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View article: Valorisation of grape pomace for functional antioxidant and antimicrobial agents in chronic wound care
Valorisation of grape pomace for functional antioxidant and antimicrobial agents in chronic wound care Open
View article: Piper nigrum Extract as an Adjuvant in a Collagen System for Infected Wound Healing: Therapeutic Synergy and Biocompatibility
Piper nigrum Extract as an Adjuvant in a Collagen System for Infected Wound Healing: Therapeutic Synergy and Biocompatibility Open
Background/Objectives: Natural plant-based compounds, especially black pepper extract, are known to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant qualities that promote procollagen formation and wound healing. This study focused o…
View article: Circular Model for the Valorization of Black Grape Pomace for Producing Pasteurized Red Must Enriched in Health-Promoting Phenolic Compounds
Circular Model for the Valorization of Black Grape Pomace for Producing Pasteurized Red Must Enriched in Health-Promoting Phenolic Compounds Open
As compared to red wine technology, where pomace is macerated, the grape juices and musts are obtained by pressing the grapes and removing the pomace, thus removing an important source of antioxidant molecules. The objective of this study …
View article: Assessment of Pesticide Contamination of Groundwater from Titu-Sarata Plain, Romania
Assessment of Pesticide Contamination of Groundwater from Titu-Sarata Plain, Romania Open
In Romania, groundwater is an important source of drinking water, especially in rural areas. This study investigated the concentrations of organophosphorus, carbamate, and triazine pesticides (OPs) along with organochlorine pesticides (OCP…
View article: Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activities of White and Red Wines from Different Varieties and Wine Regions in Romania
Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activities of White and Red Wines from Different Varieties and Wine Regions in Romania Open
The characteristics of the variety from which the wine is made, the geographical area of production, the year of production, and the technology of winemaking are the parameters with the most influence on the total content of polyphenols, t…
View article: Discrimination of Romanian Wines Based on Phenolic Composition and Identification of Potential Phenolic Biomarkers for Wine Authenticity and Traceability
Discrimination of Romanian Wines Based on Phenolic Composition and Identification of Potential Phenolic Biomarkers for Wine Authenticity and Traceability Open
Demonstrating the authenticity and traceability of quality wines based on parameters that reflect their composition and provenance contributes to protecting wine authenticity and to increasing consumer confidence in moderate wine consumpti…
View article: Prussian blue nanocubes growth by electrochemical deposition on sulfur-doped graphene as nanozyme: Optimization and application in the field of environmental sensors
Prussian blue nanocubes growth by electrochemical deposition on sulfur-doped graphene as nanozyme: Optimization and application in the field of environmental sensors Open
View article: Honey Adulteration Detection via Ultraviolet–Visible Spectral Investigation Coupled with Chemometric Analysis
Honey Adulteration Detection via Ultraviolet–Visible Spectral Investigation Coupled with Chemometric Analysis Open
Any change in the composition or physicochemical parameters of honey outside the standardized intervals may be deemed fraud, irrespective of direct introduction of certain substances or feeding honeybees with syrups. Simple and rapid tools…
View article: Electrochemical Detection of Glyphosate in Surface Water Samples Based on Modified Screen-Printed Electrodes
Electrochemical Detection of Glyphosate in Surface Water Samples Based on Modified Screen-Printed Electrodes Open
This study addresses the necessity to monitor the presence of glyphosate (Gly) in waters, highlighting the need for on-site detection of Gly by using electrochemical sensors in environmental and agricultural monitoring programs. Two approa…
View article: Unlocking Bioethanol Production Potential: A Computational Exploration of Agri-Food Waste Valorization in Circular Bioeconomy Using Metagenomic Mining and Process Prediction Tools
Unlocking Bioethanol Production Potential: A Computational Exploration of Agri-Food Waste Valorization in Circular Bioeconomy Using Metagenomic Mining and Process Prediction Tools Open
In the pursuit of a sustainable approach to agri-food waste valorization, this paper delves into the realm of computational techniques to enhance our understanding and harness the potential for bioethanol production in a circular bioeconom…
View article: Impact of Encapsulated Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeasts on the Chemical and Sensory Profiles of Sparkling Cider Produced by the Champenoise Method
Impact of Encapsulated Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeasts on the Chemical and Sensory Profiles of Sparkling Cider Produced by the Champenoise Method Open
The cider market has been significantly expanding and gaining momentum in Eastern Europe. As such, the aim of this study was to obtain sparkling cider via the Champenoise method using two Romanian apple varieties (Topaz and Red Topaz) alon…
View article: Effect of co-inoculation of Saccharomyces and non-Saccharomyces yeasts and nutrients addition during malolactic fermentation on apple cider composition
Effect of co-inoculation of Saccharomyces and non-Saccharomyces yeasts and nutrients addition during malolactic fermentation on apple cider composition Open
Apple cider production is a complex fermentation process that involves the conversion of apple juice into cider through the actions of yeast and malolactic bacteria. This study aimed to investigate the effects of the co-inoculation of Sacc…
View article: Integrated nanozyme electrochemical sensor for the detection of tannic acid: An advanced approach to rapid and efficient environmental monitoring
Integrated nanozyme electrochemical sensor for the detection of tannic acid: An advanced approach to rapid and efficient environmental monitoring Open
This study presents a novel methodology for the rapid on-site detection of tannic acid (TA), a prevalent organic contaminant in various natural environments, notably in plant-derived sources. The proposed approach involves the development …
View article: Bee Bread: A Promising Source of Bioactive Compounds with Antioxidant Properties—First Report on Some Antimicrobial Features
Bee Bread: A Promising Source of Bioactive Compounds with Antioxidant Properties—First Report on Some Antimicrobial Features Open
Bee bread has received attention due to its high nutritional value, especially its phenolic composition, which enhances life quality. The present study aimed to evaluate the chemical and antimicrobial properties of bee bread (BB) samples f…
View article: Using Forest Biomass to Contribute to Population Health and Ensuring a Sustainable Environment
Using Forest Biomass to Contribute to Population Health and Ensuring a Sustainable Environment Open
Current societal challenges include the transition to a circular bioeconomy, with the cascade exploitation of natural resources through the superior valorization of by-products and waste from the agro-industrial sector in bioproducts and, …
View article: Comprehensive Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antifungal Mechanistic Pathways of Bioactive Phytochemicals from Apple Pomace Using Molecular Docking
Comprehensive Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antifungal Mechanistic Pathways of Bioactive Phytochemicals from Apple Pomace Using Molecular Docking Open
The article focused on utilizing apple pomace waste for a circular economy. It explored bioactive compounds in apple pomace, their potential uses, and emphasized molecular docking’s role in understanding how these compounds act as an…
View article: Physico-chemical and pro-wound healing properties of microporous cellulosic sponge from Gleditsia triacanthos pods functionalized with Phytolacca americana fruit extract
Physico-chemical and pro-wound healing properties of microporous cellulosic sponge from Gleditsia triacanthos pods functionalized with Phytolacca americana fruit extract Open
This study aimed to exploit two invasive plant species to develop a novel, multifunctional, bioactive wound dressing based on a microporous cellulosic sponge (CS) from Gleditsia triacanthos pods and functionalizing them with Phytolacca ame…
View article: Antioxidant and Wound Healing Bioactive Potential of Extracts Obtained from Bark and Needles of Softwood Species
Antioxidant and Wound Healing Bioactive Potential of Extracts Obtained from Bark and Needles of Softwood Species Open
Interest in the extraction of phytochemical bioactive compounds, especially polyphenols from biomass, has recently increased due to their valuable biological potential as natural sources of antioxidants, which could be used in a wide range…
View article: Assessment of Bioactive Phenolic Compounds in Musts and the Corresponding Wines of White and Red Grape Varieties
Assessment of Bioactive Phenolic Compounds in Musts and the Corresponding Wines of White and Red Grape Varieties Open
Wine contains important amounts of antioxidants, which contribute to the protection of the body from oxidative stress and associated diseases. This study aims to characterize the bioactive characteristics and individual polyphenolic compos…
View article: Discrimination of Olive Oil and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil from Other Vegetable Oils by Targeted and Untargeted HRMS Profiling of Phenolic and Triterpenic Compounds Combined with Chemometrics
Discrimination of Olive Oil and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil from Other Vegetable Oils by Targeted and Untargeted HRMS Profiling of Phenolic and Triterpenic Compounds Combined with Chemometrics Open
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) and virgin olive oil (VOO) are valuable natural products of great economic interest for their producing countries, and therefore, it is necessary to establish methods capable of proving the authenticity of the…
View article: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity Evaluation of Homodrimane Sesquiterpenoids with a Benzimidazole Unit
Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity Evaluation of Homodrimane Sesquiterpenoids with a Benzimidazole Unit Open
Herein we report a feasible study concerning the synthesis and the in vitro antimicrobial activity of some new homodrimane sesquiterpenoids with a benzimidazole unit. Based on some homodrimane carboxylic acids, on their acyl chlorides and …
View article: Do ultrasonic field effects upon the polyphenolics profile of propolis extracts improve their antioxidant and antimicrobial activity?
Do ultrasonic field effects upon the polyphenolics profile of propolis extracts improve their antioxidant and antimicrobial activity? Open
View article: Bioactive Phytochemical Composition of Grape Pomace Resulted from Different White and Red Grape Cultivars
Bioactive Phytochemical Composition of Grape Pomace Resulted from Different White and Red Grape Cultivars Open
Grapes are rich in phenolic compounds, being important for human health with anti-inflammatory, antiatherosclerotic, antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, antibacterial, antiviral, and antimicrobial activity. The winemaking of the grapes genera…
View article: Wound Healing and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of a Newly Developed Ointment Containing Jujube Leaves Extract
Wound Healing and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of a Newly Developed Ointment Containing Jujube Leaves Extract Open
Ziziphus jujuba Mill. (jujube) is a well-known medicinal plant with pronounced wound healing properties. The present study aimed to establish the chemical composition of the lyophilized ethanolic extract from Romanian Ziziphus jujuba leave…
View article: Eco-Friendly Solution Based on Rosmarinus officinalis Hydro-Alcoholic Extract to Prevent Biodeterioration of Cultural Heritage Objects and Buildings
Eco-Friendly Solution Based on Rosmarinus officinalis Hydro-Alcoholic Extract to Prevent Biodeterioration of Cultural Heritage Objects and Buildings Open
Biodeterioration of cultural heritage is caused by different organisms capable of inducing complex alteration processes. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of Rosmarinus officinalis hydro-alcoholic extract to inhibit the gr…
View article: Phytostimulation and Synergistic Antipathogenic Effect of Tagetes erecta Extract in Presence of Rhizobacteria
Phytostimulation and Synergistic Antipathogenic Effect of Tagetes erecta Extract in Presence of Rhizobacteria Open
In anticipation of the food crisis, developing innovative products and technologies to increase crop yield and quality is a necessity. In this context, the aim of this study was to develop a phytostimulant based on Tagetes erecta extract a…
View article: Synthesis of Homodrimane Sesquiterpenoids Bearing 1,3-Benzothiazole Unit and Their Antimicrobial Activity Evaluation
Synthesis of Homodrimane Sesquiterpenoids Bearing 1,3-Benzothiazole Unit and Their Antimicrobial Activity Evaluation Open
Based on some homodrimane carboxylic acids and their acyl chlorides, a series of fourteen 2-homodrimenyl-1,3-benzothiazoles, N-homodrimenoyl-2-amino-1,3-benzothiazoles, 4′-methyl-homodrimenoyl anilides and 4′-methyl-homodrimenthioyl anilid…
View article: Bee Pollen Extracts: Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Properties, and Effect on the Growth of Selected Probiotic and Pathogenic Bacteria
Bee Pollen Extracts: Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Properties, and Effect on the Growth of Selected Probiotic and Pathogenic Bacteria Open
This paper evaluated the chemical and biological properties of bee pollen samples from Romania. Firstly, the bee pollen alcoholic extracts (BPEs) were obtained from raw bee pollen harvested by Apis mellifera carpatica bees. The chemical co…
View article: Phytochemical and Nutritional Profile Composition in Fruits of Different Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) Cultivars Grown in Romania
Phytochemical and Nutritional Profile Composition in Fruits of Different Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) Cultivars Grown in Romania Open
Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.), a valuable fruit crop, is cultivated in small areas in Romania, mostly in the west, where the moderate continental climate has a slight Mediterranean influence. This work aims to investigate the bioactive …
View article: Spatial and Temporal Distribution, Sources Apportionment and Ecological Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water and Sediments from Dam Reservoirs on Middle and Lower Course of Olt River, Romania
Spatial and Temporal Distribution, Sources Apportionment and Ecological Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water and Sediments from Dam Reservoirs on Middle and Lower Course of Olt River, Romania Open