Assessment of the Nutritional Benefits and Aflatoxin B1 Adsorption Properties of Blackberry Seed Cold-Pressed Oil By-Product.

This study explores the potential valorization of blackberry seed oil cake (BBSOC), a by-product of cold-pressed blackberry seed oil ( L.), as a nutritionally valuable material with aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) adsorption properties. The chemical and mineral composition, polyphenols, and antioxidant activity of BBSOC flour were assessed.

Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube-Modified Gold Leaf Immunosensor for Detection.

The requirement to prevent foodborne illnesses underscores the need for reliable detection tools, stimulating biosensor technology with practical solutions for in-field applications. This study introduces a low-cost immunosensor based on a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT)-modified gold leaf electrode (GLE) for the sensitive detection of . The immunosensor is realized with a layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly technique, creating an electrostatic bond between positively charged polyethylenimine (PEI) and negatively charged carboxyl-functionalized SWCNTs on the GLE.

Advancement of metal oxide nanomaterials on agri-food fronts.

The application of metal oxide nanomaterials (MO NMs) in the agrifood industry offers innovative solutions that can facilitate a paradigm shift in a sector that is currently facing challenges in meeting the growing requirements for food production, while safeguarding the environment from the impacts of current agriculture practices. This review comprehensively illustrates recent advancements and applications of MO for sustainable practices in the food and agricultural industries and environmental preservation. Relevant published data point out that MO NMs can be tailored for specific properties, enabling advanced design concepts with improved features for various applications in the agrifood industry.

Comprehensive Study of the Chemistry behind the Stability of Carboxylic SWCNT Dispersions in the Development of a Transparent Electrode.

Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are well-known for their excellent electrical conductivity. One promising application for SWCNT-based thin films is as transparent electrodes for uncooled mid-IR detectors (MIR). In this paper, a combination of computational and experimental studies were performed to understand the chemistry behind the stability of carboxylic SWCNTs (SWCNTs-COOH) dispersions in different solvents.

Comprehensive Profiling of Microbiologically Induced CaCO Precipitation by Ureolytic Isolates from Alkaline Soils.

Microbiologically induced CaCO precipitation (MICP) is a well-known bio-based solution with application in environmental, geotechnical, and civil engineering. The significance of the MICP has increased explorations of process efficiency and specificity via natural bacterial isolates. In this study, comprehensive profiling of five soil ureolytic strains was performed through a newly formed procedure that involved six steps from selection and identification, through kinetic study, to the characterization of the obtained precipitates, for the first time.

Structure and dielectric properties of (1-x)BiNaTiOBaTiO piezoceramics prepared using hydrothermally synthesized powders.

The influence of different processing parameters and various Ba addition (up to 10 mol%) on the structure and dielectric properties of BiNaTiO-BaTiO (BNT-BT) ceramics was investigated. The powders were hydrothermally synthesized in the alkaline environment at 180°C for different time periods. X-ray diffraction confirmed the presence of dominant rhombohedral BiNaTiO phase and a small amount of secondary pyrochlore BiTiO phase in the pure BNT powders.