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The chemical and quality characteristics of honey vary considerably according to floral source, geographical provenance, environmental conditions, and post-harvest handling, complicating its characterization and authentication. In this study, physico...

Poor drug bioavailability remains a major challenge in pharmaceutical development, primarily due to low aqueous solubility, limited membrane permeability and rapid metabolic degradation, which significantly reduces therapeutic efficacy. In this conte...

Milk and cheese research in Latin America includes nutritional composition, processing, and fatty acids (FAs) characterization, but a well-founded structure and the analytical tools employed have not been mapped. This bibliometric review gathers the...

Non–conventional food plants (NCFPs) have gained attention as sustainable sources of nutrients and bioactive compounds, while their underutilized edible parts may contribute to food diversification and waste reduction. This study performed a de...

Sour butia (Butia capitata (Mart.) Becc.) is a native fruit of the Brazilian Cerrado with high nutritional and functional potential, yet it remains underutilized commercially. The development of artisanal liqueurs represents a promising strategy to a...

Peru’s agro-industrial activities generate lignocellulosic residues that can be valorized as sources of cellulose-based materials. This study aimed to obtain TEMPO-oxidized cellulosic material (T-OCM) from bleached purple corn cob pulp. Spent p...

IR and Raman spectra of pure and chromium doped glasses and glass–ceramics from the system Li₂O-CaO-GeO₂-B₂O₃ are investigated and analyzed. The IR spectra of the pure and chromium doped glass samples contain bands typical of germanate and bora...

Non-conventional food plants (NCFPs) are edible species that remain underutilized in the human diet despite being potential sources of phenolic compounds. This study characterized the phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of three botanically...

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) is an annual edible plant that is widely distributed and has a long history of use as both food and medicinal plant. It has attracted interest as a source of alpha-linolenic acid, vitamins, minerals, and phenolic comp...

Cistus creticus, a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region, has attracted considerable scientific attention due to its rich phytochemical profile and associated health-promoting properties. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of...

Green synthesis methods offer an environmentally friendly and alternative approach for the development of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). These methods utilize natural and renewable resources such as plant extracts or deep eutectic solvents (DESs) whil...

This study investigated the effects of silica (SiO₂) and copper-modified silica (SiO₂/Cu) catalysts on the pyrolysis behavior and product distribution of polyurethane waste (PUW), focusing on the selective recovery of aniline, a valuable chemical int...

The electrochemical behavior of the CuSO₄–thiourea system was investigated by cyclic voltammetry in aqueous hydrochloric and sulfuric acid electrolytes using fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) glass electrodes at room temperature. Electrodeposition...

The brewing industry generates substantial organic waste, prompting interest in sustainable valorization because these by-products retain significant residual nutritional and nutraceutical value. Based on these premises, this scoping review aims to e...

The aim of this study was to determine the influence of the application of different types of essential oils in the preparation of white brine cheese, with the addition of essential oils in different concentrations, on the organoleptic, physicochemic...

Derivatives of 2-amino-4H-chromene possess diverse pharmacological activities. However, traditional multicomponent synthesis suffers from toxic solvents, long reaction times, and difficulties in balancing catalytic activity and selectivity, which vio...

In this study, we determine the refractive index (n), extinction coefficient (k), absorption coefficient (α) and optical band gap (E_g) of thin films based on the commercially available azo polymer (poly [1-[4-(3-carboxy-4-hydroxyphenylazo) benz...

The Mediterranean region is a hotspot for many plants rich in bioactive compounds due to its climate and geological regime. Aerial parts of native perennials Satureja montana and Teucrium montanum (Lamiaceae) were spectrophotometrically compared on t...

Pharmaceutical-contaminated wastewater from medical facilities and households can cause ecological damage. In this study, 100% natural fruit peels, namely lime (LP), orange (OP), kiwi (KP), fig (FP), and pomegranate (PP) peels, were investigated as l...

Objective: This study aimed to develop and optimize a rapid, eco-friendly microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) process for recovering total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) from garlic (Allium sativum L.), while evaluating the...

Gliricidia sepium (G. sepium) is a Fabaceae tree native to Mexico and Central America with ethnobotanical relevance in tropical regions. Traditionally, different parts have been used to treat skin disorders, wounds, fever, infections, inflammation, a...

Colorectal cancer remains a significant global health challenge, highlighting the need for targeted therapeutic strategies. Plant-derived bioactive compounds are of interest due to their antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic properties. This study inve...

The method of extraction of edible oils from nuts significantly affects both the yield and the quality of the oil. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the chemical and lipid composition of pecan nuts, as well as the extracted pecan oil (...

Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) hydrolysis over protonated Y-type faujasite zeolite (H-FAU) was examined using a hybrid density functional theory/molecular mechanics approach. ONIOM2(M06/6-31+G(d,p):UFF) calculations identified stepwise and concerted pathways...

The use of non-traditional oilseeds for food purposes has increased significantly in recent years. Due to the high content of unsaturated fatty acids, the production of cold-pressed oils from pumpkin and hemp seeds is growing at a steady pace. This r...

There is growing demand for biosourced functional polymers, particularly in organic electronics, which continue to rely heavily on petroleum-derived materials. In this regard, platform chemicals obtained from biomass offer sustainable alternatives. H...

This study investigates the influence of Lewis acids on a novel stratified (Co²⁺,Pd²⁺)₂SiO₄-Pd⁰ olivine catalyst for the Heck–Mizoroki coupling of iodobenzene and methyl acrylate. Comprehensive characterization (ICP-OES, Raman, P-XRD, XPS) conf...

Cyclamen cyprium Kotschy, an endemic species of Cyprus, remains largely unexplored in terms of its chemical content and biological activity, despite the well-documented effects of other Cyclamen spp. This study aimed to characterize the phytochemical...

Onosma elegantissima is an endemic and understudied plant of the Kozani Regional Unit (Greece), with poorly established traditional use. However, the well-documented pharmacological potential of the genus has prompted further investigation. Furthermo...

Phenolic compounds are recognized for their antioxidant properties and potential application in sustainable functional materials. In this study, the phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of four agro-industrial residues—rice husk, spent...

Chitosan-stabilized silver nanoparticles are promising antimicrobial agents for textile finishing, but their direct transfer from colloidal synthesis to polyester fabrics is limited by nanoparticle deposition, dispersion stability, and fiber–pa...

House dust mites (HDMs) are major indoor allergens linked to asthma and atopic dermatitis, creating demand for safer, natural alternatives to synthetic acaricides and anti-allergy agents. This study aimed to investigate the dual bioactivity of curcum...

For continuous crystallization of pharmaceutical and organic chemical compounds in a plug flow crystallizer, seed slurry, prepared in advance, is continuously fed into the crystallizer for controlled secondary nucleation and subsequently desired crys...

Exercise induces rapid systemic metabolic perturbations, but the chemical organization of post-exercise recovery remains incompletely resolved across public LC-MS datasets. Here, we performed a public-data reanalysis of human exercise metabolomics to...

This investigation assessed the phenolic composition, and the in vitro and in silico antioxidant potential of peels from six potato varieties (Arizona, Spunta, Fabula, Manito, Argos, and Touareg) cultivated in Algeria. 80% ethanol was applied to mace...

The increasing demand for seafood over the years has led to an increase in by-products produced by the seafood processing sector. These by-products, which can represent up to 70% of processed products, are rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds, a...

A series of chlorinated chalcone derivatives containing oxazole and thiazole rings were synthesized via Claisen–Schmidt condensation of 6-acetyl-2(3H)-benzoxa(thia)zolone with substituted chlorobenzaldehydes. The synthesized compounds were eval...

Andean crops can be efficiently incorporated into food industrialization after the characterization of their components. This study evaluated tarwi (Lupinus mutabilis Sweet) flours from three ecotypes: PNTF (punto negro), WTF (white), and MTF (moro),...

The divalent metal transporter DMT1 (SLC11A2) is implicated in diverse human pathologies including cancers, inflammatory and degenerative diseases. Small molecules targeting this membrane protein are actively searched. Following the identification of...

Agastache foeniculum (Pursh) Kuntze, a member of the Lamiaceae family, is a phytochemically rich yet underexplored species with potential biomedical applications. This study aimed to provide an organ-specific chemical characterization of its secondar...

This study aimed to produce, analyze, and evaluate the consumer acceptance of caffeine-enriched (15, 30, 60, and 90 mg/100 mL) grape must, which does not contain any added sweeteners or preservatives, to meet today’s popular health-conscious co...

This study produced and analyzed composite membranes composed of polysulfone (PSf), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and Metal–Organic Framework (ZIF-8) for treating effluent generated by the Batik industry. The incorporation of ZIF-8 was performed t...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the accumulation of the toxic protein amyloid-β, formation of tau-containing neurofibrillary tangles, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction, hig...

The recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into value-added products suitable for additive manufacturing remains challenging due to molecular degradation and insufficient melt strength. In this study, post-consumer recycled PET was upcycled vi...

The release kinetics of functional compounds from active packaging systems plays a crucial role in determining their efficiency, as it directly affects the availability of the incorporated agents and the extension of the product’s shelf life. T...

Background: The invasive macroalga Rugulopteryx okamurae poses severe environmental challenges but presents an opportunity as a sustainable source of valuable carbohydrates. This study develops an eco-friendly method to extract monosaccharides from t...

Almond blanched skins (BS) and blanch water (BW) are underutilized agro-industrial by-products, despite their richness in polyphenols and other bioactive compounds. This study investigates the reuse of BW as an extraction solvent to recover polypheno...

Polyphenols are present in honey due to the collection of nectar and pollen. These bioactive compounds may be used for assessing honey’s composition, antioxidant capacity and overall quality. This study presents the development and validation o...

This study examines how olive oil acidity affects the stability of oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsions. Nanoemulsions were prepared using oils of 0.33, 4.67, and 12.66% w/w acidity, at 5, 10 and 15% v/v oil and 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0% v/v Tween-80, and stored...

Medicinal plants are recognized for their rich bioactive compounds, offering significant potential in the development of therapeutic alternatives to address current public health challenges. Plumbago auriculata is a traditionally used plant with the...