The synergistic enhancement or inhibition of different molecular weight components of mannoproteins after ultrafiltration on the encapsulation.

This study investigated the effects of molecular weight regulation on mannoproteins (MPs) in encapsulating both monomeric and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (MOPC). To achieve this, two different conformations of MPs were fractionated by ultrafiltration into two main molecular weight components. The results indicated that regulating molecular weight through ultrafiltration altered the conformation of MPs chains, which in turn affected the intermolecular forces with MOPC.

Double Layer SiO-Coated Water-Stable Halide Perovskite as a Promising Antimicrobial Photocatalyst under Visible Light.

Halide perovskite nanocrystals (HPNCs) have emerged as promising materials for various light harvesting applications due to their exceptional optical and electronic properties. However, their inherent instability in water and biological fluids has limited their use as photocatalysts in the aqueous phase. In this study, we present highly water-stable SiO-coated HPNCs as efficient photocatalysts for antimicrobial applications.

Extraction and structural analysis of mannoproteins from different species of yeast: Bitter suppression and the potential mechanisms for wine.

To rich the research for mannoproteins (MPs) suppressive effect on the bitterness of wine, this study distinguished bitterness into initial bitterness and bitter aftertaste. By utilizing the thermal alkali extraction method, MPs were extracted from three different yeast species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae (CECA), Lachancea thermotolerans (A38), and Torulaspora delbrueckii (2082). Their basic structures, addition concentrations, and correlation with bitter suppression ability were characterized.

TNFRSF6 induces mitochondrial dysfunction and microglia activation in the in vivo and in vitro models of sepsis-associated encephalopathy.

Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a serious complication of sepsis. The tumour necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 6 (TNFRSF6) gene encodes the Fas protein, and it participates in apoptosis induced in different cell types. This study aimed to explore TNFRSF6 function in SAE.

Size-dependent acute toxicity and oxidative damage caused by cobalt-based framework (ZIF-67) to Photobacterium phosphoreum.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are emerging nanomaterials with widespread applications for their superior properties. However, the potential health and environmental risks of MOFs still need further understanding. In this work, we investigated the toxicity of a typical cobalt-based MOF (ZIF-67) with varied primary particle sizes (100, 200, 400, 700 and 1200 nm) to Photobacterium Phosphoreum T3 strain, a kind of luminescent bacteria.

Ultrahigh resistance of hexagonal boron nitride to mineral scale formation.

Formation of mineral scale on a material surface has profound impact on a wide range of natural processes as well as industrial applications. However, how specific material surface characteristics affect the mineral-surface interactions and subsequent mineral scale formation is not well understood. Here we report the superior resistance of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) to mineral scale formation compared to not only common metal and polymer surfaces but also the highly scaling-resistant graphene, making hBN possibly the most scaling resistant material reported to date.

Inorganic Scaling in Membrane Desalination: Models, Mechanisms, and Characterization Methods.

Inorganic scaling caused by precipitation of sparingly soluble salts at supersaturation is a common but critical issue, limiting the efficiency of membrane-based desalination and brine management technologies as well as other engineered systems. A wide range of minerals including calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, and silica precipitate during membrane-based desalination, limiting water recovery and reducing process efficiency. The economic impact of scaling on desalination processes requires understanding of its sources, causes, effects, and control methods.

Eggshell membrane derived nitrogen rich porous carbon for selective electrosorption of nitrate from water.

Nitrate (NO) is a ubiquitous contaminant in water and wastewater. Conventional treatment processes such as adsorption and membrane separation suffer from low selectivity for NO removal, causing high energy consumption and adsorbents usage. In this study, we demonstrate selective removal of NO in an electrosorption process by a thin, porous carbonized eggshell membrane (CESM) derived from eggshell bio-waste.

Biomechanical evaluation of seven fixation methods to treat pubic symphysis diastasis using finite element analysis.

Background: Pubic symphysis diastasis (PSD) hinders the connection between bilateral ischia and pubic bones, resulting in instability of the anterior pelvic ring. PSD exceeding 25 mm is considered disruptions of the symphyseal and unilateral/bilateral anterior sacroiliac ligaments and require surgical intervention. The correct choice of fixation devices is of great significance to treat PSD.

Predominant Effect of Material Surface Hydrophobicity on Gypsum Scale Formation.

Scale formation is an important challenge in water and wastewater treatment systems. However, due to the complex nature of membrane surfaces, the effects of specific membrane surface characteristics on scale formation are poorly understood. In this study, the independent effect of surface hydrophobicity on gypsum (CaSO·2HO) scale formation via surface-induced nucleation and bulk homogeneous nucleation was investigated using quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D) on self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) terminated with -OH, -CH, and -CF functional groups.