Biomolecules,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(9), С. 1162 - 1162
Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2024
Microbial
exopolysaccharides
(EPSs)
are
receiving
growing
interest
today,
owing
to
their
diversity
in
chemical
structure
and
source,
multiple
functions,
immense
potential
applications
many
food
non-food
industries.
Their
health-promoting
benefits
for
humans
deserve
particular
attention
because
of
various
biological
activities
physiological
functions.
The
aim
this
paper
is
provide
a
comprehensive
review
microbial
EPSs,
covering
(1)
biochemical
diversity,
including
composition,
biosynthesis,
bacterial
sources
belonging
mainly
lactic
acid
bacteria
(LAB)
or
probiotics;
(2)
technological
analytical
aspects,
especially
production
mode
characterization;
(3)
aspects
based
on
functions;
(4)
current
future
uses
medical
pharmaceutical
fields,
particularly
prebiotic,
anticancer,
immunobiotic
properties,
as
well
other
industrial
agricultural
sectors.
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(2), С. 172 - 172
Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2025
Modern
innovations
increasingly
prioritize
eco-friendliness,
aiming
to
pave
the
way
for
a
sustainable
future.
The
field
of
civil
engineering
is
no
exception
this
approach,
and,
in
fact,
it
associated
with
almost
every
development
goal
framed
by
United
Nations.
Therefore,
sector
has
pivotal
role
achieving
these
goals.
One
such
innovation
exploring
possibilities
using
nature-friendly
materials
different
applications.
Biopolymers
are
substances
that
produced
either
chemical
synthesis
natural
or
biosynthesizing
activities
microorganisms.
Microbial-derived
biopolymers
known
their
non-toxic
and
characteristics.
However,
applications
mostly
restricted
biotechnology
not
fully
explored
engineering.
This
article
reviews
various
microbial-derived
biopolymers,
focusing
on
types
available
market,
source
properties,
more
importantly,
wide
range
field.
Additionally,
explores
prospects
future
research
potential
practical
implementation
techniques
pursuit
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Abstract
Probiotics
are
highly
regarded
for
their
multiple
functions,
such
as
regulating
gut
health,
enhancing
the
immune
system,
and
preventing
chronic
diseases.
However,
stability
in
harsh
environments
targeted
release
remain
significant
challenges.
Therefore,
exploring
effective
protection
delivery
strategies
to
ensure
of
probiotics
is
critically
important.
Polysaccharides,
known
non‐toxicity,
excellent
biocompatibility,
superior
biodegradability,
show
broad
prospects
probiotic
by
forming
physical
barriers
protect
probiotics.
Particularly,
polysaccharide‐based
gels
(PBGs),
with
unique
“spider‐web”
like
structure,
capture
probiotics,
significantly
efficacy.
This
review
discusses
common
polysaccharides
used
PBG
preparation,
classification
synthesis
food
applications,
advantages
PBGs
systems.
Despite
potential,
challenges
inconsistent
gel
properties
need
improved
remain.
Future
research
should
focus
on
developing
novel
materials
higher
biodegradability
mechanical
strength,
optimizing
physicochemical
cross‐linking
methods,
well
designing
multilayered
structures
more
precise
control.
Additionally,
co‐delivery
prebiotics,
active
ingredients,
or
multi‐strain
systems
could
further
enhance
efficacy
delivery.
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025
Titanium
dioxide
nanoparticles
(TiO2NPs)
are
widely
synthesized
chemically
for
industrial
applications.
However,
these
methods
often
have
negative
environmental
impacts,
rendering
them
unsuitable
biomedical
Green
synthesis
approaches
offer
a
promising
alternative
due
to
their
simplicity,
friendliness,
and
cost-effectiveness.
In
this
study,
we
report
the
biosynthesis
of
TiO2NPs
using
Morus
alba
leaf
extract
subsequent
incorporation
into
gellan
gum
(GG)
biopolymer
create
hydrogel.
The
physicochemical
properties
biosynthesized
TiO2NP@GG
hydrogel
were
characterized
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
energy-dispersive
(EDS),
photoelectron
(XPS).
Furthermore,
bioactivity
materials
was
investigated
through
antibacterial
assays
against
Staphylococcus
aureus
Escherichia
coli,
as
well
in
vitro
wound
healing
studies
3T3
fibroblast
scratch
assay.
XRD
analysis
confirmed
successful
formation
anatase
phase
TiO2.
SEM
images
revealed
presence
irregular
rod-shaped
TiO2
nanoparticles,
with
EDS
confirming
composition
oxygen
titanium.
particle
size
determined
be
80-90
nm,
exhibited
homogeneous
distribution
throughout
network.
displayed
significant
activity
both
S.
E.
coli.
assay
on
cells
seeded
onto
demonstrated
high
cell
survival
rate
enhanced
migration,
suggesting
potential
applications
dressing
material.
