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El Fawal G, Omar AM, Abu-Serie MM. Nanofibers based on zein protein loaded with tungsten oxide for cancer therapy: fabrication, characterization and in vitro evaluation. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22216. [PMID: 38097665 PMCID: PMC10721828 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49190-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Plant proteins have become attractive for biomedical applications such as wound dressing and drug delivery. In this research, nanofibers from pristine zein (plant protein) and zein loaded with tungsten oxide (WO3) were prepared (WO3@zein) using less toxic solvents (ethanol and acetic acid). Morphological and biological properties of the zein nanofiber were determined. Prepared nanofibers were defined by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (X-RD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and scanning electron microscopy. The average fiber diameter was unchanged with an increase in WO3 concentration from 0.001 to 0.008%. FT-IR spectroscopy and X-RD indicated the presence of WO3 in WO3@zein nanofibers. In comparison to WO3-free, WO3@zein nanofibers showed higher safety and preserved the anticancer effect of WO3 against human melanoma cell line (A375) melanoma cells compared to WO3-free. Moreover, both WO3-free and WO3@zein caused a fourfold increase in the cellular proliferation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the treated A375 cells compared to untreated cells. ROS elevation led to apoptosis-dependent cell death of A375 cells as evidenced by up-regulating the expression of p53-downstream genes (p21 and Bax) (tumor-suppressor gene) while down-regulating the expression of key oncogenes (BCL2 and cyclin D). In conclusion, the prepared nanofiber represents a promising and safe candidate for anticancer applications.
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- Gomaa El Fawal
- Polymer Materials Research Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute (ATNMRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria, 21934, Egypt.
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- Medical Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg EL-Arab City, Alexandria, 21934, Egypt
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- Medical Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg EL-Arab City, Alexandria, 21934, Egypt
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Zhang S, Kuang Y, Xu P, Chen X, Bi Y, Peng D, Li J. Applications of Prolamin-Based Edible Coatings in Food Preservation: A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:7800. [PMID: 38067529 PMCID: PMC10708058 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28237800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Foods are susceptible to deterioration and sour due to external environmental influences during production and storage. Coating can form a layer of physical barrier on the surface of foods to achieve the purpose of food preservation. Because of its good barrier properties and biocompatibility, prolamin-based film has been valued as a new green and environment-friendly material in the application of food preservation. Single prolamin-based film has weaknesses of poor toughness and stability, and it is necessary to select appropriate modification methods to improve the performance of film according to the application requirements. The practical application effect of film is not only affected by the raw materials and the properties of the film itself, but also affected by the selection of preparation methods and processing techniques of film-forming liquid. In this review, the properties and selection of prolamins, the forming mechanisms and processes of prolamin-based coatings, the coating techniques, and the modifications of prolamin-based coatings were systematically introduced from the perspective of food coating applications. Moreover, the defects and deficiencies in the research and development of prolamin-based coatings were also reviewed in order to provide a reference for the follow-up research on the application of prolamin-based coatings in food preservation.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (S.Z.); (Y.K.); (P.X.); (X.C.); (Y.B.); (D.P.)
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Yi C, Yuan T, Xiao H, Ren H, Zhai H. Hydrophobic-modified cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) /chitosan/zein coating for enhancing multi-barrier properties of heat-sealable food packaging materials. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Ghasemi M, Miri MA, Najafi MA, Tavakoli M, Hadadi T. Encapsulation of Cumin essential oil in zein electrospun fibers: Characterization and antibacterial effect. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-01268-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Tian L, Fan H, Liu H, Tong Z, Liu T, Zhang Y. Development and properties of zein/
Tremella fuciformis
polysaccharides blend as a hard capsule material. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Lanying Tian
- School of Food Science and Engineering Jilin Agricultural University Changchun China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering Jilin Agricultural University Changchun China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering Jilin Agricultural University Changchun China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering Jilin Agricultural University Changchun China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering Jilin Agricultural University Changchun China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering Jilin Agricultural University Changchun China
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Hosseini F, Miri MA, Najafi M, Soleimanifard S, Aran M. Encapsulation of rosemary essential oil in zein by electrospinning technique. J Food Sci 2021; 86:4070-4086. [PMID: 34392535 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
In this study, rosemary essential oil was encapsulated in zein-electrospun fibers at different concentrations of loading (0%, 2.5%, 5%, and 10% v/v). The chemical composition of rosemary essential oil was determined by GC-MS. The resultant zein-electrospun fibers were characterized by SEM, AFM, XRD, DSC, FTIR, and NMR. After being loaded with the essential oil, the fibers were evaluated for antimicrobial properties by the disc diffusion method against S. aureus (ATCC 1112) and E. coli (ATCC 1330). The release test was studied at pH values of 3 and 7.2 in phosphate buffer for 180 min. The GC-MS indicated that α-pinene occurred as a major compound in rosemary essential oil. Diameters of the zein-electrospun fibers increased in response to higher concentrations of rosemary essential oil. The AFM assay attributed a tubular morphology to the fibers. The physical status of rosemary essential oil in zein-electrospun fibers was determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD). DSC thermograms and FTIR spectra confirmed the existence of the rosemary essential oil in zein-electrospun fibers. FTIR spectra also indicated that adding rosemary essential oil to the fibers affected the secondary structure of zein protein. The NMR study showed that the electrospinning process did not change the secondary structure of zein. Disc diffusion indicated that zein-electrospun mats generated inhibition zones against S. aureus and E. coli. The release test revealed that pH values significantly affect the release of rosemary essential oil from fibers. The results demonstrated how loading zein-electrospun fibers with rosemary essential oil can benefit food packaging. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: In this study, electrospun fibers were produced from food-grade biopolymer to encapsulate rosemary essential oil. This product can be produced at industrial scale as an active food packaging/coating, controlled release, and delivery of the rosemary essential oil to food products and gastrointestinal. Also, it can be considered as a functional food to increase health.
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- Faeghe Hosseini
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran.,Electrospinning Research Laboratory, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Horticulture and Landscape, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran
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Tavares-Negrete JA, Aceves-Colin AE, Rivera-Flores DC, Díaz-Armas GG, Mertgen AS, Trinidad-Calderón PA, Olmos-Cordero JM, Gómez-López EG, Pérez-Carrillo E, Escobedo-Avellaneda ZJ, Tamayol A, Alvarez MM, Trujillo-de Santiago G. Three-Dimensional Printing Using a Maize Protein: Zein-Based Inks in Biomedical Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:3964-3979. [PMID: 34197076 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The use of three-dimensional (3D) printing for biomedical applications has expanded exponentially in recent years. However, the current portfolio of 3D printable inks is still limited. For instance, only few protein matrices have been explored as printing/bioprinting materials. Here, we introduce the use of zein, the primary constitutive protein in maize seeds, as a 3D printable material. Zein-based inks were prepared by dissolving commercial zein powder in ethanol with or without polyethylene glycol (PEG400) as a plasticizer. The rheological characteristics of our materials, studied during 21 days of aging/maturation, showed an increase in the apparent viscosity as a function of time in all formulations. The addition of PEG400 decreased the apparent viscosity. Inks with and without PEG400 and at different maturation times were tested for printability in a BioX bioprinter. We optimized the 3D printing parameters for each ink formulation in terms of extrusion pressure and linear printing velocity. Higher fidelity structures were obtained with inks that had maturation times of 10 to 14 days. We present different proof-of-concept experiments to demonstrate the versatility of the engineered zein inks for diverse biomedical applications. These include printing of complex and/or free-standing 3D structures, tablets for controlled drug release, and scaffolds for cell culture.
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- Jorge Alfonso Tavares-Negrete
- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico.,Departamento de Bioingeniería, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico.,Departamento de Ingeniería Mecatrónica y Eléctrica, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico.,Departamento de Ciencias, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico.,Departamento de Ingeniería Mecatrónica y Eléctrica, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico.,Departamento de Bioingeniería, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico.,Departamento de Bioingeniería, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico.,Departamento de Ingeniería Mecatrónica y Eléctrica, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ciencias, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico.,Departamento de Bioingeniería, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico.,Departamento de Bioingeniería, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut 06030, United States
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico.,Departamento de Bioingeniería, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico.,Departamento de Ingeniería Mecatrónica y Eléctrica, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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Uitto JM, Verbeek CJR, Bengoechea C. Shear and extensional viscosity of thermally aggregated thermoplastic protein. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jussi M. Uitto
- School of EngineeringUniversity of Waikato Hamilton New Zealand
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Kaur M, Santhiya D. UV‐shielding
antimicrobial zein films blended with essential oils for active food packaging. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Manjot Kaur
- Department of Applied Chemistry Delhi Technological University Delhi India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry Delhi Technological University Delhi India
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Coppola D, Oliviero M, Vitale GA, Lauritano C, D’Ambra I, Iannace S, de Pascale D. Marine Collagen from Alternative and Sustainable Sources: Extraction, Processing and Applications. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:E214. [PMID: 32326635 PMCID: PMC7230273 DOI: 10.3390/md18040214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Due to its unique properties, collagen is used in the growing fields of pharmaceutical and biomedical devices, as well as in the fields of nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, food and beverages. Collagen also represents a valid resource for bioplastics and biomaterials, to be used in the emerging health sectors. Recently, marine organisms have been considered as promising sources of collagen, because they do not harbor transmissible disease. In particular, fish biomass as well as by-catch organisms, such as undersized fish, jellyfish, sharks, starfish, and sponges, possess a very high collagen content. The use of discarded and underused biomass could contribute to the development of a sustainable process for collagen extraction, with a significantly reduced environmental impact. This addresses the European zero-waste strategy, which supports all three generally accepted goals of sustainability: sustainable economic well-being, environmental protection, and social well-being. A zero-waste strategy would use far fewer new raw materials and send no waste materials to landfills. In this review, we present an overview of the studies carried out on collagen obtained from by-catch organisms and fish wastes. Additionally, we discuss novel technologies based on thermoplastic processes that could be applied, likewise, as marine collagen treatment.
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- Daniela Coppola
- Department of Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121 Napoli, Italy; (D.C.); (C.L.)
- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), National Research Council, Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, P.le E. Fermi 1, Portici, 80055 Naples, Italy; (M.O.); (S.I.)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council, Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121 Napoli, Italy; (D.C.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Integrative Marine Ecology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121 Napoli, Italy;
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, P.le E. Fermi 1, Portici, 80055 Naples, Italy; (M.O.); (S.I.)
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121 Napoli, Italy; (D.C.); (C.L.)
- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council, Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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Chaunier L, Viau L, Falourd X, Lourdin D, Leroy E. A drug delivery system obtained by hot-melt processing of zein plasticized by a pharmaceutically active ionic liquid. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:4672-4679. [DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00326c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Zein is extruded with [Lidocainium][Ibuprofenate] to obtain an amorphous drug delivery system.
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- Institut UTINAM
- UMR CNRS 6213
- Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté
- Besançon
- France
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- Université de Nantes
- Oniris
- CNRS
- GEPEA
- UMR 6144
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Verbeek CJ, Smith MJ, Cozens WC. Rheology and sheet extrusion of Novatein thermoplastic protein/polybutylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate blends. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Affiliation(s)
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- School of EngineeringUniversity of Waikato Hamilton 3210 New Zealand
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- School of EngineeringUniversity of Waikato Hamilton 3210 New Zealand
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Souzandeh H, Netravali AN. Toughening of thermoset green zein resin: A comparison between natural rubber‐based additives and plasticizers. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Hamid Souzandeh
- Fiber Science and Apparel Design Cornell University Ithaca New York 14853‐4401
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- Fiber Science and Apparel Design Cornell University Ithaca New York 14853‐4401
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Gavin C, Verbeek CJR, Lay MC. The role of plasticizers during protein thermoplastic foaming. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Chanelle Gavin
- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and EngineeringUniversity of Waikato Knighton Road, Hamilton 3240 New Zealand
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and EngineeringUniversity of Waikato Knighton Road, Hamilton 3240 New Zealand
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and EngineeringUniversity of Waikato Knighton Road, Hamilton 3240 New Zealand
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Biodegradable zein film composites reinforced with chitosan nanoparticles and cinnamon essential oil: Physical, mechanical, structural and antimicrobial attributes. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 177:25-32. [PMID: 30703751 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.01.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 229] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
Natural bio-based zein films were prepared by incorporating cinnamon essential oil (CEO) and chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) at 2% and 4% (w/w) amounts, respectively, in order to provide mechanical and antimicrobial functionalities. The physical, mechanical, structural and antibacterial properties of the enriched zein films were also scrutinized. The results showed that the combination of CEO-CNPs significantly improves the tensile strength and decreases the elongation of zein film composite. According to X-ray diffraction (XRD) results, zein film experienced more crystallinity in the presence of CNPs and also combination of CNPs-CEO. Nano-scale size of CNPs and their uniform distribution within the zein film were monitored by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and proved by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The antimicrobial properties were investigated against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, observing that their growth was considerably inhibited by addition of CEO alone and in combination with CNPs in zein films, while CNPs-loaded zein film had no significant effect on the growth of microorganisms. Thus, it can be concluded that the reinforced zein based composites could be suggested as potential degradable film-forming materials for food packaging applications.
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Cereal biopolymers for nano- and microtechnology: A myriad of opportunities for novel (functional) food applications. Trends Food Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2018.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Uitto JM, Verbeek CJR. The role of water in plasticizing thermally aggregated protein-based thermoplastics. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.46746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jussi M. Uitto
- School of Engineering; University of Waikato; Hamilton 3240 New Zealand
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Zhao H, Zhang Q, Ali S, Li L, Lv F, Ji Y, Su F, Meng L, Li L. A real-time WAXS and SAXS study of the structural evolution of LLDPE bubble. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/polb.24727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Haoyuan Zhao
- National Synchrotron Radiation Lab, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Film; University of Science and Technology of China; Hefei 230026 China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Lab, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Film; University of Science and Technology of China; Hefei 230026 China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Lab, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Film; University of Science and Technology of China; Hefei 230026 China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Lab, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Film; University of Science and Technology of China; Hefei 230026 China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Lab, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Film; University of Science and Technology of China; Hefei 230026 China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Lab, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Film; University of Science and Technology of China; Hefei 230026 China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Lab, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Film; University of Science and Technology of China; Hefei 230026 China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Lab, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Film; University of Science and Technology of China; Hefei 230026 China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Lab, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Film; University of Science and Technology of China; Hefei 230026 China
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Zadeh E, O’Keefe SF, Kim YT. Utilization of Lignin in Biopolymeric Packaging Films. ACS OMEGA 2018; 3:7388-7398. [PMID: 31458898 PMCID: PMC6644561 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.7b01341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
Abstract
Lignin is a byproduct of agricultural industries and only has limited applications. In this study, lignin was investigated for use in sustainable biopolymeric packaging film. Alkali lignin (AL) and lignosulfonate (LSS) were added to enzymatically modified soy protein isolate (SPI) biopolymeric film with different concentrations with the goal of improvement of film physical and functional properties. A radical scavenging activity test revealed that films containing LSS had values 28 and 6% higher than control and AL-based films, respectively; AL itself (not in films) had significantly higher radical scavenging activity than LSS. This indicates the activity of lignin is affected by interaction with SPI. The higher compatibility between LSS and enzymatically modified SPI resulted in a positive effect on surface smoothness, water absorption, and mechanical properties of LSS-based films. Films containing AL showed a high light absorption range in the UV region, and this UV-blocking ability increased with increasing level of lignin. Deconvoluted Fourier transform infrared spectra confirmed that the addition of lignin resulted in some changes in the secondary structure of the protein matrix, which were aligned with X-ray diffraction results. The addition of lignin improved tensile strength (TS) and thermal stability of films compared to the lignin-free control. This improvement in TS and thermal stability was probably a result of new intermolecular interactions between lignin and SPI. Water vapor permeability of the films containing lignin decreased to 50% of the control because lignin played a role as a filler in the matrix. On the basis of our observations, the incorporation of lignin into biopolymeric film is capable of providing additional benefits and solutions to various industries, such as food, packaging, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
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- Elham
Mohammad Zadeh
- Department
of Sustainable Biomaterials, Virginia Tech, 230 Cheatham Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department
of Food Science and Technology, Virginia
Tech, 402A HABB1, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department
of Sustainable Biomaterials, Virginia Tech, 230 Cheatham Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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Almeida CBD, Corradini E, Forato LA, Fujihara R, Lopes Filho JF. Microstructure and thermal and functional properties of biodegradable films produced using zein. POLIMEROS 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/0104-1428.11516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Uitto JM, Verbeek CJR. Phase separation of plasticizers in thermally aggregated protein-based thermoplastics. ADVANCES IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/adv.21964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Jussi M. Uitto
- School of Engineering; University of Waikato; Hamilton New Zealand
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Smith MJ, Verbeek CJR. Structural changes and energy absorption mechanisms during fracture of thermoplastic protein blends using synchrotron FTIR. POLYM ENG SCI 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.24734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Matthew J. Smith
- School of Engineering; University of Waikato; Hamilton New Zealand
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Antonets KS, Nizhnikov AA. Amyloids and prions in plants: Facts and perspectives. Prion 2017; 11:300-312. [PMID: 28960135 PMCID: PMC5639834 DOI: 10.1080/19336896.2017.1377875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2017] [Revised: 09/02/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Amyloids represent protein fibrils that have highly ordered structure with unique physical and chemical properties. Amyloids have long been considered lethal pathogens that cause dozens of incurable diseases in humans and animals. Recent data show that amyloids may not only possess pathogenic properties but are also implicated in the essential biological processes in a variety of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Functional amyloids have been identified in archaea, bacteria, fungi, and animals, including humans. Plants are one of the most poorly studied groups of organisms in the field of amyloid biology. Although amyloid properties have not been shown under native conditions for any plant protein, studies demonstrating amyloid properties for a set of plant proteins in vitro or in heterologous systems in vivo have been published in recent years. In this review, we systematize the data on the amyloidogenic proteins of plants and their functions and discuss the perspectives of identifying novel amyloids using bioinformatic and proteomic approaches.
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- K. S. Antonets
- All-Russia Research Institute for Agricultural Microbiology, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- All-Russia Research Institute for Agricultural Microbiology, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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Bocqué M, Voirin C, Lapinte V, Caillol S, Robin JJ. Petro-based and bio-based plasticizers: Chemical structures to plasticizing properties. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.27917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 190] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Maëva Bocqué
- Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier UMR5253 CNRS-UM-ENSCM Equipe Ingénierie et Architectures Macromoléculaires, Université Montpellier - Bat 17 - cc1702; Place Eugène Bataillon 34095 Montpellier Cedex 5 France
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- Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier UMR5253 CNRS-UM-ENSCM Equipe Ingénierie et Architectures Macromoléculaires, Université Montpellier - Bat 17 - cc1702; Place Eugène Bataillon 34095 Montpellier Cedex 5 France
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- Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier UMR5253 CNRS-UM-ENSCM Equipe Ingénierie et Architectures Macromoléculaires, Université Montpellier - Bat 17 - cc1702; Place Eugène Bataillon 34095 Montpellier Cedex 5 France
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- Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier UMR5253 CNRS-UM-ENSCM Equipe Ingénierie et Architectures Macromoléculaires, Université Montpellier - Bat 17 - cc1702; Place Eugène Bataillon 34095 Montpellier Cedex 5 France
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- Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier UMR5253 CNRS-UM-ENSCM Equipe Ingénierie et Architectures Macromoléculaires, Université Montpellier - Bat 17 - cc1702; Place Eugène Bataillon 34095 Montpellier Cedex 5 France
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Trujillo-de Santiago G, Portales-Cabrera CG, Portillo-Lara R, Araiz-Hernández D, Del Barone MC, García-López E, Rojas-de Gante C, de los Angeles De Santiago-Miramontes M, Segoviano-Ramírez JC, García-Lara S, Rodríguez-González CÁ, Alvarez MM, Di Maio E, Iannace S. Supercritical CO2 foaming of thermoplastic materials derived from maize: proof-of-concept use in mammalian cell culture applications. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0122489. [PMID: 25859853 PMCID: PMC4393026 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0122489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2013] [Accepted: 02/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Foams are high porosity and low density materials. In nature, they are a common architecture. Some of their relevant technological applications include heat and sound insulation, lightweight materials, and tissue engineering scaffolds. Foams derived from natural polymers are particularly attractive for tissue culture due to their biodegradability and bio-compatibility. Here, the foaming potential of an extensive list of materials was assayed, including slabs elaborated from whole flour, the starch component only, or the protein fraction only of maize seeds. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS We used supercritical CO2 to produce foams from thermoplasticized maize derived materials. Polyethylene-glycol, sorbitol/glycerol, or urea/formamide were used as plasticizers. We report expansion ratios, porosities, average pore sizes, pore morphologies, and pore size distributions for these materials. High porosity foams were obtained from zein thermoplasticized with polyethylene glycol, and from starch thermoplasticized with urea/formamide. Zein foams had a higher porosity than starch foams (88% and 85%, respectively) and a narrower and more evenly distributed pore size. Starch foams exhibited a wider span of pore sizes and a larger average pore size than zein (208.84 vs. 55.43 μm2, respectively). Proof-of-concept cell culture experiments confirmed that mouse fibroblasts (NIH 3T3) and two different prostate cancer cell lines (22RV1, DU145) attached to and proliferated on zein foams. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE We conducted screening and proof-of-concept experiments on the fabrication of foams from cereal-based bioplastics. We propose that a key indicator of foamability is the strain at break of the materials to be foamed (as calculated from stress vs. strain rate curves). Zein foams exhibit attractive properties (average pore size, pore size distribution, and porosity) for cell culture applications; we were able to establish and sustain mammalian cell cultures on zein foams for extended time periods.
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- Grissel Trujillo-de Santiago
- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
- Harvard-MIT Helath Sciences and Technology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Naples, Italy
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- Centro de Innovación en Diseño y Tecnología, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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- Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
- Harvard-MIT Helath Sciences and Technology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, dei Materiali e della Produzione Industriale, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Naples, Italy
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Newson WR, Rasheed F, Kuktaite R, Hedenqvist MS, Gällstedt M, Plivelic TS, Johansson E. Commercial potato protein concentrate as a novel source for thermoformed bio-based plastic films with unusual polymerisation and tensile properties. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra00662g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Films thermoformed from commercial potato protein concentrate exhibited a constant Young's modulus and increasing strain at break with increasing processing temperature, in contrast to the usually observed behaviour for protein-based materials.
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- William R. Newson
- Department of Plant Breeding
- The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- SE-23053 Alnarp
- Sweden
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- Department of Plant Breeding
- The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- SE-23053 Alnarp
- Sweden
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- Department of Plant Breeding
- The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- SE-23053 Alnarp
- Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology
- Royal Institute of Technology
- SE-10044 Stockholm
- Sweden
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- Department of Plant Breeding
- The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- SE-23053 Alnarp
- Sweden
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Verdolotti L, Oliviero M, Lavorgna M, Iozzino V, Larobina D, Iannace S. Bio-hybrid foams by silsesquioxanes cross-linked thermoplastic zein films. J CELL PLAST 2014. [DOI: 10.1177/0021955x14529138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Hybrid materials, a new class of materials obtained by sol-gel approach and based on the nanoscale interaction between inorganic and organic phases, have recently gained large scientific and industrial attention. In this work, the material designing of zein hybrid materials with tailored properties is addressed to the production of zein hybrid foams by both gas foaming and supercritical carbon dioxide, CO2 drying. Hybrid materials have been produced from thermoplastic zein and 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane by a two-step procedure including reactive melt mixing and a simultaneous sol-gel approach. Protein structural changes have been investigated by infrared spectroscopy and correlated with thermomechanical properties. The hybrid foams have been analyzed by scanning electron microscopy in order to evaluate the effect of silsesquioxanes domains on the porous structure. Hybrid microcellular foams with homogeneous cellular structures have been obtained by both foaming approaches. A bimodal structure with bubbles characterized by micrometric and nanometric sizes was obtained in hybrid foams obtained with CO2 drying.
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- Letizia Verdolotti
- Institute for Composite and Biomedical Materials, National Research Council, Granatello, Portici (NA), Italy
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- Institute for Composite and Biomedical Materials, National Research Council, Granatello, Portici (NA), Italy
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- Institute for Composite and Biomedical Materials, National Research Council, Granatello, Portici (NA), Italy
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- Institute for Composite and Biomedical Materials, National Research Council, Granatello, Portici (NA), Italy
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- Institute for Composite and Biomedical Materials, National Research Council, Granatello, Portici (NA), Italy
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- Institute for Composite and Biomedical Materials, National Research Council, Granatello, Portici (NA), Italy
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Taylor J, Anyango JO, Taylor JRN. Developments in the Science of Zein, Kafirin, and Gluten Protein Bioplastic Materials. Cereal Chem 2013. [DOI: 10.1094/cchem-12-12-0165-ia] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Janet Taylor
- Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being and Department of Food Science, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield 0028, South Africa
- Corresponding author. Phone: +27 12 4205402. Fax: +27 12 4202839. E-mail:
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- Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being and Department of Food Science, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield 0028, South Africa
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- Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being and Department of Food Science, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield 0028, South Africa
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- Narendra Reddy
- Department of Textiles; Merchandising and Fashion Design, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln Nebraska 68583-0802
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- Department of Textiles; Merchandising and Fashion Design, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln Nebraska 68583-0802
- Department of Biological Systems Engineering; University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln Nebraska 68583-0802
- Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience, 234, HECO Building, East Campus, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln Nebraska 68583-0802
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Bier JM, Verbeek CJR, Lay MC. Using synchrotron FTIR spectroscopy to determine secondary structure changes and distribution in thermoplastic protein. J Appl Polym Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/app.39134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Oliviero M, Verdolotti L, Nedi I, Docimo F, Di Maio E, Iannace S. Effect of two kinds of lignins, alkaline lignin and sodium lignosulfonate, on the foamability of thermoplastic zein-based bionanocomposites. J CELL PLAST 2012. [DOI: 10.1177/0021955x12460043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The aim of this study was to utilize zein, a protein from corn, to develop bioplastic formulations in combination with reactive additives based on ligninic compounds and to investigate the effects of these highly interactive additives on the foamability of zein. In particular, different amounts of alkaline lignin and sodium lignosulfonate were added to zein powder and poly(ethylene glycol) through melt mixing to achieve thermoplastic bio-polymers, which were subsequently foamed in a batch process, with a mixture of CO2 and N2 as blowing agent, in the temperature range 50–60°C. The materials before foaming were characterized by X-ray and Fourier transform infrared analysis to highlight the physico-chemical interactions and the eventual destructuration of the protein secondary structure. After foaming, density measurements, scanning electron microscopy and image analysis have been used in order to evaluate the porosity and the pore size distribution of the microstructure of the foams and to determine the effect of the ligninic compounds on the foamability of the bioplastic.
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- Maria Oliviero
- Institute of Composite and Biomedical Materials, National Research Council, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Composite and Biomedical Materials, National Research Council, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Composite and Biomedical Materials, National Research Council, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Composite and Biomedical Materials, National Research Council, Naples, Italy
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Andreuccetti C, Carvalho RA, Galicia-García T, Martinez-Bustos F, González-Nuñez R, Grosso CR. Functional properties of gelatin-based films containing Yucca schidigera extract produced via casting, extrusion and blown extrusion processes: A preliminary study. J FOOD ENG 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2012.05.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Verbeek CJR, van den Berg LE. Structural changes as a result of processing in thermoplastic bloodmeal. J Appl Polym Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/app.36964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Nedi I, Di Maio E, Iannace S. The role of protein-plasticizer-clay interactions on processing and properties of thermoplastic zein bionanocomposites. J Appl Polym Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/app.36860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Oliviero M, Verdolotti L, Di Maio E, Aurilia M, Iannace S. Effect of supramolecular structures on thermoplastic zein-lignin bionanocomposites. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2011; 59:10062-70. [PMID: 21834554 DOI: 10.1021/jf201728p] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The effect of alkaline lignin (AL) and sodium lignosulfonate (LSS) on the structure of thermoplastic zein (TPZ) was studied. Protein structural changes and the nature of the physical interaction between lignin and zein were investigated by means of X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and correlated with physical properties. Most relevant protein structural changes were observed at low AL concentration, where strong H-bondings between the functional groups of AL and the amino acids in zein induced a destructuring of inter- and intramolecular interactions in α-helix, β-sheet, and β-turn secondary structures. This destructuring allowed for an extensive protein conformational modification which, in turn, resulted in a strong improvement of the physical properties of the bionanocomposite.
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- Maria Oliviero
- Institute for Composite and Biomedical Materials (IMCB), CNR, P.le Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy
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