The growing global need for renewable energy has highlighted the importance of exploring alternative fuels to address environmental and economic challenges. This study focused on the dual-fuel operation of a compression ignition (CI) engine using biodiesel blends (PME20 and SME20) and syngas derived from Sterculia foetida biomass to enhance engine performance and reduce emissions. The results demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of this dual-fuel approach. Findings revealed that dual-fuel operation improved brake thermal efficiency (BTE) by 2.8 % for SME20 +Syngas and 3.2 % for PME20 +Syngas compared with their respective single-fuel modes, with maximum BTE values reaching 31.12 % and 32.71 %. The syngas addition also reduced specific fuel consumption (SFC) by approximately 6.5 % in SME20 +Syngas, improving fuel economy. Emissions analysis showed that carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbon (HC) emissions were reduced by up to 30 % and 25 %, respectively, while smoke opacity decreased by 10 % in PME20 +Syngas. However, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions saw a marginal increase of 1.6–2.1 % due to elevated combustion temperatures. Combustion analysis revealed that the ignition delay was shortened by 15.5 %, and the peak cylinder pressure increased by 4.3 % in SME20 +Syngas, indicating enhanced combustion intensity. These results underline the potential of Sterculia foetida biomass as a dual-fuel source, offering improved performance and emissions reduction. Further research should investigate the optimization of syngas composition and flow rates, advanced after-treatment solutions for NOx control, and scalability of the system. This study contributes to the advancement of renewable fuel technologies for compression ignition engines.
{"title":"Renewable syngas and biodiesel dual fuel applications for enhanced engine performance and emission control","authors":"Ratchagaraja Dhairiyasamy, Saurav Dixit, Deekshant Varshney, Deepika Gabiriel","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120509","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120509","url":null,"abstract":"The growing global need for renewable energy has highlighted the importance of exploring alternative fuels to address environmental and economic challenges. This study focused on the dual-fuel operation of a compression ignition (CI) engine using biodiesel blends (PME20 and SME20) and syngas derived from Sterculia foetida biomass to enhance engine performance and reduce emissions. The results demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of this dual-fuel approach. Findings revealed that dual-fuel operation improved brake thermal efficiency (BTE) by 2.8 % for SME20 +Syngas and 3.2 % for PME20 +Syngas compared with their respective single-fuel modes, with maximum BTE values reaching 31.12 % and 32.71 %. The syngas addition also reduced specific fuel consumption (SFC) by approximately 6.5 % in SME20 +Syngas, improving fuel economy. Emissions analysis showed that carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbon (HC) emissions were reduced by up to 30 % and 25 %, respectively, while smoke opacity decreased by 10 % in PME20 +Syngas. However, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions saw a marginal increase of 1.6–2.1 % due to elevated combustion temperatures. Combustion analysis revealed that the ignition delay was shortened by 15.5 %, and the peak cylinder pressure increased by 4.3 % in SME20 +Syngas, indicating enhanced combustion intensity. These results underline the potential of Sterculia foetida biomass as a dual-fuel source, offering improved performance and emissions reduction. Further research should investigate the optimization of syngas composition and flow rates, advanced after-treatment solutions for NOx control, and scalability of the system. This study contributes to the advancement of renewable fuel technologies for compression ignition engines.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142987543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-17DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120486
Olga Torres-Vargas, María Campos Paéz, Mariana Lema González
In this study, corn starch-based biocomposite films reinforced with cellulosic nanocrystals isolated from corn husks (CCNC) were developed and characterized with the intention of effectively utilizing lignocellulosic by-products. CCNCs were extracted by depolymerization process of corn fibers in an alkaline treatment followed by bleaching, acid hydrolysis and mechanical dispersion. Biocomposite films were formulated with corn starch (CS), sodium alginate (SA), glycerol (G) and different concentrations of CCNCs (0–8 % w/w) using the casting method. The results of the characterization of CCNCs showed a smooth and porous surface with an average length between 100 and 250 nm, a thermal stability higher than 400 °C due to its crystallinity (70.08 %). Meanwhile, the addition of 4 %-8 % CCNCs to the corn starch polymer matrix significantly improved the mechanical properties, with higher tensile stress, a 30 % reduction in WVP and a significant decrease in transmittance accompanied by a crack-free surface. Cherry tomatoes in biocomposite films reinforced with 6 % and 8 % CCNC proved effective in reducing weight loss and had relatively stable content of total soluble solids and pH value during storage up to 10 days at 26 °C. Therefore, it is proposed that CCNCs extracted from corn husks, integrated into starch films, have great potential in the packaging industry, representing a viable option to replace plastic packaging in the food sector.
{"title":"Corn starch based biocomposite films reinforced with cellulosic nanocrystals extracted from corn husks (Zea mays L.): Characterization and application in cherry tomato packaging","authors":"Olga Torres-Vargas, María Campos Paéz, Mariana Lema González","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120486","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120486","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, corn starch-based biocomposite films reinforced with cellulosic nanocrystals isolated from corn husks (CCNC) were developed and characterized with the intention of effectively utilizing lignocellulosic by-products. CCNCs were extracted by depolymerization process of corn fibers in an alkaline treatment followed by bleaching, acid hydrolysis and mechanical dispersion. Biocomposite films were formulated with corn starch (CS), sodium alginate (SA), glycerol (G) and different concentrations of CCNCs (0–8 % w/w) using the casting method. The results of the characterization of CCNCs showed a smooth and porous surface with an average length between 100 and 250 nm, a thermal stability higher than 400 °C due to its crystallinity (70.08 %). Meanwhile, the addition of 4 %-8 % CCNCs to the corn starch polymer matrix significantly improved the mechanical properties, with higher tensile stress, a 30 % reduction in WVP and a significant decrease in transmittance accompanied by a crack-free surface. Cherry tomatoes in biocomposite films reinforced with 6 % and 8 % CCNC proved effective in reducing weight loss and had relatively stable content of total soluble solids and pH value during storage up to 10 days at 26 °C. Therefore, it is proposed that CCNCs extracted from corn husks, integrated into starch films, have great potential in the packaging industry, representing a viable option to replace plastic packaging in the food sector.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142987550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-17DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120460
Long Mao, Chengyu Wang, ZhiYe Dong, Jin Yao, Fang Dong, Xianglong Dai
To enhance the inadequate active function and gas barrier properties of fully biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) film within the active packaging field, the application potential of PLA material was improved by introducing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based coatings with excellent active functions. In this work, PVA based active coatings were developed using nitrogen-doped carbon dots (NCDs) that exhibit antioxidant and antibacterial properties, in conjunction with anthocyanin functionalized layered clay (AF-LDHs) that possess natural barrier properties and secondary active function. Due to the excellent active function of NCDs, original PLA film only coated with NCDs/PVA coatings could also exhibit good active function. Upon the addition of AF-LDHs reaching 3 %, antioxidant activity (ABTS method), antibacterial activity (against Escherichia coli), and UV barrier (280 nm) of PLA bilayer films were enhanced by 76.1 %, 70.3 %, and 53.0 % compared with original PLA film. Antibacterial and antioxidant assays indicated that the incorporation of AF-LDHs at a threshold of 3 % or above could supplement the release of NCDs as a secondary active agent, ensuring a more sustained release of active components. The experiment on preserving the freshness of fresh-cut apples demonstrated that PVA based active coatings can effectively delay the browning process by providing antioxidant and oxygen barrier properties, thereby maintaining the freshness of fresh-cut fruits. These results indicate that combining the active and barrier properties of NCDs and AF-LDHs in PVA based coatings offers great application potential for active food packaging.
{"title":"Fabrication of polylactic acid bilayer composite films using polyvinyl alcohol based coatings containing functionalized carbon dots and layered clay for active food packaging","authors":"Long Mao, Chengyu Wang, ZhiYe Dong, Jin Yao, Fang Dong, Xianglong Dai","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120460","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120460","url":null,"abstract":"To enhance the inadequate active function and gas barrier properties of fully biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) film within the active packaging field, the application potential of PLA material was improved by introducing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based coatings with excellent active functions. In this work, PVA based active coatings were developed using nitrogen-doped carbon dots (NCDs) that exhibit antioxidant and antibacterial properties, in conjunction with anthocyanin functionalized layered clay (AF-LDHs) that possess natural barrier properties and secondary active function. Due to the excellent active function of NCDs, original PLA film only coated with NCDs/PVA coatings could also exhibit good active function. Upon the addition of AF-LDHs reaching 3 %, antioxidant activity (ABTS method), antibacterial activity (against Escherichia coli), and UV barrier (280 nm) of PLA bilayer films were enhanced by 76.1 %, 70.3 %, and 53.0 % compared with original PLA film. Antibacterial and antioxidant assays indicated that the incorporation of AF-LDHs at a threshold of 3 % or above could supplement the release of NCDs as a secondary active agent, ensuring a more sustained release of active components. The experiment on preserving the freshness of fresh-cut apples demonstrated that PVA based active coatings can effectively delay the browning process by providing antioxidant and oxygen barrier properties, thereby maintaining the freshness of fresh-cut fruits. These results indicate that combining the active and barrier properties of NCDs and AF-LDHs in PVA based coatings offers great application potential for active food packaging.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142987552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-17DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120512
Yanhui Shi, Wei Cai, Ming Huang, Weimiao Lu, Sheng Xia, Liang Zhu, Yutao Zhang, Zejun Luo, Zhongqing Ma
Bio-aromatics is an important building blocks for preparation of the various industrial products which can be produced from the two-step method of torrefaction and catalytic pyrolysis. In this work, the effect of dry torrefaction pretreatment (DTP) and wet torrefaction pretreatment (WTP) on the properties of corn stalk (CS) were investigated. Then, the dual-catalyst catalytic fast pyrolysis (DC-CFP) was utilized to transform the treated CS into light aromatics by using the Al2O3 and the metal (Zn, Ga, and Fe) modified hierarchical HZSM-5 as catalyst. Results indicated, WTP was effective in removing 50.23 % of the oxygen content in CS and 92.14 % of the AAEMs in comparison to DTP. DTP and WTP both favorved for the enhancement of production of light aromatics with the optimal temperature of 240ºC and 210ºC, respectively, but CFP of WTP-treated CS had higher yield of light aromatics compared to that of the DTP-treated CS due to the better quality and higher effective hydrogen-to-carbon ratio (H/Ceff) in WTP-treated CS. Among the three types of metal (Zn, Ga, and Fe) modified hierarchical HZSM-5 and the four types of metal oxides (Al2O3, SiO2, MgO, and CaO), the combination of the dual-catalyst of Al2O3 and Zn modified hierarchical HZSM-5 (Zn/HZ-0.3 M) presented the best synergistic effect on producing the light aromatics.
{"title":"Bio-aromatics production from biomass by a two-step method of torrefaction and catalytic pyrolysis","authors":"Yanhui Shi, Wei Cai, Ming Huang, Weimiao Lu, Sheng Xia, Liang Zhu, Yutao Zhang, Zejun Luo, Zhongqing Ma","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120512","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120512","url":null,"abstract":"Bio-aromatics is an important building blocks for preparation of the various industrial products which can be produced from the two-step method of torrefaction and catalytic pyrolysis. In this work, the effect of dry torrefaction pretreatment (DTP) and wet torrefaction pretreatment (WTP) on the properties of corn stalk (CS) were investigated. Then, the dual-catalyst catalytic fast pyrolysis (DC-CFP) was utilized to transform the treated CS into light aromatics by using the Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and the metal (Zn, Ga, and Fe) modified hierarchical HZSM-5 as catalyst. Results indicated, WTP was effective in removing 50.23 % of the oxygen content in CS and 92.14 % of the AAEMs in comparison to DTP. DTP and WTP both favorved for the enhancement of production of light aromatics with the optimal temperature of 240ºC and 210ºC, respectively, but CFP of WTP-treated CS had higher yield of light aromatics compared to that of the DTP-treated CS due to the better quality and higher effective hydrogen-to-carbon ratio (H/C<sub>eff</sub>) in WTP-treated CS. Among the three types of metal (Zn, Ga, and Fe) modified hierarchical HZSM-5 and the four types of metal oxides (Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, SiO<sub>2</sub>, MgO, and CaO), the combination of the dual-catalyst of Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and Zn modified hierarchical HZSM-5 (Zn/HZ-0.3 M) presented the best synergistic effect on producing the light aromatics.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142987534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-17DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120466
Jie Cheng, Qiwu Sun, Lei Liu
In response to the growing fertilizer demand due to population expansion and the environmental challenges arising from inefficient fertilizer use, this study presented an innovative biochar-based microbial fertilizer (BMF) by integrating biochar, pyroligneous acid, and Bacillus spp., focusing mainly on its nutrient slow-release characteristics and the underlying mechanisms driving its potential effects on soil microbial community structure. The abundance of -OH groups provided by BMF with a significant advantage in the adsorption of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium nutrients. When pyroligneous acid and Bacillus spp. were added to biochar in a 1:1 ratio, the mixture exhibited excellent slow-release properties. By constructing a multitrophic ecological network, soil microorganisms were categorized into several modules. In the treatments with biochar, pyroligneous acid, and Bacillus spp., the top three modules, ranked by node count, were Modules 1, 2, and 3. These modules represented 19.57 %, 9.78 %, and 7.61 % of the total nodes, respectively. This study would contribute to understanding how to scientifically and strategically apply biochar, pyroligneous acid, and Bacillus spp. to optimize the efficient utilization of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil.
{"title":"Modified biochar-immobilized Bacillus spp. for the release of nutrients and its response to soil microbial community activity and structure","authors":"Jie Cheng, Qiwu Sun, Lei Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120466","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120466","url":null,"abstract":"In response to the growing fertilizer demand due to population expansion and the environmental challenges arising from inefficient fertilizer use, this study presented an innovative biochar-based microbial fertilizer (BMF) by integrating biochar, pyroligneous acid, and <em>Bacillus</em> spp., focusing mainly on its nutrient slow-release characteristics and the underlying mechanisms driving its potential effects on soil microbial community structure. The abundance of -OH groups provided by BMF with a significant advantage in the adsorption of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium nutrients. When pyroligneous acid and <em>Bacillus</em> spp. were added to biochar in a 1:1 ratio, the mixture exhibited excellent slow-release properties. By constructing a multitrophic ecological network, soil microorganisms were categorized into several modules. In the treatments with biochar, pyroligneous acid, and <em>Bacillus</em> spp., the top three modules, ranked by node count, were Modules 1, 2, and 3. These modules represented 19.57 %, 9.78 %, and 7.61 % of the total nodes, respectively. This study would contribute to understanding how to scientifically and strategically apply biochar, pyroligneous acid, and <em>Bacillus</em> spp. to optimize the efficient utilization of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"211 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142987551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study investigates the use of IoT-enabled environmental monitoring to compare the effects of natural rubber latex (NRL) and traditional mulching materials, including rice straw and polyethylene (PE) film, on the growth, yield, and postharvest quality of Cucumis sativus L. (cucumber). The research specifically explores NRL-based film and straw as sustainable mulching alternatives, enhanced with cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) for improved mechanical properties. Environmental conditions, including soil temperature, moisture, and air conditions were continuously monitored using IoT sensors, providing real-time data for analysis. The results show that NRL straw significantly reduced soil temperature by 1–4°C, promoting better cucumber growth and higher yields than either rice straw or PE film. NRL film increased soil moisture retention at a 5 cm depth and improved fruit quality, particularly in terms of skin color. Both NRL mulching types demonstrated strong potential for sustainable agriculture by enhancing growth efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and offering a cost-effective alternative to synthetic mulching materials. These findings underscore the value of IoT technology in optimizing resource use and improving crop management in modern agricultural systems.
{"title":"IoT-enabled agricultural environmental monitoring: Enhancing growth and yield using natural-rubber straw and mulching experiment","authors":"Theera Srisawat, Saytan Sakprom, Phruksa Kunsawat, Kanokwan Praksong, Sunisa Suchat, Jirapond Muangprathub","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120524","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120524","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the use of IoT-enabled environmental monitoring to compare the effects of natural rubber latex (NRL) and traditional mulching materials, including rice straw and polyethylene (PE) film, on the growth, yield, and postharvest quality of <em>Cucumis sativus</em> L. (cucumber). The research specifically explores NRL-based film and straw as sustainable mulching alternatives, enhanced with cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) for improved mechanical properties. Environmental conditions, including soil temperature, moisture, and air conditions were continuously monitored using IoT sensors, providing real-time data for analysis. The results show that NRL straw significantly reduced soil temperature by 1–4°C, promoting better cucumber growth and higher yields than either rice straw or PE film. NRL film increased soil moisture retention at a 5 cm depth and improved fruit quality, particularly in terms of skin color. Both NRL mulching types demonstrated strong potential for sustainable agriculture by enhancing growth efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and offering a cost-effective alternative to synthetic mulching materials. These findings underscore the value of IoT technology in optimizing resource use and improving crop management in modern agricultural systems.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142987536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The primary cause of bale cracking, scattering, and deformation lies in the springback deformation of extensively compressed seed cotton following the construction of cotton round modules. Consequently, investigating the springback deformation characteristics of compressed seed cotton proves beneficial in enhancing its formability stability. Nonetheless, real-time monitoring of springback deformation during cotton harvesting poses a challenge; consequently, quantifying alterations in the compression (CP) and non-compression (NCP) directions remains unattainable. To address these issues, we devised a testing platform utilizing the Instron 8801 servo hydraulic fatigue testing system. Four test factors, namely, compression speed, moisture content, creep time, and stress relaxation time, were set up to perform springback deformation tests. Springback deformation data in the CP and NCP directions were collected and a springback deformation model of compressed seed cotton was constructed based on the Burgers model. The impacts of these four factors on the springback deformation characteristic curve of compressed seed cotton and model parameters were determined. The results show that the springback deformation of compressed seed cotton in the CP and NCP directions first increases rapidly, then increases slowly, and finally stabilizes. With an increase in the compression speed, moisture content, creep time, and stress relaxation time, the springback deformation of compressed seed cotton in the CP direction decreases. Hence, our findings can offer essential backing for enhancing the formability stability of compressed seed cotton and for investigations into round module construction.
{"title":"Compressed springback deformation characteristics of Xinjiang machine-harvested seed cotton","authors":"Ximei Wei, Zeyu Deng, Xiuqing Fu, Hongwen Zhang, Meng Wang, Lei Wang, Yuanzhao Zheng, Shaohua Zhi","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120498","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120498","url":null,"abstract":"The primary cause of bale cracking, scattering, and deformation lies in the springback deformation of extensively compressed seed cotton following the construction of cotton round modules. Consequently, investigating the springback deformation characteristics of compressed seed cotton proves beneficial in enhancing its formability stability. Nonetheless, real-time monitoring of springback deformation during cotton harvesting poses a challenge; consequently, quantifying alterations in the compression (CP) and non-compression (NCP) directions remains unattainable. To address these issues, we devised a testing platform utilizing the Instron 8801 servo hydraulic fatigue testing system. Four test factors, namely, compression speed, moisture content, creep time, and stress relaxation time, were set up to perform springback deformation tests. Springback deformation data in the CP and NCP directions were collected and a springback deformation model of compressed seed cotton was constructed based on the Burgers model. The impacts of these four factors on the springback deformation characteristic curve of compressed seed cotton and model parameters were determined. The results show that the springback deformation of compressed seed cotton in the CP and NCP directions first increases rapidly, then increases slowly, and finally stabilizes. With an increase in the compression speed, moisture content, creep time, and stress relaxation time, the springback deformation of compressed seed cotton in the CP direction decreases. Hence, our findings can offer essential backing for enhancing the formability stability of compressed seed cotton and for investigations into round module construction.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"95 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142987542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-17DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120540
In alignment with the principles of environmentally sustainable practices, the inhibition mechanism of rapeseed cake meal extract (RCME) on steel in d…
{"title":"Rapeseed cake meal extract as an efficient plant-based inhibitor for the corrosion of steel in Cl2CHCOOH: Experiments and molecular modeling calculations","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120540","url":null,"abstract":"In alignment with the principles of environmentally sustainable practices, the inhibition mechanism of rapeseed cake meal extract (RCME) on steel in d…","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"55 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142987556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The volatile oils (VOs) of traditional Chinese medicine have significant biological activity and definite curative effects. However, the VOs contain an unsaturated carbon chain structure, which is susceptible to oxidation, isomerization, addition, and decomposition under the influence of metal ions. The change in its composition and content leads to a decrease in VOs quality and an increase in clinical risk. Therefore, the foundation for guaranteeing VO's pharmacological activity and therapeutic efficacy is enhancing its stability. In this study, silica-modified cinnabar was used as a stabilizer to prepare Pickering emulsions (PEs). The changes of oxidation degree, content, and composition of VOs in three groups of Acorus tatarinowii volatile oil (ATVO), oil-water mixture, and PEs in Fe3 + were investigated by simulating a metal ion environment. Using α-asarone and β-asarone as characteristic components, a GC-MS method was established to determine the concentration of α-asarone and β-asarone in rat plasma, and the pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated. The distribution and metabolism of ATVO and PEs in vivo were discussed. The results showed that the oral bioavailability of ATVO was significantly improved. To clarify the changes and mechanisms of ATVO in metal ions and to provide a stabilization strategy with high safety, good stability, and no intervention in the in vivo behavior of ATVO.
{"title":"Fabrication, characterization, and in vivo evaluation of Pickering emulsions for enhancing the stability of Acorus tatarinowii volatile oil","authors":"Han Ru, Junbo Zou, Yajun Shi, Xiaofei Zhang, Dongyan Guo, Bingtao Zhai, Jing Sun, Liang Feng, Fei Luan","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120494","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120494","url":null,"abstract":"The volatile oils (VOs) of traditional Chinese medicine have significant biological activity and definite curative effects. However, the VOs contain an unsaturated carbon chain structure, which is susceptible to oxidation, isomerization, addition, and decomposition under the influence of metal ions. The change in its composition and content leads to a decrease in VOs quality and an increase in clinical risk. Therefore, the foundation for guaranteeing VO's pharmacological activity and therapeutic efficacy is enhancing its stability. In this study, silica-modified cinnabar was used as a stabilizer to prepare Pickering emulsions (PEs). The changes of oxidation degree, content, and composition of VOs in three groups of <em>Acorus tatarinowii</em> volatile oil (ATVO), oil-water mixture, and PEs in Fe<sup>3 +</sup> were investigated by simulating a metal ion environment. Using <em>α</em>-asarone and <em>β</em>-asarone as characteristic components, a GC-MS method was established to determine the concentration of <em>α</em>-asarone and <em>β</em>-asarone in rat plasma, and the pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated. The distribution and metabolism of ATVO and PEs <em>in vivo</em> were discussed. The results showed that the oral bioavailability of ATVO was significantly improved. To clarify the changes and mechanisms of ATVO in metal ions and to provide a stabilization strategy with high safety, good stability, and no intervention in the <em>in vivo</em> behavior of ATVO.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"24 4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142987535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The absorption and efficient utilization of potassium directly impact the growth and sugar accumulation in sugarcane. Investigating the molecular response mechanism of sugarcane under low potassium stress is crucial for developing sugarcane varieties that efficiently utilize potassium resources. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the root response of the potassium-efficient sugarcane variety Yuetang55 to low potassium stress at intervals of 0 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h using RNA-Seq and PacBio full-length transcriptome sequencing. Our results revealed significant changes in the expression of multiple genes associated with ion transport, plant hormones, calcium ion signal transduction, transcription factors, and protein phosphorylation modification in sugarcane root under low potassium stress conditions. It is particularly striking to observe the significant upregulation of genes directly involved in potassium absorption and transport, such as HAK1, HAK5, AKT1, KUP6, and H+-ATPase genes. Additionally, genes related to hormone signaling pathways, including ABA, ethylene, and jasmonic acid pathways, exhibited significant expression alterations under low potassium stress. Furthermore, calcium signaling-related genes such as CPK4, CML42, CDPK11, and CIPK23 were markedly induced under potassium deficiency. The overexpression transgenic experiment confirmed the pivotal regulatory role of ShCIPK23 in the root response to low potassium stress. Moreover, genes associated with sugar metabolism, such as UDP glucosyl and glucuronyl transferases, sucrose synthetase, and starch synthetase, displayed significant upregulation or downregulation under low potassium stress, indicating the involvement of glycometabolism in regulating sugarcane's response to potassium deficiency. These findings suggest that sugarcane's response to low potassium stress involves intricate molecular mechanisms, encompassing hormone-mediated signaling pathways, calcium ion signal transduction pathways, and sugar metabolism.
{"title":"Full-length transcriptome integrated with RNA-seq reveals potassium deficiency stress-regulated key pathways and time-specific responsive genes in sugarcane roots","authors":"Xiaomin Feng, Qiaoying Zeng, Xinglong Chen, Miaomiao Shan, Zilin Wu, Nannan Zhang, Yonghong Huang, Jiayun Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120527","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120527","url":null,"abstract":"The absorption and efficient utilization of potassium directly impact the growth and sugar accumulation in sugarcane. Investigating the molecular response mechanism of sugarcane under low potassium stress is crucial for developing sugarcane varieties that efficiently utilize potassium resources. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the root response of the potassium-efficient sugarcane variety Yuetang55 to low potassium stress at intervals of 0 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h using RNA-Seq and PacBio full-length transcriptome sequencing. Our results revealed significant changes in the expression of multiple genes associated with ion transport, plant hormones, calcium ion signal transduction, transcription factors, and protein phosphorylation modification in sugarcane root under low potassium stress conditions. It is particularly striking to observe the significant upregulation of genes directly involved in potassium absorption and transport, such as <em>HAK1</em>, <em>HAK5</em>, <em>AKT1</em>, <em>KUP6</em>, and H<sup>+</sup>-ATPase genes. Additionally, genes related to hormone signaling pathways, including ABA, ethylene, and jasmonic acid pathways, exhibited significant expression alterations under low potassium stress. Furthermore, calcium signaling-related genes such as <em>CPK4</em>, <em>CML42</em>, <em>CDPK11</em>, and <em>CIPK23</em> were markedly induced under potassium deficiency. The overexpression transgenic experiment confirmed the pivotal regulatory role of ShCIPK23 in the root response to low potassium stress. Moreover, genes associated with sugar metabolism, such as UDP glucosyl and glucuronyl transferases, sucrose synthetase, and starch synthetase, displayed significant upregulation or downregulation under low potassium stress, indicating the involvement of glycometabolism in regulating sugarcane's response to potassium deficiency. These findings suggest that sugarcane's response to low potassium stress involves intricate molecular mechanisms, encompassing hormone-mediated signaling pathways, calcium ion signal transduction pathways, and sugar metabolism.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142987544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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