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1 - The Antifungal Effects of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Thyme (Thymusvulgaris) and Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Edible Coating on the Shelf life of Fresh Hazelnut
R. Razavi Y. Maghsoudloo M. Ghorbani M. Aalami

Introduction: Today, biodegradable packaging is taken more consideration due to the environmental problems of the synthetic packaging materials. Edible coating is one of the important biodegradable active packaging material and is regarded as a suitable alternative for More

Introduction: Today, biodegradable packaging is taken more consideration due to the environmental problems of the synthetic packaging materials. Edible coating is one of the important biodegradable active packaging material and is regarded as a suitable alternative for the synthetic packaging studied. In this research the effects of edible coating based on carboxy methyl cellulose containing thyme was studied with particular reference to moisture absorption, fungal growth and sensory characteristics in coated raw hazelnut. Materials and Methods: The edible coatings were prepared at different concentration levels of carboxy methyl cellulose (0.0, 0.5, & 1.5% W/V) and thyme extracts (0.0, 0.5 & 1% V/V). The mean changes in fungal growth and sensory characteristics were determined for coated and uncoated (control) hazelnut over 21 weeks. The tests were applied in three replications using factorial design based on completely random design. Results: The results of this research showed that non-coated samples had the most moisture absorption, fungal growth and mold development rates. Addition of hydroalcoholic thyme extract to coating solution significantly reduced the fungal growth in coated samples (p≤ 0.05). The results of the sensory tests of the samples indicated that the use of carboxy methyl cellulose coating delayed the softening of the tissues. Conclusion: The use of edible coatings with carboxy methyl cellulose and thyme extract reduced the moisture absorption and mold growth and increased the shelf-life of the coated hazelnuts. Carboxy methyl cellulose, a biodegradable natural biopolymer might be regarded as an alternative to the synthetic packaging.   Manuscript profile

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2 - The Effect of Salep and Carboxy Methyl Cellulose on the Quality of Ketchup
Zeynab Raftani Amiri Amir Mahdi Esmaeili Mazdak Alimi

Introduction: Ketchup is a heterogeneous suspension that is used as a condiment to improve the flavor and color of the food. During storage it changes color, losing consistency with the occurrence of syneresis. In this study the stabilising effect of salep and carboxy m More

Introduction: Ketchup is a heterogeneous suspension that is used as a condiment to improve the flavor and color of the food. During storage it changes color, losing consistency with the occurrence of syneresis. In this study the stabilising effect of salep and carboxy methyl cellulose (CMC) on the acidity, pH, color, syneresis, rheological characteristics, microstructure and sensory properties of the ketchup have been examined. Materials and Methods: In this research salep at the level of 0.18, 0.36, 0.45, 0.54, 0.72 and 0.9% with CMC were used in the formulation of ketchup. Color parameters, syneresis, the rheological characteristics, microstructure and sensory properties of the samples were evaluated after one day and thirty days of production. Results: The samples containing 0.45% CMC and 0.45 to 0.22% salep after one day, and samples containing 0.45% CMC after thirty days of production had the least brightness. The samples with 0.9% salep had the maximum red intensity for both periods and samples containing 0.72% and 0.9% salep had the best color score after one day and thirty days of production, respectively. Syneresis in the samples were decreased by the addition of salep in both periods. CMC have a greater impact on the psuedoplastic behavior of ketchup and the highest viscosity was related to the samples containing 0.72% salep. By fitting the power law equation, sample containing 0.45% CMC showed stronger gel structure as compared to other samples containing salep. Microscopic images showed the sample containing 0.72% of salep had more compact and better texture than others. The scores given to the sensory properties were in acceptable range and there were no significant differences between the samples. Conclusion: Salep had a positive effect on the color of ketchup, reduced the syneresis and improved the viscosity. Although CMC had a greater impact on psuedoplastic behavior of ketchup, but microscopic images of the samples confirmed better and more compact structure for samples containing 0.72% salep. Manuscript profile

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3 - Investigation of the Physicochemical and Sensory Characteristics of Low-Fat Yogurt Containing Long-Chain Inulin and Carboxymethyl Cellulose
M. Karim B. Naderi M. Mirzaei N. Sanjabi

Introduction: In preparation of set yogurt, the aim is not only to provide a product with optimal spoonability, but also to obtain an attractive appearance, softness and texture free of coarse particles with least synersis. In this study the effect of long-chain inulin More

Introduction: In preparation of set yogurt, the aim is not only to provide a product with optimal spoonability, but also to obtain an attractive appearance, softness and texture free of coarse particles with least synersis. In this study the effect of long-chain inulin (Since the long-chain inulin has nutritional properties) and carboxymethyl cellulose on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of low fat yogurt during 15 days have been investigated in order to determine the most appropriate treatment for future studies. Materials and Methods: In this study, the experiment was designed with the use of two independent variables of long-chain inulin (DP≥22) and carboxymethyl cellulose in the form of 5 treatments of yogurt. Tests concerned with pH, acidity, synersis, water holding capacity, viscosity and colorimetric were carried out 24 hours, 5 and 7 days after the preparation of the samples. Results: The results showed that there were no significant differences concerning acidity, pH, L* and a* between control and other treatments containing carboxymethyl cellulose and inulin but synersis decreased, water holding capacity and viscosity increased and sensory properties (except odor) improved. Conclusion: According to the results, sample containing 0.75% inulin and 0.25% carboxymethyl cellulose and sample containing 0.5% inulin and 0.5% carboxymethyl cellulose were introduced as the chosen prebiotic and functional yoghurt samples with superior physicochemical and sensory characteristics. Manuscript profile

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4 - Preparation of Composite Films from Quince Seed Mucilage and Nanocrystalline Cellulose and Studying their Properties
T. Bayzavi S. Ansari N. Danesh

Introduction: Today, different methods are being used to improve the properties of edible films; one of the most effective and commonly used ones is using nanometer-sized fillers and the production of polymer nanocomposites. The objective of the present study is to prod More

Introduction: Today, different methods are being used to improve the properties of edible films; one of the most effective and commonly used ones is using nanometer-sized fillers and the production of polymer nanocomposites. The objective of the present study is to produce quince seed-based nanocomposite film reinforced with nanocrystalline cellulose and to study the properties of the resulting composite film. Materials and Methods: In the first step, the quince seed mucilage was extracted and then, with different concentrations of nanocrystals cellulose (NCC) (3, 5, and 7%) and 35% (w/w) glycerol as plasticizer the nanocomposite film was produced by molding method. Then the physical, mechanical, barrier, thermal and structural properties of the films were examined. Results: Addition of nanocrystals increased the thickness of resulting films but decreased their moisture content, water solubility and water vapor permeability (WVP) to 7.2%, 29.3% and 5.6% when using 7% nanocrystal cellulose. Increasing of nanocrystals concentration in films resulted in an increase in a* and b* and a decrease in L*. Incorporation of nanocrystals also improved the mechanical properties of quince seed gum-based films including tensile strength and young module, whereas elongation at break was not significant. The glass transition temperature of films also was increased by the addition of nanocrystals which was determined by means of differential scanning calorimetry. FT-IR spectra of samples also approved the interaction between nanocrystals and quince seed gum. Conclusion: The produced films exhibited good physical properties, reduced WVP, and enhanced mechanical properties, which are the main properties required for packaging applications. Manuscript profile

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5 - The Effect of Carboxymethyl Cellulose Film Containing Essential Oils of Cinnamon and Cloves on the Shelf Life of Refrigerated Beef
R. Mahjoob E. Ataye Salehi

Introduction: Fresh foods that have been subjected to least processing conditions have become quite popular. The application of edible films and biodegradable materials is a new method to maintain some food products. Materials and Methods: In this study the impact of di More

Introduction: Fresh foods that have been subjected to least processing conditions have become quite popular. The application of edible films and biodegradable materials is a new method to maintain some food products. Materials and Methods: In this study the impact of different concentrations of essential oil of cinnamon and cloves (0, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4 %) is employed on the film of carboxy methyl cellulose. The tests were concerned with coated meat on 0, 3rd, 6th, 9th and twelfth days. Results: The samples coated with different films during this study were compared to the control. The coated samples showed lower pH, total volatile nitrogen, peroxide value, reactive thiobarbituric acid and total microbial count (p<0.05). Conclusion: The results indicated that the packed meat with carboxy methyl cellulose and different concentrations of cinnamon and cloves essential oils had effective results concerned with chemical spoilage of the product. The application of 0.3% of essential oil might be regarded as an optimum concentration for the essential oil. Manuscript profile

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6 - Preparation and Characterization of Micro Cellulose Moisture Absorbent Pad for Food Packaging Applications
Zahra Ebadi Behjat Tajeddin

In this research, the natural film based on starch and cellulose on a micro-scale was produced and its properties were investigated in terms of sheeting ability to absorb moisture in food packaging. For this purpose, ground cellulose fibers with 60-micrometer mesh were More

In this research, the natural film based on starch and cellulose on a micro-scale was produced and its properties were investigated in terms of sheeting ability to absorb moisture in food packaging. For this purpose, ground cellulose fibers with 60-micrometer mesh were dissolved in 1% acetic acid solvent, starch, and glycerol. The resulting solution was converted into a film by casting the evaporation method and drying at ambient temperature. The properties of biodegradable biofilms such as swelling degree (SD), water vapor permeability (WVP), tensile strength (TS), and elongation at break (EB) were evaluated at various thicknesses and times. Results indicated that the maximum amount of SD of biopolymer (5.91) was obtained in thickness group 1 (> 0.1mm) and during 30 min of storage. The relatively high strength of the micro cellulose (MC) film was significant (6.78 ± 0.76 N) and its permeability increased by increasing the thickness of the biofilm. The results showed that due to the hydration ability and strength of the MC film can be used as a moisture-absorbent bio pad for food packaging purposes. Manuscript profile

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7 - Evaluation of Additional Carboxy Methyl Cellulose and k-Carrageenan Gums on the Qualitative Properties of Gluten- Free Toast Breads
S. Movahed M. Mirzaei H. Ahmadi Chenarbon

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8 - The Effects of Adding Xanthan and Carboxy Methyl Cellulose on Cooking and Sensory Characteristics of Soya Burger
A. Basati S. E. Hosseini

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9 - Effects of Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Pectin and Guar on Dough Rheology and Quality of Toast Breads
E. Karbala’e Husseina S. Movahhed A.R. Shahab Lavasani

10.30495/jfbt.2022.19732

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10 - Quantity and quality evaluation of the Cellulose Nanocrystalline Production from Date Palms (Phoenix Dactylifera L.) by Hydrolysis Method
Ali khaziri Hassan Zaki Dizaji Mohammad Reza Fathi Emadabadi

10.22034/jest.2021.44602.4687

Background and Objective: Cellulose in the wastes and losses of the agricultural branch can be a good source to produce cellulose-based valuable materials in the industry. Cellulose and nanocrystalline cellulose are extracted and produced by various processes from diffe More

Background and Objective: Cellulose in the wastes and losses of the agricultural branch can be a good source to produce cellulose-based valuable materials in the industry. Cellulose and nanocrystalline cellulose are extracted and produced by various processes from different natural sources. The subject of this study was to investigate the conditions of acid hydrolysis on the structure of cellulose nanocrystals produced from palm waste. Material and Methodology: In this research, cellulose was first extracted from Date palm leaves, and it was then converted to the cellulose nanocrystal by acid hydrolysis of the nanocrystal cellulose. In this research, the effect of 3 temperature parameters (at 30, 45 and 60 ° C) and 3 time (at 45, 60 and 120 minutes on three levels) on the quality and quantity of nanocrystals from palm tree leaves were investigated. Several experiments with infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and particle size measurement (PSA) techniques were used to analyze qualitative and quantitative qualities such as factor groups, morphology, diameter distribution and shape Nanocrystals have been studied. Findings: The results showed that more severe treatments produce smaller Nano-crystals. The results of the Particle Measurement (PSA) showed that most extractive particles have dimensions ranging from 5 to 100 nanometers and are mostly 30 nm. Also, the results (XRD) showed that extractive nanocellulose had a purity of between 70 and 80 percent. In this study, the time of 60 minutes and 60 Celsius temperatures were identified as the best factors among similar factors. In this treatment, 50% of particles have a mean diameter of 1.37 nm. The maximum and minimum diameter of the observed particles was 6.34 and 0.41 nm, respectively. Also, the results of cellulose extraction from palm leaf showed that increasing the temperature in the lignification and coloring step increases the purity of the extracellular cellulose. In addition, the increase in temperature resulted in a decrease in the amount of cellulose produced, possibly due to the increased effect of chemical treatments and cellulose degradation. Discussion and conclusion: The results showed that if the extracted cellulose nanocrystals were transformed into a network, they had the potential to be used in nano filters and nano-scaffolds. Manuscript profile

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11 - Aging Study of Transformer Oil-Impregnated Repulped and Standard Cellulose by Measuring of 2-furfural Content of the Oil
Ali Ramazani Rana Rahmati Solmaz Bigdeli Sohrab Rahmani Mehrdad Hamidi

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12 - Investigation of the Drug Delivery Potential of a Transdermal Patch Based on Buprenorphine Templated Molecular Imprinted Polymer
Nasrin Behnia Parviz Aberoomand Azar Maryam Shekarchi Mohammad Saber Tehrani Noushin Adib

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13 - Aging Study of Oil Impregnated Repulped and Standard Cellulose through Measuring Viscometric Degree of Polymerization
Sohrab Rahmani Rana Rahmati Ali Ramazani

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14 - Effect of active composite coating enriched with Echinacea purpurea L. Moench extract on the shelf life of Oncorhynchuus mykiss fillet during cold storage
mojtaba ghorbani dariush khademi shurmasti Yasaman Fahim Dezhban

10.30495/qafj.2023.1989150.1079

To investigate the effect of active composite coating carboxymethyl cellulose-based on the shelf life of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchuus mykiss) fillet during refrigerator temperature storage, an experiment for 12 days with 5 treatments including uncoated (control), carbox More

To investigate the effect of active composite coating carboxymethyl cellulose-based on the shelf life of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchuus mykiss) fillet during refrigerator temperature storage, an experiment for 12 days with 5 treatments including uncoated (control), carboxymethyl cellulose 1%, carboxymethyl cellulose-oleic acid 1%, carboxymethyl cellulose-oleic acid-Echinacea extract (0.5% or 1%) and 3 replications was carried out. Chemical (PV, TBARS, and TVN) and microbial (TVC and PTC) tests were performed on the fillets every 3 days. The results showed that oleic acid improved the protective effect of carboxymethyl cellulose coating. The antioxidant and antibacterial effect of Echinacea extract was concentration dependent. At the end of the storage period, the lowest values of PV (3.90±0.11 meq/kg), TBARS (1.24±0.27 mg MDA/kg), TVN (21.90±1.83 mg/100g), TVC (5.10±0.10 log cfu/g) and PTC (5.23±0.06 log cfu/g) were found in fillets containing active composite coating of carboxymethyl cellulose-oleic acid-1% Echinacea extract (P <0.05). Therefore, the composite coating of carboxymethyl cellulose-oleic acid-1% Echinacea extract can be used as an active packaging to maintain the quality and increase the shelf life of rainbow trout fillets during short-term storage at refrigerator temperature. Manuscript profile

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15 - Investigating the chemical and microbial parameters of spoilage and determining the shelf life of Cyprinus carpio fillet Under the influence of carboxymethyl cellulose coating containing Salvia officinalis extract
Moammad Esmaeili Yasaman Fahim Dezhban

10.30495/qafj.2023.1976818.1051

In the present study, the effect of carboxymethyl cellulose oral active coating containing salvia officinalis extract on the quality and shelf life of common carp fillet during the storage period in the refrigerator (4±1℃) was investigated. Common carp fillets in More

In the present study, the effect of carboxymethyl cellulose oral active coating containing salvia officinalis extract on the quality and shelf life of common carp fillet during the storage period in the refrigerator (4±1℃) was investigated. Common carp fillets in five control groups were treated with carboxymethyl cellulose coating without extract and containing 0.5% and 1% sage extract and kept in refrigerator for 12 days, chemical (pH, TVN, PV, TBA) and microbial (Total and Psychrophilic bacterial load) indicators were investigated. The results of this research confirm the better performance of carboxymethyl cellulose coating containing 1% sage extract compared to other treatments; So that the chemical indices and amounts of total and Psychrophilic bacteria as microbial indices of quality control of had better results than other treatments until the end of the storage period and showed was able to provide acceptable quality by reducing the Total bacterial amount and the amount of Psychrophilic bacteria in the samples. According to the results of the evaluation chemical indicators affecting spoilage, the application of carboxymethyl cellulose coating containing 1% of sage extract can more effectively cause damage by controlling and reducing the oxidation of lipids than other treatments. Maintain the quality of common carp fillets during the storage period. Therefore, Salvia officinalis extract, having antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, as a natural biological preservative in combination with coating of carboxymethyl cellulose, can be used as a method to maintain the quality and increase the shelf life of common carp fillets during storage in the refrigerator. Manuscript profile

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16 - Optimization of gel formulation containing CMC, HPMC, and PVA enhanced cosmetic, hygiene, and pharmaceutical applications using central composite design (CCD)
Rezvan Ahmadi pour Farzaneh Ebrahimzadeh

In this study, the characteristics of gels produced from polymers including carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) were investigated as functions of transparency preservation, pH, and viscosity retention over a p More

In this study, the characteristics of gels produced from polymers including carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) were investigated as functions of transparency preservation, pH, and viscosity retention over a period of 60 days. The investigation was conducted using Design Expert software and by employing a design of experiments based on a Central Composite Design (CCD) model. Changes in the weight ratio of the gel producer's implementation are considered the independent variable, while variations in pH, transparency, and viscosity changes of the produced gels over a 60-day period are recognized as the dependent variables. The variations in viscosity over the course of 60 days, at time intervals of 1, 7, 14, 28, and 60 days, for CMC, HPMC, and PVA individually, indicate that without the presence of a cross-linking agent, viscosity undergoes changes over time. Through a detailed analysis of the results obtained from 16 designed experiments, the optimal gel formulation, which ensures the preservation of structure, transparency, and pH within the neutral range, as well as the retention of viscosity over time, was predicted. This optimal formulation consists of a weight ratio of 9.68% CMC, 1.27% HPMC, and 4% PVA. Manuscript profile

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17 - Effect of carboxymethyl cellulose and sodium alginate-based edible coating containing wild garlic (Allium ursinum L.) extract on the shelf-life of lactic cheese
S.M. Mousavi L. , Najafian M. Farsi

10.30495/jfh.2020.671488

Nowadays, coating by natural materials is one of the novel food preservation methods with extensive applications. Cheese is a popular food, however, its high daily intake due to its high salt content may threaten the health of consumers. In this study, instead of stored More

Nowadays, coating by natural materials is one of the novel food preservation methods with extensive applications. Cheese is a popular food, however, its high daily intake due to its high salt content may threaten the health of consumers. In this study, instead of stored in brine, the novel method for cheese coating was used with the combination of 2% sodium alginate and 3% carboxymethyl cellulose with wild garlic extract at three concentrations of 0.5, 1 and 1.5%. Two uncoated cheese specimens (stored in or out of brine) were considered as the control groups. Physicochemical (pH, acidity and weight loss), microbial (thermophile, psychrophile, mold and yeast count), and sensory properties of the samples were investigated for 21 days at 4 °C. The results showed that during storage, pH decreased significantly (p < 0.05) while acidity, weight loss and microbial load increased. Coating with various ratios affected all of the sensory properties of the cheese samples. So that the highest score of total acceptance was related to the coating with 1.5% wild garlic extract. According to the results, edible coating based on sodium alginate and carboxymethyl cellulose, containing the wild garlic extract, can be used to increase the shelf life of cheese. Manuscript profile

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18 - Reduction of acrylamide under different pretreatments in French fries (orginal reserch article)
Tala Rahbar Imani Leila Roufegari-Nejad

Acrylamide is formed in carbohydrate-rich foods during high temperature thermal processes. There are well-known biological effects from acute exposure to the high levels of acrylamide, so prevention or elimination of its formation is very important to achieve consumer s More

Acrylamide is formed in carbohydrate-rich foods during high temperature thermal processes. There are well-known biological effects from acute exposure to the high levels of acrylamide, so prevention or elimination of its formation is very important to achieve consumer safety. Due to the ever-increasing consumption of potato and high amount of acrylamide in this product and particularly in French-fried potato, the aim of this study was investigating the effect of different pre-treatments effect [blanching in water, immersion in a calcium chloride solution and coating with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)] on reduction of acrylamide content as well as sensory properties of the fried potato. In this regard, the the potato samples were fried in 150°C for 7 min and acrylamide content was measured by gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID). The results showed that pre-treatments, either alone or in combination, prevented the formation of acrylamide content varying 27% to 90%, which was statistically significant (p<005). The maximum reduction of acrylamide content was observed in the samples prepared by the combination of three pretreatments. Likewise, the sample blanched, immersed in 0.5% calcium chloride solution and coated with CMC showed the highest score of sensory properties. Consequently, the interaction of the studied pretreatments on the amount of acrylamide content in fried potatoes was significant (p<0.05). It seems that the combination of these pretreatments could possibly results in a healthy product.   Manuscript profile

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19 - Determination of Key Employee Dexterity Factors with a Focus on Promoting Social Welfare and Functioning: A Case Study of Iran Health and Cellulose Industry
Reza Aghaee Reza Aghaee Asghar Aghaee

Employee dexterity is a fundamental and functional issue in organizations and industries operating in the present century.  Organizations operating actively and dynamically in modern business environments face social functions which have to be taken into account fo More

Employee dexterity is a fundamental and functional issue in organizations and industries operating in the present century.  Organizations operating actively and dynamically in modern business environments face social functions which have to be taken into account for the organization to survive and to function adequately. Therefore, the present descriptive survey aimed to investigate key employee dexterity factors focused on promoting social welfare and functioning in Iran Health and Cellulose Industry in order to offer a theoretical and conceptual framework. To serve the purpose, the contemporary literature on employee dexterity was reviewed using the Fuzzy Delphi Method to identify key influential factors can promote social functioning and the Fuzzy DEMATEL technique was applied to offer a systematic model explaining the relationships among the identified factors The findings highlighted adaptation to change, flexibility, pace of assigning and carrying out assignments, utilizing appropriate technology, updated skills, capability, multifunctional skills and accountability  as the most effective factors. Adaptation to change and the pace of carrying out assignment were identified as the most influential and the most influenced factors, respectively. Manuscript profile

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20 - Preparation of cellulose nanoparticle from cinnamon
golsum afshari Hakimeh Ziyadi

10.22034/jna.2018.554903.1055

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21 - Preparation of cellulose nanoparticle from cinnamon
Golsoum Afshari Hakimeh Ziyadi

10.22034/jna.2018.541853

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22 - Modification of silica with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazanomethylphenol for monosaccharide productions
Kasim Mohammed Hello Hayder Mihsen Mosa

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23 - Novel and cost-effective biocatalyst consisting of nanofibrillated cellulose and TiCl3 for the synthesis of 2,3'-dihydroquinazolin-4-(1H)-ones
Hannaneh Heidari Kobra Nikoofar Yeganeh Shahedi

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24 - Use of Palm Waste Cellulose as a Substitute for Common Growing Media in Aglaonema Growing
M. Basirat

In order to evaluate the possibility use of palm waste cellulose as a substitute substrate for growing pot plants, an experiment was conducted in completely randomized block design with 6 replication and six treatments on Aglaonema sp. The treatments were 5 levels inclu More

In order to evaluate the possibility use of palm waste cellulose as a substitute substrate for growing pot plants, an experiment was conducted in completely randomized block design with 6 replication and six treatments on Aglaonema sp. The treatments were 5 levels including 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100 palm celluloid wastes mixed with different rates of some amendments such as peat, coconut coir, perlite, vermiculite, rice husk and sugarcane waste compost. The trial was conducted in a research greenhouse at certain environmental condition during 14 month. Before experiment, the chemical and physical properties of organic substrates were measured. To determine superior media the vegetative indexes were measured and data statistically analyzed. Results showed that the palm celluloid wastes had significant impact on the growth and total dry weight of plants that grown in mixing media in comparison with peat and peat- perlite potting media. Also peat and coir had not significant differences in most growth indices but palm celluloid wastes had greater increase in plant dry weight if it used as a 50-50 v/v percent mixing amendment in all treatments. Data indicated that palm celluloid wastes can be used as a media individually, and also as an amendment for other media such as sugarcane compost. Manuscript profile

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25 - Synthesis of copper magnetic nanocomposite based on nanofibrillated cellulose and investigation of its catalytic performance in reduction of dyes
Fatemeh Aliramezani Hannaneh Heidari

10.30495/jacr.2022.684653

In this study, nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) was used as a green and biodegradable material for the synthesis of copper magnetic nanocomposites without the addition of an external reducing agent or toxic solvents. Initially, nanofibrillated cellulose was magnetized fo More

In this study, nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) was used as a green and biodegradable material for the synthesis of copper magnetic nanocomposites without the addition of an external reducing agent or toxic solvents. Initially, nanofibrillated cellulose was magnetized for easy separation using iron chlorides in ammonia medium, then used as a substrate and reducing agent for the formation of copper nanoparticles. The structure of the nanocomposite was characterized by various spectroscopic techniques including X‐ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The effect of nanocomposite drying methods such as freeze-drying and ambient temperature on catalytic activity was also studied. The results showed that the recyclable magnetic nanocatalyst Fe3O4@NFC/Cu in comparison with other reported catalysts had significant catalytic activity in degradation of three organic dyes (methyl orange, methylene blue, and 4-nitrophenol) with rate constants of 35.1×10-2 s-1 1.48×10-2 s-1 and 5.41×10-2 s-1, respectively. Also, this catalyst was recovered and used 4 times without significant loss of activity. Manuscript profile

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26 - Design of a drug intelligent carrier based on carboxymethyl cellulose-acrylamide as a closed loop system in drug delivery and kinetic study of insulin release
لیلا ذوالقدر بهمن واشقانی فراهانی حسین قاسم زاده

The present investigation was aimed to develop an intelligent closed-loop insulin delivery system based on carboxymethyl cellulose-g-polyacrylamide )CMC-g-PAAm( hydro gel. To control the release of insulin in response to the concentration of glucose, glucose oxidase )GO More

The present investigation was aimed to develop an intelligent closed-loop insulin delivery system based on carboxymethyl cellulose-g-polyacrylamide )CMC-g-PAAm( hydro gel. To control the release of insulin in response to the concentration of glucose, glucose oxidase )GOx( was immobilized in the hydro gel. The hydro gels were prepared by polymerization of AAm in the presence of CMC via a free radical polymerization method. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy )FTIR(, thermo gravimetric analysis )TGA/DTG(, and scanning electron microscope )SEM( were used to characterize the structure of the insulin loaded hydro gels. The sensitivity of the intelligent drug carrier to glucose concentration was investigated by UV-Vis Spectroscopy at 280nm.Optimization of the hydro gels loading characteristics was studied by full factorial design. Finally, insulin release from the synthesized drug delivery system was investigated by various kinetic models Manuscript profile

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27 - Evaluation on cross-linked nano microbial cellulose properties as bone scaffold
نیلوفر ادیب عشق ابوسعید رشیدی امین مفتاحی

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28 - Modification of Bacterial Cellulose Rehydration via Cross-linking with Succinic Acid
امین مفتاحی مهشاد سعادت کاشف صابری سمیه علی بخشی

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29 - Optimizing the HS medium for the production of microbial cellulose nanofibers using Acetobacter xylinum
Fatemeh Nouri Rouzbahani Fatemeh Ashrafi Soheila Moradi Bidhendi

Background & Objectives: Bacterial cellulose synthesized by some microorganisms, including Acetobacter xylinum, has been widely used in various industries due to its specific properties. The purpose of this study was to optimize the cultivation condition for the pro More

Background & Objectives: Bacterial cellulose synthesized by some microorganisms, including Acetobacter xylinum, has been widely used in various industries due to its specific properties. The purpose of this study was to optimize the cultivation condition for the production of microbial cellulose in a new culture medium.   Materials & Methods: In this experimental study, new sources of carbon and nitrogen were added to the Hestrin-Schramm medium, containing A. xylinum, and incubated for 7 days under static conditions. Carbon sources included glucose, galactose, fructose, lactose, sucrose, maltose, ethanol, methanol, inositol, glycerol, xylose, and mannitol and nitrogen sources included ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, sodium nitrate (1, 3, 6, 9  g/l HS medium), peptone and yeast extract (5, 10, 15, 20  g/l  HS medium). Sodium alginate and sodium acetate were used to investigate the viscosity effect and to adjust the medium pH. Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and FTIR spectroscopy technique were used in order to confirm the cellulose production. Sodium alginate and sodium acetate were used to investigate the viscosity effect and determine the pH adjustment. Scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction and FTIR spectroscopy technique were used in order to confirm the cellulose production.   Results: Four carbon sources including glycerol (without a significant drop in pH), glucose, fructose, and inositol produced the highest amount of cellulose, respectively. Organic nitrogen sources, particularly peptone, had a great impact on cellulose production, unlike mineral nitrogen sources. The optimum amount of sodium alginate as the viscosity agent and sodium acetate as the buffer was 1.2 and 3 gram per liter of culture medium, respectively. X-ray diffraction showed the highest crystallinity index in medium containing glucose, fructose, inositol, and glycerol, respectively. The amount and intensity of infrared absorption in FTIR scanning of the products of culture media containing glucose and glycerol and comparing them with other similar cellulose graphs confirmed the cellulose production. Furthermore, Scanning Electron Microscopy studies clearly showed a nanofiber structure of microbial cellulose in media with better carbon sources.   Conclusion: According to our findings, glycerol and peptone have the most impact on microbial cellulose production. It was also indicated that addition of 2.1 g/ L sodium alginate to the culture medium as the viscosity agent along with pH control during the process by adding 3 g/ L sodium acetate can have a significant effect on cellulose production. Manuscript profile

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30 - The Effect of Potassium and Zinc Application on Resistant to Lodging of Two Wheat Cultivars
MARYAM ZAHERI ALI GHOLAMI HABIBOLLAH NADIAN EBRAHIM PANAHPOUR

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