Unleashing the power of hydrous 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran for enhanced oil extraction from rice bran and soybean flakes

FBT Ribas, H Gasparetto, ALB Nunes… - Journal of Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
Promoting renewable solvents can play a ubiquitous role in sustainable development goals.
The investigation delved into the influence of temperature, solvent-to-solid mass ratio, and …

Molecular dynamics study of the thermodynamic properties of triglyceride/methanol mixtures in the presence of cosolvent

M Nyepetsi, OA Oyetunji, F Mbaiwa - Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2024 - Elsevier
Biodiesel is a renewable source of energy that has the potential to replace fossil fuel-based
resources. It is produced via the transesterification reaction in which a triglyceride reacts with …

An sn-2 regioselective lipase with cis-fatty acid preference from Cordyceps militaris: Biochemical characterization and insights into its regioselective mechanism

J Lee, J Lee, Y Choi, T Kim, PS Chang - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Lipase with unique regioselectivity is an attractive biocatalyst for elaborate lipid modification.
However, the excavation of novel sn-2 regioselective lipases is difficult due to their scarcity …

Physicochemical Properties of New Silicone Alternatives Unraveled by Experimental and Molecular Modeling Techniques

T Ferreira, D Rocha, D Freitas, J Noro… - Industrial & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The cosmetic industry has recognized an increasing demand for environmentally
sustainable solutions due to the classification of certain commonly used components as …

Cholesterol-ester prevents lipoprotein core from solidifying: Molecular dynamics simulation

OS Knyazeva, AA Oreshkin, SI Kisil, EA Samarina… - BioSystems, 2025 - Elsevier
As an important part of lipid metabolism the liver produces large particles called very low
density lipoproteins, filled mostly with triglyceride and cholesterol esters mixture. A large …