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Preparation and analysis of Anchomanes difformis starch using different medium

Discover Chemistry
The increasing demand for sustainable starch sources to enhance food security and reduce overdependence on staples such as cassava has driven interest in underutilized crops.
Babafemi Raphael Babaniyi, Gideon Aina Idowu, Olugbenga Oludayo Oluwasina   +2 more
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Sustainable bioplastics manufacturing from renewable sources

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Bioplastics are manufactured by using polymers from different bio‐based sources. These novel materials not only offer biodegradability but also possess various functional properties that make them suitable for diverse applications. Recent developments in the preparation of bioplastics are reported, highlighting the distinct properties of each type of ...
C. Valeria L. Giosafatto, Marika Avitabile, Michela Famiglietti, Talayeh Kordjazi, Marzieh Moosavi‐Nasab, Odile F. Restaino, Loredana Mariniello   +6 more
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Critical Leaf Magnesium Thresholds for Growth, Chlorophyll, Leaf Area, and Photosynthesis in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

Agronomy
Accurately understanding the critical threshold of leaf magnesium (Mg) concentration is crucial for rapid diagnosis of crop Mg status; however, little information is available on critical Mg concentration for different physiological processes in dicots ...
Kailiu Xie, Yonghui Pan, Xusheng Meng, Min Wang, Shiwei Guo   +4 more
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Genomic and Transcriptome Analyses of a Thermophilic Bacterium Geobacillus stearothermophilus B5 Isolated from Compost Reveal Its Enzymatic Basis for Lignocellulose Degradation

Microorganisms, 2020
A lignocellulose-degrading strain isolated from thermophilic compost was identified as Geobacillus stearothermophilus B5, and found able to secrete considerable amounts of enzymes at optimal temperature (60 °C) and pH (7.5).
Mengmeng Wang, Jiaxi Miao, Xuanqing Wang, Tuo Li, Han Zhu, Dongyang Liu, Qirong Shen   +6 more
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Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
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Enhancing Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Strength of 3D‐Printed Iron Polylactic Acid for Marine Applications via Laser Surface Texturing

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Laser surface texturing significantly improves the corrosion resistance and mechanical strength of 3D‐printed iron polylactic acid (Ir‐PLA) for marine applications. Optimal laser parameters reduce corrosion by 80% and enhance tensile strength by 25% and ductility by 15%.
Mohammad Rezayat, Mojtaba Karamimoghadam, Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Ali Zolfagharian, Giuseppe Casalino, Antonio Mateo, Mahdi Bodaghi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing soil citrulline degrading function to mitigate soil-borne Fusarium wilt

Nature Communications
Continuous cropping often exacerbates soil-borne diseases, particularly Fusarium wilt, yet the intricate rhizosphere relationships among phyto-derived metabolites, pathogens, and particular microbial functions remain poorly understood.
Zhexu Ding, Tao Wen, Xinyang Teng, Wenyi Yang, Xiaohang Yuan, Xiaoyu Liu, Penghao Xie, Xiangyang Zhao, Qirong Shen, Jun Yuan   +9 more
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A Concept of a Digital and Traceable Manufacturing Documentation Based on Formalized Process Description Applied on Composite Aircraft Moveable

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
The documentation of component manufacture has become an essential part of today's production processes, especially for the analysis and optimization of production or component design with regard to structural performance, economic efficiency, and sustainability.
Björn Denker, Dominik Delisle, Christian Krombholz, Martin Rädel, Frank Dressel   +4 more
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Predatory protists reduce bacteria wilt disease incidence in tomato plants

Nature Communications
Soil organisms are affected by the presence of predatory protists. However, it remains poorly understood how predatory protists can affect plant disease incidence and how fertilization regimes can affect these interactions.
Sai Guo, Zixuan Jiao, Zhiguang Yan, Xinyue Yan, Xuhui Deng, Wu Xiong, Chengyuan Tao, Hongjun Liu, Rong Li, Qirong Shen, George A. Kowalchuk, Stefan Geisen   +11 more
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