Development of Novel Pectin-Based Films from Coffee Waste: Mucilage and Pulp
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DOI: 10.1007/s12649-025-02926-9
Abstract: Coffee is the world’s second-most preferred beverage and a highly commercialized agri-food product. During its production, a significant volume of post-harvest and processing waste is produced. In this study, post-harvest coffee waste was processed to… read more here.
Keywords: coffee; based films; mucilage; pectin based ... See more keywords
Pectin based finishing to mitigate the impact of microplastics released by polyamide fabrics.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.062
Abstract: Washing processes of synthetic clothes have been identified as the main source of microplastic pollution in marine ecosystems. Textile microfibres have been found in marine sediments and organisms, posing a real threat for the environment.… read more here.
Keywords: impact microplastics; based finishing; finishing mitigate; impact ... See more keywords
The role of surface functional groups of pectin and pectin-based materials on the adsorption of heavy metal ions and dyes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118789
Abstract: Natural macromolecules have been used to adsorb pollutants including heavy metal ions and organic dyes due to low-cost, accessible, biodegradable, and eco-friendly advantages. Pectin, an important natural polymer, possesses abundant carboxyl and hydroxyl functional groups… read more here.
Keywords: metal ions; pectin pectin; heavy metal; pectin based ... See more keywords
Removal of Cu(II) from aqueous solutions imparted by a pectin-based film: Cytocompatibility, antimicrobial, kinetic, and equilibrium studies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.220
Abstract: To obtain pectin-based films is challenging due to the aqueous instability of polyelectrolyte mixtures. We overcome this issue by blending chitosan to pectin of high O-methoxylation degree (56%), followed by solvent evaporation. A durable film… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; pectin; film; pectin based ... See more keywords
Pectin-based photoactivated bactericide nanosystem for improved utilization rate, photostability and targeting of hematoporphyrin
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DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00300k
Abstract: Photoactivated pesticides have many advantages, such as high activity, low toxicity, and no drug resistance. However, poor photostability and low utilization rate limit their practical application. Herein, the photosensitizer hematoporphyrin... read more here.
Keywords: photoactivated bactericide; based photoactivated; pectin based; photostability ... See more keywords
A pectin-based artificial nociceptor enabling actual tactile perception
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DOI: 10.1039/d4tc03877k
Abstract: This work focuses on biocompatible material-pectin based artificial nociceptor design, successfully mimicking four basic pain perception characteristics and validating tactile perception functions by constructing a tactile sensing system. read more here.
Keywords: perception; artificial nociceptor; pectin based; based artificial ... See more keywords
Pectin-based composites: a promising approach for tissue engineering and wound healing
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DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2025.2498449
Abstract: Abstract Pectin, an innate polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, has acquired substantial attention in tissue engineering and wound healing owing to its exceptional biological properties. Its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and capability to form carriers such… read more here.
Keywords: engineering; tissue engineering; wound healing; pectin based ... See more keywords
Sorption studies of cadmium and lead ions on hybrid polysaccharide biosorbents
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DOI: 10.1080/01496395.2017.1298613
Abstract: ABSTRACT The sorption of lead and cadmium ions on hybrid pectin-based biosorbents containing gellan, carob, and xanthan gum has been studied. The rate constant of the metal ions’ sorption on hybrid P + X beads… read more here.
Keywords: ions hybrid; cadmium lead; studies cadmium; sorption ... See more keywords
The present state and future outlook of pectin-based nanoparticles in the stabilization of Pickering emulsions
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DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2024.2351163
Abstract: Abstract The stabilization of Pickering emulsions using micro/nanoparticles has gained significant attention due to their wide range of potential applications in industries such as cosmetics, food, catalysis, tissue engineering, and drug delivery. There is a… read more here.
Keywords: stabilization pickering; micro nanoparticles; pickering emulsions; pectin based ... See more keywords
Self-demise of soft rot bacteria by activation of microbial predators by pectin-based carriers.
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DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14271
Abstract: Soft rot pectobacteria (SRP) are phytopathogens of the genera Pectobacterium and Dickeya that cause soft rots on a wide range of crops and ornamental plants. SRP produce plant cell wall degrading enzymes (PCWDEs), including pectinases.… read more here.
Keywords: soft rot; based carriers; pectin based; srp ... See more keywords
Design and Stability Improvement of Pectin-Based Red Blood Cell-Mimicking Microcapsules for Oxygen Therapeutics.
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DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2021.3154
Abstract: A pectin-oligochitosan microcapsule system has recently been developed for novel oxygen therapeutic design. To improve the stability of the pectin-oligochitosan microcapsules in physiological conditions, both covalent (glutaraldehyde) and noncovalent (Mn2+ and Ca2+) cross-linkers were tested.… read more here.
Keywords: improvement pectin; design stability; pectin; stability improvement ... See more keywords