Research Topic: chemical modification

Structural Elucidation, Modification, and Structure-Activity Relationship of Polysaccharides in Chinese Herbs: A Review

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This comprehensive review explains how the structure of plant polysaccharides from Chinese herbs determines their healing properties. The authors discuss various laboratory methods to identify polysaccharide structures and explain how chemical modifications can enhance their beneficial effects like boosting immunity and fighting tumors. The review provides guidance for researchers developing new polysaccharide-based medicines and shows that finding the right molecular size and chemical composition is key to maximizing therapeutic benefits.

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Insights into the Mechanisms and Functional Effects of Insoluble Dietary Fiber Modification: A Review

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Insoluble dietary fiber is important for digestive health but its rigid structure limits its usefulness in processed foods and medicine. Scientists can modify this fiber using various techniques like heating, pressure, enzymes, and chemicals to make it more effective. When combined properly, these modification strategies can dramatically improve dietary fiber’s ability to lower cholesterol, control blood sugar, and promote beneficial gut bacteria, making it valuable for functional foods and health applications.

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Sodium Alginate Modifications: A Critical Review of Current Strategies and Emerging Applications

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Sodium alginate is a natural substance from seaweed that is safe to eat and widely used in foods, medicines, and environmental cleanup. Scientists have developed various ways to modify sodium alginate to make it stronger, more stable, and better at specific jobs like delivering medicines or creating edible packaging. This review explains both the gentle, food-safe ways to modify alginate for food products and stronger chemical methods used for medical and environmental applications. The modifications allow alginate to work better in areas like wound healing, removing pollutants from water, and protecting food freshness.

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The Production of Biochar and Its Impact on the Removal of Various Emerging Pollutants from Wastewater: A Review

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Biochar is a charcoal-like material made from plant and animal waste through a heating process called pyrolysis. This material acts like a sponge that can trap harmful pollutants from contaminated water, including heavy metals, medicines, and pesticides. Scientists have developed various ways to improve biochar’s cleaning power, making it an affordable and environmentally friendly solution for purifying water.

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