Chemistry, Organic

Article Chemistry, Applied

Assembly of porous filaments by interfacial complexation of nanochitin-based Pickering emulsion and seaweed alginate

Han Wang, Jiayi Lv, Mengqi Zhu, Kaiyue Wang, Siqi Huan, Yang Liu, Zhiguo Li, Shouxin Liu, Long Bai

Summary: Interfacial polyelectrolyte complexation spinning is an all-water method for producing composite filaments that encode the structural and functional attributes of biomass substances. This study offers a new perspective on dry spinning using interfacial complexation of complicated nanochitin-based structural building blocks, aiming to develop high-performance fiber materials for advanced applications.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Development and evaluation of thiosalicylic-modified/ion-imprinted chitosan for selective removal of cerium (III) ion

Majed S. Aljohani, Rua B. Alnoman, Hussam Y. Alharbi, Abeer Abdulaziz H. Bukhari, M. Monier

Summary: Chitosan was used as a bio-based product for the development of microparticles that can specifically remove cerium ions through ion-imprinting technology. Microparticles with thiosalicylic hydrazide-modified chitosan (TSCS) were prepared and demonstrated good selectivity for Ce3+ removal. The mechanism of adsorption was found to be chelation of Ce3+ with the chelating units on TSCS.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Carboxymethylcellulose hydrogels with stable carbon quantum dots: Enabling dynamic fluorescence modulation, automatic erasure, and secure information encryption

Qiuyan Luo, Hao Liu, Dongxu Li, Juguo Dai, Long Xia, Jia Jiang, Yiting Xu, Birong Zeng, Weiang Luo, Lizong Dai

Summary: A time-modulated encryption hydrogel was synthesized using carboxymethyl cellulose and carbon quantum dots. Carboxymethyl cellulose stabilized the carbon quantum dots in the hydrogel, ensuring its stability. The encryption/decryption of information was achieved through pH adjustment, application of EDTA and Cr (VI). Analysis of the fluorescence change mechanism revealed that the fluorescence quenching was potentially influenced by internal filtering effects and static quenching involving amino, carboxyl, and hydroxyl groups present in the hydrogel.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Fabrication of Schiff-base crosslinked films modified dialdehyde starch with excellent UV-blocking and antibacterial properties for fruit preservation

Xuan Yuan, Yijia Zhou, Yudan Wang, Lijia Liu, Guoxing Yang

Summary: A bio-based compound with excellent antibacterial activity was synthesized and used to prepare films with antibacterial and anti-ultraviolet properties, suitable for fruit preservation packaging.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Efficient removal of antibiotics from water by highly crosslinked metal-alginate particles: Preparation, isotherms, kinetics, and microbiological assay

Nicole Azizeh, Ayman Karam, Akash Heer, Mohammad Najlah, Richard Singer, Raid G. Alany, Simon W. Gould, Mouhamad Khoder

Summary: This study developed a novel solid-state crosslinking method of alginate (ALG) for efficient removal of antibiotics (ATBs) traces from wastewater. Metal-ALG systems obtained by solid-state crosslinking showed promise in terms of ease of production, high efficiency, regenerability, and scalability potential. Fe-ALG and Zn-ALG demonstrated high removal capacity for certain antibiotics and could be successfully regenerated without loss of ATB removal capacity. Overall, the solid-state crosslinking method proved superior to ionotropic gelation in terms of ease of production, high cross-linking degree, and ATBs removal capacity.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Gel properties and interactions of hydrogels constructed with low acyl gellan gum and puerarin

Shi-Qi Xu, Yi-Nan Du, Zhu-Jun Zhang, Jia-Nan Yan, Jin-Jian Sun, Li-Chao Zhang, Ce Wang, Bin Lai, Hai-Tao Wu

Summary: The effects of puerarin on the gel properties of gellan gum were investigated, and it was found that puerarin enhanced the storage modulus and thermal stability of the composite hydrogel. The interactions between puerarin and gellan gum were controlled by hydrogen bonds. The study suggests that the GG/PUE composite hydrogel has potential applications in the food industry.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Sustainable structural polysaccharides conversion: How does DES pretreatment affect cellulase adsorption, thereby improving enzymatic digestion of lignocellulose?

Min Zhou, Yuxuan Feng, Haidong Li, Xingjun Tian

Summary: This paper discusses the enhancement of cellulase adsorption on lignocellulose through DES pretreatment for biomass reducing sugar production. The results indicate that DES pretreatment improves cellulase adsorption on lignocellulose and affects waste removal, dispersibility, and surface characteristics in biomass conversion process.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Study of molecular interaction and texture characteristics of hydrocolloid-mixed alginate microspheres: As a shell to encapsulate multiphase oil cores

Yuting Wu, Boya Lv, Shiteng Wang, Zhe Liu, Xiao Dong Chen, Yi Cheng

Summary: This study investigates the molecular interaction between hydrocolloids and sodium alginate in microspheres. The results show that hydrocolloids with branches or capable to coil can form complex networks with sodium alginate, hindering the diffusion of calcium ions and changing the texture characteristics of microspheres. Furthermore, stable and soft microcapsules encapsulating multiphase oil cores have been successfully prepared using droplet microfluidic technology.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

A bioinspired and sustainable route for the preparation of Ag-crosslinked alginate fibers decorated with silver nanoparticles

Pietro Tordi, Rita Gelli, Francesca Ridi, Massimo Bonini

Summary: This study proposes a bioinspired method for the preparation of functional fibers containing AgNPs by extruding an alginate solution and treating with lemon juice. The amount of citric and ascorbic acid can finely tune the properties of the fibers. The preparation process can be easily monitored using FT-IR spectroscopy.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

TEMPO bacterial cellulose and MXene nanosheets synergistically promote tough hydrogels for intelligent wearable human-machine interaction

Baoting Dong, Dehai Yu, Peng Lu, Zhaoping Song, Wei Chen, Fengshan Zhang, Bin Li, Huili Wang, Wenxia Liu

Summary: This paper proposes a double network hydrogel of MXene/TEMPO bacterial cellulose (TOBC) system, which exhibits wide temperature tolerance and stable mechanical properties. The hydrogel also has self-healing ability, good biocompatibility, and can wirelessly monitor human motion. It shows great potential in various applications.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Wholly sustainable graft copolymers derived from cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose for high-performance elastomers, adhesives, and UV-blocking materials

Jiajun Feng, Yuxian Xing, Chuantao Yin, Pengfei Tang, Feng Jiang

Summary: This study presents a robust and convenient strategy for developing sustainable elastomers with excellent mechanical properties and varied functions. By incorporating sustainable rigid and soft segments in the rubbery side chains, the mechanical properties of the elastomers can be easily manipulated. The elastomers also exhibit outstanding adhesion behavior and prominent UV-shielding performance due to the introduction of additional dynamic network structure. Furthermore, the cross-linked elastomers show remarkable shape memory behavior.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Bifunctional drug delivery system with carbonic anhydrase IX targeting and glutathione-responsivity driven by host-guest amphiphiles for effective tumor therapy

Jiawei Zhou, Yamin Li, Lutao Wang, Pin Lv, Miao Chen, Feijian Xiao, Tian Si, Jun Tao, Bo Yang

Summary: In this study, a drug delivery system based on self-assembly was developed to deliver anticancer drugs to tumor tissues with targeted effects. The system showed inhibitory effects on cancer cells while minimizing toxic effects on normal cells. Additionally, the system demonstrated disintegration and drug release under specific conditions.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

An eco-friendly extraction method to obtain pectin from passion fruit rinds (Passiflora edulis sp.) using subcritical water and pressurized natural deep eutectic solvents

Debora Tamires Vitor Pereira, Pablo Mendez-Albinana, Jose A. Mendiola, Mar Villamiel, Alejandro Cifuentes, Julian Martinez, Elena Ibanez

Summary: This study evaluated the efficiency of Subcritical Water Extraction (SWE) and Pressurized Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (P-NaDESs) in obtaining pectin from Passion Fruit Rinds (PFR) and its residual biomass (PFR - UAPLE) under different temperatures. The results showed that the obtained pectins differed in terms of monomeric composition, molecular weight, and degree of esterification.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Carboxymethyl chitosan and polycaprolactone-based rapid in-situ packaging for fruit preservation by solution blow spinning

Chaoyi Shen, Xiangzheng Yang, Da Wang, Jiangkuo Li, Changqing Zhu, Di Wu, Kunsong Chen

Summary: In this research, a flexible fruit packaging method based on solution blow spinning was developed, which can effectively delay the ripening and decay process of fruits and provide a new solution for post-harvest fruit preservation.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Cinnamaldehyde-enriched Pickering emulsions stabilized by modified cellulose I and II nanocrystals recycled from maple leaves for shrimp preservation

Chuye Ji, Jiachen Wei, Yixiang Wang

Summary: This study proposes the utilization of fallen maple leaves as a source of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) for the development of CNC-stabilized Pickering emulsions for seafood preservation. Two types of CNCs were extracted from maple leaves under different alkaline conditions. The modified CNCs showed excellent stability in the Pickering emulsions, which were further enhanced with the incorporation of an antibacterial compound. The CNC-stabilized emulsions effectively inhibited bacterial proliferation and preserved the quality of shrimp.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Click nanosponge - A novel amine-rich β-cyclodextrin-based crosslinked polymer for heterogeneous catalysis

Tiago F. Machado, Gianluca Utzeri, Artur J. M. Valente, M. Elisa Silva Serra, Dina Murtinho

Summary: A primary amine-rich beta-cyclodextrin nanosponge was synthesized under mild conditions and showed potential as a heterogeneous catalyst for metal-free reactions.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

High-throughput intact Glycopeptide quantification strategy with targeted-MS (HTiGQs-target) reveals site-specific IgG N-glycopeptides as biomarkers for hepatic disorder diagnosis and staging

Xuejiao Liu, Bin Fu, Jierong Chen, Zhenyu Sun, Dongdong Zheng, Zhonghua Li, Bing Gu, Ying Zhang, Haojie Lu

Summary: Liver disease is a major cause of global mortality, and identifying biomarkers for diagnosing its progression is crucial for improving outcomes. Targeted mass spectrometry is a powerful tool for verifying biomarker candidates and clinical applications, particularly for glycoproteins translation. However, the limitation of analyzing only one sample per run has become apparent. In this study, a high-throughput intact N-glycopeptides quantification strategy was developed, allowing the validation of 20 samples per run with an average analysis time of 3 minutes per sample. The strategy was applied in a cohort of 461 serum samples and identified a panel of 10 IgG N-glycopeptides that have strong clinical utility in evaluating the severity of liver disease.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Treatment and mechanism for hot melting starch by reducing the molecular chain winding and crystallinity

Shen Wang, Yanhui Li, Jingxian Zhang, Jia Man, Yanyan Nie, Maocheng Ji, Heyu Chen, Fangyi Li, Chuanwei Zhang

Summary: In this study, enzymatic thermoplastic starch (ETPS) was successfully obtained by combining alpha-amylase liquefaction and urea plasticization, which can undergo hot melting. ETPS showed improved elongation at break and reduced crystallinity.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Review Chemistry, Applied

Exploitation of function groups in cellulose materials for lithium-ion batteries applications

Yuanyuan Xia, Xinping Li, Jingshun Zhuang, Wenliang Wang, Syed Comail Abbas, Chenglong Fu, Hui Zhang, Ting Chen, Yue Yuan, Xingjin Zhao, Yonghao Ni

Summary: This review thoroughly examines the current research status of cellulose-based materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) components, with a specific focus on the impact of functional groups in cellulose-based separators. The study reveals that certain functional groups play a crucial role in improving the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of the separators. It highlights the importance of understanding the influence of functional groups in cellulose-based materials on LIBs performance.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Organic

Pyrrolizine-3-ones: Synthesis and evaluation of photophysical properties

Dilek Isik Tasgin, Irem Bayraktar

Summary: We present a synthetic method for pyrrolizine-3-one derivatives and investigate their photophysical properties. These compounds are prepared through a series of reactions involving substituted pyrroles in one-pot, two-step oxidation, and intramolecular cyclization processes. The photophysical properties of the synthesized compounds are studied using UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy in various solvents. The introduction of pyrrolyl substituents has a significant impact on Stokes shifts and quantum yield values.

SYNTHETIC COMMUNICATIONS (2024)