Multi-Strain Probiotics Enhance the Bioactivity of Cascara Kombucha during Microbial Composition-Controlled Fermentation

Thach Phan Van,Quang Khai Phan,Hoa Pham Quang,Gia Bao Pham,Ngoc Han Ngo Thi,Hong Tham Truong Thi,Anh Duy Do 한국식품영양과학회 2023 Preventive Nutrition and Food Science Vol.28 No.4

Kombucha is a widely consumed fermented tea beverage with diverse health benefits. In a previous study, we demonstrated that the use of cascara as a substrate results in a special kombucha beverage with high bioactivity. Traditional kombucha fermentation using a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) can lead to inconsistent product quality because of the lack of control over microbial composition. We successfully isolated and identified yeast and bacteria, including Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Komagataeibacter rhaeticus, and Lactobacillus brevis that are appropriate starter cultures for cascara kombucha fermentation. We also demonstrated that a supplementation with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and a mixture of S. cerevisiae and K. rhaeticus resulted in higher total polyphenol and flavonoid content of cascara kombucha compared with the traditionally fermented product using SCOBY as the inoculum. The free radical scavenging activity, inhibitory effects on α-amylase, tyrosinase activity, and antibacterial properties of cascara kombucha were also enhanced as a result of LAB supplement. These findings provide valuable insights into the controlled microbiological composition required for the fermentation of cascara kombucha, thereby ensuring consistent quality and enhanced bioactivity of the product. Further, the use of cascara as a substrate for kombucha production not only offers various health benefits and biological effects, but also repurposes by-products from the coffee industry, which contributes to sustainable development and is eco-friendly.

A Multiple Variable Regression-based Approaches to Long-term Electricity Demand Forecasting

Ngoc, Lan Dong Thi,Van, Khai Phan,Trang, Ngo-Thi-Thu,Choi, Gyoo Seok,Nguyen, Ha-Nam The Institute of Internet 2021 International journal of advanced smart convergenc Vol.10 No.4

Electricity contributes to the development of the economy. Therefore, forecasting electricity demand plays an important role in the development of the electricity industry in particular and the economy in general. This study aims to provide a precise model for long-term electricity demand forecast in the residential sector by using three independent variables include: Population, Electricity price, Average annual income per capita; and the dependent variable is yearly electricity consumption. Based on the support of Multiple variable regression, the proposed method established a model with variables that relate to the forecast by ignoring variables that do not affect lead to forecasting errors. The proposed forecasting model was validated using historical data from Vietnam in the period 2013 and 2020. To illustrate the application of the proposed methodology, we presents a five-year demand forecast for the residential sector in Vietnam. When demand forecasts are performed using the predicted variables, the R square value measures model fit is up to 99.6% and overall accuracy (MAPE) of around 0.92% is obtained over the period 2018-2020. The proposed model indicates the population's impact on total national electricity demand.

A Multiple Variable Regression-based Approaches to Long-term Electricity Demand Forecasting

Lan Dong Thi Ngoc,Khai Phan Van,Ngo-Thi-Thu-Trang,Gyoo Seok Choi,Ha-Nam Nguyen 한국인터넷방송통신학회 2021 Journal of Advanced Smart Convergence Vol.10 No.4

Electricity contributes to the development of the economy. Therefore, forecasting electricity demand plays an important role in the development of the electricity industry in particular and the economy in general. This study aims to provide a precise model for long-term electricity demand forecast in the residential sector by using three independent variables include: Population, Electricity price, Average annual income per capita; and the dependent variable is yearly electricity consumption. Based on the support of Multiple variable regression, the proposed method established a model with variables that relate to the forecast by ignoring variables that do not affect lead to forecasting errors. The proposed forecasting model was validated using historical data from Vietnam in the period 2013 and 2020. To illustrate the application of the proposed methodology, we presents a five-year demand forecast for the residential sector in Vietnam. When demand forecasts are performed using the predicted variables, the R square value measures model fit is up to 99.6% and overall accuracy (MAPE) of around 0.92% is obtained over the period 2018-2020. The proposed model indicates the population's impact on total national electricity demand.

Study on sintering process of woodceramics from the cashew nutshell waste

Kieu Do Trung Kien,Phan DinhTuan,Toshihiro Okabe,Do Quang Minh,Tran Van Khai 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2018 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.19 No.6

In this study, the sintering mechanism of woodceramics (WCs) from cashew nut shell waste (CNSW) was studied by analyzingchemical reactions and structural changes during the sintering process of of CNSW powder, liquefied wood and green bodiesof WCs at 900 oC for 60 minutes in the CO2 atmosphere. The chemical and structural properties of the products wereinvestigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), and scanning electronmicroscope (SEM). The results showed that the decomposition reactions of liquefied wood and CNSW occurred simultaneouslyto form the hard carbon and the soft carbon at high temperature. The sintering mechanism of WCs has been presented.

Coffee Husk By-Product as Novel Ingredients for Cascara Kombucha Production

( Bao Xuyen Nguyen Le ),( Thach Phan Van ),( Quang Khai Phan ),( Gia Bao Pham ),( Hoa Pham Quang ),( Anh Duy Do ) 한국미생물생명공학회 2024 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.34 No.3

Kombucha, a fermented beverage, is gaining popularity due to its numerous beneficial health effects. Various substrates such as herbs, fruits, flowers, and vegetables, have been used for kombucha fermentation in order to enhance the flavor, aroma, and nutritional composition. This study aims to investigate the potential suitability of cascara as a novel ingredient for kombucha production. Our findings suggested that cascara is a suitable substrate for kombucha production. Fermentation elevated the total phenolic and flavonoid content in cascara, which enhanced the antioxidant, antibacterial, and prebiotic characteristics of the product. Furthermore, the accumulation of acetic acid-induced the pH lowering reached 2.7 after 14 days of fermentation, which achieved the microbiological safety of the product. Moreover, 14 days of fermentation resulted in a balanced amalgamation of acidity, sweetness, and fragrance according to sensory evaluation. Our findings not only highlight the potential of cascara kombucha as a novel substrate for kombucha production but also contribute to repurposing coffee by-products, promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural development.

Controllable synthesis of MoS₂/graphene low-dimensional nanocomposites and their electrical properties

Long, Le Ngoc,Thi, Pham Tan,Trung Kien, Pham,Trung, Pham Thanh,Ohtani, Masataka,Kumabe, Yoshitaka,Tanaka, Hirofumi,Ueda, Shigenori,Lee, Hyoyoung,Thang, Phan Bach,Khai, Tran Van Elsevier 2020 APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE - Vol.504 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>In this study, a novel hydrothermal route has been developed for the synthesis of MoS<SUB>2</SUB>/graphene composite with controllable structures, in which ammonium molybdatetetrahydrate, as-prepared graphene oxide (GO), and thioacetamide were used as staring materials. Effects of Mo<SUP>4+</SUP>-to-C precursor ratios and crystalline time on the structures, components and morphologies of MoS<SUB>2</SUB>/graphene were investigated. MoS<SUB>2</SUB>/graphene samples were characterized using XRD, FESEM, HRTEM, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, HAADF-STEM/EDS, HXPES and electrical measurements. The results show that petal-like MoS<SUB>2</SUB> nanostructures with ultrathin petals (~1–10 layers) and coexistence of 1T- and 2H-MoS<SUB>2</SUB> phases can be synthesized on graphene surface in a short time (~2 h). Comparison of crystallization conditions, we found that the crystallization time had a significant effect on the size of the MoS<SUB>2</SUB> nanopetals. The shorter the reaction time is, the thinner the petal-like MoS<SUB>2</SUB> nanoscale is. On the other hand, by adjusting the ratios of Mo<SUP>4+</SUP>to C (denoted as: MoS<SUB>2</SUB>/C (1:2), MoS<SUB>2</SUB>/C (3:2), MoS<SUB>2</SUB>/C (2.5:1) and MoS<SUB>2</SUB>/C (3:1)), different MoS<SUB>2</SUB>/graphene architectures including “sandwich-liked”, “layer–by–layer” and “anchored” can be obtained. On the basis of these results, a possible growth mechanism of MoS<SUB>2</SUB>nanopetals on GO was proposed. Interestingly, the as-synthesized material depicts its memristive behavior through the Volt-Ampere characteristics, suggesting a potential application in logic memory devices.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> A novel hydrothermal route has been developed for the synthesis of MoS<SUB>2</SUB>/graphene composite with controllable structures. </LI> <LI> The effects of Mo<SUP>4+</SUP>-to-C precursor ratios and crystalline time on properties of MoS<SUB>2</SUB>/graphene were investigated by FESEM, HRTEM, XRD, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, HAADF-STEM/EDS and HXPES. </LI> <LI> The memristive properties of the MoS<SUB>2</SUB>/graphenenanocomposite were presented. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>