Papers – Page 38 – TechConnect Briefs

Bioextraction technologies for bioplastic and biomass hydrolysates production

Ibrahim M.H.A., Hall E., Bioextrax AB, SE

Globally, there is an increased interest in environmentally friendly bio-based alternatives to currently used chemical processes in agriculture, medicine and industry. Microorganism and its enzymes can provide safe and cost-effective technologies for different applications. One [...]

Hydrogel-based scaffolds for tissue engineering

Joshi S., Singh S.R., Alabama State University, US

Gels or hydrogels are described as the matrix of cross-linked polymers. Hydrogels are naturally a part of the body in the form of collagen, gelatin, mucous, tear films, cartilage, vitreous humor, cornea, and tendon. The [...]

3D Printed Venous Valves, Biocompatibility and Functionality

Holmes B., Nanochon LLC, George Washington University, US

3D printing has been gaining popularity as a method of creating heart valves. However, to the best of our knowledge, no one was yet able to 3D print venous valves, particularly using cells or biocompatible [...]

Meat Spoilage Sensing Devices

Bosnick K., Tay L.L., Bruce J., Smith B., Zhang H., Shwartz C., National Research Council Canada, CA

The safety, sustainability, and profitability of the food industry will remain a key societal challenge in the decades ahead. For example, the value of food waste in Canada is currently over $31 billion annually (or [...]

Nanostructured biopolymers obtained from blends by extrusion

Rodriguez J.H., Tadini C.C., Gastaldi E., University of Sao Paulo, BR

The extrusion of biopolymers is a promising technology for the plastic industry since enables to lead to wide range of innovative and environmentally friendly products displaying many advantages for the food packaging sector such the [...]

Development of curcuminoids oil nanoemulsions produced by high-energy methods: Microfluidization vs ultrasonication.

Espinosa-Andrews H., Paez-Hernandez G., CIATEJ, AC, MX

Turmeric curcuminoids are phytopolylphenol pigments of Curcuma longa root used in foods due to their yellow-orange bright shades and to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities. They are highly sensitive to pH, [...]

Electrosprayed particles derived from nano-emulsions as carriers of fish oil

Paximada P., Howarth M., Dubey B., Sheffield Hallam University, UK

High intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) has been proven to decrease health risks in terms of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. Thus, the development of novel foods enriched with PUFA's is [...]

Creating a Global Hydrogen Infrastructure from Waste Materials

Madden D., Eco Energy International, LLC, US

The lack of a hydrogen infrastructure has impeded the implementation of fuel cell technology in many areas worldwide. At the same time, the world is awash with waste materials. For example, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) [...]

Diatom Frustules as Substrates for Photocatalysts

Day N., Olsen J., Thiebes J., Polliack A., Diatomix, US

Nanomaterials are quickly becoming highly useful for many applications. The public is concerned with the long-term effects of nanomaterials in the environment. Composite materials as substrates for nanoparticles can be tailored to maintain functionality as [...]

Composite Wool – Natural Product Antimicrobial Textiles

Aljohani S., Johnston J.H., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

Wool textile products are widely used in apparel, furnishings and floor coverings. They also find use in medical, and healthcare applications such as bandages and masks where unfortunately they can provide environment favourable for microbial [...]