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Advances in Chitosan Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Review of Properties, Synthesis, Characterization, Multidisciplinary Applications, and Future Perspectives

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 33, September 5, 2026.
This review highlights the synthesis of chitosan nanoparticles from natural sources, the thorough characterization of them, and use of microscopic and spectroscopic methods. It emphasizes that it has some indispensable properties such as being non‐toxic, antimicrobial, and capable of controlled drug release.
Mariam Sohail Mansoor, Nayab Raza, Furqana Bibi, Madiha Mumtaz, Asif Abbas, Farasat Haider, Basit Ali   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect Extract Rosella (Hibiscussabdariffa) As An Alternative To Natural Tooth Bleaching Agent On External Discoloration Case

Insisiva Dental Journal, 2012
Tooth bleaching is one effort that has long been known in the science of dentistry. Unfortunately material used to whiten tooth until now they are still nature are toxic to tissues of the mouth cavity.
Nanik Sugianti
doaj   +1 more source

Cardiovascular Diseases: Exploring Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Risk Factors, and Medicinal Plant‐Based Therapies: A Narrative Review

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, encompassing coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, and cerebrovascular disorders. The global burden of CVD continues to rise, driven by complex interactions among endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, inflammation,
Nawfal Hasan Siam, Umme Halima Mithila, Sadia Alam Tisha, Hridoy Saha, Ayesha Binte Mahbub, Farhan Nizam, Johirul Islam, Noushin Tabasumma, Md. Mazharul Islam Chowdhury   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Animating blossom: Time‐lapse to encourage plant awareness in the YouTube era

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1572-1583, September 2026.
Time‐lapse videos can effectively capture key traits of flower blossoms, such as color, 3D structure, and temporal changes, making them valuable complements to herbarium specimens and other botanical collections. Despite the abundance of such videos on YouTube, most provide no ecological and botanical insights.
Tae Kyung Yoon
wiley   +1 more source

Induction of apoptosis by Hibiscus protocatechuic acid in human uterine leiomyoma cells

Korean Journal of Gynecologic Oncology, 2008
Objective：Hibiscus protocatechuic acid (PCA) is a food-derived polyphenol antioxidants used as a food additive and a traditional herbal medicine. In this study, PCA was to determine its effect on cell proliferation and cell cycle progression in primary cultured human uterine leiomyoma cells.
Won-Kyoung Shon, Chi-Heum Cho, Sabarish Ramachandran, Dae-Kyu Song, So-Jin Shin, Sang-Hoon Kwon, Soon Do Cha   +6 more
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Sustainable Polymer Biocomposites for Food Packaging: Green Nanotechnology, Circular Plastic Upcycling and Smart Functional Materials

Packaging Technology and Science, Volume 39, Issue 9, Page 1141-1178, September 2026.
Graphical abstract showing the development of biodegradable polymer biocomposites reinforced with natural fibres, green nanoparticles and waste‐plastic upcycling pathways toward sustainable smart food packaging materials ABSTRACT The fundamental hypothesis behind this review is that the combination of biodegradable polymer‐based biocomposites, which ...
Chandra Sekhar Espenti, Jaewoong Lee
wiley   +1 more source

Microencapsulation of bioactive compounds from peanut residues: stability study and application in yogurt

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 11, Page 6472-6484, 30 August 2026.
Abstract BACKGROUND Peanut skin, a byproduct of peanut processing, is a rich source of phenolic compounds (520.65 mgGAE (100 g)−1 d.b.) with strong antioxidant capacity, but which remains underutilized. The direct incorporation of phenolic extracts into dairy products is challenging, due to their instability during processing and storage and possible ...
Ana Carolina Tucumantel Ribeiro, Victor Waldemar Pinto, Jaqueline LS Cavalcante, Nathalia Almeida Costa, Bárbara M Lepaus, Juliana A Macedo, Patrícia Blumer ZR Sá, Sílvia Cristina Sobottka Rolim de Moura   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transport of 14c-indoleacetic Acid Across Pedicel Abscission Zones in Hibiscus

Journal of South African Botany, 1972
(Uploaded by Plazi from the Biodiversity Heritage Library) No abstract provided.
Nash, Linda J, Bornman, Chris H, Addicott, Fredrick T   +2 more
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Starch Biocomposite Reinforced With Chemically Modified Hibiscus esculentus Biofibers

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 16, Page 14557-14569, 20 August 2026.
Starch biocomposite production route. ABSTRACT The global proliferation of non‐biodegradable plastics in landfills and marine ecosystem represents a critical environmental crisis. To mitigate this, present study explores the development of sustainable, starch based bio composites.
Ashish Guleria, Arvind Singh Chauhan, Ashish Kumar Sharma, Nav Rattan, Aakanksha Jain, Garima Kumari, Maurice N. Collins   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wild Edible Plants in Angola: Diversity, Traditional Uses, Phytochemical Properties, and Socio‐Economic Potential

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2026.
Wild edible plants (WEP) in Angola: number of species recorded by family and their distribution ranges; four of the most used WEP: Tamarindus indica (Fabaceae), Carissa spinarum (Apocynaceae), Adansonia digitata (Malvaceae), and Vitex doniana (Lamiaceae).
Claudete Bastos, Ângela Liberal, Margarida Moldão, Lillian Barros, Luís Catarino   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source