Effect of oscillating magnetic field (OMF) on the supercooling behavior of iron-oxide nanoparticle (IONP) agar model system.

Freezing extends the shelf life of foods but often leads to structural damage due to ice crystal formation, negatively impacting quality attributes. Oscillating magnetic field (OMF)-assisted supercooling has emerged as a potential technique to overcome these limitations by inhibiting ice nucleation and maintaining foods in a supercooled state. Despite its potential, the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of OMF-assisted supercooling remain subjects of debate.

Predicting physicochemical properties of papayas (Carica papaya L.) using a convolutional neural networks model approach.

The current state of quality assessment methods for agricultural produce, particularly fruits, heavily relies on manual inspection techniques, which could be subjective, time-consuming, and prone to human errors. Consequently, there have been emerging trends and needs for non-destructive methods to evaluate fruit quality accurately and practically. This research aimed to develop a novel approach for predicting the physicochemical properties of papayas using a convolutional neural network (CNN) model that combines image analysis and weight assessment.

Effect of Oscillating Magnetic Fields (OMFs) and Pulsed Electric Fields (PEFs) on Supercooling Preservation of Atlantic Salmon ( L.) Fillets.

Salmon, rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, has a short shelf life of 1 to 3 days when stored at 2 to 8 °C. Freezing, used for long-term preservation, often results in ice crystal formation. Ice crystals can cause structural damage, leading to cell wall rupture, which can affect the texture and cause nutrient loss.

Map-Based Cloning and Characterization of a Major QTL Gene, , Which Confers Resistance to Rice Bakanae Disease.

Bakanae disease (BD), caused by the fungal pathogen , is a serious threat to rice production worldwide. Breeding elite rice varieties resistant to BD requires the identification of resistance genes. Previously, we discovered a resistant quantitative trait locus (QTL), , in a Korean rice variety, Nampyeong.

QTL Mapping of Tiller Number in Korean Rice Varieties.

Tiller number is an important trait associated with yield in rice. Tiller number in Korean rice was analyzed under greenhouse conditions in 160 recombinant inbred lines (RILs) derived from a cross between the temperate varieties Odae and Unbong40 to identify quantitative trait loci (QTLs). A genetic map comprising 239 kompetitive allele-specific PCR (KASP) and 57 cleaved amplified polymorphic sequence markers was constructed.

Selective Detection of K12 and in Mixed Bacterial Communities Using a Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube (SWCNT)-Functionalized Electrochemical Immunosensor with Dielectrophoretic Concentration.

An electrochemical immunosensor has been developed for the rapid detection and identification of potentially harmful bacteria in food and environmental samples. This study aimed to fabricate a microwire-based electrochemical immunosensor (MEI sensor) for selective detection of and in microbial cocktail samples using dielectrophoresis (DEP)-based cell concentration. A gold-coated tungsten microwire was functionalized by coating polyethylenimine, single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) suspension, streptavidin, biotinylated antibodies, and then bovine serum albumin (BSA) solutions.

The application of computer vision systems in meat science and industry - A review.

Computer vision systems (CVS) are applied to macro- and microscopic digital photographs captured using digital cameras, ultrasound scanners, computer tomography, and wide-angle imaging cameras. Diverse image acquisition devices make it technically feasible to obtain information about both the external features and internal structures of targeted objects. Attributes measured in CVS can be used to evaluate meat quality.

A single-walled carbon nanotubes-based electrochemical impedance immunosensor for on-site detection of Listeria monocytogenes.

Real-time and sensitive detection of pathogenic bacteria in food is in high demand to ensure food safety. In this study, a single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs)-based electrochemical impedance immunosensor for on-site detection of Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) was developed.

Analysis of the Temperature Distribution in a Refrigerated Truck Body Depending on the Box Loading Patterns.

The main purpose of cold chain is to keep the temperature of products constant during transportation. The internal temperature of refrigerated truck body is mainly measured with a temperature sensor installed at the hottest point on the body. Hence, the measured temperature cannot represent the overall temperature values of transported products in the body.

Application of Supercooling for the Enhanced Shelf Life of Asparagus ( L.).

Freezing extends the shelf-life of food by slowing down the physical and biochemical reactions; however, ice crystal formation can result in irreversible damage to the cell's structure and texture. Supercooling technology has the potential to preserve the original freshness of food without freezing damage. In this study, fresh asparagus was preserved in a supercooled state and its quality changes such as color, weight loss, texture, chlorophyll and anthocyanin content, and enzymatic activities (superoxide dismutase and catalase) were evaluated.

A Nanoengineered Stainless Steel Surface to Combat Bacterial Attachment and Biofilm Formation.

Nanopatterning and anti-biofilm characterization of self-cleanable surfaces on stainless steel substrates were demonstrated in the current study. Electrochemical etching in diluted aqua regia solution consisting of 3.6% hydrogen chloride and 1.

Quality Retention of Fresh Tuna Stored Using Supercooling Technology.

The present study was focused on the investigation of physiochemical changes in tuna subjected to a novel supercooling preservation, which was assisted using a combination of pulsed electric fields (PEF) and oscillating magnetic fields (OMF). Fresh tuna fillets were stored without freezing at -3.2 °C for 8 days.

Correction to: Supercooling preservation technology in food and biological samples: a review focused on electric and magnetic field applications.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1007/s10068-020-00750-6.].

Supercooling preservation technology in food and biological samples: a review focused on electric and magnetic field applications.

Freezing has been widely recognized as the most common process for long-term preservation of perishable foods; however, unavoidable damages associated with ice crystal formation lead to unacceptable quality losses during storage. As an alternative, supercooling preservation has a great potential to extend the shelf-life and maintain quality attributes of fresh foods without freezing damage. Investigations for the application of external electric field (EF) and magnetic field (MF) have theorized that EF and MF appear to be able to control ice nucleation by interacting with water molecules in foods and biomaterials; however, many questions remain open in terms of their roles and influences on ice nucleation with little consensus in the literature and a lack of clear understanding of the underlying mechanisms.

Durable omniphobicity of oil-impregnated anodic aluminum oxide nanostructured surfaces.

Recently, various types of porous surfaces have been demonstrated for lubricant (e.g., oil) impregnated omniphobic surfaces.

Nanoengineered Superhydrophobic Surfaces of Aluminum with Extremely Low Bacterial Adhesivity.

Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on surfaces are troublesome in many industrial processes. Here, nanoporous and nanopillared aluminum surfaces were engineered by anodizing and postetching processes and made hydrophilic (using the inherent oxide layer) or hydrophobic (applying a Teflon coating) with the aim of discouraging bacterial adhesion. Adhesion of Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 12600 (Gram-positive, spherically shaped) and Escherichia coli K-12 (Gram-negative, rod-shaped) was evaluated to the nanoengineered surfaces under both static and flow conditions (fluid shear rate of 37 s).

Simultaneous detection of E. coli K12 and S. aureus Using a Continuous Flow Multijunction Biosensor.

Rapid detection and identification of potentially harmful bacteria is ideal for food manufacturers to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks. Continuous monitoring method of foodborne pathogens levels and trends in food gives real-time results. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to fabricate and characterize the continuous flow multijunction biosensor for simultaneous detection of Escherichia coli K12 and Staphylococcus aureus.

Rapid detection of multiple foodborne pathogens using a nanoparticle-functionalized multi-junction biosensor.

Real-time identification of multiple bacterial pathogens in food is urgently needed to ensure food safety. Although rapid and sensitive detection methods offering simplicity, accuracy, and multiplexity are highly desirable for industrial food applications, the development of a biosensor that meets all criteria remains a challenge. In this study, a single walled carbon nanotube- (SWCNT) based multi-junction sensor was designed for potential multiplexed detection of foodborne pathogens.

Single walled carbon nanotube-based junction biosensor for detection of Escherichia coli.

Foodborne pathogen detection using biomolecules and nanomaterials may lead to platforms for rapid and simple electronic biosensing. Integration of single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and immobilized antibodies into a disposable bio-nano combinatorial junction sensor was fabricated for detection of Escherichia coli K-12. Gold tungsten wires (50 µm diameter) coated with polyethylenimine (PEI) and SWCNTs were aligned to form a crossbar junction, which was functionalized with streptavidin and biotinylated antibodies to allow for enhanced specificity towards targeted microbes.

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopic technique with a functionalized microwire sensor for rapid detection of foodborne pathogens.

In this study, a label-free biosensor based on electrochemical impedance measurement followed by dielectrophoretic force and antibody-antigen interaction was developed for detection and quantification of foodborne pathogenic bacteria. In our previous work, gold-tungsten wires (25 μm in diameter) were functionalized by coating with polyethyleneimine-streptavidin-anti-Escherichia coli antibodies to improve sensing specificity, and fluorescence intensity measurement was employed to quantify bacteria captured by the sensor. The focus of this research is to evaluate the performance of the developed biosensor by monitoring the changes of electron-transfer resistance (ΔR(et)) of the microwire after the bioaffinity reaction between bacterial cells and antibodies on its surface as an alternative quantification technique to fluorescence microscopy.

Evaluation of a microwire sensor functionalized to detect Escherichia coli bacterial cells.

A functionalized microwire sensor based on dielectrophoresis (DEP) and antigen-antibody reaction was initially developed for sensitive and selective detection of E. coli O157:H7. The dynamics of gold-tungsten microwires were manipulated using an automated X-Y-Z stage and the sensing process included antibody immobilization and bacterial detection, and cell quantification.

A microwave and ohmic combination heater for uniform heating of liquid-particle food mixtures.

Unlabelled: Microwave and ohmic combination heating was proposed to improve the uniformity of thermal processing of particulate foods. Thermal patterns of a liquid-particle mixture in a small test cell were studied using both experimental and simulation approaches. Carrot cubes (10 mm × 10 mm × 10 mm) and 0.