Sweet-enhancing effect of coolant agent menthol evaluated via sensory analysis and molecular modeling.

Responding to global trends favoring low-sugar diets, this study explored the potential of menthol, a cooling agent, to enhance sweet taste perception through integrated sensory evaluations and molecular modeling. The results of static sensory evaluation (recognition threshold determination, paired comparison test and 15 cm-linear scale) and dynamic sensory analysis indicated that menthol lowered sweetness threshold of HFCS (from 5.98 g/L to 5.

Process optimization of co-fermentation natto with and characteristic analysis.

Unlabelled: Natto is a functional food, but it produces an unpleasant smell during the fermentation process. To eliminate the unacceptable smell, and were used to co-ferment soybeans in this study. The optimal conditions of co-fermentation anaerobic fermentation were: fermentation time 20 h, temperature 35 °C, strain ratio 1:1, and inoculum amount 4%.

Structure, transduction pathway, behavior and toxicity of fish olfactory in aquatic environments.

The olfactory system in teleost fish plays a vital role as chemosensory organ that directly interacts with the aquatic environment, exhibiting high sensitivity to chemical alteration in aquatic environments. However, despite its importance, there has been a lack of systematic reviews in the past decade on fish olfactory structure, transduction mechanisms, and the impact of environmental pollutants on olfactory toxicity. This study analyzed 272 relevant studies, focusing on the role of the olfactory system and the disruption of olfactory function by contaminants.

Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of Zwitterionic Anti-fouling Materials.

Zwitterionic materials with cationic and anionic moieties in the same chain, being electrically neutral, have excellent hydrophilicity, stability, biocompatibility, and outstanding anti-biofouling performance. Because of their unique properties, zwitterionic materials are widely applied to membrane separation, drug delivery, surface coating, etc. However, what is the root of their unique properties? It is necessary to study the structure-property relationships of zwitterionic compounds to guide the design and development of zwitterionic materials.

Variation of Structures and Blood Vessels of Visual Nervous System With Age.

Aging is a process of progressive functional decline associated with increasing age. The process and mechanism of aging have long been widely concerned, but long-term in vivo evaluations of the visual nervous system have not been previously reported. In this study, naturally aging mouse models were used for long-term serial evaluation, and the changes in structure and blood flow of the retina and cerebral cortex were systematically analyzed.

Artificial light harvesting systems based on novel AIEgen-branched rotaxane dendrimers for photocatalyzed functionalization of C-H bonds.

Aiming at the construction of novel luminescent materials for practical use, a new type of AIEgen-branched rotaxane dendrimer with up to 42 TPE units precisely distributed with dendrimer skeletons was successfully synthesized. Attributed to such high-density topological arrangements of AIEgens, these novel rotaxane-branched dendrimers revealed interesting generation-dependent AIE behaviors. Moreover, taking advantage of the efficient Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) process, novel artificial light-harvesting systems (LHSs) were successfully constructed by the employment of ESY as energy acceptors, which revealed significantly enhanced photocatalytic performances in the functionalization of C-H bonds along with an increase in dendrimer generation, thus indicating an impressive generation effect.

Microencapsulation of cornmint oil with octenyl succinate anhydride debranched starch by electrostatic spray drying: Characterization and release kinetics of the aroma components.

In this study, a novel method for the preparation of corn mint oil microcapsules was developed using electrostatic spray drying (ESD) with three octenyl succinate anhydride debranched starch (OSADS) wall materials. It was complexed with gum arabic (GA) and maltodextrin (MD). This study addresses the research gap that traditional methods have low efficiency in encapsulating volatile compounds (such as essential oils).

The Complete Chloroplast Genome and the Phylogenetic Analysis of (Cyperaceae) Collected in Cherry Blossom Nursery.

, also known as globe fringerush, is one of the most troublesome annual Cyperaceae weeds in dryland fields and nurseries in the Yangtze Plain, Middle and Lower in China. The chloroplast (cp) genome of , and even this genus, has not been studied yet. In this study, the feature of the cp genome of and its phylogenetic relationships has been reported for the first time.

Antioxidant Activities of the Cell-Free Supernatant of a Potential Probiotic Cutibacterium acnes Strain CCSM0331, Isolated From a Healthy Skin.

Objective: Oxidative stress activates the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and excessive ROS can damage skin cells, initiating oxidative stress responses that contribute to inflammation, aging, and other skin issues. As a resident skin bacterium, Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) plays an important role in maintaining skin homeostasis and provides antioxidant benefits.

A Theoretical Study on the Catalytic Mechanisms of Ethane to Aromatics over Zn-FAU Zeolite.

The ethane-to-aromatics (ETA) mechanisms on Zn-modified FAU have been studied by a two-layer ONIOM approach. The ETA process contains two stages: ethane to ethylene (ethane dehydrogenation) and ethylene to aromatics (ethylene aromatization). Two models, (Zn-O-Zn) and (O-Zn-O), are used as catalytic centers in the Zn-FAU.

An ultra-stable prelithiated Sn anode for sulfide-based all-solid-state Li batteries.

A prelithiated Sn (LiSn) anode was developed for sulfide-based all-solid-state Li batteries (ASSLBs), demonstrating high compatibility with LiPSCl sulfide electrolyte. The LiSn|NCM811 cell achieved 163 mA h g capacity (0.1C) and 91% retention after 650 cycles (1C).

Rhythm- and sex-dependent lipid accumulation in Drosophila melanogaster by phthalates.

Phthalates (PAEs) have been linked to obesity prevalence. Their obesogenic effects were influenced by sexes and rhythm, while the underlying mechanisms remained to be explored. In the present study, dimethyl phthalate (DMP), dioctyl phthalate (DOP), diisopentyl phthalate (DIPP) and diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) were chosen as the PAEs' representatives, and their obesogenic effects were measured in Drosophila melanogaster with consideration on sleep and eclosion rhythms and sex-dependent differences.

Design, synthesis and evaluation of diphenyl ether-based kaiso inhibitors with enhanced potency.

Kaiso, a potential target for the treatment of lung cancer. Our research focuses on Kaiso inhibitros. Through virtual screening and molecular dynamic simulations, we discovered a promising Kaiso inhibitor called compound 5 (ZINC20577650).

Noble-Metal Free Indium Oxide Nanofibers Heterojunctions Facilely Constructed for Markedly Enhanced Performance in Both SERS Detection and Photocatalysis.

The construction of the cost-effective materials that are convenient to be used for sustainable detection and efficient removal of toxic pollutants is highlighted in practical application. Herein, a plug-and-play bifunctional fiber-like InO heterojunction (ETI) is constructed by growing indium metal-organic frameworks directly onto an etched titanium sheet (ET) and subsequently annealed. The results show that the noble-metal free InO nanofibers induced by ET can sensitively response to trace triphenylmethane pollutant-bright green (BG, as low as 1 × 10 m, analysis enhanced factor (AEF) = 7.

Comparative study of artificial light plant factories and greenhouse seedlings of SAOPOLO tomato.

In the summer, the high temperatures, high humidity, frequent rainstorms, and typhoons in the East China region limit the growth of SAOPOLO tomato seedlings. By using a plant factory combined with an LED artificial light environment, the light environment can be effectively controlled to produce high-quality seedlings. This study investigates the growth and energy consumption of tomato seedlings in an artificial light plant factory.

Profiling of FAHFAs in edible oils by chemical isotope labeling-assisted LC-MS: Impact of refining on FAHFA levels in rice bran oil.

Fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids (FAHFAs) are bioactive lipids with promising health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-cancer, hepatoprotective, and cardio-protective effects. Herein, the diversity and levels of FAHFAs in 16 common and exotic plant oils using the chemical isotope labeling-assisted LC-MS (CIL-LC-MS) approach revealed 236 regioisomers from 57 FAHFA families, with rice bran oil (RBO) showing the highest FAHFA content (6.12 μg/g), followed by avocado oil (AO; 2.

Anion-Exchange Strategy for Ru/RuO-Embedded N/S--Doped Porous Carbon Composites for Electrochemical Nitrogen Fixation.

Ionic porous polymers have been widely utilized efficiently to anchor various metal atoms for the preparation of metal-embedded heteroatom-doped porous carbon composites as the active materials for electrocatalytic applications. However, the rational design of the heteroatom and metal elements in HPC-based composites remains a significant challenge, due to the tendency of the aggregation of metal nanoparticles during pyrolysis. In this study, a nitrogen (N)- and sulfur (S)-enriched ionic covalent organic framework (COF) incorporating viologen and thieno[3,4-b] thiophene (TbT) was constructed via Zincke-type polycondensation.

Simultaneous Determination of Six Acidic Herbicides and Metabolites in Plant Origin Matrices by QuEChERS-UPLC-MS/MS.

This study presents a method for the simultaneous determination of six acidic herbicides and their metabolites in various matrices, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and edible oils. The method employs acidified acetonitrile extraction combined with dispersive solid-phase extraction cleanup (dSPE) using MgSO, Florisil, and Graphitized carbon black (GCB). The analysis was performed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) with electrospray ionization (ESI) in both positive and negative modes using multiple reaction monitoring (MRM).

Preferential Adsorption of Natural Organic Matter onto AlO Regulated Heterogeneous (Fe, Cr)(OH) Coprecipitation: Roles of Aromaticity and Acidity.

Under acidic pH conditions, the mobility of Cr is controlled by (Fe, Cr)(OH) coprecipitation in solution (homogeneous) and on soils (heterogeneous), and natural organic matter (NOM) adsorption onto soils could affect heterogeneous (Fe, Cr)(OH) precipitation on soils and, thus, Cr transport. Here, Suwannee River NOM (SRNOM) adsorption onto AlO was investigated under varied carbon concentrations, and properties of SRNOM-coated surfaces were characterized using spectroscopic and interfacial techniques. Heterogeneous (Fe, Cr)(OH) precipitation on SRNOM-coated surfaces was studied at acidic pH via metal analysis and phase/size characterization.

Advancements in the Preparation and Application of Ni-Co System (Alloys, Composites, and Coatings): A Review.

In the field of non-silicon MEMSs (micro-electro-mechanical systems), nickel, with its mature preparation method, good compatibility with non-silicon MEMS processes, and excellent mechanical properties, is one of the commonly used structural materials. By effectively combining it with non-silicon MEMS processes, nickel is widely used in typical process systems such as LIGA (Lithography, Galvanoformung, Abformung)/UV-LIGA (Ultraviolet Lithography, Galvanoformung, Abformung). However, with the rapid development of the non-silicon MEMS field, pure nickel materials are no longer able to meet current material demands.

A Bioinspired Multi-Level Numerical Model of the Tibiofemoral Joint for Biomechanical and Biomimetic Applications.

This study presents a comprehensive three-dimensional finite element (FE) model inspired by the biomechanics of the human knee, specifically the tibiofemoral joint during the gait cycle. Drawing from natural biological systems, the model integrates bio-inspired elements, including transversely isotropic materials, to replicate the anisotropic properties of ligaments and cartilage, along with anatomically realistic bone and meniscus structures. This dual-material approach ensures a physiologically accurate representation of knee mechanics under varying conditions.

-Quinone methides in natural product synthesis: an update.

In recent years, -quinone methides have emerged as indispensable reactive species for enhancing synthetic efficiency in accessing various bioactive natural products. Importantly, the emulation of nature's patterns and strategies has yielded numerous refined synthetic pathways for the construction of intricate molecules. -Quinone methides (-QMs) have demonstrated remarkable versatility in organic synthesis, especially in strategies guided by biomimetic logic.

Electrochemical reduction-induced oxygen vacancies and in-situ selenization strategies synergistically construct high-performance supercapacitors.

Supercapacitors encounter difficulties in terms of slow kinetics. The development of supercapacitors with fast reaction kinetics is a significant challenge. This work presents the synthesis ofnickel foam (NF)-supported CoMn layered double hydroxides (CoMn-LDH) and CoSe composites (O-CoMn-LDH@CoSe/NF) were synthesized using electrochemical reduction-induced oxygen vacancy (O) and in situ selenization strategies.

The anti-depression effect and mechanism of harmonious rosemary essential oil and its application in microcapsules.

Depression imposes a heavy burden on patients and society, and current antidepressants often cause side effects such as dryness in the mouth and constipation. The explorations about aromatic plant essential oils provide a new method for the treatment of depression, but the mechanisms of antidepressant effect of these oils are not deeply enough. Here, the rosemary essential oil analyzed by GC-O and GC-MS techniques, whose main aromatic compounds are determined as 1,8-cineole (OAV = 1869.

Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel dualaction statin conjugates with triglyceride and cholesterol lowering activities.

A series of novel dual-action statin conjugates, which exhibit both triglyceride and cholesterol lowering activities, have been systematically designed, synthesized, and subjected to comprehensive pharmacological evaluation. All the target compounds were characterized by HNMR, CNMR, and HRMS. Biological evaluation demonstrated that the majority of the synthesized compounds exhibited significant lipid-lowering and cholesterol-reducing activities.