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Utilizing the Metastability of Spidroins as a Strategy for Improving Mechanical Properties of Biomimetic Spider Silk Fibers

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Phase transitions are central for the assembly of recombinant silk proteins into fibers. Soluble protein can transition into condensed states such as condensates and gels. These states are metastable and evolve in a time‐dependent way. Metastability depends on the protein sequence, and this relationship can be used to enhance the mechanical properties ...
Fred‐Eric Sammalisto, Topias Lankinen, Celine Tallroth, Rafael A. Lara, Matilda Backholm, Markus B. Linder   +5 more
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Structural, Physicochemical, and Functional Properties of Waxy and Non-Waxy Foxtail Millet Starches

Foods
This study investigated the structural, physicochemical, and functional characteristics of foxtail millet starches (FMSs), including five non-waxy varieties (N-HXMS, N-LXMS, N-QZHS, N-JG21S, N-BLGS) and one waxy control (W-HJGS).
Yuting Fan, Lei Chang, Yang Yao, Qin Dan, Pingping Zhang, Xinyi Li, Xiuzhu Yu, Shuangkui Du   +7 more
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Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts with Trinuclear, Mixed‐Valence Iron Motifs on Electronically Aligned Carbon Dots

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Trinuclear iron oxo‐bridged catalytic ensembles stabilized by aspartic‐acid‐derived carbon dots provide an effective platform for alkaline oxygen evolution. Mixed‐valence charge balancing, inner‐sphere charge transport, and work‐function alignment within the N/O‐rich carbon framework promote cooperative Fe‐site chemistry and efficient OER ...
Megha A. Deshmukh, Giorgio Zoppellaro, Emiliano Fonda, Lukáš Zdražil, Shounik Paul, David Panáček, Hanuman Thorat, Zdeněk Badura, Michele Melchionna, Manuela Bevilacqua, Paolo Fornasiero, Klaus Müllen, Radek Zbořil, Aristides Bakandritsos   +13 more
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Physicochemical and functional characteristics of a gourd (Cucurbita argyrosperma Huber) seed protein isolate subjected to high-intensity ultrasound

Heliyon
The impact of high-intensity ultrasound (HIU, 20 kHz) on the physicochemical and functional characteristics of gourd seed protein isolate (GoSPI) was studied.
Yessica Silva Carrillo, José Armando Ulloa, Judith Esmeralda Urías Silvas, José Carmen Ramírez Ramírez, Ranferi Gutiérrez Leyva   +4 more
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Nanoamphizymes: Self‐Assembled Amphiphilic Enzymatic Nanomaterials for High‐Performance Biocatalysis and Biosensing

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
An amphiphilic GOx nanoamphizyme was constructed by covalently introducing hydrophobic PPNI linkers onto GOx, enabling spontaneous self‐assembly into tunable nanoparticles. Mild crosslinking further stabilized the assemblies and enhanced catalytic performance and stability.
Yuan‐Hao Hsiao, Rajan Deepan Chakravarthy, Po‐Hsiang Chen, Abdelreheem Abdelfatah Saddik, Hsin‐Chieh Lin   +4 more
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Remote Activation of Wnt Signaling and Cell Proliferation by E‐Cadherin Magnetomechanical Stimulation

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A pioneering magnetogenetic toolkit enables non‐invasive, precise spatiotemporal modulation of intracellular Wnt/β‐catenin signaling. Functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs@E/EC15) target cellular E‐cadherins to generate localized magnetomechanical forces under low‐intensity magnetic fields.
Christian Castro‐Hinojosa, Pablo Martínez‐Vicente, Lucía G. Recaredo, Susel Del Sol‐Fernández, Pilar Gomollón‐Zueco, Yilian Fernández‐Afonso, Raluca M. Fratila, María Moros   +7 more
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Endosomal Escape of siRNA Polyplexes: A Molecular Dynamics Perspective on Underlying Mechanisms

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Molecular dynamics simulations reveal distinct endosomal escape mechanisms of siRNA nanoparticles, ranging from electrostatic membrane attachment to hydrophobic membrane fusion. Hydrophobic residues and anionic endosomal lipids emerge as key determinants of membrane disruption, linking molecular interactions to experimental delivery performance and ...
Katharina M. Steinegger, Min Jiang, Florian Belger, Fabian Link, Benjamin Winkeljann, Olivia M. Merkel   +5 more
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Evaluation of physicochemical and functional properties of protein isolates from 5 edible mushroom species

Food Science and Human Wellness
Edible mushroom proteins are the promising ones with the advantages of complete essential amino acid profile and multiple functional activities. To reinforce their applications in functional food development, this study comprehensively evaluated the ...
Zheng Qian, Mengdie Yang, Xiao Chen, Qiping Zhan, Lei Zhong, Qiuhui Hu, Liyan Zhao   +6 more
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Digitally Printed Eco‐Friendly Electronic Devices

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Fabrication of electronics using eco‐friendly materials through digital printing routes is a promising strategy for improving life cycle sustainability and reducing the environmental impacts of conventional manufacturing. This review highlights state‐of‐the‐art eco‐friendly materials, green ink formulations, various resource‐efficient digital printing ...
Nitheesh M. Nair, Mikel Rincón‐Iglesias, Cristian Mendes‐Felipe, Fatemeh Etehadi, Senentxu Lanceros‐Méndez, Gerardo Hernandez‐Sosa   +5 more
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Effects of Different Extraction Methods on the Structural and Functional Properties of Soluble Dietary Fibre from Sweet Potatoes

Foods
In this study, hot water treatment (WT), ultrasonic treatment (UT), ultrasonic-sodium hydroxide treatment (UST), ultrasonic-enzyme treatment (UET), and ultrasonic-microwave treatment (UMT) were used to treat sweet potatoes.
Liuqing Yang, Rongan Zhu, Ning Zhang, Wenya Zhao, Chuyan Wang   +4 more
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