Preparation,Bioactivities and Applications in Food Industry of Chitosan-Based Maillard Products: A Review

Chitosan, a biopolymer possessing numerous interesting bioactivities and excellent technological properties, has received great attention from scientists in different fields including the food industry, pharmacy, medicine, and environmental fields. A series of recent studies have reported exciting results about improvement of the properties of chitosan using the Maillard reaction. However, there is a lack of a systemic review about the preparation, bioactivities and applications in food industry of chitosan-based Maillard reaction products (CMRPs). The presence of free amino groups in chitosan allows it to acquire some stronger or new functional properties via the Maillard reaction. The present review aims to focus on the current research status of synthesis, optimization and structural identification of CMRPs. The applications of CMRPs in the food industry are also discussed according to their biological and technological properties such as antioxidant, antimicrobial activities and inducing conformational changes of allergens in food. Some promising directions for future research are proposed in this review, aiming to provide theoretical guidance for the further development of chitosan and its derivatives.     

Progress in Molecular Nanoarchitectonics and Materials Nanoarchitectonics

Although various synthetic methodologies including organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and materials science are the main contributors to the production of functional materials, the importance of regulation of nanoscale structures for better performance has become clear with recent science and technology developments. Therefore, a new research paradigm to produce functional material systems from nanoscale units has to be created as an advancement of nanoscale science. This task is assigned to an emerging concept, nanoarchitectonics, which aims to produce functional materials and functional structures from nanoscale unit components. This can be done through combining nanotechnology with the other research fields such as organic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, materials science, and bio-related science. In this review article, the basic-level of nanoarchitectonics is first presented with atom/molecular-level structure formations and conversions from molecular units to functional materials. Then, two typical application-oriented nanoarchitectonics efforts in energy-oriented applications and bio-related applications are discussed. Finally, future directions of the molecular and materials nanoarchitectonics concepts for advancement of functional nanomaterials are briefly discussed.     

非链式HF/DF激光器的研究进展

HF/DF激光器是中红外波段能提供最高能量输出的激光光源,也是中红外波段应用非常广泛的相干光源。本文介绍了近几年国内外关于非链式HF/DF激光器的研究进展及其成果应用,分析了非链式HF/DF激光器在应用方面的优缺点,总结了实现非链式HF/DF激光输出的关键技术和存在的问题,指出了该技术的未来发展方向。     

光谱成像技术在海上目标探测识别中的应用探讨

光谱成像可同时获得光谱和空间信息,这使得光谱成像技术在解决复杂海洋环境背景下目标探测与识别时表现出独特的优势,已成为光电目标检测领域的一个前沿研究方向。对光谱成像技术的原理、特点进行了讨论并重点列举了该技术在探测领域的应用;介绍了光谱成像技术在海上目标探测识别中的研究进展,并对光谱成像技术在该领域的应用价值进行了探讨。     

Comparison of criteria used to access carcinogenicity in CPANN QSAR models versus the knowledge-based expert system Toxtree

The primary goal of this study was to describe and compare the criteria used to assess carcinogenic activity. The statistically-based predictive quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR) models based on the counter propagation artificial neural network (CPANN) algorithm, and knowledge-based expert systems based on a decision tree structural alert (SA) approach (Toxtree application), were considered. The integration of the QSAR (CPANN models) and SAR (Toxtree SA application) approach contributed to the mechanistic understanding of the QSAR model considered. The mapping technique inherent to CPANN Kohonen enables us to relate the similarities or dissimilarities within a congeneric set of chemicals with particular SAs for carcinogenicity. The focus of our investigations was the similarities and dissimilarities of the features used in the QSAR and SAR methods. Due to the complexity of the carcinogenic endpoint, the integration of different approaches allows the models to be improved and provides a valuable technique for evaluating the safety of chemicals.     

Nanoperlite effect on thermal,rheological, surface and cellular properties of poly lactic acid/nanoperlite nanocomposites for multipurpose applications

In this study, poly lactic acid (PLA) based nanocomposites containing perlite nanoparticles were prepared by melt mixing method. Various characterization techniques were employed to evaluate the performance PLA/nanoperlite nanocomposites. The nanocomposites were characterized via FTIR to investigate the functional groups and chemical structure of the nanocomposites. Thermal properties of the nanocomposites, examined by DSC, showed that the increase of nano-perlite content in the PLA matrix reduces the crystallinity and melting temperature of the nanocomposites. The rheological studies indicated that both of storage and loss modulus are increased when the nanoperlite is added up to 5 wt%. However, the modulus is reduced in samples containing more than 5 wt% nanoparticle due to their agglomeration. The in-vitro degradation studies of the nanocomposites at elevated and normal temperatures showed hydrolytic degradation around 13–15 months. The surface behavior results implied that the water contact angle values exhibit a reducing trend when the nanoperlite content increases up to 3 wt%, which can be related to the decreased crystallinity of PLA and also to the hydrophilic nature of perlite. Moreover, the adhesion of osteoblast cells and their viability on an electrospun scaffold, made of optimized sample, showed the initial implications of potential applications of the nanocomposites in bone regeneration and biomedical applications. These multipurpose nanocomposites can also be used for packaging applications.     

肽基超分子胶体

肽基超分子胶体是基于肽分子间超分子作用,自发形成且具有有序分子排布及规整结构,兼具传统胶体及超分子特性的组装体系。利用超分子弱相互作用构筑功能性胶体,不仅是人们对生命组装进程深入理解的有效手段,也是实现优异的超分子材料的重要途径。肽分子具有组成明确、性能可调、生物安全性高及可降解等优势,是超分子化学、胶体与界面化学领域重要的组装基元。基于肽的超分子自组装,能够实现多尺度、多功能的生物胶体的构筑,被广泛应用于医药、催化、能源等领域。如何通过对肽序列的设计及分子间作用力的调控,实现对胶体结构和功能的精确控制,是近年来研究的重要课题之一。从分子尺度研究和揭示超分子胶体的组装过程及物理化学机制,探究胶体结构与功能的关系,是实现超分子结构和功能化的重要内容。本文基于"分子间作用的调控"及"结构与功能的关系"两个基本科学问题,系统地综述了肽基超分子胶体的组装机制、结构与功能,以及研究现状。     

驱动问题引领下的核心反应在生产实际中的应用复习教学——以“铁和硫酸铜溶液的反应”为例

以铁和硫酸铜溶液的反应在“湿法炼铜”生产实际中的应用复习教学为例,针对学生能力的薄弱点,围绕核心反应搜集丰富的素材,引导学生模拟体会具体反应应用于生产实际时需考虑的问题,以问题解决为线索,达到促进学生发展的目的。     

案例教学与翻转学习结合提升物理化学教学质量

结合我校应用型人才培养方案和培养目标,通过改革物理化学课堂教学提高学生知识掌握能力和应用能力。在传统课堂的基础上,将案例教学结合在翻转学习的教学过程中,充分提高学生的学习积极性与主动性。以稀溶液的依数性为教学案例,阐述翻转学习与案例教学的实施过程。学生深度参与课堂、融入课堂并互动,师生之间在教学中达到共鸣,实现教学相长,从而提高物理化学教学质量。     

再谈磷的同素异形体*——磷纳米材料和磷烯

依据磷化学的研究进展全面考察了磷的另一类同素异形体,包括磷纳米材料类和磷烯,它们都是结构特殊的先进材料。详细介绍了它们的制备、组成、结构、性质及其重要应用。