High-Entropy Rock-Salt Surface Layer Stabilizes the Ultrahigh-Ni Single-Crystal Cathode.

Single-crystalline Ni-rich layered oxides are one of the most promising cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries due to their superior structural stability. However, sluggish lithium-ion diffusion kinetics and interfacial issues hinder their practical applications. These issues intensify with increasing Ni content in the ultrahigh-Ni regime (≥90%), significantly threatening the practical viability of the single-crystalline strategy for ultrahigh-Ni layered oxide cathodes.

Emerging nanocellulose from agricultural waste: Recent advances in preparation and applications in biobased food packaging.

With the increasing emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendliness, a novel biodegradable packaging materials has received unprecedented attention. Nanocellulose, owing to its high crystallinity, degradability, minimal toxicity, and outstanding biocompatibility, has gained considerable interest in the field of sustainable packaging. This review provided a comprehensive perspective about the recent advances and future development of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs).

Alleviating Structure Collapse of Polycrystalline LiNiCoMnO via Surface Co Enrichment.

The structure collapse issues have long restricted the application of polycrystalline LiNiCoMnO (NCM) at high voltages beyond 4.4 V vs Li/Li. Herein, for LiNiCoMnO (P-NCM), rapid surface degradation is observed upon the first charge, along with serious particle fragmentation upon repeated cycles.

Potential mechanism of probiotic fermentation of var. Li./blueberry to reduce obesity induced by a high-fat diet.

The primary objective of this research was to investigate the effects of fermented var. Li/blueberry (FACB) on the gut microbiota of these super-large mouse models. The study, found that the groups who were given different amounts of FACB saw a significant reduction in their triglyceride and total cholesterol levels.

Preparation of Phosphorylated var. Li. Polysaccharide Liposome Gel and Analysis of Its In Vitro Antioxidant Activity.

In this study, var. Li. polysaccharides (ACP) were used as the research object to prepare liposome gel and determine its antioxidant activity in vitro.

Fermentation of Persimmon Leaves Extract by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Persimmon leaves usually as agricultural and forestry waste were fermented by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Growth and metabolic performances of L. plantarum and S.

Preparation and characterization of starch-based composite films reinforced by quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) straw cellulose nanocrystals.

The development of green and biodegradable nanomaterials is significant for the sustainable utilization of renewable lignocellulosic biomass. This work aimed to obtain the cellulose nanocrystals from quinoa straws (QCNCs) by acid hydrolysis. The optimal extraction conditions were investigated by response surface methodology, and the physicochemical properties of QCNCs were evaluated.

Preparation of microcrystalline cellulose from agricultural residues and their application as polylactic acid/microcrystalline cellulose composite films for the preservation of Lanzhou lily.

Microcrystalline celluloses were isolated from four agricultural residues, including sweet sorghum stalk, Jerusalem artichoke stalk, grains stillage, and Chinese herb residue, and characterized in terms of physicochemical and structural properties. The obtained microcrystalline celluloses were composited with polylactic acid as a packing film for the preservation of Lanzhou lily. All the agricultural residues-derived microcrystalline celluloses were in cellulose I structure with high purity and good thermal stability.

Identification of Key Genes during Ca-Induced Genetic Transformation in by Combining Multi-Omics and Gene Knockout Techniques.

The molecular mechanism of the Ca-mediated formation of competent cells in Escherichia coli remains unclear. In this study, transcriptome and proteomics techniques were used to screen genes in response to Ca treatment. A total of 333 differentially expressed genes (317 upregulated and 16 downregulated) and 145 differentially expressed proteins (54 upregulated and 91 downregulated) were obtained.

Energy metabolism as the target of 3-phenyllactic acid against Rhizopus oryzae.

3-phenyllactic acid (PLA) has broad anti-fungal activity, however, target sites of PLA on fungal cells and its anti-fungal mechanism of action have been poorly studied. In this study, we explored the inhibition mechanism of Rhizopus oryzae (R. oryzae) on rotten lily bulbs by PLA.

Metabolome and transcriptome analysis predicts metabolism of violet-red color change in Lilium bulbs.

Background: During the storage and processing of Lilium bulbs, the phenomenon of violet-red colour change in Lilium bulbs which is different from enzymatic browning often exists, but the specific mechanism is not clear.

Results: In this study, we chose six-year-old Lilium davidii var. unicolor to study.

Optimization and mechanism exploration for Escherichia coli transformed with plasmid pUC19 by the combination with ultrasound treatment and chemical method.

As a basic technique of molecular cloning, bio-transformation has been successfully used in the fields of biomedicine and food processing. In this study, we established a transformation system of exogenous DNA into E. coli cells mediated by ultrasound.

Extraction kinetics, thermodynamics, rheological properties and anti-BVDV activity of the hot water assisted extraction of Glycyrrhiza polysaccharide.

The extraction kinetics and thermodynamic parameters of Glycyrrhiza polysaccharide (GP) were studied, and its rheological properties and antiviral activity were evaluated. The results showed that the extraction process could be fitted to Fick's second law of diffusion. The optimum concentration (97.

Preparation of complex microcapsules of soluble polysaccharide from Glycyrrhiza uralensis and its application in wound repair and scar inhibition.

The extraction process of Glycyrrhiza soluble polysaccharide (GP) was optimized by RSM, a rat trauma model was established via longitudinal incision on the back skin. The effects of GP combined with microcapsule collagen on the repair of rat injury model were discussed at different levels, Based on the content of hydroxyproline at the whole animal level, the proliferation of granulation tissue stained by HE, the number of microvessels labeled by CD34, the production of collagen fibers stained by Masson, the level of phosphorylation of STAT3 protein and that of VEGF at protein level were investigated. The results showed that after the administration of GP combined with microcapsules, the content of hydroxyproline in granulation tissue increased, the proliferation of capillaries and fibroblasts in granulation tissue became active, and the number of microvessels in wound increased.

Extracellular polysaccharides of endophytic fungus Alternaria tenuissima F1 from Angelica sinensis: Production conditions, purification, and antioxidant properties.

The yield, composition, structure and biofunction of microorganism exopolysaccharide (EPS) depended on their genetics and metabolic pathways. An EPS-producing endophytic fungus was isolated from Angelica sinensis planted in Dingxi, Gansu, China, and identified as Alternaria tenuissima F1. The production optimization, purification and characterization of the purified EPS from A.

Orthogonal array design for optimization of phenyllactic acid-sodium alginate blend coating and its effect on the browning and quality of minimally processed lily bulbs.

Background: In order to develop active packaging of lily products, we for the first time investigated the effects of phenyllactic acid (PLA) incorporated into a sodium alginate (SA)-based coating on the quality of minimally processed lily bulbs stored at 4 °C for 15 days.

Results: L9 (3 ) orthogonal array design showed that the optimal concentrations of PLA, SA and glycerinum were 0.03, 0.

Study on the kinetic model, thermodynamic and physicochemical properties of Glycyrrhiza polysaccharide by ultrasonic assisted extraction.

The extraction process of crude polysaccharides from Glycyrrhiza (GP) by ultrasonic assisted hot water method was established according to the optimized kinetic model based on Fick's second law of diffusion, and thermodynamic action was analyzed. Physicochemical properties of GP including the apparent viscosity, thermostability and antioxidant activities etc. were determined by ultraviolet spectrophotometry and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).

Extraction, purification, characterization and antioxidant activities of polysaccharides from Zizyphus jujuba cv. Linzexiaozao.

The extraction process, purification and characterization analyses of polysaccharides (LZJP) in Ziziphus jujuba planted in Linze County, Gansu Province were investigated, respectively. The results showed a maximum polysaccharide yield of 5.72% was achieved at a solid/liquid ratio of 1:20 g/mL for 90 min at 80 °C.

Effects of Formic or Acetic Acid on the Storage Quality of Mixed Air-Dried Corn Stover and Cabbage Waste, and Microbial Community Analysis.

A mixture of air-dried corn stover and cabbage waste was ensiled to preserve lignocellulosic biomass for use as biofuel. Furthermore, the effects of different fresh mass fractions (0.3 and 0.

Low dietary protein and high carbohydrate infant formula affects the microbial ecology of the large intestine in neonatal rats.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a low dietary protein and high carbohydrate infant formula on the large intestine of neonatal rats. A total of 24 neonatal Sprague-Dawley rats (14-days-old) were randomly assigned to the low protein, high carbohydrate infant formula-fed group (I group) and a human breast milk-fed group (H group). After 7 days, we selected 6 rats at random from each group to study.

Recent Development of Plasmonic Resonance-Based Photocatalysis and Photovoltaics for Solar Utilization.

Increasing utilization of solar energy is an effective strategy to tackle our energy and energy-related environmental issues. Both solar photocatalysis (PC) and solar photovoltaics (PV) have high potential to develop technologies of many practical applications. Substantial research efforts are devoted to enhancing visible light activation of the photoelectrocatalytic reactions by various modifications of nanostructured semiconductors.

Infant formula supplemented with low protein and high carbohydrate alters the intestinal microbiota in neonatal SD rats.

Background: Infant microbiota is influenced by numerous factors, such as delivery mode, environment, prematurity and diet (breast milk or formula) and last but not least, the diet composition. In the diet composition, protein and carbohydrate are very important for the growth of microbiota, many infant fomulas (different ratio protein/carbohydrate) can regulate the development of gut microbiota by different metabolism. The effect of low-protein, high-carbohydrate infant formula on the establishment of microbiota remains unclear, and the effect of human breast milk on the gut microbiota of the rats has also not been reported.

Comparison of immunomodulating properties of Beta-lactoglobulin and its hydrolysates.

Cow's milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in childhood. Beta-lactoglobulin (β- lg) is a dominant allergen in cow's milk. Hydrolysis is known as an effective method to reduce the allergenicity of proteins.