Qi Zhou , Hatem Abushammala , Daqian Gao , Pengwu Xu , Deyu Niu , Weijun Yang , Piming Ma
{"title":"Human soft tissues-like PVA/cellulose hydrogels with multifunctional properties towards flexible electronics applications","authors":"Qi Zhou , Hatem Abushammala , Daqian Gao , Pengwu Xu , Deyu Niu , Weijun Yang , Piming Ma","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123425","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123425","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Conductive hydrogels have attracted significant attention due to their exceptional flexibility, biocompatibility, and promising applications in flexible electronics. Inspired by human soft tissues, robust ionic conductive hydrogels were developed via constructing cellulose-reinforced polyvinyl alcohol networks and precise modulation of zinc ions. The hydrogel exhibits impressive mechanical behaviors (<em>σ</em> = 4.55 MPa, <em>ε</em> = 1293 %) and ionic conductivity as high as 1.17 S/m, ascribed from the multiscale interaction mechanism. These mechanisms include the formation of dense nanofiber networks and nanocrystalline domains, the effects of multiple metal coordination and hydrogen bonds, and the reinforcement of nanocellulose. Moreover, the hydrogel demonstrates a low strain detection limit of 1 % and shows great potential for applications in human health monitoring. Interestingly, based on the principle of Morse code, the hydrogel can be used for information transmission in hazardous environments for emergency signaling. More importantly, when used as an electrolyte in flexible zinc-ion battery, it significantly inhibits zinc dendrite growth and supports stable charge-discharge cycles, making it ideal for small flexible electronic devices. This work presents a biomimetic and sustainable strategy for the rapid fabrication of robust ionic conductive hydrogels, offering advanced applications in flexible electronics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"357 ","pages":"Article 123425"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143479716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hao Wang , Mengjiao Li , Rui Ren , Zhennan Gao , Lingna Meng , Ziyi Li , Chuanai Cao
{"title":"Preparation of sodium alginate antibacterial porous composite pads embedded with centrifugally spun nanofibers by freeze-drying and recasting for active food packaging","authors":"Hao Wang , Mengjiao Li , Rui Ren , Zhennan Gao , Lingna Meng , Ziyi Li , Chuanai Cao","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123430","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123430","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, nanofibers composed of ethyl cellulose (EC)/polyethylene oxide (PEO) impregnated with tea polyphenol (TP) were fabricated by the centrifugal spinning method. Subsequently, these nanofibers were incorporated into sodium alginate (SA) to generate porous composite pads with varying fiber contents. The porous composite pads were comprehensively characterized. The findings indicate that the nanofiber structure of the porous composite pads is maintained, the porosity of the porous composite pads ranges from 16 % to 28 %, the water vapor transfer rate decreases as the fiber addition increases, and the thermal stability improves. Additionally, the pads demonstrated enhanced slow-release characteristics, and the cumulative TP release reached 70 % to 81.44 % within 120 h. All the porous composite pads could effectively inhibit the growth of <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> and <em>Escherichia coli</em>, and the inhibition rates of the two bacteria were 99.69 % and 99.54 % respectively, highlighting their potential application in active food packaging.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"355 ","pages":"Article 123430"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143463372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sa Liu, Yapeng Chen, XinKuan Li, Yijia Yao, Huashan Wang, Meiyi Wang
{"title":"pH-responsive starch-based bilayer film functionalized with alliin loaded MIL-101 (Fe) for active food packaging","authors":"Sa Liu, Yapeng Chen, XinKuan Li, Yijia Yao, Huashan Wang, Meiyi Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123431","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123431","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Food packaging films containing antimicrobial reagents play a crucial role in preventing bacterial-induced fruit decay. This study proposes a bilayer film consisting of an internal amino-modified starch hydrophilic layer and an external amino-modified polyvinyl alcohol/polylactic acid hydrophobic layer, embedding alliin@MIL-101(Fe) as an antibacterial agent, utilizing the pH reduction of fruit decay sites to achieve pH-responsive release, enhancing antibacterial performance. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses confirm successful crosslinking between amino and aldehyde groups, resulting in the formation of imine bonds and a mesh-like structure conducive to adsorption. Under acidic conditions, the cumulative release rate of alliin reached 74 % within 36 h. Compared to a simple mixture, the tensile strength of the alliin@MIL/NST-NPVA/PLA film reached 34.771 MPa, and transmittance in the wavelength range of 200–370 nm decreased to 0. The scavenging rate of DPPH free radicals in the film can reach 83 %. In addition, the water vapor permeability and oxygen permeability of the film are approximately 7.62 × 10<sup>−16</sup> [g/ (m<sup>2</sup>‧24 h‧0.1 mm)] and 6.83 (m<sup>2</sup>‧24 h‧0.1 MPa), respectively; moisture content and water solubility decreased to 10.99 % and 20.77 %. This composite film extended the shelf life of strawberries from 2 to 7 days, significantly enhancing freshness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"357 ","pages":"Article 123431"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143479713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lei Feng , Ming Li , Zhuqing Dai , Yayuan Xu , Zhongyuan Zhang , Min Zhang , Dongxing Yu , Dajing Li
{"title":"3D printed emulsion gels stabilized by whey protein isolate/polysaccharide as sustained-release delivery systems of β-carotene","authors":"Lei Feng , Ming Li , Zhuqing Dai , Yayuan Xu , Zhongyuan Zhang , Min Zhang , Dongxing Yu , Dajing Li","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123429","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123429","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The low bioaccessibility of β-carotene limits its application in the food field. 3D printed emulsion gels stabilized by whey protein/polysaccharide were constructed in our previous study, and the stability of β-carotene was improved. However, the release behaviour and bioaccessibility of β-carotene have not been thoroughly explored. This study aimed to explore the effects of different charged polysaccharides on the release and bioaccessibility of β-carotene from 3D printed delivery systems and to analyze their relationship with protein secondary structure. The results showed that the printed systems induced by adding xanthan gum (anionic) had lower degree of hydrolysis (DH) of protein and release of free fatty acids (FFAs), and lower β-carotene release and bioaccessibility. The printed systems induced by adding guar gum (neutral), locust bean gum (neutral) and gum arabic (anionic) exhibited higher DH of protein and release of FFAs (>91 %), higher β-carotene release (>93 %) and bioaccessibility (>30 %). The release of β-carotene from the printed systems during digestion conformed to the logistic model, with frame erosion and Fickian diffusion being main mechanisms. The digestibility, β-carotene release and bioaccessibility of the printed systems were positively correlated with β-turn content. The printed system with guar gum had the highest β-carotene bioaccessibility (33.95 %).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"355 ","pages":"Article 123429"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143471440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of exogenous protein crosslinking on the physicochemical properties and in vitro digestibility of corn starch","authors":"Kangning Wang, Yuxin Ge, Yiyang Jia, Jiayi Hou, Fuping Lu, Yihan Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123428","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123428","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Starch is a primary energy source of human diet. Its physicochemical properties and digestibility can be improved by incorporating exogenous protein. In this study, mung bean protein isolate was covalently crosslinked using transglutaminase and proanthocyanidin to create crosslinked mung bean protein isolate. This modified protein was combined with corn starch to form crosslinked mung bean protein isolate-corn starch composite samples. Results demonstrated that these composite samples exhibited superior physicochemical properties, including reduced swelling capacity, enhanced freeze-thaw stability, improved thermostability, and enhanced antioxidant properties. During <em>in vitro</em> digestion, the improved corn starch digestibility was attributed to two factors: first, hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions between crosslinked mung bean protein isolate and corn starch; and second, the synergistic crosslinking of transglutaminase and proanthocyanidin promoting the formation of a stable protein network of mung bean protein isolate, serving as a physical barrier to protect corn starch. After co-treatment with transglutaminase and proanthocyanidin, significant changes of mung bean protein isolate occurred in their secondary and tertiary structures, enhancing its protein network strength, thereby improving the physicochemical properties of corn starch. These findings propose a new strategy for reducing rapidly digestible starch and provide a theoretical foundation for developing low glycemic index starch foods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"357 ","pages":"Article 123428"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143479710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yupeng Liu , Yongbin Xu , Weihao Chen, Huan Gong, Lingyan Zhu, Tingting Zhang, Caixia Zhang, Jie Chen, Songshan Shi, Jianjun Wu, Shunchun Wang, Huijun Wang
{"title":"A new method for the quantification of polysaccharide structural domain: Rapid quantification of Rhamnogalacturonan-II by colorimetry","authors":"Yupeng Liu , Yongbin Xu , Weihao Chen, Huan Gong, Lingyan Zhu, Tingting Zhang, Caixia Zhang, Jie Chen, Songshan Shi, Jianjun Wu, Shunchun Wang, Huijun Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123423","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123423","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polysaccharides are important pharmacodynamically active components in traditional Chinese medicines and based on the type of monosaccharides and glycosidic linkages, they can be divided into different structural domains. Rhamnogalacturonan II (RG-II) is among the most complex and conserved structural domain within polysaccharides and possesses significant pharmacological effects. Nevertheless, there is no suitable method for quantifying homogeneous polysaccharides that contain the RG-II structural domain. In this study, a colorimetric method was developed to rapidly quantify this particular polysaccharide, utilizing the principle that the unique monosaccharides (Kdo and Dha) in RG-II were derivatized and reacted with thiobarbituric acid (TBA) to produce a pink substance with a maximum absorption wavelength at 548 nm. The method demonstrates excellent specificity, linearity, stability, reproducibility, accuracy, and sensitivity. It also features the advantages of simple operation, low instrument requirements, low cost, and time efficiency. The critical application of this method in polysaccharide quality control lies in comparing the contents of RG-II in polysaccharide samples from different sources. This method also serves as a potential tool for screening RG-II-rich traditional Chinese medicines and foods, simplifying the structural characterization of RG-II-type polysaccharides and study the quantity-effect relationship of these polysaccharides.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"356 ","pages":"Article 123423"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143465427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A sustained H2S-releasing nanocellulose-based hydrogel with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties for promoting infected wound healing","authors":"Shuhan Zhao , Wei Zhao , Nan Wang, Junhong Ling, Xiao-kun Ouyang","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123424","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123424","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Infected wounds present unique challenges during healing, often characterized by prolonged inflammation and delayed tissue recovery. To address these issues, we developed a composite hydrogel (CAEG), which integrated a hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S) donor (GYY4137), carboxylated nanocellulose (CNF-C) and ε-polylysine (ε-PL). This hydrogel was designed to enhance wound healing by mitigating inflammation and preventing infections. <em>In vitro</em> studies demonstrated that CAEG hydrogel facilitated cell migration, angiogenesis, and macrophage polarization toward the M2 anti-inflammatory phenotype through controlled H<sub>2</sub>S release. The ε-PL component provided additional antibacterial effects <em>via</em> electrostatic interactions. <em>In vivo</em> experiments confirmed that the CAEG hydrogel effectively accelerated wound closure in full-thickness skin infected wounds. These findings highlighted the CAEG hydrogel's potential as a promising tool for treating infected wounds by leveraging its dual anti-inflammatory and antibacterial capabilities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"355 ","pages":"Article 123424"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143471439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Linlin Sun , Yuting Liu , Qihui Sun , Guimei Wang , Baoxiang Du , Bodong Liu , Tian Gao , Pan Zhao , Yong Yang , Rong Rong
{"title":"Polysaccharides from traditional Chinese medicine and their nano-formulated delivery systems for cancer immunotherapy","authors":"Linlin Sun , Yuting Liu , Qihui Sun , Guimei Wang , Baoxiang Du , Bodong Liu , Tian Gao , Pan Zhao , Yong Yang , Rong Rong","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123416","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123416","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cancer immunotherapy has evolved into a new generation strategy in the field of anti-tumor treatment. Polysaccharides derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are gaining recognition as powerful immunomodulators in cancer therapy, noted for their multi-target and multi-pathway actions. Owing to their beneficial properties such as water solubility, biocompatibility, and chemical structure modifiability, TCM polysaccharides can also serve as carriers for hydrophobic drugs in the development of innovative drug delivery systems, enhancing synergistic antitumor effects. In this article, we summarize the diverse mechanisms of immunoregulation by TCM polysaccharides in tumor therapy. The applications of these polysaccharides as both active ingredients and drug carriers within nanodelivery systems for cancer immunotherapy are also introduced. Additionally, extensive research on TCM polysaccharides in clinical settings has been collected. Furthermore, discussions are presented on the development prospects and challenges faced by these polysaccharides in the field of tumor immunotherapy. Our goal is to improve researchers' comprehension of TCM polysaccharides in cancer immunotherapy, providing promising strategies to optimize cancer treatment and benefit diverse patient populations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"357 ","pages":"Article 123416"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143519140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preparation and characterization of tamarind seed polysaccharide-pullulan sublingual films loaded with muco-inert nanoparticles for mucosal co-delivery of BSA and resveratrol","authors":"Suping Ji , Wenjuan Wang , Lele Li , Qiang Xia","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123420","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123420","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Drug delivery via the sublingual mucosal route presents considerable challenges due to the presence of a complex mucus barrier. To improve the mucus permeability of resveratrol and bovine serum albumin (BSA) and achieve their co-delivery, muco-inert resveratrol-BSA nanoparticles (Res-BSA) were prepared. The mucus penetration of Res-BSA was 3.6 times higher than that of resveratrol and BSA. Res-BSA was incorporated into sublingual films based on mucoadhesive tamarind seed polysaccharide and pullulan (TSP-Pul) to prolong its residence time in the sublingual area. The introduction of Res-BSA enhanced the surface roughness and hydrophilicity of TSP-Pul and preserved the favorable mechanical strength and flexibility of TSP-Pul. The 5 % addition of Res-BSA dramatically increased the initial swelling capacity (435 % at 2 min) of TSP-Pul (284 % at 2 min), and all films completely disintegrated within 60 min. During disintegration, the holes in the internal network of the films became progressively larger and more heterogeneous. The main initial release form of the films containing Res-BSA was determined to be nanoparticles. Compared to TSP-Pul, the addition of 1 % Res-BSA accelerated the release of resveratrol and BSA within the first 2 h. Overall, TSP-Pul containing Res-BSA may be an attractive platform for sublingual co-delivery of resveratrol and BSA.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"356 ","pages":"Article 123420"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143474716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lijia Liu , Mengyao Yuan , Jingli Huang , Lihua Geng , Ning Wu , Yang Yue , Jing Wang , Quanbin Zhang
{"title":"Preparation and antibacterial properties of benzisothiazolinone quaternized chitosan derivatives for sustainable fuel preservation","authors":"Lijia Liu , Mengyao Yuan , Jingli Huang , Lihua Geng , Ning Wu , Yang Yue , Jing Wang , Quanbin Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123379","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123379","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (BIT) has strong antibacterial activity, but its water insolubility and skin toxicity effects hinder its application in the antibacterial domain of the fuel system. In this study, benzisothiazolinone quaternized chitosan derivative (HACCBIT) was synthesized by intercalated quaternized chitosan with 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one-based anions (BIT-COO−) via ion-exchange reactions. HACCBIT exhibits enhanced aqueous solubility and remarkable biocompatibility. It exhibited significant antibacterial and antibiofilm effects against gram-negative bacteria (<em>Escherichia coli</em>), gram-positive bacteria (<em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>) as well as microbial contaminants isolated from stored aviation fuels (<em>Sediminibacterium salmoneum</em> and <em>Lysinibacillus sphaericus</em>) by induced cytoplasmic leakage and membrane permeability. Furthermore, HACCBIT also inhibited the corrosion of the 7050‑aluminum alloy used in fuel tanks for >84 h. This study demonstrated that covalently linking BIT to chitosan via electronic splicing techniques, effectively mitigates the deficiencies of BIT while demonstrating a unique bactericidal action against bacteria in aviation fuel. It also safeguards metal components within fuel tanks, thereby enhancing the potential of polysaccharide derivatives as effective antibacterial agents in fuel systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"356 ","pages":"Article 123379"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143465423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}