sub > @chitosan heterojunction nanocomposite with ultrahigh photocatalytic activity under sunlight driven photodegradation of organic pollutants
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 9:131465. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131465. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis research focused on synthesizing a CdIn2Se4@Ch nanocomposite by doping CdIn2Se4 into chitosan using a photolysis assisted ultrasonic process. The aim was to enhance the photodegradation efficiency of ofloxacin and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid under sunlight. The synthesized CdIn2Se4@Ch nanocomposite was investigated via different techniques, including XRD, XPS, FTIR, TEM, DSC, TGA, UV-Vis and PL. The study also investigated the influence of various reaction parameters, including the effects of inorganic and org...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Zaid H Mahmoud Yathrib Ajaj Ali M Hussein H N K Al-Salman Mohammed Ahmed Mustafa Eftikhaar Hasan Kadhum Sherzod Abdullaev Shahad Abdulhadi Khuder Ghadir Kamil Ghadir Safaa Mustafa Hameed Khursheed Muzammil Saiful Islam Ehsan Kianfar Source Type: research

Optimization of ultrasonic conditions for improving the characteristics of corn starch-glycyrrhiza polysaccharide composite to prepare enhanced quality lycopene inclusion complex
In this study, based on response surface optimization of ultrasound pre-treatment conditions for encapsulating lycopene, the corn starch-glycyrrhiza polysaccharide composite (US-CS-GP) was used to prepare a novel lycopene inclusion complex (US-CS-GP-Lyc). Ultrasound treatment (575 W, 25 kHz) at 35 °C for 25 min significantly enhanced the rheological and starch properties of US-CS-GP, facilitating the preparation of US-CS-GP-Lyc with an encapsulation efficiency of 76.12 ± 1.76 %. In addition, the crystalline structure, thermal properties, and microstructure of the obtained lycopene inclusion complex were significantly imp...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Zirun Cheng Qiao Zheng Yuqing Duan Kai Hu Meihong Cai Haihui Zhang Source Type: research

A new paradigm for smart packaging: A dual-channel freshness monitoring platform based on aerogels of sodium alginate-anthocyanin complex with high colorimetric sensitivity and stability
In this study, we prepared aerogels based on anthocyanin complexes that exhibited excellent environmental responsiveness, high porosity, high color-rendering properties, high biocompatibility, high stability, and irreversibility. The aerogel showed excellent indication properties for rainbow trout and proved suitable for fish storage environments. Among the four machine learning models, the radial basis function neural network and backpropagation network optimized by genetic algorithm demonstrated excellent monitoring performance. Also, the two-channel dataset provided more comprehensive information and superior descriptiv...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Shiwei Zheng Dangfeng Wang Likun Ren Tian Wang Yuqiong Meng Rui Ma Shulin Wang Fangchao Cui Tingting Li Jianrong Li Source Type: research

Peroxidase like Zn doped Prussian blue facilitates salinity tolerance in winter wheat through seed dressing
This study synthesized a highly active nanozyme catalyst known as ZnPB (Zn-modified Prussian blue) to improve the yield and quality of wheat in saline soil. According to the Michaelis-Menten equation, ZnPB demonstrates exceptional peroxidase-like enzymatic activity, thereby mitigating oxidative damage caused by salt stress. Additionally, studies have shown that the ZnPB nanozyme is capable of regulating intracellular Na+ efflux and K+ retention in wheat, resulting in a decrease in proline and soluble protein levels while maintaining the integrity of macromolecules within the cell. Consequently, field experiments demonstrat...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Wenlong Xu Yingchen Feng Zixuan Ding Hejun Liu Hongsheng Wu Enyi Ye Yasin Orooji Qingbo Xiao Zhiyang Zhang Source Type: research

Biopolymer based nanoparticles and their therapeutic potential in wound healing - A review
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 9:131335. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131335. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNanoparticles (NPs) have been extensively investigated for their potential in nanomedicine. There is a significant level of enthusiasm about the potential of NPs to bring out a transformative impact on modern healthcare. NPs can serve as effective wound dressings or delivery vehicles due to their antibacterial and pro-wound-healing properties. Biopolymer-based NPs can be manufactured using various food-grade biopolymers, such as proteins, polysaccharides, and synthetic polymers, each offering distinct properties suita...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Mohit Kumar Syed Mahmood Shruti Chopra Amit Bhatia Source Type: research

Simultaneously efficient dissolution and structural modification of chrysanthemum pectin: Targeting at proliferation of Bacteroides
This study provided a green strategy for extraction of RG-I enriched prebiotic pectin from plants.PMID:38604432 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131469 (Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules)
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Wenying Wang Lianzhu Lin Mouming Zhao Source Type: research

Effect of pre-treatments and frying conditions on the formation of starch-lipid complex in potato starch chips during deep-frying process
This study examined the influence of various pretreatment methods, frying durations, and temperatures, as well as the type of frying oil, on the formation and structure of starch-lipid complexes in fried potato chips. Potato starch was processed into dough, sliced, and subjected to deep frying following various pretreatments. Structural analysis showed that steaming as a pretreatment facilitated the generation of V-type starch-lipid complexes, whereas resistant starch type III (RS3) materialized in the desiccated samples instead of the anticipated complexes. The rate of starch-lipid complex formation initially surged but s...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Yancai Li Jiabin Zhu Changnian Liu Yuanyuan Wang Caihong Su Yuan Gao Qi Li Xiuzhu Yu Source Type: research

Fabrication of silver nanoparticles decorated on sodium alginate microbeads enriched with keratin and investigation of its catalytic and antioxidant activity
In this study, an environmentally friendly, effective, easily synthesizable and recoverable nano-sized catalyst system (Ag@NaAlg-keratin) was designed by decorating Ag nanoparticles on microbeads containing sodium alginate (NaAlg) and keratin obtained from goose feathers. The structure, morphology and crystallinity of the Ag@NaAlg-keratin nanocatalyst were evaluated by XRD, FT-IR, FE-SEM, EDS/EDS mapping and TEM analyses. Catalytic ability of designed Ag@NaAlg-keratin nanocatalyst was then investigated against 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) and methyl orange (MO) reductions. Ag@NaAlg-keratin nanocatalyst effectively reduced 4-NP in ...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Emel Çakmak Source Type: research

MFTrans: A multi-feature transformer network for protein secondary structure prediction
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 8:131311. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131311. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn the rapidly evolving field of computational biology, accurate prediction of protein secondary structures is crucial for understanding protein functions, facilitating drug discovery, and advancing disease diagnostics. In this paper, we propose MFTrans, a deep learning-based multi-feature fusion network aimed at enhancing the precision and efficiency of Protein Secondary Structure Prediction (PSSP). This model employs a Multiple Sequence Alignment (MSA) Transformer in combination with a multi-view deep learning archi...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 10, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Yifu Chen Guanxing Chen Calvin Yu-Chian Chen Source Type: research

Higher specific capacitance and compressibility nanocellulose based supercapacitor hydrogel electrode assembled by efficient impregnation
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 8:131463. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131463. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe rational and effective combination of different electrochemical substances to prepare high-performance supercapacitor electrodes has been widely studied by researchers. Currently, most work focuses on polymerizing conductive polymers onto the surface of nanocellulose and carbon materials, and then preparing them into supercapacitor electrodes. This method is effective, but the process is cumbersome. Therefore, we propose a simpler and more effective method. A hydrogel was prepared by using TEMPO oxidized cellulose...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 10, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Xingwang Wang Yehong Chen Chaojun Wu Source Type: research

Efficient isomerization of glucose into fructose by MgO-doped lignin-derived ordered mesoporous carbon
This study introduces an innovative synthesis method for creating an MgO-based ordered mesoporous carbon (MgO@OMC) catalyst, aimed at the efficient isomerization of glucose into fructose. Throughout the synthesis process, lignin serves as the exclusive carbon precursor, while Mg2+ functions as both a crosslinking agent and a metallic active center. This enables a one-step synthesis of MgO@OMC via a solvent-induced evaporation self-assembly (EISA) method. The synthesized MgO@OMCs exhibit an impeccable 2D hexagonal ordered mesoporous structure, in addition to a substantial specific surface area (378.2 m2/g) and small MgO nan...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 10, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Zhibin Han Xiaoqi Wang Xiaolan Zhao Feng Shen Boxiong Shen Xinhua Qi Source Type: research

Modification of wood lignin and integration with multifunctional polyester nanocomposite
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 8:131466. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131466. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA simple strategy was introduced to develop fluorescent wood with the ability to alter its color when exposed to both visible and ultraviolet lights. Injecting a combination of europium and dysprosium doped aluminate (EDA; 7-12 nm) nanoparticles and polyester resin (PET) into a lignin-modified wood (LMW) produced a translucent smart wooden window with fluorescence and afterglow emission properties. In order to prevent formation of aggregates and improve the preparation process of transparent wood, EDA must be properly...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 10, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Marzough A Albalawi Source Type: research

Alginate-based adsorbents with adjustable slit-shaped pore structure for selective removal of copper ions
In this study, GO, MMT and SA were used as raw materials to compare the adsorption behaviors of three alginate-based adsorbents crosslinked with different valence metal ions (Ca2+, Fe3+ and Zr4+) on Cu(II). The aerogels were based on sodium alginate as the matrix material with unique slit-shaped pore structures formed by stacking effect of sheets and chemical bonding. It was found that the pore structures of the aerogels were denser and more orderly with the increase of the valence states of the crosslinked ions, and the affinity for Cu(II) in planar configuration was stronger. The Zr4+-GMSA aerogel had the maximum adsorpt...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 10, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Suya Li Jie Hao Shuyi Yang Yuanfei Wang Yun Li E Tao Source Type: research

Opportunity for a greener recovery of dysprosium(III) from secondary sources by a novel Mannich reaction-modified phosphorylated chitosan hydrogel
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 8:131449. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131449. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe depleting supply of natural sources of rare earth elements (REE) is a concern to many nations as demand for advanced technology is becoming vital for national security. In this communication, the recovery of dysprosium(III) from aqueous systems was exemplified by a modified phosphorylated chitosan (PCs/MB) prepared by the C-Mannich reaction of phosphorylated chitosan, glutaraldehyde, and 4-hydroxycoumarin in ethanolic solution. Batch adsorption studies achieved a maximum adsorption capacity (qmax) of 34 mg/g at 25...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 10, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: John Rey Apostol Romal Say Kee Ong Source Type: research