LWT,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
205, P. 116520 - 116520
Published: July 26, 2024
Meat
is
an
important
protein
source
in
the
human
diet;
however,
consumption
of
animal
proteins
needs
to
be
reduced.
Plant-based
foods
naturally
lack
cobalamin,
vitamin
B12
(VitB12),
essential
diet.
Brewer's
spent
grain
(BSG)
a
side
stream
available
large
volumes
that
was
chosen
as
substrate
for
food-grade
VitB12-producing
microorganisms.
microorganisms
were
identified
scientific
literature
and
selected
study
situ
production
VitB12
protein-enriched
(53%)
BSG.
A
first
screening
performed
using
Propionibacterium
freudenreichii
Priestia
megaterium
(formerly
known
Bacillus
megaterium)
strains.
Further
optimisations
exploited
increase
BSG
content
further
resulted
levels
up
21
μg
VitB12/100
g
at
lab
scale.
Finally,
experiments
12
kg
scale
fermentation
with
stabilized
pH
7.7
BSG,
indicating
potential
fortification
by
P.
freudenreichii.
Overall,
it
found
VitB12-fortified
could
serve
relatively
inexpensive
plant-based
food
feed
applications.
This
shows
offers
opportunities
fortify
(protein-enriched)
or
other
derivatives
VitB12.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(2), P. 442 - 442
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Vanillin,
one
of
the
most
widely
used
and
appreciated
flavoring
agents
worldwide,
is
main
constituent
vanilla
bean
extract,
obtained
from
seed
pods
various
members
belonging
to
Orchidaceae
family.
Due
great
demand
in
food
confectionery
industry,
as
well
perfume
medicine,
more,
majority
vanillin
today
produced
synthetically,
only
less
than
percent
world’s
market
comes
directly
traditional
natural
sources.
The
increasing
global
for
requires
alternative
overall
sustainable
new
production
methods,
recovery
biobased
polymers,
like
lignin,
an
environmentally
friendly
chemical
synthesis.
present
review
provides
firstly
overview
different
types
vanillin,
followed
by
a
description
differences
between
synthetic
their
preparation,
interest,
authentication
issues
related
analytical
techniques.
Then,
explores
real
potentialities
lignin
production,
presenting
well-assessed
classical
methods
moving
towards
recent
promising
approaches
through
chemical,
biotechnological
photocatalytic
methodologies,
together
with
challenges
principal
associated
each
technique.
Battery energy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
ABSTRACT
Potassium
batteries
are
very
appealing
for
stationary
applications
and
domestic
use,
offering
a
promising
alternative
to
lithium‐ion
systems.
To
improve
their
safety
environmental
impact,
gel
polymer
electrolytes
(GPEs)
based
on
bioderived
materials
can
be
employed.
In
this
work,
series
of
biobased
membranes
developed
by
crosslinking
pre‐oxidized
Kraft
lignin
as
bio‐based
component
poly(ethylene
glycol)
diglycidyl
ether
(PEGDGE)
functional
linker
with
200,
500,
1000
g
mol
−1
molecular
weight.
The
influence
PEGDGE
chain
length
the
physicochemical
properties
electrochemical
performance
GPEs
potassium
is
investigated.
These
exhibit
thermal
stability
above
240°C
tunable
glass
transition
temperatures
depending
Their
mechanical
determined
rheology
measurements
in
dry
swollen
states,
evidencing
slight
decrease
elastic
modulus
(G′)
increasing
length.
An
approximately
one‐order‐of‐magnitude
lower
G′
value
observed
versus
counterpart.
Upon
successful
activation
lignin‐based
swelling
liquid
electrolyte
embedding
salts,
these
tested
metal
cell
prototypes.
systems
ionic
conductivity
~10
−3
S
cm
at
ambient
temperature.
Interestingly,
battery
devices
equipped
GPE
withstand
current
densities
high
1.5
mA
−2
during
operation.
Moreover,
same
reach
specific
capacities
130
mAh
‒1
0.05
A
first
100
cycles
long‐term
operation
over
2500
cycles,
representing
outstanding
achievements
bio‐sourced
batteries.
ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 1191 - 1203
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
In
this
work,
a
series
of
biobased
phenolic
resins
were
developed
starting
from
kraft
and
soda
lignin,
suitably
functionalized
through
esterification
by
means
succinic
anhydride.
As
result
an
extensive
optimization
study
the
functionalization
curing
reactions,
clear
correlations
between
lignin
type
chemical–physical
characteristics
properties
resulting
resin
systems
described.
particular,
reaction
anhydride
was
found
to
play
key
role
in
enhancing
chemical
reactivity
facilitating
successful
incorporation
into
formulations.
The
obtained
high-lignin-content
thermoset
materials
shown
exhibit
tunable
(functionality,
gel
content,
cross-linking
density),
thermal
(glass
transition
temperature
thermo-oxidative
stability),
mechanical
(surface
hardness,
indentation
modulus,
creep
behavior)
characteristics,
which
could
outperform
those
fully
oil-based
reference
judicious
control
concentration
characteristics.
succinylated
enable
more
efficient
cured
systems.
This
work
provides
first
demonstration
succinic-anhydride-modified-lignin
formulation
high-performance
resins,
ultimately
contributing
definition
structure–property–performance
for
rational
material
design
context
advanced
sustainable
manufacturing.
Separations,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 186 - 186
Published: June 13, 2024
Fungal
proteins
are
highlighted
for
their
nutritional
value
and
bioactive
properties,
making
them
a
significant
alternative
to
traditional
protein
sources.
This
review
evaluates
various
green
extraction
technologies,
including
enzymatic-,
ultrasound-,
higher-pressure
homogenization-,
microwave-assisted,
pulsed
electric
fields-,
supercritical
fluid-assisted
extraction,
focusing
on
effectiveness
in
disrupting
fungal
cell
walls
preserving
integrity.
The
findings
indicate
that
these
technologies
could
have
the
potential
improve
yield
quality,
addressing
challenges
posed
by
walls’
complex
resilient
structure.
also
underscores
bioactivities
of
proteins,
antifungal,
antibacterial,
antioxidant,
anticancer
properties.
conclusion
emphasises
need
further
optimisation
scaling
as
well
exploring
wider
range
species
fully
understand
sustainable
Future
research
directions
include
refining
methods,
integrating
multiple
approaches,
utilising
novel
solvents
maximise
efficiency
yield.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
65(5), P. 964 - 991
Published: Dec. 14, 2023
Fermentation
technology
is
a
biorefining
tool
that
has
been
used
in
various
industrial
processes
to
recover
valuable
nutrients
from
different
side
streams.
One
promising
application
of
this
technique
the
reclamation
nutritional
components
seafood
Seafood
processing
generates
significant
amounts
waste,
including
heads,
shells,
and
other
These
streams
contain
high
quantities
valued
can
be
extracted
using
fermentation
technology.
The
engages
microorganisms
convert
stream
into
products
like
biofuels,
enzymes,
animal
feed.
Natural
polymers
such
as
chitin
chitosan
have
purposes
food,
medicinal,
agricultural
industry.
Another
example
fish
protein
hydrolysates
(FPH)
FPHs
are
protein-rich
powders
which
could
nutrition
nutraceutical
resulting
hydrolysate
further
filtered
dried
FPH
powder.
holds
great
possibility
recovery
process
help
reduce
waste
generate
new
value-added
what
would
otherwise
considered
product.
With
research
development,
become
key
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(17), P. 3512 - 3512
Published: Aug. 26, 2022
Brewers'
spent
grain
(BSG),
the
main
by-product
of
brewing
industry,
is
a
rich
source
minerals
and
water-soluble
vitamins
such
as
thiamine,
pyridoxine,
niacin,
cobalamin.
Bioaccessibility
through
in
vitro
digestion
an
important
step
toward
complete
absorption
B
group
gastrointestinal
system.
Inductively
coupled
plasma
optical
emission
spectrometry
(ICP-OES)
together
with
inductively
quadrupole
mass
(ICP-MS)
was
used
for
quantification
macro-
micro-minerals.
An
ultra-high
performance
liquid
chromatography
(UHPLC)
system
diode
array
detector
(DAD)
vitamin
identification.
Four
different
industrial
BSG
samples
were
present
study,
percentages
malted
cereals
barley,
wheat,
degermed
corn.
Calcium's
bioaccessibility
higher
BSG4
sample
composed
50%
barley
wheat
(16.03%),
while
iron
presented
highest
value
BSG2
(30.03%)
65%
Pale
Ale
malt
35%
Vienna
malt.
On
other
hand,
B1
had
(72.45%)
BSG3
sample,
whilst
B6
registered
lowest
(16.47%)
sample.
Therefore,
measuring
bioaccessibilty
bioactive
compounds
before
their
further
use
crucial
assessing
bioavailability.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. 2295 - 2295
Published: Nov. 19, 2022
Brewer's
spent
grain
(BSG)
is
an
important
secondary
raw
material
that
provides
a
readily
available
natural
source
of
nutraceuticals.
It
finds
its
largest
application
as
animal
feed
and
part
the
human
diet,
while
future
perspective
predicts
in
production
value-added
products.
In
order
to
investigate
sustainable
BSG
treatment
method,
two
samples
(BSG1
BSG2)
were
evaluated
substrates
for
hydrolytic
(xylanase,
β-glucosidase
cellulase)
lignolytic
enzymes
(laccase,
manganese
peroxidase
lignin
peroxidase)
by
solid-state
fermentation
(SSF)
with
Trametes
versicolor
improving
nutritional
value.
The
biological
was
successful
all
laccase
peroxidase,
it
unsuccessful
peroxidase.
Because
BSGs
chemically
different,
synthesized
at
different
times
had
activities.
Consequently,
chemical
composition
end
also
different.
positive
effect
on
increase
protein
content,
ash
polyphenolic
compounds,
sugars
BSG1.
BSG2,
there
decrease
content
reducing
sugars.
Cellulose,
hemicellulose,
degraded
BSG1,
whereas
only
cellulose
hemicellulose
increased.
fat
decreased
both
samples.
safety-related
correctness
analysis
showed
biologically
treated
sample
did
not
contain
any
harmful
components
therefore
safe
use
nutritionally
enriched
feed.
