Enzymatic modification of starch: A green approach for starch applications

SP Bangar, AO Ashogbon, A Singh, V Chaudhary… - Carbohydrate …, 2022 - Elsevier
Native starches are modified to overcome the shortcoming, including retrogradation,
syneresis, and low water-holding potential, which limit their industrial applications. The …

Cyclodextrin-based nanosponges: Overview and opportunities

G Utzeri, PMC Matias, D Murtinho… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Nanosponges are solid cross-linked polymeric nano-sized porous structures. This broad
concept involves, among others, metal organic frameworks and hydrogels. The focus of this …

Polysaccharides and metal nanoparticles for functional textiles: A review

M Fernandes, J Padrão, AI Ribeiro, RDV Fernandes… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nanotechnology is a powerful tool for engineering functional materials that has the potential
to transform textiles into high-performance, value-added products. In recent years, there has …

Highly robust quantum mechanics and umbrella sampling studies on inclusion complexes of curcumin and β-cyclodextrin

P Kumar, VK Bhardwaj, R Purohit - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024 - Elsevier
The poor aqueous solubility of curcumin (CUR) obstructs its wide utilization in
nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical companies. This study is dedicated to …

Unveiling the intricate supramolecular chemistry of γ-cyclodextrin-epigallocatechin gallate inclusion complexes

P Kumar, VK Bhardwaj, R Purohit - Industrial & Engineering …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Green tea's main polyphenol, epigallocatechin-gallate (EgCg), garners attention for diverse
health-promoting properties. Due to the limited bioavailability of EgCg, drug formulation …

Polyphenols as antioxidants for extending food shelf-life and in the prevention of health diseases: encapsulation and interfacial phenomena

M Costa, Z Sezgin-Bayindir, S Losada-Barreiro… - Biomedicines, 2021 - mdpi.com
Toxicity caused by the exposure to human-made chemicals and environmental conditions
has become a major health concern because they may significantly increase the formation …

Cyclodextrins and their derivatives as drug stability modifiers

V Aiassa, C Garnero, A Zoppi, MR Longhi - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cyclodextrins (CDs) are cyclic oligosaccharides that contain a relatively hydrophobic central
cavity and a hydrophilic outer surface. They are widely used to form non-covalent inclusion …

Molecular and quantum mechanical insights of conformational dynamics of Maltosyl-β-Cyclodextrin/Formononetin supramolecular complexes

P Kumar, VK Bhardwaj, R Purohit - Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2024 - Elsevier
Formononetin (FMN), a highly promising bioactive molecule, faces solubility challenges that
hinder its biological activity. To enhance its solubility, β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and its …

Essential oil-based nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents in the food industry

M Guidotti-Takeuchi, LNM Ribeiro, FAL Dos Santos… - Microorganisms, 2022 - mdpi.com
The use of essential oils (EO) loaded with nanoparticles is the most promising alternative to
increase food quality and safety. Interesting works describe the antimicrobial properties of …

Application of encapsulated flavors in food products; opportunities and challenges

S Ghandehari-Alavijeh, AC Karaca, S Akbari-Alavijeh… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Flavors are considered among the most important components of food formulations since
they can predominantly affect the consumer acceptance and satisfaction. However, most …