All Outputs (8)

Biotechnology for sustainable materials: innovating today for a greener tomorrow (2024)
Journal Article
Bhatia, S. K., Bhatia, S., Inda-Webb, M. E., Kourmentza, K., Moon, T. S., Singh, V., …Zhao, J. (2024). Biotechnology for sustainable materials: innovating today for a greener tomorrow. Biotechnology for Sustainable Materials, 1(1), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.1186/s44316-024-00006-x

Biotechnology for Sustainable Materials, positioned at the forefront of environmentally conscious practices, is pivotal in realizing the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Sustainable materials are... Read More about Biotechnology for sustainable materials: innovating today for a greener tomorrow.

A sustainable bioprocess to produce bacterial cellulose (BC) using waste streams from wine distilleries and the biodiesel industry: evaluation of BC for adsorption of phenolic compounds, dyes and metals (2024)
Journal Article
Tsouko, E., Pilafidis, S., Kourmentza, K., Gomes, H. I., Sarris, G., Koralli, P., …Sarris, D. (2024). A sustainable bioprocess to produce bacterial cellulose (BC) using waste streams from wine distilleries and the biodiesel industry: evaluation of BC for adsorption of phenolic compounds, dyes and metals. Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts, 17(1), Article 40. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13068-024-02488-3

Background
The main challenge for large-scale production of bacterial cellulose (BC) includes high production costs interlinked with raw materials, and low production rates. The valorization of renewable nutrient sources could improve the economic e... Read More about A sustainable bioprocess to produce bacterial cellulose (BC) using waste streams from wine distilleries and the biodiesel industry: evaluation of BC for adsorption of phenolic compounds, dyes and metals.

Using biological systems to develop high value products and processes (2024)
Report
Sparks, J., Rinaldi, M., Klemencic, E., Moirangthem, K., & Kourmentza, K. (2024). Using biological systems to develop high value products and processes. High Value Biorenewables Network

Bioconversion of underutilized brewing by-products into bacterial cellulose by a newly isolated Komagataeibacter rhaeticus strain: A preliminary evaluation of the bioprocess environmental impact (2023)
Journal Article
Tsouko, E., Pilafidis, S., Dimopoulou, M., Kourmentza, K., & Sarris, D. (2023). Bioconversion of underutilized brewing by-products into bacterial cellulose by a newly isolated Komagataeibacter rhaeticus strain: A preliminary evaluation of the bioprocess environmental impact. Bioresource Technology, 387, Article 129667. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129667

A novel Komagataeibacter rhaeticus UNIWA AAK2 strain was used to produce bacterial cellulose (BC), valorizing brewers’ spent grain (BSG) and brewer’s spent yeast (BSY). Under optimal conditions (controlled pH = 6 and 30 g/L sugars), a maximum BC of 4... Read More about Bioconversion of underutilized brewing by-products into bacterial cellulose by a newly isolated Komagataeibacter rhaeticus strain: A preliminary evaluation of the bioprocess environmental impact.

Chitin Oligosaccharide N,N′-Diacetylchitobiose (GlcNAc2) as Antimicrobial Coating against Listeria monocytogenes on Ready-to-Eat Shrimp (2023)
Journal Article
Zainal Abidin, M., Kourmentza, K., & Niranjan, K. (2023). Chitin Oligosaccharide N,N′-Diacetylchitobiose (GlcNAc2) as Antimicrobial Coating against Listeria monocytogenes on Ready-to-Eat Shrimp. Sustainability, 15(13), Article 10099. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151310099

N,N′-diacetylchitobiose, also known as GlcNAc2, is a chitin oligosaccharide and is reported to possess antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria. In this study, 1% (w/v) GlcNAc2 solution was applied on ready-to-eat (RTE) shrimp and evaluated... Read More about Chitin Oligosaccharide N,N′-Diacetylchitobiose (GlcNAc2) as Antimicrobial Coating against Listeria monocytogenes on Ready-to-Eat Shrimp.

Antimicrobial Activity of Lipopeptide Biosurfactants Against Foodborne Pathogen and Food Spoilage Microorganisms and Their Cytotoxicity (2021)
Journal Article
Kourmentza, K., Gromada, X., Michael, N., Degraeve, C., Vanier, G., Ravallec, R., …Jauregi, P. (2021). Antimicrobial Activity of Lipopeptide Biosurfactants Against Foodborne Pathogen and Food Spoilage Microorganisms and Their Cytotoxicity. Frontiers in Microbiology, 11, Article 561060. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.561060

Lipopeptide biosurfactants produced by Bacillus sp. were assessed regarding their antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogenic and food spoilage microorganisms. Both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria were found not to be susceptible to... Read More about Antimicrobial Activity of Lipopeptide Biosurfactants Against Foodborne Pathogen and Food Spoilage Microorganisms and Their Cytotoxicity.

Competitive Advantage and Market Introduction of PHA Polymers and Potential Use of PHA Monomers (2020)
Book Chapter
Kourmentza, K., Kachrimanidou, V., Psaki, O., Pateraki, C., Ladakis, D., & Koutinas, A. (2020). Competitive Advantage and Market Introduction of PHA Polymers and Potential Use of PHA Monomers. In The Handbook of Polyhydroxyalkanoates. Volume III. Routledge

Enzymatic hydrolysis of thermally pre-treated chitin and antimicrobial activity of N,N′-diacetylchitobiose (2019)
Journal Article
Abidin, M. Z., Kourmentza, C., Karatzas, A. K., & Niranjan, K. (2019). Enzymatic hydrolysis of thermally pre-treated chitin and antimicrobial activity of N,N′-diacetylchitobiose. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 94(8), 2529-2536. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.6043

BACKGROUND: N,N′-diacetylchitobiose (GlcNAc2) is known to be highly functional and offers a wide range of applications, especially as an antimicrobial agent. In this study, a thermal pre-treatment process using steam under pressure in an autoclave wa... Read More about Enzymatic hydrolysis of thermally pre-treated chitin and antimicrobial activity of N,N′-diacetylchitobiose.