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Alonso-González M, Castro-Criado D, Felix M, Romero A. Evaluation of rice bran varieties and heat treatment for the development of protein/starch-based bioplastics via injection molding. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127503. [PMID: 37863137 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127503] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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Improper management of disposable plastics and resource depletion pose significant environmental challenges, prompting interest in alternatives like bioplastics. These novel materials can be produced from by-products of the agro-food industry, offering solutions and valorizing waste. Rice bran, a substantial by-product of rice processing, is abundant and cost-effective, rich in proteins and starch. These components can be transformed into industrial-grade bioplastics through proper processing. This study evaluates the impact of rice bran varieties and thermal treatment during processing on bioplastic development for injection molding. After defatting and sieving, rice bran was mixed with glycerol and subjected to injection molding at 150 °C. Results indicate that parboiled systems, especially from japonica rice bran, showed high viscoelastic moduli and tensile strength. These systems exhibited a denser structure, resulting in lower water absorption. This research sheds light on the connection between rice bran variety, heat treatment, and the final properties of derived bioplastics. This research contributes significantly to understand the relationship between the variety of rice bran and the impact of heat treatment on the ultimate properties of the derived bioplastics.
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- María Alonso-González
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain; Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, 41011 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, 41011 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, 41011 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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Jugé A, Moreno-Villafranca J, Perez-Puyana VM, Jiménez-Rosado M, Sabino M, Capezza AJ. Porous Thermoformed Protein Bioblends as Degradable Absorbent Alternatives in Sanitary Materials. ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS 2023; 5:6976-6989. [PMID: 37705711 PMCID: PMC10497054 DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.3c01027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Protein-based porous absorbent structures can be processed and assembled into configurations suitable for single-use, biodegradable sanitary materials. In this work, a formulation based on a mixture of proteins available as industrial coproducts is processed into continuous porous structures using extrusion and assembled using conventional thermal methods. The experimental design led to formulations solely based on zein-gluten protein bioblends that could be manufactured as liquid absorbent pellets, compressed pads, and/or porous films. The processing versatility is attributed to the synergistic effect of zein as a low viscosity thermoformable protein with gluten as a readily cross-linkable high molecular weight protein. The capillary-driven sorption, the biodegradability of the materials, and the possibility to assemble the products as multilayer components provide excellent performance indicators for their use as microplastic-free absorbents. This work shows the potential of biopolymers for manufacturing sustainable alternatives to current nonbiodegradable and highly polluting disposable items such as pads and diapers.
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- Agnès Jugé
- KTH
Royal Institute of Technology, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, Polymeric Materials Division,
School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, Stockholm 10044, Sweden
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- B5IDA
Research Group Chemistry Department, Universidad
Simón Bolívar, AP 89000, Caracas, Venezuela
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- KTH
Royal Institute of Technology, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, Polymeric Materials Division,
School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, Stockholm 10044, Sweden
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Jayakumar A, Radoor S, Siengchin S, Shin GH, Kim JT. Recent progress of bioplastics in their properties, standards, certifications and regulations: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 878:163156. [PMID: 37003328 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The environmental impact associated with fossil fuel-based polymers has paved the way to explore biopolymer-based plastics, their properties, and their applications. Bioplastics are polymeric materials that are greatly interesting due to their eco-friendlier and non-toxic nature. In recent years, exploring the different sources of bioplastics and their applications has become one of the active research areas. Biopolymer-based plastics have applications in food packaging, pharmaceuticals, electronics, agricultural, automotive and cosmetic sectors. Bioplastics are considered safe, but there are several economic and legal challenges to implementing them. Hence, this review aims to i) outline the terminology associated with bioplastics, its global market, major sources, types and properties of bioplastics, ii) discuss the major bioplastic waste management and recovery options, iii) provide the major standards and certifications regarding bioplastics, iv) explore the various country-wise regulations and restrictions associated with bioplastics, and v) enumerate the various challenges and limitations associated with bioplastics and future directions. Therefore, providing adequate knowledge about various bioplastics, their properties and regulatory aspects can be of great importance in the industrialization, commercialization and globalization of bioplastics to replace petroleum-based products.
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- Aswathy Jayakumar
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; BioNanocomposite Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, 1518 Wongsawang Road, Bangsue, Bangkok 10800, Thailand
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Kunsan National University, Gunsan 54150, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; BioNanocomposite Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Castro-Criado D, Rivera-Flores O, Abdullah JAA, Castro-Osorto E, Alonso-González M, Ramos-Casco L, Perez-Puyana VM, Sánchez-Barahona M, Sánchez-Cid P, Jiménez-Rosado M, Romero A. Valorization of Honduran Agro-Food Waste to Produce Bioplastics. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2625. [PMID: 37376271 DOI: 10.3390/polym15122625] [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: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The development of biodegradable plastics and eco-friendly biomaterials derived from renewable resources is crucial for reducing environmental damage. Agro-industrial waste and rejected food can be polymerized into bioplastics, offering a sustainable solution. Bioplastics find use in various industries, including for food, cosmetics, and the biomedical sector. This research investigated the fabrication and characterization of bioplastics using three types of Honduran agro-wastes: taro, yucca, and banana. The agro-wastes were stabilized and characterized (physicochemically and thermically). Taro flour presented the highest protein content (around 4.7%) and banana flour showed the highest moisture content (around 2%). Furthermore, bioplastics were produced and characterized (mechanically and functionally). Banana bioplastics had the best mechanical properties, with a Young's modulus around 300 MPa, while taro bioplastics had the highest water-uptake capacity (200%). In general, the results showed the potential of these Honduran agro-wastes for producing bioplastics with different characteristics that could add value to these wastes, promoting the circular economy.
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- Daniel Castro-Criado
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión de Investigación Científica, Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras Tecnológico Danlí, Danlí 13201, Honduras
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- Unidad de Gestión de Investigación Científica, Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras Tecnológico Danlí, Danlí 13201, Honduras
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- Unidad de Gestión de Investigación Científica, Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras Tecnológico Danlí, Danlí 13201, Honduras
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- Unidad de Gestión de Investigación Científica, Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras Tecnológico Danlí, Danlí 13201, Honduras
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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Cahyana Y, Verrell C, Kriswanda D, Aulia GA, Yusra NA, Marta H, Sukri N, Esirgapovich SJ, Abduvakhitovna SS. Properties Comparison of Oxidized and Heat Moisture Treated (HMT) Starch-Based Biodegradable Films. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15092046. [PMID: 37177193 PMCID: PMC10180903 DOI: 10.3390/polym15092046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Starch-based biodegradable films have been studied for a long time. To improve starch properties and to increase film characteristics, starch is commonly modified. Amongst different types of starch modifications, oxidation and heat moisture treatment are interesting to explore. Unfortunately, review on these modifications for film application is rarely found, although these starch modifications provide interesting results regarding the starch and film properties. This paper aims to discuss the progress of research on oxidized and heat moisture-treated-starch for edible film application. In general, both HMT and oxidation modification on starch lead to an increase in film's tensile strength and Young's modulus, suggesting an improvement in film mechanical properties. The elongation, however, tends to decrease in oxidized starch-based film, hence more brittle film. Meanwhile, HMT tends to result in a more ductile film. The drawback of HMT film is its lower transparency, while the opposite is observed in oxidized films. The observation on WVP (water vapor permeability) of HMT starch-based film shows that the trend of WVP is not consistent. Similarly, an inconsistent trend of WVP is also found in oxidized starch films. This suggests that the WVP parameter is very sensitive to intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Starch source and its concentration in film, film thickness, RH (relative humidity) of film storage, oxidation method and its severity, plasticizer type and its concentration in film, and crystallinity value may partly play roles in determining film properties.
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- Yana Cahyana
- Departement of Food Industrial Technology, Faculty of Agroindustrial Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, West Java, Indonesia
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- Departement of Food Industrial Technology, Faculty of Agroindustrial Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, West Java, Indonesia
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- Departement of Food Industrial Technology, Faculty of Agroindustrial Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, West Java, Indonesia
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- Departement of Food Industrial Technology, Faculty of Agroindustrial Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, West Java, Indonesia
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- Departement of Food Industrial Technology, Faculty of Agroindustrial Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, West Java, Indonesia
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- Departement of Food Industrial Technology, Faculty of Agroindustrial Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, West Java, Indonesia
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- Departement of Food Industrial Technology, Faculty of Agroindustrial Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, West Java, Indonesia
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Castro-Criado D, Abdullah JAA, Romero A, Jiménez-Rosado M. Stabilization and Valorization of Beer Bagasse to Obtain Bioplastics. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15081877. [PMID: 37112023 PMCID: PMC10141695 DOI: 10.3390/polym15081877] [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: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Beer bagasse is a residue produced in large quantities, though it is undervalued in the industry. Its high protein and polysaccharide content make it attractive for use in sectors such as the manufacture of bioplastics. However, its high water content makes it necessary to stabilize it before being considered as a raw material. The main objective of this work was to evaluate the stabilization of beer bagasse and the production of bioplastics from it. In this sense, different drying methods (freeze-drying and heat treatment at 45 and 105 °C) were studied. The bagasse was also characterized physicochemically to evaluate its potential. In addition, bagasse was used in combination with glycerol (plasticizer) to make bioplastics by injection molding, analyzing their mechanical properties, water absorption capacity and biodegradability. The results showed the great potential of bagasse, presenting a high content of proteins (18-20%) and polysaccharides (60-67%) after its stabilization, with freeze-drying being the most suitable method to avoid its denaturation. Bioplastics present appropriate properties for use in applications such as horticulture and agriculture.
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- Daniel Castro-Criado
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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Castro-Criado D, Jiménez-Rosado M, Perez-Puyana V, Romero A. Soy Protein Isolate as Emulsifier of Nanoemulsified Beverages: Rheological and Physical Evaluation. Foods 2023; 12:foods12030507. [PMID: 36766036 PMCID: PMC9914127 DOI: 10.3390/foods12030507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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The production of biologically active molecules or the addition of new bioactive ingredients in foods, thereby producing functional foods, has been improved with nanoemulsion technology. In this sense, the aim of this work was to develop nanoemulsified beverages as potential candidates for the encapsulation of bioactive compounds, whose integrity and release across the intestinal tract are controlled by the structure and stability of the interfaces. To achieve this, firstly, a by-product rich-in protein has been evaluated as a potential candidate to act as an emulsifier (chemical content, amino acid composition, solubility, ζ-potential and surface tension were evaluated). Later, emulsions with different soy protein isolate concentrations (0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 wt%), pH values (2, 4, 6 and 8) and homogenization pressures (100, 120 and 140 PSI) were prepared using a high-pressure homogenizer after a pre-emulsion formation. Physical (stability via Backscattering and drop size evolution) and rheological (including interfacial analysis) characterizations of emulsions were carried out to characterize their potential as delivery emulsion systems. According to the results obtained, the nanoemulsions showed the best stability when the protein concentration was 2.0 wt%, pH 2.0 and 120 PSI was applied as homogenization pressure.
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- Daniel Castro-Criado
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Escuela Politécnica Superior, 41011 Sevilla, Spain
- Correspondence: (D.C.-C.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Facultad de Química, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Facultad de Química, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
- Correspondence: (D.C.-C.); (A.R.)
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Shanthakumar P, Klepacka J, Bains A, Chawla P, Dhull SB, Najda A. The Current Situation of Pea Protein and Its Application in the Food Industry. Molecules 2022; 27:5354. [PMID: 36014591 PMCID: PMC9412838 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Pea (Pisum sativum) is an important source of nutritional components and is rich in protein, starch, and fiber. Pea protein is considered a high-quality protein and a functional ingredient in the global industry due to its low allergenicity, high protein content, availability, affordability, and deriving from a sustainable crop. Moreover, pea protein has excellent functional properties such as solubility, water, and oil holding capacity, emulsion ability, gelation, and viscosity. Therefore, these functional properties make pea protein a promising ingredient in the food industry. Furthermore, several extraction techniques are used to obtain pea protein isolate and concentrate, including dry fractionation, wet fractionation, salt extraction, and mild fractionation methods. Dry fractionation is chemical-free, has no loss of native functionality, no water use, and is cost-effective, but the protein purity is comparatively low compared to wet extraction. Pea protein can be used as a food emulsifier, encapsulating material, a biodegradable natural polymer, and also in cereals, bakery, dairy, and meat products. Therefore, in this review, we detail the key properties related to extraction techniques, chemistry, and structure, functional properties, and modification techniques, along with their suitable application and health attributes.
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- Parvathy Shanthakumar
- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Department of Commodity Science and Food Analysis, Faculty of Food Science, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 2, 10719 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa 125055, Haryana, India
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- Department of Vegetable and Herbal Crops, University of Life Science in Lublin, Doświadczalna Street 51A, 20280 Lublin, Poland
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Perez-Puyana V, Cuartero P, Jiménez-Rosado M, Martínez I, Romero A. Physical crosslinking of pea protein-based bioplastics: Effect of heat and UV treatments. Food Packag Shelf Life 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The Impacts of Different Pea Protein Isolate Levels on Functional, Instrumental and Textural Quality Parameters of Duck Meat Batters. Foods 2022; 11:foods11111620. [PMID: 35681371 PMCID: PMC9180532 DOI: 10.3390/foods11111620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of pea protein isolate (PPI) on the functional, instrumental and textural quality parameters of duck meat batters (DMB). Ground duck breast meat was mixed with different concentrations of PPI (0%, 3%, 6% or 9%, w/w) to prepare DMB. The color, cooking yield, water-holding capacity, water distribution and migration, rheological properties and texture profile of the DMB were evaluated. The results showed that the L* value of the gel decreased and the b* value increased with the increasing pea protein addition. The cooking yield and water-holding capacity showed a gradual increase, but the difference was not significant (p > 0.05). Compared with the control, the storage modulus (G′) and loss modulus (G″) were higher at the beginning and at the end and increased with the addition of pea protein, which was in accordance with the Fourier series relationship. The hardness, chewiness and gumminess of the gels gradually increased; on the contrary, the springiness and cohesiveness first increased and then decreased, respectively, reaching a maximum value of 0.96 and 0.81 when the addition amount reached 6%. Adding pea protein to the gels not only increased the area of immobilized water but also decreased the area of free water, thus improving the water-holding capacity of the batters. Therefore, pea protein can promote the formation of a stable and elastic network structure of duck meat batters.
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Senthilkumaran A, Babaei-Ghazvini A, Nickerson MT, Acharya B. Comparison of Protein Content, Availability, and Different Properties of Plant Protein Sources with Their Application in Packaging. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14051065. [PMID: 35267887 PMCID: PMC8915110 DOI: 10.3390/polym14051065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Plant-based proteins are considered to be one of the most promising biodegradable polymers for green packaging materials. Despite this, the practical application of the proteins in the packaging industry on a large scale has yet to be achieved. In the following review, most of the data about plant protein-based packaging materials are presented in two parts. Firstly, the crude protein content of oilseed cakes and meals, cereals, legumes, vegetable waste, fruit waste, and cover crops are indexed, along with the top global producers. In the second part, we present the different production techniques (casting, extrusion, and molding), as well as compositional parameters for the production of bioplastics from the best protein sources including sesame, mung, lentil, pea, soy, peanut, rapeseed, wheat, corn, amaranth, sunflower, rice, sorghum, and cottonseed. The inclusion of these protein sources in packaging applications is also evaluated based on their various properties such as barrier, thermal, and mechanical properties, solubility, surface hydrophobicity, water uptake capacity, and advantages. Having this information could assist the readers in exercising judgement regarding the right source when approving the applications of these proteins as biodegradable packaging material.
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- Anupriya Senthilkumaran
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada; (A.S.); (A.B.-G.)
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada; (A.S.); (A.B.-G.)
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- Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, Canada;
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada; (A.S.); (A.B.-G.)
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Vargas-García Y, Pazmiño-Sánchez J, Dávila-Rincón J. Potencial de Biomasa en América del Sur para la Producción de Bioplásticos. Una Revisión. REVISTA POLITÉCNICA 2021. [DOI: 10.33333/rp.vol48n2.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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La biomasa es una fuente primaria renovable que ha generado mayor interés en el mundo durante los últimos años, debido a la oportunidad de obtener productos energéticos y no energéticos similares a los que se producen de las fuentes no renovables. En este sentido, América del Sur, por su ubicación geográfica, cuenta con alto potencial de generar y adicionar valor a la biomasa; por lo que esta investigación realiza una revisión descriptiva sobre la disponibilidad y potencial de biomasa en América del Sur, con el propósito de establecer los tipos y cantidad de bioplásticos biobasados y biodegradables (BBB) que se pueden producir en esta región. En primer lugar, se realizó una descripción de la biomasa, sus características y clasificación. Posterior a esto, se recopiló información de la biomasa generada en cada país, para finalmente describir los tipos de BBB existentes en la actualidad. La investigación reveló que en la región se pueden producir 204,42 millones de toneladas (MMt) de bioplástico basado en celulosa regenerada, 4,11 MMt de bioplástico basado en almidón, 0,58 MMt de ácido poliláctico y 8,68 MMt de polihidroxibutirato. Además, la producción de BBB es una alternativa que permite minimizar la contaminación ambiental producida por los plásticos sintéticos, ya que utiliza de manera eficiente y sostenible los residuos generados por actividades agropecuarias e industriales. Finalmente, este estudio permite ampliar el estado del arte e intensificar las ventajas que tienen los países de América del Sur con respecto a la generación de empleos y desarrollo industrial en zonas rurales.
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Novel One-Step Process for the Production of Bioplastic from Rapeseed Press Cake. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9091498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Crude rapeseed cake was employed as the starting material for the preparation of protein-based bioplastic films through a wet process. A simple exposure of the agricultural waste to formic acid realized at 40 °C for 15 min could afford a slurry ready for producing robust bioplastic films by casting without another plasticizer addition. After determining the optimal process conditions, all films and membranes were successively characterized by DSC and FT-IR spectroscopy. They were also tested for their water absorption capacity, tensile strength, and elongation at break performance. The respective surface morphology and elementary composition of the products were determined by FE-SEM/EDX. Some attempts to improve their intrinsic properties were performed by loading graphene oxide inside the biopolymer three-dimensional matrix.
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Rice bran-based bioplastics: Effects of the mixing temperature on starch plastification and final properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 188:932-940. [PMID: 34384803 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.08.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The agro-food industry produces huge amounts of wastes and by-products with high levels of carbohydrates and proteins, basic food groups that, properly treated, can be employed for the development of bioplastics. These high added-value products represent an alternative to traditional polymers. In this research work, rice bran was mixed with glycerol and water obtaining homogeneous blends which then are processed into bioplastics via injection moulding. The mixing temperature aids starch plastification and thus, affects the properties of the final specimens. In this way, the mechanical characterization revealed improvements for the highest temperature (110 °C) used which, at the same time, exhibited poor physical integrity during water immersion. Although the mechanical properties of the dried system obtained at 80 °C are slightly inferior to those obtained for the non-dried 110 °C system, these specimens are considered more adequate since they exhibited higher physical integrity and, consequently, better operating conditions.
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Álvarez-Castillo E, Aguilar JM, Bengoechea C, López-Castejón ML, Guerrero A. Rheology and Water Absorption Properties of Alginate-Soy Protein Composites. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1807. [PMID: 34072653 PMCID: PMC8197920 DOI: 10.3390/polym13111807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Composite materials based on proteins and carbohydrates normally offer improved water solubility, biodegradability, and biocompatibility, which make them attractive for a wide range of applications. Soy protein isolate (SPI) has shown superabsorbent properties that are useful in fields such as agriculture. Alginate salts (ALG) are linear anionic polysaccharides obtained at a low cost from brown algae, displaying a good enough biocompatibility to be considered for medical applications. As alginates are quite hydrophilic, the exchange of ions from guluronic acid present in its molecular structure with divalent cations, particularly Ca2+, may induce its gelation, which would inhibit its solubilization in water. Both biopolymers SPI and ALG were used to produce composites through injection moulding using glycerol (Gly) as a plasticizer. Different biopolymer/plasticizer ratios were employed, and the SPI/ALG ratio within the biopolymer fraction was also varied. Furthermore, composites were immersed in different CaCl2 solutions to inhibit the amount of soluble matter loss and to enhance the mechanical properties of the resulting porous matrices. The main goal of the present work was the development and characterization of green porous matrices with inhibited solubility thanks to the gelation of alginate.
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- Estefanía Álvarez-Castillo
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, Calle Virgen de África, 7, 41011 Sevilla, Spain; (J.M.A.); (C.B.); (M.L.L.-C.); (A.G.)
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Lisitsyn A, Semenova A, Nasonova V, Polishchuk E, Revutskaya N, Kozyrev I, Kotenkova E. Approaches in Animal Proteins and Natural Polysaccharides Application for Food Packaging: Edible Film Production and Quality Estimation. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1592. [PMID: 34063360 PMCID: PMC8156411 DOI: 10.3390/polym13101592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Natural biopolymers are an interesting resource for edible films production, as they are environmentally friendly packaging materials. The possibilities of the application of main animal proteins and natural polysaccharides are considered in the review, including the sources, structure, and limitations of usage. The main ways for overcoming the limitations caused by the physico-chemical properties of biopolymers are also discussed, including composites approaches, plasticizers, and the addition of crosslinking agents. Approaches for the production of biopolymer-based films and coatings are classified according to wet and dried processes and considered depending on biopolymer types. The methods for mechanical, physico-chemical, hydration, and uniformity estimation of edible films are reviewed.
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- Andrey Lisitsyn
- Department of Scientific, Applied and Technological Developments, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of RAS, Talalikhina st., 26, 109316 Moscow, Russia; (A.L.); (A.S.); (V.N.); (N.R.); (I.K.)
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- Department of Scientific, Applied and Technological Developments, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of RAS, Talalikhina st., 26, 109316 Moscow, Russia; (A.L.); (A.S.); (V.N.); (N.R.); (I.K.)
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- Department of Scientific, Applied and Technological Developments, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of RAS, Talalikhina st., 26, 109316 Moscow, Russia; (A.L.); (A.S.); (V.N.); (N.R.); (I.K.)
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- Experimental Clinic and Research Laboratory for Bioactive Substances of Animal Origin, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of RAS, Talalikhina st., 26, 109316 Moscow, Russia;
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- Department of Scientific, Applied and Technological Developments, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of RAS, Talalikhina st., 26, 109316 Moscow, Russia; (A.L.); (A.S.); (V.N.); (N.R.); (I.K.)
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- Department of Scientific, Applied and Technological Developments, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of RAS, Talalikhina st., 26, 109316 Moscow, Russia; (A.L.); (A.S.); (V.N.); (N.R.); (I.K.)
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- Experimental Clinic and Research Laboratory for Bioactive Substances of Animal Origin, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of RAS, Talalikhina st., 26, 109316 Moscow, Russia;
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Álvarez-Castillo E, Felix M, Bengoechea C, Guerrero A. Proteins from Agri-Food Industrial Biowastes or Co-Products and Their Applications as Green Materials. Foods 2021; 10:981. [PMID: 33947093 PMCID: PMC8145534 DOI: 10.3390/foods10050981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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A great amount of biowastes, comprising byproducts and biomass wastes, is originated yearly from the agri-food industry. These biowastes are commonly rich in proteins and polysaccharides and are mainly discarded or used for animal feeding. As regulations aim to shift from a fossil-based to a bio-based circular economy model, biowastes are also being employed for producing bio-based materials. This may involve their use in high-value applications and therefore a remarkable revalorization of those resources. The present review summarizes the main sources of protein from biowastes and co-products of the agri-food industry (i.e., wheat gluten, potato, zein, soy, rapeseed, sunflower, protein, casein, whey, blood, gelatin, collagen, keratin, and algae protein concentrates), assessing the bioplastic application (i.e., food packaging and coating, controlled release of active agents, absorbent and superabsorbent materials, agriculture, and scaffolds) for which they have been more extensively produced. The most common wet and dry processes to produce protein-based materials are also described (i.e., compression molding, injection molding, extrusion, 3D-printing, casting, and electrospinning), as well as the main characterization techniques (i.e., mechanical and rheological properties, tensile strength tests, rheological tests, thermal characterization, and optical properties). In this sense, the strategy of producing materials from biowastes to be used in agricultural applications, which converge with the zero-waste approach, seems to be remarkably attractive from a sustainability prospect (including environmental, economic, and social angles). This approach allows envisioning a reduction of some of the impacts along the product life cycle, contributing to tackling the transition toward a circular economy.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica Superior, 41011 Sevilla, Spain; (E.Á.-C.); (M.F.); (A.G.)
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Álvarez-Castillo E, Bengoechea C, Guerrero A. Strengthening of Porcine Plasma Protein Superabsorbent Materials through a Solubilization-Freeze-Drying Process. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:772. [PMID: 33802290 PMCID: PMC7959129 DOI: 10.3390/polym13050772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The replacement of common acrylic derivatives by biodegradable materials in the formulation of superabsorbent materials would lessen the associated environmental impact. Moreover, the use of by-products or biowastes from the food industry that are usually discarded would promote a desired circular economy. The present study deals with the development of superabsorbent materials based on a by-product from the meat industry, namely plasma protein, focusing on the effects of a freeze-drying stage before blending with glycerol and eventual injection molding. More specifically, this freeze-drying stage is carried out either directly on the protein flour or after its solubilization in deionized water (10% w/w). Superabsorbent materials obtained after this solubilization-freeze-drying process display higher Young's modulus and tensile strength values, without affecting their water uptake capacity. As greater water uptake is commonly related to poorer mechanical properties, the proposed solubilization-freeze-drying process is a useful strategy for producing strengthened hydrophilic materials.
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- Estefanía Álvarez-Castillo
- Escuela Politécnica Superior, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Seville, Calle Virgen de África, 7, 41011 Sevilla, Spain; (C.B.); (A.G.)
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Jiménez-Rosado M, Perez-Puyana V, Sánchez-Cid P, Guerrero A, Romero A. Incorporation of ZnO Nanoparticles into Soy Protein-Based Bioplastics to Improve Their Functional Properties. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13040486. [PMID: 33557059 PMCID: PMC7913798 DOI: 10.3390/polym13040486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The union of nanoscience (nanofertilization) with controlled release bioplastic systems could be a key factor for the improvement of fertilization in horticulture, avoiding excessive contamination and reducing the price of the products found in the current market. In this context, the objective of this work was to incorporate ZnO nanoparticles in soy protein-based bioplastic processed using injection moulding. Thus, the concentration of ZnO nanoparticles (0 wt%, 1.0 wt%, 2.0 wt%, 4.5 wt%) and mould temperature (70 °C, 90 °C and 110 °C) were evaluated through a mechanical (flexural and tensile properties), morphological (microstructure and nanoparticle distribution) and functional (water uptake capacity, micronutrient release and biodegradability) characterization. The results indicate that these parameters play an important role in the final characteristics of the bioplastics, being able to modify them. Ultimately, this study increases the versatility and functionality of the use of bioplastics and nanofertilization in horticulture, helping to prevent the greatest environmental impact caused.
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- Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Escuela Politécnica Superior, 41011 Sevilla, Spain;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-954-557-179
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Facultad de Química, 41012 Sevilla, Spain; (V.P.-P.); (P.S.-C.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Facultad de Química, 41012 Sevilla, Spain; (V.P.-P.); (P.S.-C.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Escuela Politécnica Superior, 41011 Sevilla, Spain;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Facultad de Química, 41012 Sevilla, Spain; (V.P.-P.); (P.S.-C.); (A.R.)
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Alonso-González M, Felix M, Guerrero A, Romero A. Effects of Mould Temperature on Rice Bran-Based Bioplastics Obtained by Injection Moulding. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13030398. [PMID: 33513774 PMCID: PMC7866207 DOI: 10.3390/polym13030398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The high production rate of conventional plastics and their low degradability result in severe environmental problems, such as plastic accumulation and some other related consequences. One alternative to these materials is the production of oil-free bioplastics, based on wastes from the agro-food industry, which are biodegradable. Not only is rice bran an abundant and non-expensive waste, but it is also attractive due to its high protein and starch content, which can be used as macromolecules for bioplastic production. The objective of this work was to develop rice-bran-based bioplastics by injection moulding. For this purpose, this raw material was mixed with a plasticizer (glycerol), analysing the effect of three mould temperatures (100, 130 and 150 °C) on the mechanical and microstructural properties and water absorption capacity of the final matrices. The obtained results show that rice bran is a suitable raw material for the development of bioplastics whose properties are strongly influenced by the processing conditions. Thus, higher temperatures produce stiffer and more resistant materials (Young's modulus improves from 12 ± 7 MPa to 23 ± 6 and 33 ± 6 MPa when the temperature increases from 100 to 130 and 150 °C, respectively); however, these materials are highly compact and, consequently, their water absorption capacity diminishes. On the other hand, although lower mould temperatures lead to materials with lower mechanical properties, they exhibit a less compact structure, resulting in enhanced water absorption capacity.
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- María Alonso-González
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-635-313-411
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, 41011 Sevilla, Spain; (M.F.); (A.G.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, 41011 Sevilla, Spain; (M.F.); (A.G.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain;
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Oyinloye TM, Yoon WB. Stability of 3D printing using a mixture of pea protein and alginate: Precision and application of additive layer manufacturing simulation approach for stress distribution. J FOOD ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2020.110127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Comparison between pea and soy protein‐based bioplastics obtained by injection molding. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Jiménez‐Rosado M, Martín A, Alonso‐González M, Guerrero A, Romero A. Functional biodegradable protein‐based matrices as a potential candidate for micronutrients and water supply. POLYM ENG SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Mercedes Jiménez‐Rosado
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica SuperiorUniversidad de Sevilla Sevilla Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica SuperiorUniversidad de Sevilla Sevilla Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de FísicaUniversidad de Sevilla Sevilla Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica SuperiorUniversidad de Sevilla Sevilla Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de FísicaUniversidad de Sevilla Sevilla Spain
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Ge J, Sun CX, Corke H, Gul K, Gan RY, Fang Y. The health benefits, functional properties, modifications, and applications of pea (Pisum sativum L.) protein: Current status, challenges, and perspectives. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2020; 19:1835-1876. [PMID: 33337084 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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In recent years, the development and application of plant proteins have drawn increasing scientific and industrial interests. Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is an important source of high-quality vegetable protein in the human diet. Its protein components are generally considered hypoallergenic, and many studies have highlighted the health benefits associated with the consumption of pea protein. Pea protein and its hydrolysates (pea protein hydrolysates [PPH]) possess health benefits such as antioxidant, antihypertensive, and modulating intestinal bacteria activities, as well as various functional properties, including solubility, water- and oil-holding capacities, and emulsifying, foaming, and gelling properties. However, the application of pea protein in the food system is limited due to its poor functional performances. Several frequently applied modification methods, including physical, chemical, enzymatic, and combined treatments, have been used for pea protein to improve its functional properties and expand its food applications. To date, different applications of pea protein in the food system have been extensively studied, for example, encapsulation for bioactive ingredients, edible films, extruded products and substitution for cereal flours, fats, and animal proteins. This article reviews the current status of the knowledge regarding pea protein, focusing on its health benefits, functional properties, and structural modifications, and comprehensively summarizes its potential applications in the food industry.
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- Jiao Ge
- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Research Center for Plants and Human Health, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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López Rocha CJ, Álvarez-Castillo E, Estrada Yáñez MR, Bengoechea C, Guerrero A, Orta Ledesma MT. Development of bioplastics from a microalgae consortium from wastewater. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 263:110353. [PMID: 32883472 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Nowadays, as the world population is in need of creating alternative materials that can replace conventional plastics, microalgae biomass may be identified as a viable source for producing more environmentally friendly materials. Scenedesmus sp and Desmodesmus sp are the main components (~80%) of a microalgae consortium (MC) that first has been used to remove Nitrogen and Phosphorus from wastewater. The potential to develop bioplastic materials from MC considering its relatively high protein content (~48%) has been assessed in the present manuscript, using as a reference a commercial biomass rich an Arthrospira specie (AM) also present in the studied consortium. Bioplastics were obtained through injection moulding of blends obtained after mixing with different amounts of glycerol, and eventually characterized using Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA), water immersion and tensile tests. All bioplastics displayed a glass transition temperature around 60 °C, showing a thermoplastic behavior which is less pronounced in the CM based bioplastics. This would imply a greater thermal resistance of bioplastics produced from the biomass harvested in wastewater. Moreover, these bioplastics showed a lower ability to absorb water when immersed, due to the lower deformability displayed in the tensile tests. The mechanical properties of all samples, independently of the nature of the biomass, were improved when the presence of the biomass was higher. Therefore, results here presented prove the potential of valorisation of microalgae consortia used in the effective treatment of wastewater through the development of bioplastic materials.
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- César Javier López Rocha
- Instituto de Ingeniería, Coordinación de Ingeniería Ambiental, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 70-472, Coyoacán, 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Facultad de Química, Calle Profesor García González 1, 41012, Sevilla, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Deptartamento de Reología y Mecánica de Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 70-472, Coyoacán, 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Facultad de Química, Calle Profesor García González 1, 41012, Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Facultad de Química, Calle Profesor García González 1, 41012, Sevilla, Spain
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- Instituto de Ingeniería, Coordinación de Ingeniería Ambiental, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 70-472, Coyoacán, 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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Wei Y, Cai Z, Wu M, Guo Y, Tao R, Li R, Wang P, Ma A, Zhang H. Comparative studies on the stabilization of pea protein dispersions by using various polysaccharides. Food Hydrocoll 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Acquah C, Zhang Y, Dubé MA, Udenigwe CC. Formation and characterization of protein-based films from yellow pea ( Pisum sativum) protein isolate and concentrate for edible applications. Curr Res Food Sci 2019; 2:61-69. [PMID: 32914112 PMCID: PMC7473362 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2019.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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This study investigated the properties of films or bioplastics fabricated using a wet processing method from yellow pea protein isolate (YPI) and protein concentrate (YPC) for potential application in food packaging. The wet processing method included mixing the protein with water and glycerol followed by casting and drying the films in a humidity- and temperature-controlled chamber. Whey protein isolate (WPI) and a film from a blend of equal amounts of YPI and WPI, labelled as YPI + WPI, were also studied. Fourier transform-infra red analysis revealed that films from YPI, YPC, WPI and YPI + WPI were formed by protein polymerisation with the plasticiser, glycerol, via hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions. The protein films had contact angles of <90° demonstrating that they had a hydrophilic surface, with YPC < YPI < YPI + WPI < WPI. The pattern of ultraviolent light transmission of the films was WPI > YPC > YPI + WPI > YPI, whereas the mechanical and thermal resilience of films formulated from YPI, YPC and the protein blend were comparable to the properties of WPI-based films. The findings demonstrate that yellow pea proteins can be used as biomaterials to develop protein and protein-blend films or bioplastics for food packaging and edible applications. Bioplastics were fabricated from yellow pea protein isolate and concentrate, with glycerol. Contact angles of pea protein films indicate more hydrophobic surface than whey protein films. Pea protein films had more surface structure homogeneity and limited light transmission. Pea + whey protein blend did not produce synergistic effects in film property. Film physico-mechanical properties are promising for food packaging application.
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- Caleb Acquah
- School of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- School of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8M5, Canada.,Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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Jahangirian H, Azizi S, Rafiee-Moghaddam R, Baratvand B, Webster TJ. Status of Plant Protein-Based Green Scaffolds for Regenerative Medicine Applications. Biomolecules 2019; 9:E619. [PMID: 31627453 PMCID: PMC6843632 DOI: 10.3390/biom9100619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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In recent decades, regenerative medicine has merited substantial attention from scientific and research communities. One of the essential requirements for this new strategy in medicine is the production of biocompatible and biodegradable scaffolds with desirable geometric structures and mechanical properties. Despite such promise, it appears that regenerative medicine is the last field to embrace green, or environmentally-friendly, processes, as many traditional tissue engineering materials employ toxic solvents and polymers that are clearly not environmentally friendly. Scaffolds fabricated from plant proteins (for example, zein, soy protein, and wheat gluten), possess proper mechanical properties, remarkable biocompatibility and aqueous stability which make them appropriate green biomaterials for regenerative medicine applications. The use of plant-derived proteins in regenerative medicine has been especially inspired by green medicine, which is the use of environmentally friendly materials in medicine. In the current review paper, the literature is reviewed and summarized for the applicability of plant proteins as biopolymer materials for several green regenerative medicine and tissue engineering applications.
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- Hossein Jahangirian
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Applied Science and Technology Education Center of Ahvaz Municipality, Ahvaz 617664343, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health and Sport, Mahsa University, Bandar Saujana Putra, Jenjarum Selangor 42610, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Fernández-d'Arlas B. Tough and Functional Cross-linked Bioplastics from Sheep Wool Keratin. Sci Rep 2019; 9:14810. [PMID: 31616010 PMCID: PMC6794297 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-51393-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Novel bioplastic films derived from wool keratins were prepared by protein solution in an alkaline mild oxidative method that splits disulphide (-S-S-) bonds. The native structure of the keratin macromolecules was partially modified upon extraction as revealed by the decrease of the β-sheet to α-helices/coils ratio but high molecular weight fractions (31, 22 and 13 KDa) was retained permitting film formation and plastic behaviour of films. Keratin films were plasticised with glycerol and sodium dodecyl sulphonic acid (SDS), which provided different hydrophobic character to bioplastics. Water content in the films depend on the relative humidity (RH), being able to absorb up to 35 wt% H2O at an ambient of 80% RH. Films were mechanically, thermally and optically analysed. The spectroscopic analyses revelled that these bioplastic films absorb UV light, what is interesting for packaging applications. Thermogravimetric and thermomechanical analysis revealed high stability of keratin macromolecules up to 200 °C with no inherent thermal transitions. Tough bioplastics (19 ± 4 MJ∙ m-3) were obtained after thermal cross-linking with glycerol and formaldehyde outperforming mechanical properties previously reported for protein films.
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- Borja Fernández-d'Arlas
- Institute for Advanced Materials (INAMAT), Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), Centro Jerónimo de Ayanz, Pamplona, España, Spain.
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De Schouwer F, Claes L, Vandekerkhove A, Verduyckt J, De Vos DE. Protein-Rich Biomass Waste as a Resource for Future Biorefineries: State of the Art, Challenges, and Opportunities. CHEMSUSCHEM 2019; 12:1272-1303. [PMID: 30667150 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201802418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Revised: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Protein-rich biomass provides a valuable feedstock for the chemical industry. This Review describes every process step in the value chain from protein waste to chemicals. The first part deals with the physicochemical extraction of proteins from biomass, hydrolytic degradation to peptides and amino acids, and separation of amino acid mixtures. The second part provides an overview of physical and (bio)chemical technologies for the production of polymers, commodity chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other fine chemicals. This can be achieved by incorporation of oligopeptides into polymers, or by modification and defunctionalization of amino acids, for example, their reduction to amino alcohols, decarboxylation to amines, (cyclic) amides and nitriles, deamination to (di)carboxylic acids, and synthesis of fine chemicals and ionic liquids. Bio- and chemocatalytic approaches are compared in terms of scope, efficiency, and sustainability.
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- Free De Schouwer
- Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, post box 2461, 3001, Heverlee, Belgium
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- Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, post box 2461, 3001, Heverlee, Belgium
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- Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, post box 2461, 3001, Heverlee, Belgium
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- Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, post box 2461, 3001, Heverlee, Belgium
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- Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, post box 2461, 3001, Heverlee, Belgium
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Zubair M, Ullah A. Recent advances in protein derived bionanocomposites for food packaging applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2019; 60:406-434. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1534800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Muhammad Zubair
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Ricci L, Umiltà E, Righetti MC, Messina T, Zurlini C, Montanari A, Bronco S, Bertoldo M. On the thermal behavior of protein isolated from different legumes investigated by DSC and TGA. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2018; 98:5368-5377. [PMID: 29660127 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.9078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 04/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pea, lentil, faba bean, chickpea and bean proteins are potentially renewable raw materials for bioplastic production that can be obtained from agricultural waste. Plastics are usually processed under heating, and thus thermal stability is a mandatory requirement for the application. In this study, the thermal behavior of several legume protein isolates at different purity degrees was investigated. RESULTS The thermal stability of proteins extracted from legumes was maximum for chickpeas and minimum for beans and decreased with decreasing protein purity in the range 30-88%. A similar dependence on purity was observed for the glass transition temperature. On the contrary, the denaturation temperature was found not to depend on sample purity and origin and was lower than the degradation temperature only in the case of protein samples with purity higher than 60%. CONCLUSION Proteins from legumes are suitable to produce thermoplastic biopolymeric materials if isolated at purity higher than 60%. In fact, under this circumstance, they can be denaturized without degrading and thus are suitable for extrusion processing. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Lucia Ricci
- Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Sede Secondaria di Pisa, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR-IPCF, Area della Ricerca, Pisa, Italy
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- Stazione Sperimentale per l'Industria delle Conserve Alimentari - SSICA, Parma, Italy
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- Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Sede Secondaria di Pisa, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR-IPCF, Area della Ricerca, Pisa, Italy
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- Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Sede Secondaria di Pisa, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR-IPCF, Area della Ricerca, Pisa, Italy
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- Stazione Sperimentale per l'Industria delle Conserve Alimentari - SSICA, Parma, Italy
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- Stazione Sperimentale per l'Industria delle Conserve Alimentari - SSICA, Parma, Italy
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- Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Sede Secondaria di Pisa, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR-IPCF, Area della Ricerca, Pisa, Italy
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- Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Sede Secondaria di Pisa, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR-IPCF, Area della Ricerca, Pisa, Italy
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Felix M, Perez-Puyana V, Romero A, Guerrero A. Development of protein-based bioplastics modified with different additives. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.45430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- M. Felix
- Department of Chemical Engineering; University of Sevilla; 41012 Sevilla Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering; University of Sevilla; 41012 Sevilla Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering; University of Sevilla; 41012 Sevilla Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering; University of Sevilla; 41012 Sevilla Spain
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Felix M, Carpintero V, Romero A, Guerrero A. Influence of sorbitol on mechanical and physico-chemical properties of soy protein-based bioplastics processed by injection molding. POLIMEROS 2016. [DOI: 10.1590/0104-1428.0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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