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This study aimed to compare the untreated, cold plasma (CP)‐optimized (30 kV/5 mm/6.7 min), CP‐extreme (30 kV/2 mm/10 min), and thermally treated (TT) (90 ℃/5 min) kiwifruit juices based on the physicochemical (pH, total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), total color change (ΔE)), physical (particle size and rheology), microstructure (optical microscope), bioactive compounds (polyphenol, ascorbic acid, and sugar compounds), and sensory characteristics of kiwifruit juice. The pH, TSS, and TA were not significantly affected in CP and TT juice, whereas the ΔE (6.52) of TT juice lies in the range of "greatly visible." The microstructure characteristics of juice significantly changed after CP and thermal treatment. The cell and tissue disruption in CP‐extreme and thermally treated juice was more than CP‐optimized. The particle size of juice decreased irrespective of treatment, but the span value of CP‐optimized juice was the lowest. Further, the CP treatment showed a lower consistency index, apparent viscosity, and pseudoplasticity of juice than the thermal treatment. The CP‐treated juice retained bioactive and nutritional attributes more than thermally treated juice. The CP‐optimized, CP‐extreme, and thermal treatment reduced the sucrose content by 54, 55, and 23%, while the fructose and glucose content were increased by 17, 12, & 93%, and 17, 11 & 99%, respectively. Among the CP‐treated juice, CP‐optimized (71.36 mg/100g) contained a higher amount of ascorbic acid than the CP‐extreme (64.36 mg/100g). Based on the similarity values in the fuzzy logic analysis, the sensory attributes of CP‐optimized treated juice were superior to CP‐extreme and thermal treated. Practical Application: In this era, non‐thermal processing techniques are trending for retaining the nutrition and stability of juice. The old plasma (CP)‐treated kiwifruit juice had better nutritional, bioactive compounds, and sensory attributes than the thermally treated juice. Further, the CP‐treated juice had higher flowability and lower viscosity, making it ideal for juice processing. The conclusions drawn suggest that CP processing is a better alternative for processing kiwifruit juice than thermal processing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The integration of green construction practices within the built environment has been significantly advanced by biotechnological innovations, among which microbially induced biomineralization (MIB), predominantly facilitated by various strains of spore-forming bacilli, emerges as a pivotal mechanism for the self-healing of concrete. However, the practical deployment of this technology faces challenges, notably the compromised viability of bacterial spores due to germination triggered by severe shear stress during concrete mixing. To address this limitation, a water-insoluble polymer (extracellular polymeric substance) produced by Cellulomonas flavigena was utilized to encapsulate and protect the spores. The encapsulation process was rigorously verified through physicochemical methodologies, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, which revealed alterations in the interlayer spacings of the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) structure during the encapsulation process, indicating successful EPS coating of the spores. Furthermore, a proof of concept for the enhanced biomineralization capacity of EPS-coated spores was demonstrated. Standard analytical techniques confirmed the precipitation of calcite and vaterite among other minerals, underscoring the effectiveness of this novel approach. This breakthrough paves the way for the development of innovative, sustainable bioconcrete applications, aligning with broader environmental objectives and advancing the field of green construction technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]