Development of gelatin/agarose active coatings functionalized with Ocimum gratissimum L. essential oil for enhancing storability of 'Booth 7' avocado.

Novel active coating from gelatin/agarose (GA) functionalized with Ocimum gratissimum L. essential oil (OGO) had been developed as a medium to evaluate their properties before being applied for avocado preservation. The resultant coating films showed enhanced mechanical, water-barrier, bactericidal, antioxidant, and UV-shielding properties by adding OGO.

Inclusion complexes of squalene with beta-cyclodextrin and methyl-beta-cyclodextrin: preparation and characterization.

The present work aimed to investigate inclusion complexes of squalene with various cyclodextrins (native β-cyclodextrin and methyl-β-cyclodextrin). The production of squalene-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex was obtained using Response Surface Methodology and obtained inclusion complexes were studied with FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry, thermal analysis, and H-NMR spectrometry. At the same time, squalene content was determined by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography.

Polymer-Based Hydrogels Applied in Drug Delivery: An Overview.

Polymer-based hydrogels are hydrophilic polymer networks with crosslinks widely applied for drug delivery applications because of their ability to hold large amounts of water and biological fluids and control drug release based on their unique physicochemical properties and biocompatibility. Current trends in the development of hydrogel drug delivery systems involve the release of drugs in response to specific triggers such as pH, temperature, or enzymes for targeted drug delivery and to reduce the potential for systemic toxicity. In addition, developing injectable hydrogel formulations that are easily used and sustain drug release during this extended time is a growing interest.

Emergence of microplastics in the aquatic ecosystem and their potential effects on health risks: The insights into Vietnam.

The increase of microplastic contamination in Vietnam is a growing concern due to various domestic, agricultural, and industrial activities. The use of plastic mulch and sludge application in agricultural farmland, textile production, daily consumer items, cleaning agents, and health/personal care products contribute significantly to the increasing microplastic pollution in the aquatic ecosystem. The concentration of microplastics reported in surface water ranged from 0.

Pilot and full scale applications of floating treatment wetlands for treating diffuse pollution.

Floating treatment wetlands (FTW) are nature-based solutions for the purification of open water systems such as rivers, ponds, and lakes polluted by diffuse sources as untreated or partially treated domestic wastewater and agricultural run-off. Compared with other physicochemical and biological technologies, FTW is a technology with low-cost, simple configuration, easy to operate; has a relatively high efficiency, and is energy-saving, and aesthetic. Water remediation in FTWs is supported by plant uptake and the growth of a biofilm on the water plant roots, so the selection of the macrophyte species is critical, not only to pollutant removal but also to the local ecosystem integrity, especially for full-scale implementation.

Developing mango powders by foam mat drying technology.

Using mango purée from overripe mangoes to produce powders helped to solve agricultural product stagnation. The research investigates the effect of thickening additives, convection drying, and heat pump drying on bioactive compounds such as total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), color, and solubility of the final product. The obtained results showed that the mixture (gum arabic and maltodextrin in the ratio 50:50 w/w) at a concentration of 15% gave a good quality powder texture when dried by hot air convection at 55°C with TPC (21.

Silver nanoparticles loaded on lactose/alginate: in situ synthesis, catalytic degradation, and pH-dependent antibacterial activity.

We present the in situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) through ionotropic gelation utilizing the biodegradable saccharides lactose (Lac) and alginate (Alg). The lactose reduced silver ions to form AgNPs. The crystallite structure of the nanocomposite AgNPs@Lac/Alg, with a mean size of 4-6 nm, was confirmed by analytical techniques.

Current approaches, and challenges on identification, remediation and potential risks of emerging plastic contaminants: A review.

Plastics are widely employed in modern civilization because of their durability, mold ability, and light weight. In the recent decade, micro/nanoplastics research has steadily increased, highlighting its relevance. However, contaminating micro/nanoplastics in marine environments, terrestrial ecosystems, and biological organisms is considered a severe threat to the environmental system.

Identifying temporal sensory drivers of liking of biscuit supplemented with brewer's spent grain for young consumers.

Brewer's spent grain (BSG), a by-product of the brewing industry, has great potential as food additive. BSG is particularly rich in protein and fibre content which makes it an ideal nutritional fortifier for biscuits. However, adding BSG to biscuits can lead to changes in sensory perception and consumer acceptance.

Organic composts as A vehicle for the entry of microplastics into the environment: A comprehensive review.

Plastic pollution is a widespread issue that poses a threat to agroecosystems. Recent data on microplastic (MP) pollution from compost and its application to soil have highlighted the potential impact of micropollutants that may be transferred from compost. Thus, we aim with this review to elucidate the distribution-occurrence, characterization, fate/transport, and potential risk of MPs from organic compost to gain comprehensive knowledge and mitigate the adverse impacts of compost application.

Mathematical modeling of dark fermentative hydrogen and soluble by-products generations from water hyacinth.

The production of hydrogen and soluble metabolite products from water hyacinth via dark fermentation was modeled. The model was built on the assumption that the substrate exists in two forms (i.e.

Effect of LED Illumination Cycle and Carbon Sources on Biofilms of in Pilot-Scale Angled Twin-Layer Porous Substrate Photobioreactors.

Light-emitting diodes are increasingly used as artificial light sources in cultivation due to the fact of their energy advantages. The immobilized cultivation of in pilot-scale angled twin-layer porous substrate photobioreactors (TL-PSBRs) was initially performed with a 14/10 h light/dark cycle and showed relatively low biomass growth and astaxanthin accumulation. In this study, the illumination time with red and blue LEDs at a light intensity of 120 µmol photons m s was increased to 16-24 h per day.

Recent Advancements in Nanomaterials: A Promising Way to Manage Neurodegenerative Disorders.

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are some of the most prevalent disorders currently afflicting healthcare systems. Many of these diseases share similar pathological hallmarks, including elevated oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, protein misfolding, excitotoxicity, and neuroinflammation, all of which contribute to the deterioration of the nervous system's structure and function. The development of diagnostic and therapeutic materials in the monitoring and treatment of these diseases remains challenging.

Evaluation of Ibuprofen Prolonged Release of Biomedical PLA-PEG-PLA Hydrogel via Degradation Mechanism.

A micellar hydrogel has long been considered an intelligent hydrophobic drug delivery material. In this study, synthesized PLA-PEG-PLA micellar hydrogel aims to encapsulate ibuprofen (IBU) in the core PLA hydrophobic of the micelle and prolong the drug release time by an injectable route. The structure and morphology of the PLA-PEG-PLA copolymer hydrogel were demonstrated by H NMR and TEM data.

Green extraction and biological activity of phenolic extracts from cashew nut testa using a combination of enzyme and ultrasound-assisted treatments.

Background: A combination of enzymes and ultrasound treatment was employed to extract bioactive compounds from cashew nut testa, a by-product of the food industry. The total catechin, flavonoid, and phenolic content of extracts was investigated together with their biological activity.

Results: Enzyme and ultrasound-assisted extraction (E-UAE) was performed by incubation with Viscozyme L (20 mL kg of testa powder, v/w) for 60 min before sonication for 40 min.

Performance Analysis of Wireless Communications with Nonlinear Energy Harvesting under Hardware Impairment and - Shadowed Fading.

This paper improves energy efficiency and communications reliability for wireless transmission under κ-μ shadowed fading (i.e., integrating all channel impairments including path loss, shadowing, fading) and hardware impairment by employing a nonlinear energy harvester and multi-antenna power transmitter.

The effect of carboxymethyl cellulose and β-cyclodextrin as debittering agents on bitterness and physicochemical properties of bitter gourd extract.

Bitter gourd extract (BGE) is rich in antioxidants and anti-diabetic components that promote good human health; however, its bitter taste makes it challenging to use in food. In this study, the effect of carboxymethyl cellulose and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) on the bitterness and properties of BGE were investigated. The bitterness intensity was evaluated by the trained sensory panel, and the physicochemical properties were also determined, including viscosity, total saponin, polyphenol content, antioxidant capacity, and α-amylase inhibition activity.

Parmoferone A, a new depsidone from the lichen .

A new depsidone, parmoferone A (), together with three known compounds, parmosidone K (), albifolione (), and 4-chloroorcinol () were isolated from the lichen (Taylor) Hale (Parmeliaceae). The structures of isolated compounds were identified from its spectroscopic data and by comparison with the literature. Compounds were evaluated for alpha-glucosidase inhibition.

HV1 mtDNA Reveals the High Genetic Diversity and the Ancient Origin of Vietnamese Dogs.

In this study, samples from 429 dog individuals across three main regions of Vietnam (Southern Vietnam (SVN), Central Vietnam (CVN), and Northern Vietnam (NVN)) were collected to analyze the 582 bp region mtDNA HVI, so as to study the genetic diversity and to screen the rare haplotype E in the Vietnamese village dog population. Nine new haplotypes A, two new haplotypes B, and three haplotypes C were unique to Vietnam dogs, in which the new haplotypes An3, An7, Cn1, and Cn3 concerned mutations at new polymorphism sites (15,517, 15,505, 15,479, and 15,933, respectively) which have not been previously reported. The detection of haplotypes A9 and A29, and the appearance of haplotype A200 in the two individual dogs sampled support that the Southeast Asian dog is the ancestor of today's Australian dingo and Polynesian dog.

Retraction: New synthesis of 2-aroylbenzothiazoles metal-free domino transformations of anilines, acetophenones, and elemental sulfur.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1039/D0RA01750G.].

A proposed scenario to improve the Ncut algorithm in segmentation.

In image segmentation, there are many methods to accomplish the result of segmenting an image into k clusters. However, the number of clusters k is always defined before running the process. It is defined by some observation or knowledge based on the application.

Combined PTEN Knockdown and Local Insulin in Chronic Experimental Diabetic Neuropathy.

Unlabelled: Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) renders progressive sensory neurodegeneration linked to hyperglycemia and its associated metabolopathy. We hypothesized that there may be additive impacts of direct insulin signaling, independent of glycemia and phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN) knockdown on neuropathy. Our targets for combined interventions were neurons and Schwann cells (SCs) in vitro and chronic type 1 DPN in mice.