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Shah M, Hameed A, Kashif M, Majeed N, Muhammad J, Shah N, Rehan T, Khan A, Uddin J, Khan A, Kashtoh H. Advances in agar-based composites: A comprehensive review. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 346:122619. [PMID: 39245496 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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This review article explores the developments and applications in agar-based composites (ABCs), emphasizing various constituents such as metals, clay/ceramic, graphene, and polymers across diversified fields like wastewater treatment, drug delivery, food packaging, the energy sector, biomedical engineering, bioplastics, agriculture, and cosmetics. The focus is on agar as a sustainable and versatile biodegradable polysaccharide, highlighting research that has advanced the technology of ABCs. A bibliometric analysis is conducted using the Web of Science database, covering publications from January 2020 to March 2024, processed through VOSviewer Software Version 1.6.2. This analysis assesses evolving trends and scopes in the literature, visualizing co-words and themes that underscore the growing importance and potential of ABCs in various applications. This review paper contributes by showcasing the existing state-of-the-art knowledge and motivating further development in this promising field.
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- Muffarih Shah
- Department of Chemistry Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, KP, Pakistan.
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- department of Biochemistry, Women University Mardan, Mardan 23200, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O Box 33, 616 Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman; Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea.
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Tan KB, Zheng M, Lin J, Zhu Y, Zhan G, Chen J. Fabrication of Abelmoschus manihot gum/pullulan/magnesium L-ascorbate green composite packaging film and its excellent performance in preserving fresh-cut carrots. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:134546. [PMID: 39116972 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
Abstract
Pullulan-based composite film can be a potential alternative packing material to non-environmentally friendly plastic wrap (PE) to preserve fresh-cut carrots. However, many developed pullulan-based composites either have high water vapor permeability (WVP) and high mechanical strength or vice versa, which limits the practicality of the developed packaging materials for potential commercialization. Herein, Abelmoschus manihot gum (AMG)/pullulan/magnesium L-ascorbate (MLA) was created as a green composite film (APL) to preserve fresh-cut carrots. The optimal amount of MLA was found to be 10 % (APL10), demonstrating a balance of lower WVP and greater mechanical strength and antioxidant performance than many pullulan-based films. This effectively solved many problems faced by other pullulan-based packaging films. After the fresh-cut carrots were packed with the composite film for 4 days, it was found that APL10 was effective in preserving the quality of carrots, in terms of freshness, weight loss rate, Vitamin C (VC), and malondialdehyde (MDA) content after 4 days of storage, much better than non-biodegradable PE. Thus, based on these findings, it is concluded that APL films have huge potential as a green packaging material for food to replace PE in the future.
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- Kok Bing Tan
- College of Chemical Engineering, Academy of Advanced Carbon Conversion Technology, Huaqiao University, 668 Jimei Avenue, Xiamen, 361021, Fujian, PR China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences (Fujian Germplasm Resources Center), Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350013, PR China
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- College of Food Engineering, Zhangzhou Institute of Technology, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences (Fujian Germplasm Resources Center), Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350013, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Academy of Advanced Carbon Conversion Technology, Huaqiao University, 668 Jimei Avenue, Xiamen, 361021, Fujian, PR China.
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- College of Food Engineering, Zhangzhou Institute of Technology, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China.
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Mesgari M, Matin MM, Goharshadi EK, Mashreghi M. Biogenesis of bacterial cellulose/xanthan/CeO 2NPs composite films for active food packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:133091. [PMID: 38878924 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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The increasing significance of biopolymer-based food packaging can be attributed to its biodegradability and independence from petroleum-derived materials. Concurrently, metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have gained prominence as effective antimicrobial agents against both wild-type and antibiotic-resistant microbes. In this study, cerium oxide or ceria, CeO2, nanoparticles with an average diameter of 50 nm were synthesized via a green method utilizing Vibrio sp. VLC cell lysate supernatant. The synthesized CeO2 NPs displayed remarkable antimicrobial properties, inhibiting the growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by 93.7 % and 98 %, respectively. To enhance the potential of bacterial cellulose (BC) for advanced applications, we developed a BC/xanthan/CeO2 nanocomposite using both ex situ and in situ techniques. The integration of CeO2 NPs within the nanocomposite structure not only improved the inherent properties of BC, but also rendered it suitable for use in active food packaging systems. The nanocomposite exhibited no significant cytotoxicity on the human dermal fibroblast (HDF) cells, confirming its safety. Nanocomposites containing biogenically synthesized CeO2 NPs demonstrated exceptional efficacy for reducing microbial contamination. Bread samples coated with nanocomposite films displayed no signs of microbial growth. These results support the application of BC/xanthan/CeO2 nanocomposites as suitable and effective coating materials for antimicrobial food packaging applications.
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- Mohammad Mesgari
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran; Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutics Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Center of Nano Research, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran; Industrial Biotechnology Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran; Center of Nano Research, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran.
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Oudir M, Ait Mesbah Z, Lerari D, Issad N, Djenane D. Development of Eco-Friendly Biocomposite Films Based on Opuntia ficus-indica Cladodes Powder Blended with Gum Arabic and Xanthan Envisaging Food Packaging Applications. Foods 2023; 13:78. [PMID: 38201106 PMCID: PMC10778558 DOI: 10.3390/foods13010078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Currently, food packaging is facing a critical transition period and a major challenge: it must preserve the food products' quality and, at the same time, it must meet the current requirements of the circular economy and the fundamental principles of packaging materials eco-design. Our research presents the development of eco-friendly packaging films based on Opuntia ficus-indica cladodes (OFIC) as renewable resources. OFIC powder (OFICP)-agar, OFICP-agar-gum arabic (GA), and OFICP-agar-xanthan (XG) blend films were eco-friendlily prepared by a solution casting method. The films' properties were investigated by scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (X-RD), and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). Water solubility and moisture content were also determined. Morphology, thickness, molecular interactions, miscibility, crystallinity, and thermal properties, were affected by adjusting the gums (GA and XG) content and glycerol in the blend films. Moisture content increased with increasing glycerol and XG content, and when 1.5 g of GA was added. Water solubility decreased when glycerol was added at 50% and increased with increasing GA and XG content. FTIR and XRD confirmed strong intermolecular interactions between the different blend film compounds, which were reflected in the shifting, appearance, and disappearance of FTIR bands and XRD peaks, indicating excellent miscibility. DSC results revealed a glass transition temperature (Tg) below room temperature for all prepared blend films, indicating that they are flexible and soft at room temperature. The results corroborated that the addition of glycerol at 30% and the GA to the OFICP increased the stability of the film, making it ideal for different food packaging applications.
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- Malha Oudir
- Higher School of Food Science and Agri-Food Industry, ESSAIA, Avenue Ahmed Hamidouche Route de Beaulieu, El Harrach, Alger 16200, Algeria; (M.O.); (N.I.)
- Fundamental and Applied Physics Laboratory, FUNDAPL, Faculty of Science, University of Blida 1, P.O. Box 270, Route de Soumâa, Blida 09000, Algeria;
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- Fundamental and Applied Physics Laboratory, FUNDAPL, Faculty of Science, University of Blida 1, P.O. Box 270, Route de Soumâa, Blida 09000, Algeria;
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- Center for Scientific and Technical Research in Physical and Chemical Analysis, CRAPC, Zone Industrielle Bou-Ismaïl, P.O. Box 384, Tipaza 42004, Algeria;
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- Higher School of Food Science and Agri-Food Industry, ESSAIA, Avenue Ahmed Hamidouche Route de Beaulieu, El Harrach, Alger 16200, Algeria; (M.O.); (N.I.)
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- Laboratory of Food Quality and Food Safety, Mouloud Mammeri University, P.O. Box 17, Tizi Ouzou 15000, Algeria
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Zhao J, Liu T, Xia K, Liu X, Zhang X. Preparation and application of edible agar-based composite films modified by cellulose nanocrystals. Food Packag Shelf Life 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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A Comprehensive Review of the Development of Carbohydrate Macromolecules and Copper Oxide Nanocomposite Films in Food Nanopackaging. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2022; 2022:7557825. [PMID: 35287316 PMCID: PMC8917952 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7557825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background. Food nanopackaging helps maintain food quality against physical, chemical, and storage instability factors. Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) can improve biopolymers’ mechanical features and barrier properties. This will lead to antimicrobial and antioxidant activities in food packaging to extend the shelf life. Scope and Approach. Edible coatings based on carbohydrate biopolymers have improved the quality of packaging. Several studies have addressed the role of carbohydrate biopolymers and incorporated nanoparticles to enhance food packets’ quality as active nanopackaging. Combined with nanoparticles, these biopolymers create film coatings with an excellent barrier property against transmissions of gases such as O2 and CO2. Key Findings and Conclusions. This review describes the CuO-biopolymer composites, including chitosan, agar, cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, cellulose nanowhiskers, carrageenan, alginate, starch, and polylactic acid, as food packaging films. Here, we reviewed different fabrication techniques of CuO biocomposites and the impact of CuONPs on the physical, mechanical, barrier, thermal stability, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of carbohydrate-based films.
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Recent Advancements in Smart Biogenic Packaging: Reshaping the Future of the Food Packaging Industry. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14040829. [PMID: 35215741 PMCID: PMC8878437 DOI: 10.3390/polym14040829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Due to their complete non-biodegradability, current food packages have resulted in major environmental issues. Today’s smart consumer is looking for alternatives that are environmentally friendly, durable, recyclable, and naturally rather than synthetically derived. It is a well-established fact that complete replacement with environmentally friendly packaging materials is unattainable, and bio-based plastics should be the future of the food packaging industry. Natural biopolymers and nanotechnological interventions allow the creation of new, high-performance, light-weight, and environmentally friendly composite materials, which can replace non-biodegradable plastic packaging materials. This review summarizes the recent advancements in smart biogenic packaging, focusing on the shift from conventional to natural packaging, properties of various biogenic packaging materials, and the amalgamation of technologies, such as nanotechnology and encapsulation; to develop active and intelligent biogenic systems, such as the use of biosensors in food packaging. Lastly, challenges and opportunities in biogenic packaging are described, for their application in sustainable food packing systems.
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Makhloufi N, Chougui N, Rezgui F, Benramdane E, Silvestre AJD, Freire CSR, Vilela C. Polysaccharide-based films of cactus mucilage and agar with antioxidant properties for active food packaging. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04092-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Barrier, rheological, and antimicrobial properties of sustainable nanocomposites based on gellan gum/polyacrylamide/zinc oxide. POLYM ENG SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Carvalho LT, Vieira TA, Zhao Y, Celli A, Medeiros SF, Lacerda TM. Recent advances in the production of biomedical systems based on polyhydroxyalkanoates and exopolysaccharides. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 183:1514-1539. [PMID: 33989687 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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In recent years, growing attention has been devoted to naturally occurring biological macromolecules and their ensuing application in agriculture, cosmetics, food and pharmaceutical industries. They inherently have antigenicity, low immunogenicity, excellent biocompatibility and cytocompatibility, which are ideal properties for the design of biomedical devices, especially for the controlled delivery of active ingredients in the most diverse contexts. Furthermore, these properties can be modulated by chemical modification via the incorporation of other (macro)molecules in a random or controlled way, aiming at improving their functionality for each specific application. Among the wide variety of natural polymers, microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and exopolysaccharides (EPS) are often considered for the development of original biomaterials due to their unique physicochemical and biological features. Here, we aim to fullfil a gap on the present associated literature, bringing an up-to-date overview of ongoing research strategies that make use of PHAs (poly (3-hydroxybutyrate), poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate), poly (3-hydroxyoctanoate), poly(3-hydroxypropionate), poly (3-hydroxyhexanoate-co-3-hydroxyoctanoate), and poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)) and EPS (bacterial cellulose, alginates, curdlan, pullulan, xanthan gum, dextran, hyaluronan, and schizophyllan) as sources of interesting and versatile biomaterials. For the first time, a monograph addressing the properties, pros and cons, status, challenges, and recent progresses regarding the application of these two important classes of biopolymers in biomedicine is presented.
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- Layde T Carvalho
- Biotechnology Department, Engineering School of Lorena, University of São Paulo, 12602-810 Lorena, SP, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Department, Engineering School of Lorena, University of São Paulo, 12602-810 Lorena, SP, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery 449 and High Efficiency, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, Via Terracini 28, 40131 Bologna, Italy
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- Biotechnology Department, Engineering School of Lorena, University of São Paulo, 12602-810 Lorena, SP, Brazil; Chemical Engineering Department, Engineering School of Lorena, University of São Paulo, 12602-810 Lorena, SP, Brazil.
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- Biotechnology Department, Engineering School of Lorena, University of São Paulo, 12602-810 Lorena, SP, Brazil.
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