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  1. Article ; Online: Sustainable Polyhydroxyalkanoate Production from Food Waste via

    Rofeal, Marian / Abdelmalek, Fady / Pietrasik, Joanna

    Polymers

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 20

    Abstract: In view of implementing green technologies for bioplastic turning polices, novel durable feedstock ... ...

    Abstract In view of implementing green technologies for bioplastic turning polices, novel durable feedstock for
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2527146-5
    ISSN 2073-4360 ; 2073-4360
    ISSN (online) 2073-4360
    ISSN 2073-4360
    DOI 10.3390/polym15204173
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  2. Article: Novel Biodegradable Nanoparticulate Chain-End Functionalized Polyhydroxybutyrate-Caffeic Acid with Multifunctionalities for Active Food Coatings.

    Abdelmalek, Fady / Rofeal, Marian / Pietrasik, Joanna / Steinbüchel, Alexander

    ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 18, Page(s) 7123–7135

    Abstract: The bioactivities of polyhydroxyalkanoates have been curtailed owing to the lack of bioactive functional groups in their backbones. In this regard, polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) produced from new locally ... ...

    Abstract The bioactivities of polyhydroxyalkanoates have been curtailed owing to the lack of bioactive functional groups in their backbones. In this regard, polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) produced from new locally isolated
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2168-0485
    ISSN 2168-0485
    DOI 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c00389
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  3. Article ; Online: A comparative study between two carboxymethylated polysaccharides/protein electrostatic and cross-linked nanogels constructed for caffeic acid and eugenol delivery.

    Rofeal, Marian / Abdelmalek, Fady / Pietrasik, Joanna / Steinbüchel, Alexander

    International journal of biological macromolecules

    2023  Volume 245, Page(s) 125585

    Abstract: In response to the pressing demand for functional nanomaterials synthesis and applications, two polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) [electrostatic and cross-linked nanogels (NGs)] loaded individually with caffeic acid (CafA) and eugenol (Eug) demonstrating ... ...

    Abstract In response to the pressing demand for functional nanomaterials synthesis and applications, two polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) [electrostatic and cross-linked nanogels (NGs)] loaded individually with caffeic acid (CafA) and eugenol (Eug) demonstrating multifunctionalities were proposed for the first time. Curdlan (Curd) and glucomannan (GM) were carboxymethylated (CMCurd and CMGM) successfully and polymeric ratios of 1:1 and 4:1 (v/v) for chitosan (Cs): CMCurd and lactoferrin (Lf): CMGM were selected for the synthesis of Cs/CMCurd and Lf/CMGM NGs. Due to the use of EDC/NHS, Cs/CMCurd/CafA and Lf/CMGM/Eug NGs possessed very uniform particles sizes of 177 ± 18 and 230 ± 17 nm with marked encapsulation efficiencies (EEs) of 76 ± 4 and 88 ± 3 %, respectively. The formation of a carbonyl-amide linkage in both cross-linked NGs was confirmed by FTIR. It should be noted, the self-assembly was not reliable in retaining enough of the encapsulated compounds. Owing to the excellent physicochemical characteristics of the loaded cross-linked NGs, they were prioritized over the electrostatic ones. Both Cs/CMCurd/CafA and Lf/CMGM/Eug NGs exhibited high colloidal stability over 12 weeks, elevated hemocompatibility, and in vitro serum stability. The generated NGs were also tailored to possess controlled release profiles for CafA and Eug over 72 h. Cs/CMCurd/CafA and Lf/CMGM/Eug NGs had promising antioxidant efficacies and could remarkably inhibit 4 bacterial pathogens at low 2-16 μg/mL concentration of encapsulated NGs compared to their unencapsulated counterparts. Interestingly, the respective NGs could significantly decline the IC
    MeSH term(s) Eugenol ; Nanogels ; Polysaccharides ; Static Electricity
    Chemical Substances caffeic acid (U2S3A33KVM) ; Eugenol (3T8H1794QW) ; Nanogels ; Polysaccharides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-26
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 282732-3
    ISSN 1879-0003 ; 0141-8130
    ISSN (online) 1879-0003
    ISSN 0141-8130
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125585
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  4. Article ; Online: A comparative study between two carboxymethylated polysaccharides/protein electrostatic and cross-linked nanogels constructed for caffeic acid and eugenol delivery

    Rofeal, Marian / Abdelmalek, Fady / Pietrasik, Joanna / Steinbüchel, A.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2023 Aug., v. 245 p.125585-

    2023  

    Abstract: In response to the pressing demand for functional nanomaterials synthesis and applications, two polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) [electrostatic and cross-linked nanogels (NGs)] loaded individually with caffeic acid (CafA) and eugenol (Eug) demonstrating ... ...

    Abstract In response to the pressing demand for functional nanomaterials synthesis and applications, two polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) [electrostatic and cross-linked nanogels (NGs)] loaded individually with caffeic acid (CafA) and eugenol (Eug) demonstrating multifunctionalities were proposed for the first time. Curdlan (Curd) and glucomannan (GM) were carboxymethylated (CMCurd and CMGM) successfully and polymeric ratios of 1:1 and 4:1 (v/v) for chitosan (Cs): CMCurd and lactoferrin (Lf): CMGM were selected for the synthesis of Cs/CMCurd and Lf/CMGM NGs. Due to the use of EDC/NHS, Cs/CMCurd/CafA and Lf/CMGM/Eug NGs possessed very uniform particles sizes of 177 ± 18 and 230 ± 17 nm with marked encapsulation efficiencies (EEs) of 76 ± 4 and 88 ± 3 %, respectively. The formation of a carbonyl-amide linkage in both cross-linked NGs was confirmed by FTIR. It should be noted, the self-assembly was not reliable in retaining enough of the encapsulated compounds. Owing to the excellent physicochemical characteristics of the loaded cross-linked NGs, they were prioritized over the electrostatic ones. Both Cs/CMCurd/CafA and Lf/CMGM/Eug NGs exhibited high colloidal stability over 12 weeks, elevated hemocompatibility, and in vitro serum stability. The generated NGs were also tailored to possess controlled release profiles for CafA and Eug over 72 h. Cs/CMCurd/CafA and Lf/CMGM/Eug NGs had promising antioxidant efficacies and could remarkably inhibit 4 bacterial pathogens at low 2–16 μg/mL concentration of encapsulated NGs compared to their unencapsulated counterparts. Interestingly, the respective NGs could significantly decline the IC₅₀ against colorectal cancer HCT-116 than conventional drugs. Based on these data, it was conferred that the investigated NGs could be promising candidates for functional foods and pharmaceutics.
    Keywords antioxidants ; biocompatibility ; blood serum ; caffeic acid ; chitosan ; colorectal neoplasms ; comparative study ; crosslinking ; curdlan ; electrolytes ; encapsulation ; eugenol ; glucomannans ; lactoferrin ; nanogels ; nanomaterials ; polymers ; Carboxymethyl polysaccharides ; Cross-linking ; Drug delivery
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-08
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 282732-3
    ISSN 1879-0003 ; 0141-8130
    ISSN (online) 1879-0003
    ISSN 0141-8130
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125585
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  5. Article ; Online: The Hyperproduction of Polyhydroxybutyrate Using

    Abdelmalek, Fady / Steinbüchel, Alexander / Rofeal, Marian

    Polymers

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 14

    Abstract: Bioplastics are contemplated as remarkable substitutes for conventional plastics to accommodate green technological advancements. However, their industrial production has not been fully implemented owing to the cost of carbon resources. From another ... ...

    Abstract Bioplastics are contemplated as remarkable substitutes for conventional plastics to accommodate green technological advancements. However, their industrial production has not been fully implemented owing to the cost of carbon resources. From another perspective, valorizing different paper mill wastes has become a prominent research topic. These materials may serve as an affording sustainable feedstock for bioplastic production. Adjustment of cardboard waste hydrolysate as suitable fermentation media for production of bacterial polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) has been investigated. Cardboard samples were defibered and dried before enzymatic hydrolysis. The enzymatic degradation of commercial cellulase was monitored over 15 days. Interestingly, 18.2 ± 0.2 g/L glucose yield was obtained from 50 g cardboard samples using a 1.5% (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2527146-5
    ISSN 2073-4360 ; 2073-4360
    ISSN (online) 2073-4360
    ISSN 2073-4360
    DOI 10.3390/polym14142810
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  6. Article ; Online: Naturally-Sourced Antibacterial Polymeric Nanomaterials with Special Reference to Modified Polymer Variants.

    Rofeal, Marian / Abdelmalek, Fady / Steinbüchel, Alexander

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2022  Volume 23, Issue 8

    Abstract: Despite the recent advancements in treating bacterial infections, antibiotic resistance (AR) is still an emerging issue. However, polymeric nanocarriers have offered unconventional solutions owing to their capability of exposing more functional groups, ... ...

    Abstract Despite the recent advancements in treating bacterial infections, antibiotic resistance (AR) is still an emerging issue. However, polymeric nanocarriers have offered unconventional solutions owing to their capability of exposing more functional groups, high encapsulation efficiency (EE) and having sustained delivery. Natural polymeric nanomaterials (NMs) are contemplated one of the most powerful strategies in drug delivery (DD) in terms of their safety, biodegradability with almost no side effects. Every nanostructure is tailored to enhance the system functionality. For example, cost-effective copper NPs could be generated in situ in cellulose sheets, demonstrating powerful antibacterial prospects for food safety sector. Dendrimers also have the capacity for peptide encapsulation, protecting them from proteolytic digestion for prolonged half life span. On the other hand, the demerits of naturally sourced polymers still stand against their capacities in DD. Hence, Post-synthetic modification of natural polymers could play a provital role in yielding new hybrids while retaining their biodegradability, which could be suitable for building novel super structures for DD platforms. This is the first review presenting the contribution of natural polymers in the fabrication of eight polymeric NMs including particulate nanodelivery and nanofabrics with antibacterial and antibiofilm prospects, referring to modified polymer derivatives to explore their full potential for obtaining sustainable DD products.
    MeSH term(s) Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Bacterial Infections ; Cellulose ; Humans ; Nanostructures/chemistry ; Polymers/chemistry
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Polymers ; Cellulose (9004-34-6)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-07
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms23084101
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  7. Article ; Online: Sustainable curdlan biosynthesis by Rahnella variigena ICRI91 via alkaline hydrolysis of Musa sapientum peels and its edible, active and modified hydrogel for Quercetin controlled release.

    Rofeal, Marian / Abdelmalek, Fady / Pietrasik, Joanna / Steinbüchel, Alexander

    International journal of biological macromolecules

    2022  

    Abstract: Despite the high demand for curdlan (Curd), its industrial implementation has not reached a mature stage due to the high cost of simple sugar feed stocks. Herein, Musa sapientum peels hydrolysate (MPH) was proposed for the first time as a sustainable ... ...

    Abstract Despite the high demand for curdlan (Curd), its industrial implementation has not reached a mature stage due to the high cost of simple sugar feed stocks. Herein, Musa sapientum peels hydrolysate (MPH) was proposed for the first time as a sustainable medium for Curd generation and as an ameliorated functional biomaterial for quercetin (Quer) sustained release. In this study, banana peels have been hydrolysed by 3 % NaOH catalyst/ 60 °C, yielding high concentration of glucose 20.5 ± 0.04 and 24.3 ± 0.11 g/L and reducing sugar amount, respectively. Meanwhile, a novel local Rahnella variigena ICRI91 strain was isolated from soil, that was useful for Curd production and identified by 16S rRNA analysis. Furthermore, three-batch fermentation models were carried out using MPH for obtaining a sufficient yield of Curd. R. variigena ICRI91 accumulated a satisfactory Curd concentration; 10.3 ± 0.25 g/L; using 60 g/L MPH. On the other hand, the strain produced an impressive Curd yield; 21.5 ± 0.13 g/L with an attained productivity of 0.179 ± 0.01 g/L/h and a sugar consumption of 68 ± 0.25 % as the MPH content increased to 100 g/L. For the first time, Curd hydrogel was modified by different amount of Xylitol (Xyl), reaching good mechanical performance; 3.1 MPa and 75 % for tensile strength (TS) and elongation at break (EB), respectively. Curd/Xyl (3/5) hydrogel was then integrated with nanometer-sized quercetin nanocrystals (Quer NCs, 83 ± 0.12 nm) with high colloidal stability of -23 ± 0.05 mV. The interconnected H- bonding between Xyl and Curd was confirmed by FTIR and SEM. The generated biomaterial was tailored to exhibit a sustained Quer release over 72 h. It also has improved antibacterial efficacy against four bacterial pathogens compared to that of a free drug. In recognition of these merits, an edible polymeric nanomaterial has been proposed for the functional food and biomedicine sectors.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-11
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 282732-3
    ISSN 1879-0003 ; 0141-8130
    ISSN (online) 1879-0003
    ISSN 0141-8130
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.080
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  8. Article ; Online: Naturally-Sourced Antibacterial Polymeric Nanomaterials with Special Reference to Modified Polymer Variants

    Marian Rofeal / Fady Abdelmalek / Alexander Steinbüchel

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 23, Iss 4101, p

    2022  Volume 4101

    Abstract: Despite the recent advancements in treating bacterial infections, antibiotic resistance (AR) is still an emerging issue. However, polymeric nanocarriers have offered unconventional solutions owing to their capability of exposing more functional groups, ... ...

    Abstract Despite the recent advancements in treating bacterial infections, antibiotic resistance (AR) is still an emerging issue. However, polymeric nanocarriers have offered unconventional solutions owing to their capability of exposing more functional groups, high encapsulation efficiency (EE) and having sustained delivery. Natural polymeric nanomaterials (NMs) are contemplated one of the most powerful strategies in drug delivery (DD) in terms of their safety, biodegradability with almost no side effects. Every nanostructure is tailored to enhance the system functionality. For example, cost-effective copper NPs could be generated in situ in cellulose sheets, demonstrating powerful antibacterial prospects for food safety sector. Dendrimers also have the capacity for peptide encapsulation, protecting them from proteolytic digestion for prolonged half life span. On the other hand, the demerits of naturally sourced polymers still stand against their capacities in DD. Hence, Post-synthetic modification of natural polymers could play a provital role in yielding new hybrids while retaining their biodegradability, which could be suitable for building novel super structures for DD platforms. This is the first review presenting the contribution of natural polymers in the fabrication of eight polymeric NMs including particulate nanodelivery and nanofabrics with antibacterial and antibiofilm prospects, referring to modified polymer derivatives to explore their full potential for obtaining sustainable DD products.
    Keywords polymeric nanomaterials ; drug delivery ; antibacterial ; post-synthetic modification ; nanocarriers ; multidrug resistance ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Subject code 540
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  9. Article ; Online: In vitro

    Rofeal, Marian / El-Malek, Fady Abd / Qi, Xianghui

    Nanotechnology

    2021  Volume 32, Issue 37

    Abstract: Despite the major medical advancements in recent decades, treating infected wounds successfully remains a challenge. In this research, a functional blend of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and Chitosan (Cs) was developed for wound infection mitigation with ... ...

    Abstract Despite the major medical advancements in recent decades, treating infected wounds successfully remains a challenge. In this research, a functional blend of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and Chitosan (Cs) was developed for wound infection mitigation with tailored biological and physicochemical properties. Water insoluble kaempferol (KPF) was pre-formulated to water soluble KPF nanocrystals (KPF-NCs) with fine particle size of 145 ± 11 nm, and high colloidal stability (-31 ± 0.4 mV) to improve its drug transdermal delivery. PHB-Cs-KPF-NCs (1:2 ratio) film owned the best physical properties in terms of high breathability, thermal stability and mechanical strength (33 ± 1 MPa). Besides, XRD and FTIR findings indicated the interaction between Cs, PHB and KPF, reducing the film crystallinity. The scanning electron microscopy of the film displayed a highly interconnected porous morphology. KPF-NCs were integrated in PHB-Cs matrix with a marked encapsulation efficiency of 96.6%. The enhanced drug-loading film showed a sustain release pattern of KPF-NCs over 48 h. Interestingly, the developed blend possessed an impressive blood clotting capacity within 20 min. Furthermore, we presented a new naturally-sourced mixture of Cs+KPF-NCs with powerful antibacterial effects against MDR
    MeSH term(s) Acinetobacter baumannii/drug effects ; Acinetobacter baumannii/growth & development ; Administration, Cutaneous ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Bandages ; Chitosan/chemistry ; Chitosan/pharmacology ; Drug Stability ; Hydroxybutyrates/chemistry ; Kaempferols/chemistry ; Kaempferols/pharmacology ; Microbial Viability/drug effects ; Microscopy, Atomic Force ; Nanoparticles ; Particle Size ; Polyesters/chemistry ; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared ; Staphylococcus aureus/drug effects ; Staphylococcus aureus/growth & development ; X-Ray Diffraction
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Hydroxybutyrates ; Kaempferols ; Polyesters ; poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate (26063-00-3) ; kaempferol (731P2LE49E) ; Chitosan (9012-76-4)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1362365-5
    ISSN 1361-6528 ; 0957-4484
    ISSN (online) 1361-6528
    ISSN 0957-4484
    DOI 10.1088/1361-6528/abf7ee
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  10. Article ; Online: The Hyperproduction of Polyhydroxybutyrate Using Bacillus mycoides ICRI89 through Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Affordable Cardboard

    Fady Abdelmalek / Alexander Steinbüchel / Marian Rofeal

    Polymers, Vol 14, Iss 14, p

    2022  Volume 2810

    Abstract: Bioplastics are contemplated as remarkable substitutes for conventional plastics to accommodate green technological advancements. However, their industrial production has not been fully implemented owing to the cost of carbon resources. From another ... ...

    Abstract Bioplastics are contemplated as remarkable substitutes for conventional plastics to accommodate green technological advancements. However, their industrial production has not been fully implemented owing to the cost of carbon resources. From another perspective, valorizing different paper mill wastes has become a prominent research topic. These materials may serve as an affording sustainable feedstock for bioplastic production. Adjustment of cardboard waste hydrolysate as suitable fermentation media for production of bacterial polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) has been investigated. Cardboard samples were defibered and dried before enzymatic hydrolysis. The enzymatic degradation of commercial cellulase was monitored over 15 days. Interestingly, 18.2 ± 0.2 g/L glucose yield was obtained from 50 g cardboard samples using a 1.5% ( v / v ) enzyme concentration. The samples exhibited maximum weight loss values of 69–73%. Meanwhile, five soil samples were collected from local sites in Lodz, Poland. A total of 31 bacterial isolates were screened and cultured on Nile blue plates. Analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequence of the most potent producer revealed 100% similarity to Bacillus mycoides . Cardboard hydrolysates whole medium, modified MSM with cardboard hydrolysate and nitrogen depleted MSM with cardboard hydrolysate were utilized for PHA production, followed by PHA productivity and cell dry weight (CDW) estimation compared to glucose as a standard carbon source. An impressive PHA accumulation of 56% CDW was attained when the waste hydrolysate was used as a carbon source. FTIR and NMR analysis of the isolated PHA indicated that functional groups of the polymer were related to PHB (polyhydroxybutyrate). Thermal analysis demonstrates that PHB and PHB-CB (PHB produced from cardboard hydrolysate) have degradation temperatures of 380 and 369 °C, respectively, which reflect the high thermal stability and heat resistance compared to the same properties for a standard polymer. This is the first demonstration of full ...
    Keywords polyhydroxyalkanoates ; poly(3-hydroxybutrate) ; enzymatic hydrolysis ; lignocellulosic waste ; cardboard waste ; waste management ; Organic chemistry ; QD241-441
    Subject code 660
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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