Buffalo worm (Alphitobius diaperinus) proteins: Structural properties, proteomics and nutritional benefits.

Biophysical methods such as circular dichroism (CD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) have been minimally used to characterize insect-derived proteins. This study examines the insect Alphitobius diaperinus as a potential protein source. Techniques such as alkaline solubilization coupled to isoelectric precipitation and Osborne fractionation were used to obtain protein concentrates and fractions (albumins, globulins, prolamins, glutelins).

Toxicological impacts of plastic microfibers from face masks on Artemia salina: An environmental assessment using Box-Behnken design.

An increase in global plastic manufacturing and subsequent disposal has resulted in widespread increase in microplastic pollution. Particularly, the post-COVID surge in face mask usage has introduced significant volumes of synthetic plastic microfibers into the environment, posing new ecological risks. Present study examines the toxicological impacts of face mask derived microfibers on Artemia salina, a key marine zooplankton species, using the Box-Behnken design to assess the effects of microfiber dosage (0.

Co-Microencapsulation of Cushuro () Polysaccharide with Sacha Inchi Oil () and Natural Antioxidant Extracts.

Cushuro () polysaccharide was used to co-microencapsulate sacha inchi oil, natural antioxidant extracts from the oleoresin of charapita chili peppers ( L.) and grape orujo ( L.).

Study of the Thermal Phase Transition of Poly(-diethylacrylamide---ethylacrylamide) Random Copolymers in Aqueous Solution.

-alkyl-substituted polyacrylamides exhibit a thermal coil-to-globule transition in aqueous solution driven by an increase in hydrophobic interactions with rising temperature. With the aim of understanding the role of -alkyl substituents in the thermal transition, this study focuses on the molecular interactions underlying the phase transition of poly(-diethylacrylamide---ethylacrylamide) random copolymers. Poly(-diethylacrylamide) (PDEAm), poly(-ethylacrylamide) (PNEAm), and their random copolymers were synthesized by free radical polymerization and their chemical structure characterized spectroscopically.