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Eco‐design influence on the life cycle assessment of frozen cauliflower gnocchi: a comprehensive cradle‐to‐grave analysis
Authors: Casson Andrea , Giovenzana Valentina , Pampuri Alessia , Zambelli Martina , Contiero Silvia , Tugnolo Alessio , Narote Abhishek Dattu , Beghi Roberto , Guidetti Riccardo 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDNowadays, when discussing agri‐food products, it is important to talk about sustainable production methods. Environmental sustainability has become a production issue, especially when it comes to the design of a product, service, or process. Using frozen fresh cauliflower gnocchi marketed in different packaging and in different global areas as a case study, we aim to highlight the importance of the impact of product eco‐design on the entire life cycle.RESULTSThe environmental impact of cauliflower gnocchi was assessed based on the life cycle assessment methodology. With the cradle‐to‐gate approach, the most influential factors are the cultivation, distribution, and packaging phases. Considering the cradle‐to‐grave approach, home storage has proven to be the most influential factor for a quarter of the entire life cycle of cauliflower gnocchi. The eco‐design of packaging has demonstrated how, by analysing only the packaging, it is possible to achieve significant reductions in impact (−47%), but when compared with the entire life cycle these actions have no significant responsibility (approximately 10%). If, however, the field of action is broadened and eco‐design solutions are sought to reduce the impact deriving from the conservation phase, the consumer has the ability, through their decisions, to reduce the impact relating to conservation as much as possible or to double the impact of the product life cycle.CONCLUSIONOverall, to promote prosperity while protecting the environment, according to Agenda 2030, the agri‐food system must analyse the supply chains without neglecting any step involved in the life cycle of the product. The eco‐design must go beyond the usual factors analysed and shall include downstream activities to aim for more sustainable products, including consumer behaviours, following the cradle‐to‐grave approach. © 2023 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
Assessment of calcium alginate gels as wall materials for encapsulation systems
Authors: Oroná Jesica Daiana , Zorrilla Susana Elizabeth , Peralta Juan Manuel 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDCalcium alginate gels are widely used to encapsulate active compounds. Some characteristic parameters of these gels are necessary to describe the release of active compounds through mechanistic mathematical models. In this work, transport and kinetics properties of calcium alginate gels were determined through simple experimental techniques.RESULTSThe weight‐average molecular weight ( = 192 × 103 Da) and the fraction of residues of α‐l‐guluronic acid ( = 0.356) of sodium alginate were determined by capillary viscometry and 1H‐nuclear magnetic resonance at 25 °C, respectively. Considering the half egg‐box model, both values were used to estimate the molecular weight of calcium alginate as  = 2.02 × 105 Da. An effective diffusion coefficient of water ( = 2.256 × 10−9 m2 s−1) in calcium alginate was determined using a diffusion cell at 37 °C. Finally, a kinetics constant of depolymerization ( = 9.72 × 10−9 m3 mol−1 s−1) of calcium alginate was obtained considering dissolution of calcium to a medium under intestinal conditions.CONCLUSIONThe experimental techniques used are simple and easily reproducible. The obtained values may be useful in the design, production, and optimization of the alginate‐based delivery systems that require specific release kinetics of the encapsulated active compounds. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Development of fiber‐enriched muffins using pomegranate peel powder and its effect on physico‐chemical properties and shelf life of the muffins
Authors: Giri Namrata A , Gaikwad Prasad , Gaikwad Nilesh N , Manjunatha Nanjundappa , Krishnakumar Thulasimani , Kad Vikram , Raigond Pinky , Suryavanshi Swati , Marathe Rajiv Arvind 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDPomegranate peel is a by‐product from the pomegranate processing industries and is a rich source of dietary fibers and bioactive compounds. It has good antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. In the present study, the effects of substitution of refined wheat flour with pomegranate peel powder (PPP) at a rate of 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% on the physico‐chemical and sensorial properties as well as on the oxidative and microbial stability of muffins were investigated.RESULTSA significant reduction in specific volume (1.99 to 1.57 cm3 g−1), weight loss (11.73 to 10.14 g 100 g−1) and an increase in crumb hardness (633.06 to 2311.5 g) of muffins were observed on addition of PPP. Moreover, the nutritional value was improved by a significant increase in the fiber content (4.39 to 10.66%), total phenols (0.443 to 48.53 mg GAE 100 g−1), antioxidant activity (75.94% to 99.36%), calcium (200.33 to 294.33 mg 100 g−1), potassium (227.33 to 425.33 mg 100 g−1) and magnesium (96.33 to 288.33 mg 100 g−1). The pasting and rheological properties of muffin batter showed a significant decrease in the final and peak viscosity, as well as increase in storage, loss and complex modulus. The muffin samples were organoleptically acceptable up to a level of 8% PPP. Free fatty acid content, peroxide value and microbial count of the muffin with 8% PPP were significantly lower compared to the control sample and more oxidatively and microbially stable for a storage period of 21 and 28 days at ambient and refrigerated temperatures, respectively.CONCLUSIONThe present study provides the opportunity to use PPP as functional ingredients and natural preservative in the preparation of muffins. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Ultrasound Coded‐Excitation Imaging for Endoleak Detection After Complex Endovascular Aortic Repair
Authors: Hofmann Amun , Mlekusch Irene , Wickenhauser Georg , Walter Corinna , Falkensammer Jürgen , Assadian Afshin , Taher Fadi 
Published: November 2023

ObjectivesSeveral imaging modalities have been suggested for surveillance after fenestrated endovascular aortic repair in general and endoleak detection in specific. In the present project a coded excitation‐based ultrasound (B‐Flow) was investigated for endoleak detection after complex endovascular aortic repair.MethodsPatients post complex endovascular aortic repair (FEVAR or T/FEVAR) undergoing follow‐up appointments including ultrasonography of the aorta at a vascular and endovascular surgery outpatient center were included in the study. B‐Flow was compared with computed tomography angiography (CTA), Duplex ultrasound (DUS), and contrast‐enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) regarding agreement and reliability for endoleak detection and characterization.ResultsIn total, 47 follow‐ups were included. They accumulated in a total of 149 imaging investigations. Endoleaks were discovered in 44.7% of B‐Flow studies and a majority of these endoleaks were classified as type II. Agreement between B‐Flow and other imaging modalities was good (>80.0%) in general. However, with B‐Flow 6 and 2 endoleaks would have been missed compared with CEUS and CTA, respectively. Regarding endoleak classification, B‐Flow had a strong agreement (94.5%) with CEUS in detected cases. Furthermore, in a limited subset analysis, imaging findings were externally validated using findings from angiography.ConclusionsUltrasonography allows for endoleak detection and characterization without an invasive procedure or the use of potentially nephrotoxic contrast medium and can reduce radiation exposure. While CEUS mitigates issues of radiation and nephrotoxicity it still requires the intravenous application of contrast enhancers. Ultrasound coded‐excitation imaging such as B‐Flow could therefore further simplify endoleak surveillance after fenestrated endovascular aortic repair.
High Dose‐Rate MeV Electron Beam from a Tightly‐Focused Femtosecond IR Laser in Ambient Air
Authors: Vallières Simon , Powell Jeffrey , Connell Tanner , Evans Michael , Lytova Marianna , Fillion‐Gourdeau François , Fourmaux Sylvain , Payeur Stéphane , Lassonde Philippe , MacLean Steve , Légaré François 
Published: November 2023

AbstractUltrashort electron beams with femtosecond to picosecond bunch durations offer unique opportunities to explore active research areas ranging from ultrafast structural dynamics to ultra‐high dose‐rate radiobiological studies. It presents a straightforward method to generate relativistic electron beams in ambient air via the tight focusing of a few‐cycle, mJ‐class femtosecond infrared laser. It demonstrates experimentally that electrons can reach up to 1.4 MeV at a dose‐rate of 0.15 Gy/s, providing enough dose rate for radiation therapy applications. 3D Particle‐In‐Cell simulations confirm that the acceleration mechanism is based on the relativistic ponderomotive force and show theoretical agreement with the measured electron energies and divergence. Relativistic peak intensities up to 1019Wcm−2are reached in ambient air due to a very lowB‐integral accumulation during focusing, which prevents intensity clamping. Furthermore, it discusses the scalability of this method with the continuing development of mJ‐class high average power lasers, and providing a promising approach for FLASH radiation therapy.
Dense Monolayer Network Structures of Double Hydrophilic Hyperbranched Copolymers at the Air/Water Interface
Authors: Tu Yongliang , Wen Gangyao , Selianitis Dimitrios , Pispas Stergios 
Published: November 2023

AbstractInfluences of subphase pH and temperature on the interfacial aggregation behavior of two double hydrophilic hyperbranched copolymers of poly[oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate‐co‐(2‐diisopropylamino)ethyl methacrylate] (P(OEGMA‐co‐DIPAEMA)) at the air/water interface are studied by the Langmuir film balance technique. Morphologies of their Langmuir–Blodgett (LB) films are characterized by atomic force microscopy (AFM). At the interface, P(OEGMA‐co‐DIPAEMA) copolymers tend to form a dense network structure of circular micelles composed of branching agent‐connected carbon backbone cores and mixed shells of OEGMA and DIPAEMA segments (pendant groups). This network structure containing many honeycomb‐like holes with diameters of 6–8 nm is identified for the first time and clearly observed in the enlarged AFM images of their LB films. Under acidic conditions, surface pressure versus molecular area isotherms of the two copolymers in the low‐pressure region show larger mean molecular area than those under neutral and alkaline conditions due to the lack of impediment from DIPAEMA segments. Upon further compression, each isotherm exhibits a wide pseudo‐plateau, which corresponds to OEGMA segments being pressed into the subphase. Furthermore, the isotherms under neutral and alkaline conditions exhibit the lower critical solution temperature behavior of OEGMA segments, and the critical temperature is lower when the hyperbranched copolymer contains higher OEGMA content.
Hydrogel Rivet with Unidirectional Shape Morphing for Flexible Mechanical Assembly
Authors: Ye April L. , Zhang Haozhe , Wu Baoyi , Lu Huanhuan , Si Muqing , Zhang Kaihang , Chen Tao 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIntegrating diverse materials and functions into highly additive produce has piqued global interest due to the increasing demands of intelligent soft robotics. Nevertheless, existing assembly techniques, especially supramolecular assembly which heavily rely on precise chemical design and specific recognition, may prove inadequate when confronted with diverse external demands. Inspired by the traditional mechanical assembly, rivet connection, herein, a thermo‐responsive hydrogel with unidirectional shape‐morphing is fabricated and a stable mechanical assembly is constructed by emulating the rivet connection mechanism. This system employed poly(acrylamide‐co‐acrylic acid) [P(AAm‐co‐AAc)] to induce continuous swelling and hexylamine‐modified polyvinyl alcohol (PVA‐C6) as a molecular switch to control the swelling process. The hydrogel rivet, initially threaded through pre‐fabricated hollows in two components. Subsequently, upon the disassociation of alkane chains the molecular switch would activate, inducing swelling and stable mechanical assembly via anchor structures. Moreover, to enhance the assembly strength, knots are introduced to enhance assembly strength, guiding localized stress release for programmed deformations. Additionally, the system can be remotely controlled using near‐infrared light (NIR) by incorporating photo‐thermal nanoparticles. This work presents a universal and efficient strategy for constructing stable mechanical assemblies without compromising overall softness, offering significant potential for the fabrication of integrated soft robots.
Animal impact in real‐life: Study protocol for an ecological momentary assessment study on the role of animal characteristics in the relationship between companion animals and mental wellbeing
Authors: Janssens Mayke , Eshuis Jannes , Heilijgers Eline , Jacobs Nele , Hediger Karin , Lataster Johan , Peeters Sanne 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe contribution of companion animals to human mental wellbeing has received an increasing amount of scientific interest. Research findings concerning the nature of this relationship are however mixed. Variability in behavior and characteristics of the animal might explain this heterogeneity. The main aim of the present study is to investigate the association between companion animals and mental wellbeing in daily life and the role that animal characteristics play in this association, using an ecological momentary assessment approach. The sample will comprise of adult owners of a dog and/or a cat. Participants will start with a baseline assessment including demographic characteristics of the owner and the animal, as well as the C‐BARQ or Fe‐BARQ to assess general behavior of the animal. After the baseline assessment, a signal‐contingent scheme with semi‐random intervals will be used to examine human–animal interaction (HAI) in the natural setting of pet‐owners' daily lives. Participants will complete up to ten short assessments per day over the course of 5 days, reporting on the presence of‐, interaction with‐, and behavior of the companion animal. They also report on stressful activities and events, and on their current positive and negative affect. Multilevel regression analysis will be used to investigate the relationship between HAI, animal characteristics and mental wellbeing. With this study we hope to provide insight into the type of animal, behavior of the animal and specific elements of interaction with an animal, and their potential associations with human wellbeing. The knowledge gathered in this study will add to unraveling mechanisms underlying HAI and help to identify in which contexts and under what conditions HAI can have the greatest impact.
An implicit–explicit time discretization for elastic wave propagation problems in plates
Authors: Methenni Hajer , Imperiale Alexandre , Imperiale Sébastien 
Published: November 2023

AbstractWe propose a new implicit–explicit scheme to address the challenge of modeling wave propagation within thin structures using the time‐domain finite element method. Compared to standard explicit schemes, our approach renders a time marching algorithm with a time step independent of the plate thickness and its associated discretization parameters (mesh step and order of approximation). Relying on the standard three dimensional elastodynamics equations, our strategy can be applied to any type of material, either isotropic or anisotropic, with or without discontinuities in the thickness direction. Upon the assumption of an extruded mesh of the plate‐like geometry, we show that the linear system to be solved at each time step is partially lumped thus efficiently treated. We provide numerical evidence of an adequate convergence behavior, similar to a reference solution obtained using the well‐known leapfrog scheme. Further numerical investigations show significant speed up factors compared to the same reference scheme, proving the efficiency of our approach for the configurations of interest.
Design and preparation of polytetrafluoroethylene/carbon (PTFE/C) composite membrane‐equivalent foam for gravity‐driven emulsion separation
Authors: Guo Xiaoming , Lan Di , Wang Yue 
Published: November 2023

AbstractHerein, the concept of a membrane‐equivalent foam (MEF) with equivalent characteristics to a separated multilayer membrane is proposed and elaborated to mitigate the conflict between efficiency and selectivity in emulsion separation. Porous polytetrafluoroethylene/carbon (PTFE/C) composite MEF with a two‐level microporous structure (bubble pores and ice‐templated pores) was prepared successfully, derived from a PTFE/glutaraldehyde crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol (PVAG) composite foam green body. The PVAG‐based in situ carbon was analyzed as composed mainly of amorphous carbon. The bubble pores were observed to be interconnected by ice‐templated pores. The porosity of the porous PTFE/C composite MEF reached a remarkable value of 73.35%. Corresponding to m(PTFE)/m(PVA) values of 14/1, 12/1, 10/1 and 8/1, the average pore sizes of the bubble pores were 32.99, 44.31, 47.33 and 48.01 μm, and the average sizes of the ice‐templated pores were about 2.24, 2.77, 3.02 and 3.47 μm, respectively. Meanwhile, the porous PTFE/C composite MEF exhibited near superhydrophobicity in air and superhydrophobicity under oil. In gravity‐driven water−oil emulsion separation tests, the oil flux was up to 3541 L h−1 m−2 and the separation efficiency reached more than 99.52%. After 20 cycles of testing, the oil flux and separation efficiency remained stable. The membrane‐equivalent thickness of the samples from PTFE/C‐m1 to PTFE/C‐m4 were below 3.47, 4.26, 0.58 and 0.30 nm, respectively, which is about 10−7–10−6 times lower than the height of porous PTFE/C composite MEF. It is reasonable to believe that porous PTFE/C composite MEF could effectively mitigate the ‘trade‐off’ effect. © 2023 Society of Industrial Chemistry.
Endobronchial cryptococcosis with bronchial stenosis in a patient with severe asthma treated with inhaled corticosteroids: A case report
Authors: Sasaki Jun , Kinoshita Takashi , Sudou Misa , Horii Takayuki , Takaki Reiko , Mitsuoka Masahiro , Tominaga Masaki , Kawayama Tomotaka , Hoshino Tomoaki 
Published: November 2023

AbstractCryptococcosis typically manifests as pulmonary lesions, with endobronchial lesions occurring rarely. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) may be a risk factor for cryptococcosis of the larynx but not of the bronchi. Here, we report a case involving a 73‐year‐old Japanese man who developed endobronchial cryptococcosis during ICS treatment for asthma. Chest computed tomography showed right mainstem bronchial stenosis and asthma control worsening when he received adequate asthma treatments. Bronchoscopy revealed multiple elevated lesions with white slough from the trachea to the right mainstem bronchus and the right mainstem bronchus lumen entrance narrowing. Bronchial lavage culture revealed Cryptococcus neoformans. Combination treatment with the antifungal agent, mepolizumab, and bronchodilation surgery successfully controlled cryptococcosis and asthma. Attention should be paid to central airway lesions during ICS treatment for uncontrolled asthma.
Biomimetic Helical Hydrogen Bonded Organic Framework Membranes for Efficient Uranium Recovery from Seawater
Authors: Maurya Ashish , Marvaniya Karan , Dobariya Priyanka , Mane Manoj V. , Tothadi Srinu , Patel Ketan , Kushwaha Shilpi 
Published: November 2023

AbstractInspired by the uranyl‐imidazole interactions via nitrogen's (N's) of histidine residues in single helical protein assemblies with open framework geometry that allows through migration/coordination of metal ions. Here, preliminary components of a stable hydrogen‐bonded organic framework (HOF) are designed to mimic the stable single helical open framework with imidazole residues available for Uranium (U) binding. The imidazolate‐HOF (CSMCRIHOF2‐S) is synthesized with solvent‐directed H‐bonding in 1D array and tuned hydrophobic CH–π interactions leading to single helix pattern having enhanced hydrolytic stability. De‐solvation led CSMCRIHOF2‐P with porous helical 1D channels are transformed in a freestanding thin film that showcased improved mass transfer and adsorption of uranyl carbonate. CSMCRIHOF2‐P thin film can effectively extract ≈14.8 mg g−1 in 4 weeks period from natural seawater, with > 1.7 U/V (Uranium to Vanadium ratio) selectivity. This strategy can be extended for rational designing of hydrolytically stable, U selective HOFs to realize the massive potential of the blue economy toward sustainable energy.
In Situ Quantitative Study of Single‐Molecule Photoreduction Activities and Kinetics on 1D–1D Heterostructure
Authors: Wu Shuyang , Lee Jinn‐Kye , Tan Joseph Wei En , Chan Jia Xin , Xu Rong , Zhang Zhengyang 
Published: November 2023

AbstractUnderstanding the underlying catalytic mechanisms with nanometer resolution is of critical importance to the rational design of 1D heterogeneous catalysts. However, a fundamental investigation of photocatalytic activities and kinetics at their individual sites is still challenging. Herein, in situ single‐molecule fluorescence microscopy is employed to study the site‐specific catalytic activities and dynamics on 1D–1D heterostructure for the first time. For carbon nanotube (CNT)/CdS nanorod composites, it is found that the CdS end with heterojunction exhibits the highest catalytic conversion rate constant of resazurin photoreduction, which is 30%, 7%, and 19% higher than those of the middle segment and the bare end of CdS, and the CNT end with heterojunction, respectively. A similar trend of adsorption abilities is observed in these structures. Such phenomena can be attributed to the different content of defects in these structures. Regarding the dissociation behaviors, the dissociation rate constants of all structures exhibit an opposite trend to those of adsorption and conversion. The direct and indirect dissociation are found to be predominant on CdS and CNT, respectively. Such investigation provides a deep insight into the understanding of site‐specific properties on 1D heterogeneous catalysts and helps construct the “structure‐dynamics” correlations at the nanoscale.