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Nanofiber PVA‐Based Membranes Incorporating Functionalized Spanish Broom Derivatives for Sustainable Water Purification

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2026.
This study investigates Spanish broom (Spartium junceum) as a renewable source for electrospun composite membranes in sustainable water purification. MCC and biochar were functionalized with eco‐friendly precursors and nanomaterials (i.e., HNT, β‐CDs) to develop hybrid PVA nanofiber composites.
Giulia Rando, Silvia Sfameni, Jozefien Geltmeyer, Alessandra Palella, Lorenzo Spadaro, Alberto Riminucci, Karen De Clerck, Maria Rosaria Plutino   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the Anti-schistosomal Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Versus Praziquantel in Schistosoma mansoni Infected Mice

Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2017
Background: Curcumin is the major active ingredient of Curcuma longa L., traditionally known as turmeric and has been shown to exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities including anti-parasitic effect.
Atef HUSSEIN, Samia RASHED, Ibrahim El HAYAWAN, Rabab El-SAYED, Hemat ALI   +4 more
doaj  

The role of lecithin on topical anti-inflammatory activity of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) ointment

Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2020
Background: Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is widely used in traditional medicine. In Iranian folk medicine, turmeric and egg yolk mixture is used for inflammation due to dislocations and strains.
Somayeh Esmaeili, Saleh Omid-Malayeri, Homa Hajimehdipoor, Hamid Reza Rasekh, Hamid Reza Moghimi, Soheil Omid-Malayeri, Roya Yaraee, Mohammad Reza Jalali Nadoushan   +7 more
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Nanostructured lipid carriers and natural deep eutectic solvents: a highly advantageous combination for the encapsulation of curcumin

Journal of Chemical Technology &Biotechnology, Volume 101, Issue 10, Page 1980-1999, October 2026.
Abstract BACKGROUND Curcumin is a naturally derived polyphenol known for its potent biological properties. Its therapeutic potential, however, is hindered by low bioavailability. Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) have emerged as advanced delivery systems to overcome such limitations. Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) have garnered attention as
Kyriaki Safari, Ioanna Pitterou, Marianthi Miliaronikolaki, Nikolaos Paraskevopoulos, Andromachi Tzani, Anastasia Detsi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Myelin Impairment and Regeneration in the Central Nervous System: Molecular Mechanisms, Diseases, and Prospective Therapeutic Targets

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 10, October 2026.
Proper myelin formation is crucial for normal neural circuit function, while myelin deficiency can lead to neural circuit dysfunction and cognitive decline, notably in Alzheimer's disease and other central nervous system demyelinating disorders. This review summarizes central myelin's structure and function, demyelination biomarkers and pathological ...
Lihong Huang, Peng Cheng, Guangdong Liu, Yang Xiang, Zhen Hong, Weidong Le   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role and Meaning of Hospital Food for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Patients

Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 39, Issue 5, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim This study explored the perceptions of former Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) hospital patients and carers regarding the role and meaning of hospital food during hospitalisation and recovery. Methods Using a descriptive qualitative design guided by a social constructionist approach, four focus groups (n = 28) were conducted ...
Vanessa M. Carter, Vicki E. Barrington, Bryan Ross, Danielle P. Hitch   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the biochemical and antioxidant potential of ginger (Adric) and turmeric (Haldi)

International Journal of Food Properties, 2019
The aim of this present study was to explore antioxidant and bioactive profile of ginger and turmeric. For the purpose, turmeric and ginger (Haldi and Adric) were procured from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab-Pakistan.
Zunaira Mushtaq, Muhammad Tahir Nadeem, Muhammad Umair Arshad, Farhan Saeed, Muhammad Haseeb Ahmed, Huma Bader Ul Ain, Ahsan Javed, Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Shahzad Hussain   +8 more
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Turmeric essential oil-loaded wheat starch cryogels as superabsorbent pads for active packaging of fish fillets. [PDF]

J Sci Food Agric
Abstract BACKGROUND This study aimed to create a cryogel with water‐absorbing and antioxidant properties. Wheat starch (10%, w/v) was used to produce cryogels, which were then incorporated with turmeric essential oil (TEO) at two concentrations: 20% and 30% (w/w of starch).
da Cruz EP, Fonseca LM, Jansen C, Crizel RL, Pail GL, de Oliveira Pacheco C, Dias ARG, da Rosa Zavareze E.   +7 more
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A Qualitative Study on Mothers' Experiences of Breastfeeding Cessation in Turkey

Japan Journal of Nursing Science, Volume 23, Issue 4, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Problem/Background Ending the breastfeeding process is a challenging decision for both mother and baby. However, cessation of breastfeeding is an inevitable stage for many mother‐infant dyads and often represents the baby's first experience of separation from the mother.
Seçil Hur, Ayça Solt Kirca, Nihal Avcı Başboğa   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Color stability of natural colorant in turmeric [PDF]

, 2010
Nowadays, synthetic food colorants are steadily replaced by the natural ones because of consumer preferences due to the health. Natural colorant additives are usually considered as color additives derived from plant or animal sources by extraction ...
Nur Athirah, Hassan
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