Publications by authors named "Gongtao Ding"

In this pioneering study, electrostatic spraying (ES) technology with high voltages is proposed to reduce the size of hydrogel microbeads further, aiming to enhance the adsorption rate of cationic methylene blue (MB) dye. The increased voltages, ranging from 0.0 to 13.

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  • Hydrogels with rapid wound-healing and antimicrobial properties are attracting interest, but creating a multifunctional hydrogel that can self-assemble and self-heal remains challenging.
  • The study developed an innovative hydrogel inspired by silkworm cocoons, utilizing a cross-linking method and incorporating silver nanoparticles to enhance antimicrobial effects.
  • Results showed that the hydrogel not only improved mechanical properties and water absorption but also significantly reduced inflammation and bacterial growth, leading to effective wound healing in test subjects.
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  • The study investigates how different proportions of bovine blood affect the growth and nutrition of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), focusing on weight gain, mortality, and nutrient content.
  • Results show that while BSFL survival is high with less than 60% blood, their weight decreases as blood content increases, with enhanced protein but lower fat levels.
  • The findings suggest that BSFL can effectively convert slaughterhouse waste like bovine blood into valuable animal feed, promoting sustainable waste management practices.
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  • * The study uses CTAB and OTAB as model surfactants to explore how CMC affects their adsorption on sodium alginate/silica microspheres under various conditions like concentration, pH, temperature, and time.
  • * Findings indicate that lower CMC values lead to higher adsorption quantities (q) for surfactants, with CTAB and OTAB showing significant differences in adsorption based on their CMC values, providing insights for improved removal techniques.
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Background: (HI), commonly known as the black soldier fly, has been recognized for its prowess in resource utilization and environmental protection because of its ability to transform organic waste into animal feed for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. However, the potential of the black soldier fly's high protein content for more than cheap feedstock is still largely unexplored.

Methods: This study innovatively explores the potential of larvae (HIL) protein as a peptone substitute for microbial culture media.

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The emergence and fast development of carbon dots (CDs) provide an unprecedented opportunity for applications in the field of photoelectricity, but their practicability still suffers from complicated synthesis procedures and the substrate dependence of solid-state fluorescence. In this study, we design a unique microwave-assisted solid-phase synthesis route for preparing tunable fluorescent CD powders with yellow, orange, and red fluorescence (Y-CDs, O-CDs, R-CDs) by simply adjusting the mass ratio of reactants, a method which is suitable for the large-scale synthesis of CDs. The Y-/O-/R-CDs were systematically characterized using physics and spectroscopy techniques.

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This study explores the potential of using nanocellulose extracted from oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) as a biomaterial ink for 3D printing. The research focuses on using nanocellulose hydrogels for the controlled uptake and release of proteins, with the specific protein solution being Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA). To provide a suitable material for the bioprinting process, the study examines the characteristics and properties of the printed hydrogels through various analyses, such as morphology, functional group, crystallinity, and compression test.

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This is the first report of the use of steam flash explosion (SFE) to prepare chitinous nanoparticles from black soldier fly (BSF). SFE treatment was performed at a steam pressure of 0.45 to 1.

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  • Ghee, a high-fat dairy product from Tibet, was studied for microbial diversity in yak milk and ghee samples at different altitudes, revealing significant altitude effects on microbial communities.
  • High-altitude yak milk showed greater nutritional richness, potentially mitigating negative altitude impacts, while non-targeted metabolomics identified various flavor compounds like carboxylic acids and esters in ghee.
  • The study identified key lactic acid bacteria involved in ghee fermentation, providing insights into the volatile flavor compounds in Gannan yak milk ghee from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
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In this study, selected properties of protease and the complete genome sequence of Bacillus licheniformis NWMCC0046 were investigated, to discover laundry applications and other potential probiotic properties of this strain. Partial characterization of B. licheniformis NWMCC0046 showed that its protease has good activity both in alkaline environments and at low temperatures.

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The yak () is closely related to common cows (), but is clearly a distinct species. Yaks are of substantial importance to food and leather production in certain high-altitude regions of Asia. The animal is increasing elsewhere as well, mainly because of the perceived health benefits of its milk.

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Influenza virus is a life-threatening pathogen that infects millions of people every year, with annual mortality in the hundreds of thousands. The scenario for controlling infection has worsened with increasing numbers of vaccine hesitancy cases reported worldwide due to objections on safety, religious and other grounds. Uses of (impermissible) and (doubtful) ingredients in vaccine production has raised doubts among Muslim consumers and consequently stimulated serious vaccine hesitancy.

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Background: Serofluid dish, a traditional Chinese fermented food, possesses unique flavors and health beneficial effects. These properties are likely due to the sophisticated metabolic networks during fermentation, which are mainly driven by microbiota. However, the exact roles of metabolic pathways and the microbial community during this process remain equivocal.

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Chicken plasma protein hydrolysate (CPPH) was prepared by trypsin with angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity of 53.5% ± 0.14% and the degree of hydrolysis (DH) of 16.

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polysaccharides (LBPs), as bioactive compounds extracted from L. fruit, have been widely explored for their potential health properties. The extraction and structural characterization methods of LBPs were reviewed to accurately understand the extraction method and structural and biological functions of LBPs.

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Lactobacillus brevis CD0817, a strain isolated from a healthy adult gut, was currently the most efficient lactic acid bacterial cell factory for gamma-aminobutyric acid. In this study, the complete genome sequence of CD0817 was determined and compared with some related L. brevis genomes.

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