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Xu H, Huang Y, He K, Lin Z, McClements DJ, Hu Y, Cheng H, Peng X, Jin Z, Chen L. An effective preserving strategy for strawberries by constructing pectin/starch coatings reinforced with functionalized eggshell fillers. Food Chem 2024; 450:139314. [PMID: 38636383 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139314] [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: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Food waste occurs frequently worldwide, though hunger and malnutrition issues have received global attention. Short-term spoilage of perishable foods causes a significant proportion of food waste. Developing simple, green, and low-cost strategies to preserve the freshness of perishable foods is important to address this issue and improving food safety. By using strawberries as the model perishable fruit, this study reported a pectin/carboxy methyl starch sodium (PC) based coating using epigallocatechin gallate-loaded eggshell powder (ES@EGCG) as the functional fillers. In comparison to PC coating, the PC-ES@EGCG coating displayed much-enhanced performance, such as enhanced mechanical (2 folds) and barrier (water vapor & oxygen) properties. This composite coating reduced the weight loss of strawberries from over 60% to around 30% after 7-day storage. Coated strawberries exhibit better freshness retention, which achieves the purpose of preserving strawberries during storage. This study provided a cost-effective and eco-friendly coating strategy for reducing food waste.
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- Hao Xu
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Lipatova IM, Yusova AA, Makarova LI. Structure and properties of starch - BaSO 4 composite obtained using mechanical activation techniques. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131675. [PMID: 38641276 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131675] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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The aim of this study is to obtain and characterize starch films structurally modified by in situ precipitation of BaSO4 combined with mechanical activation of casting dispersion in a rotor-stator device. By the rheological method, it was found that the modification causes a decrease in the ability of casting dispersions to structure over time. Composite films with a filler content of 0 %-15 % (w/w) were characterized using optical and SEM microscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, and tensile and moisture resistance testing data. The maximum increase in strength (by 70 %) and elongation at break (by 870 %) is achieved with a filler content of 5 % and 15 %, respectively. An increase in the filler content to 5 % causes an increase in starch recrystallization rate, but at concentrations above 5 % of BaSO4, it inhibits retrogradation. The films obtained by mechanical activation with optimized parameters were uniformly translucent, had lower water vapor permeability than films made from starch alone, had high flexibility, and did not warp or shrink. The developed high-performance, environmentally friendly method can be recommended for the large-scale production of starch-based composite materials.
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- I M Lipatova
- G.A. Krestov Institute of Solution Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 Akademicheskaya St., Ivanovo 153045, Russia.
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- G.A. Krestov Institute of Solution Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 Akademicheskaya St., Ivanovo 153045, Russia
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- G.A. Krestov Institute of Solution Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 Akademicheskaya St., Ivanovo 153045, Russia
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Dong M, Bilotti E, Zhang H, Papageorgiou DG. Multifunctional Ti 3C 2T x MXene-reinforced thermoplastic starch nanocomposites for sustainable packaging solutions. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130520. [PMID: 38553390 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130520] [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: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Starch-derived films exhibit significant potential for packaging applications owing to their low cost, biodegradable characteristics, and natural abundance. Nonetheless, there is a demand to enhance their mechanical properties and moisture resistance to broaden their use. In this study, high performing sorbitol-plasticized starch/Ti3C2Tx MXene nanocomposites, reinforced with ultra-low filler contents, were fabricated for the first time in literature. The MXene nanoplatelets were well-dispersed within the starch matrix while there was a tendency for the fillers to align in-plane, as revealed by polarized Raman spectroscopy. The produced nanocomposite films demonstrate remarkable effectiveness in blocking UV light, offering an additional valuable attribute in food packaging. The Young's modulus and tensile strength of starch films containing 0.75 wt% MXene increased from 439.9 and 11.0 MPa to 764.3 and 20.8 MPa, respectively. The introduction of 1 wt% MXene nanoplatelets reduced the water vapour permeability of starch films from 2.78 × 10-7 to 1.80 × 10-7 g/m h Pa due to the creation of highly tortuous paths for water molecules. Micromechanical theories were also implemented to understand further the reinforcing mechanisms in the biobased nanocomposites. The produced starch nanocomposites not only capitalize on the biodegradable and renewable nature of starch but also harness the unique properties of nanomaterials, paving the way for sustainable and high-performance packaging solutions that align with both consumer and environmental demands.
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- Ming Dong
- School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, United Kingdom
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- Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, United Kingdom
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- School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, United Kingdom.
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Dai L, Wang X, Mao X, He L, Li C, Zhang J, Chen Y. Recent advances in starch-based coatings for the postharvest preservation of fruits and vegetables. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 328:121736. [PMID: 38220350 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121736] [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: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Efficient and low-cost postharvest preservation of fruits and vegetables has always been one of the urgent problems to be solved in the food field. Due to the wide sources, good environmental and human safety, and high biodegradability, starch-based coating preservation method has great application prospects in the postharvest preservation of fruits and vegetables. However, starch materials also have the disadvantages of poor mechanical properties and easy water absorption performance, which makes it difficult to fully meet the requirements in practical production. Therefore, starch is often used in combination with other components to form composite materials. This paper began with an introduction to the preservation principles of edible starch-based coatings, including inherent properties and extra functional properties. Besides, the preservation principles of edible coatings and the recent advances in the field of fruit and vegetable preservation were also comprehensively reviewed, focusing on the preparation and application of starch-based coatings. The information will contribute to the further development of starch-based coatings to improve the postharvest preservation effect of fruits and vegetables.
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- Limin Dai
- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Jiaxing Nanhu University, Jiaxing 314001, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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Xiang F, Liu Z, Hu H, Mitra P, Ma X, Zhu J, Shi A, Wang Q. Advances of blend films based on natural food soft matter: Multi-scale structural analysis. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128770. [PMID: 38104689 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128770] [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: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The blend films made of food soft matter are of growing interest to the food packaging industries as a pro-environment packaging option. The blend films have become a novel pattern to replace traditional plastics gradually due to their characteristics of biodegradability, sustainability, and environmental friendliness. This review discussed the whole process of the manufacturing of food soft matter blend films from the raw material to the application due to multi-scale structural analysis. There are 3 stages and 12 critical analysis points of the entire process. The raw material, molecular self-assembly, film-forming mechanism and performance test of blend films are investigated. In addition, 11 kinds of blend films with different functional properties by casting are also preliminarily described. The industrialization progress of blend films can be extended or facilitated by analysis of the 12 critical analysis points and classification of the food soft matter blend films which has a great potential in protecting environment by developing sustainable packaging solutions.
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- Fei Xiang
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Kinesiology, Health, Food, and Nutritional Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI 54751, USA
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China.
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Fonseca-Florido HA, Yañez-Macías R, Ávila-Orta CA, Cruz-Delgado VJ, Covarrubias-Gordillo CA. Starch/carbon nanofibers bionanocomposites via melt mixing: Effect of dispersion and compatibility on conductivity and mechanical properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128519. [PMID: 38040151 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128519] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Biodegradable polymers with conductivity and mechanical properties are required in several applications where it is necessary to substitute conductive synthetic plastics due to the high waste produced. In this study, bionanocomposites (BNCs) have been compounded by thermoplastification of rice starch via melt mixing with carbon nanofibers (NPs) and modified NPs (NPs [M]) using plasma of acrylic acid. Spectroscopy analysis, X-ray diffraction, and morphology were studied to elucidate the effect of dispersion and compatibility on the conductivity and mechanical properties. The incorporation of NPs promoted esterification reactions with starch during the melt mixing process, giving rise to changes in its crystal structure. NPs [M] showed better dispersion and compatibility because the plasma prevents reagglomeration and generates a stronger affinity. BNCs showed significative flexibility with remarked % elongation at break from 5.64 % to 248.60 %, and thermal conductivity increased from 0.10 to 0.58 W/m K, with NPs [M] at 5 %. In contrast, the electrical conductivity remained in the same magnitude order (10-4 S/cm). The better compatibility between starch-NPs [M] hinders electronic transport but increases the propagation of phonons to promote thermal conductivity. BNCs fabricated in this study by a dry and scalable process could be of interest in some application areas (intelligent food packing, electronics, textiles, etc.).
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- Heidi Andrea Fonseca-Florido
- Investigador por México-CONAHCYT, Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA), Blvd. Enrique Reyna H. No. 140, Saltillo Coahuila C.P 25294, Mexico.
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- Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA), Blvd. Enrique Reyna H. No. 140, Saltillo Coahuila C.P 25294, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA), Blvd. Enrique Reyna H. No. 140, Saltillo Coahuila C.P 25294, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA), Blvd. Enrique Reyna H. No. 140, Saltillo Coahuila C.P 25294, Mexico
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Development and characterization of active starch-based films incorporating graphene/polydopamine/Cu 2+ nanocomposite fillers. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 305:120498. [PMID: 36737179 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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With increasing environmental awareness and food safety concern worldwide, biodegradable active food packaging gained wide attention in recent years. Starch has been regarded as one of the most potential biomaterials to produce biodegradable films. However, relatively poor functional performance of starch-based films severely limits their application as food packaging materials. Carbon-based fillers can be used to enhance the functional attributes of starch-based films, but they are often difficult to incorporate because of their poor matrix dispersibility. In this study, we developed a simple green method to improve the dispersity of graphene in starch-based films by modifying the graphene surfaces using mussel-inspired polydopamine and copper ions. Spectroscopy and morphology analyses showed the surface of graphene was successfully modified. The addition of the nanocomposites positively influenced the microstructure of the starch-based films, as well as impacting their mechanical, barrier, and thermal properties. Additionally, the composite films exhibited antibacterial activity against food borne pathogens, suggesting promising potential of the films acting as active food packaging. Overall, the method developed in this study has the potential for optimizing and endowing extra properties of starch-based films so as to increase their application in biodegradable food packaging.
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Xu H, Chen L, Xu Z, McClements DJ, Cheng H, Qiu C, Long J, Ji H, Meng M, Jin Z. Structure and properties of flexible starch-based double network composite films induced by dopamine self-polymerization. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 299:120106. [PMID: 36876762 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Starch-based packaging materials are being developed to alleviate environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with plastic-based ones. However, the high hydrophilicity and poor mechanical properties of pure-starch films limit their widespread application. In this study, dopamine self-polymerization was used as a strategy to improve the performance of starch-based films. Spectroscopy analysis showed that strong hydrogen bonding occurred between polydopamine (PDA) and starch molecules within the composite films, which significantly altered their internal and surface microstructures. The composite films had a greater water contact angle (> 90°), which indicated that the incorporation of PDA reduced their hydrophilicity. Additionally, the elongation at break of the composite films was 11-fold higher than pure-starch films, indicating that PDA improved film flexibility, while the tensile strength decreased to some extent. The composite films also exhibited excellent UV-shielding performance. These high-performance films may have practical applications in food and other industries as biodegradable packaging materials.
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- Hao Xu
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, China; Guangdong Licheng Detection Technology Co., Ltd, Zhongshan 528436, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Guangdong Licheng Detection Technology Co., Ltd, Zhongshan 528436, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, China.
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Xu H, Cheng H, McClements DJ, Chen L, Long J, Jin Z. Enhancing the physicochemical properties and functional performance of starch-based films using inorganic carbon materials: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 295:119743. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Thermoplastic Starch-Based Composite Reinforced by Conductive Filler Networks: Physical Properties and Electrical Conductivity Changes during Cyclic Deformation. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13213819. [PMID: 34771374 PMCID: PMC8587407 DOI: 10.3390/polym13213819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Conductive polymer composites (CPC) from renewable resources exhibit many interesting characteristics due to their biodegradability and conductivity changes under mechanical, thermal, chemical, or electrical stress. This study is focused on investigating the physical properties of electroconductive thermoplastic starch (TPS)–based composites and changes in electroconductive paths during cyclic deformation. TPS–based composites filled with various carbon black (CB) contents were prepared through melt processing. The electrical conductivity and physicochemical properties of TPS–CB composites, including mechanical properties and rheological behavior, were evaluated. With increasing CB content, the tensile strength and Young’s modulus were found to increase substantially. We found a percolation threshold for the CB loading of approximately 5.5 wt% based on the rheology and electrical conductivity. To observe the changing structure of the conductive CB paths during cyclic deformation, both the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties were recorded in parallel using online measurements. Moreover, the instant electrical conductivity measured online during mechanical deformation of the materials was taken as the parameter indirectly describing the structure of the conductive CB network. The electrical conductivity was found to increase during five runs of repeated cyclic mechanical deformations to constant deformation below strain at break, indicating good recovery of conductive paths and their new formation.
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Effect of different surface properties of nanosilica on retrogradation behavior and structures of thermoplastic cassava starch. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-021-02507-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Bilal M, Gul I, Basharat A, Qamar SA. Polysaccharides-based bio-nanostructures and their potential food applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 176:540-557. [PMID: 33607134 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.02.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Polysaccharides are omnipresent biomolecules that hold great potential as promising biomaterials for a myriad of applications in various biotechnological and industrial sectors. The presence of diverse functional groups renders them tailorable functionalities for preparing a multitude of novel bio-nanostructures. Further, they are biocompatible and biodegradable, hence, considered as environmentally friendly biopolymers. Application of nanotechnology in food science has shown many advantages in improving food quality and enhancing its shelf life. Recently, considerable efforts have been made to develop polysaccharide-based nanostructures for possible food applications. Therefore, it is of immense importance to explore literature on polysaccharide-based nanostructures delineating their food application potentialities. Herein, we reviewed the developments in polysaccharide-based bio-nanostructures and highlighted their potential applications in food preservation and bioactive "smart" food packaging. We categorized these bio-nanostructures into polysaccharide-based nanoparticles, nanocapsules, nanocomposites, dendrimeric nanostructures, and metallo-polysaccharide hybrids. This review demonstrates that the polysaccharides are emerging biopolymers, gaining much attention as robust biomaterials with excellent tuneable properties.
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- Muhammad Bilal
- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian 223003, China.
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Organic and Polymeric Materials, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan.
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Nešić A, Cabrera-Barjas G, Dimitrijević-Branković S, Davidović S, Radovanović N, Delattre C. Prospect of Polysaccharide-Based Materials as Advanced Food Packaging. Molecules 2019; 25:E135. [PMID: 31905753 PMCID: PMC6983128 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25010135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The use of polysaccharide-based materials presents an eco-friendly technological solution, by reducing dependence on fossil resources while reducing a product's carbon footprint, when compared to conventional plastic packaging materials. This review discusses the potential of polysaccharides as a raw material to produce multifunctional materials for food packaging applications. The covered areas include the recent innovations and properties of the polysaccharide-based materials. Emphasis is given to hemicelluloses, marine polysaccharides, and bacterial exopolysaccharides and their potential application in the latest trends of food packaging materials, including edible coatings, intelligent films, and thermo-insulated aerogel packaging.
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- Aleksandra Nešić
- Vinca Institute for Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Mike Petrovica-Alasa 12-14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universidad de Concepcion, Avda. Cordillera No. 2634, Parque Industrial Coronel, Coronel 4190000, Chile;
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- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universidad de Concepcion, Avda. Cordillera No. 2634, Parque Industrial Coronel, Coronel 4190000, Chile;
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Inovation Centre of Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut Pascal, Université Clermont Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France;
- Institute Universitaire de France (IUF), 1 rue Descartes, 75005 Paris, France
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Cellulose nanocrystals-starch nanocomposites produced by extrusion: Structure and behavior in physiological conditions. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 225:115123. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Dai L, Zhang J, Cheng F. Cross-linked starch-based edible coating reinforced by starch nanocrystals and its preservation effect on graded Huangguan pears. Food Chem 2019; 311:125891. [PMID: 31767481 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 11/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Starch-based nanocomposite film/coating made from cross-linked cassava starch reinforced by starch nanocrystals (SNCs) was successfully prepared. The effects of SNCs contents on the color, transparency, roughness, mechanical properties, water vapor permeability, and FTIR spectroscopy of the films were explored. The results showed that the film with 6% SNCs had the best comprehensive performance. Subsequently, graded Huangguan pears were coated with the formulation-optimized coating and stored at 20 °C for 4 weeks. From the physicochemical parameters of pears, it can be found that the grading treatment was detrimental to the preservation of pears, while the coating treatment was significantly effective for extending shelf life. Besides, the pattern of grading before coating was more advantageous for pear preservation. In general, this study firstly applied cross-linked starch-based nanocomposite coating on the preservation of pear, which had practical significance for expanding the use of nanocomposite coating reinforced by SNCs and pear preservation methods.
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- Limin Dai
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Domene-López D, Delgado-Marín JJ, García-Quesada JC, Martín-Gullón I, Montalbán MG. Electroconductive starch/multi-walled carbon nanotube films plasticized by 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 229:115545. [PMID: 31826418 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Starch/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) films were prepared by casting using an ionic liquid (1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate, [emim+][Ac-]) as plasticizer for the first time. The effect of the MWCNT content (0.25-5 wt.%, with respect to the sum of starch and plasticizer mass) on thermal, mechanical and electroconductive behavior of the films was studied. Films containing 0.5 wt.% MWCNT showed increases of 327 % in maximum tensile strength, 2484 % in Young's modulus and 82 % in elongation at break. The significant improvements are explained by the good MWCNT dispersion in the matrix and by the effect of [emim+][Ac-] as an efficient plasticizer, which leads to higher extensibility. The MWCNT/[emim+][Ac-] combination have a synergistic effect on film electrical conductivity, increasing a 130% (3 wt.% MWCNT). These films, easily prepared by a "green" process, have potential applications in the packaging industry but also in the field of lithium batteries, fuel cells and dye-sensitized solar cells.
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- D Domene-López
- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alicante, Apartado 99, 03080, Alicante, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alicante, Apartado 99, 03080, Alicante, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alicante, Apartado 99, 03080, Alicante, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alicante, Apartado 99, 03080, Alicante, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alicante, Apartado 99, 03080, Alicante, Spain.
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Fu Z, Zhang L, Ren MH, BeMiller JN. Developments in Hydroxypropylation of Starch: A Review. STARCH-STARKE 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/star.201800167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Zhen Fu
- Institute of Light Industry and Food Engineering; Guangxi University; Nanning Guangxi 530004 P. R. China
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- Institute of Light Industry and Food Engineering; Guangxi University; Nanning Guangxi 530004 P. R. China
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- Institute of Light Industry and Food Engineering; Guangxi University; Nanning Guangxi 530004 P. R. China
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- Whistler Center for Carbohydrate Research; Department of Food Science; Purdue University; West Lafayette IN 47907-2009 USA
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Qin Y, Wang W, Zhang H, Dai Y, Hou H, Dong H. Effects of Organic Modification of Montmorillonite on the Properties of Hydroxypropyl Di-Starch Phosphate Films Prepared by Extrusion Blowing. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 11:E1064. [PMID: 29937489 PMCID: PMC6073293 DOI: 10.3390/ma11071064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Revised: 06/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The knowledge gained from starch-nanocomposite-film research has not been fully applied commercially because of the lack of appropriate industrial processing techniques for nanofillers and starch films. Three organically modified montmorillonites (OMMTs) were prepared using a semidry kneading method. The effects of the OMMTs on the structures and properties of starch nanocomposite films, prepared by extrusion blowing, were investigated. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis results revealed that the OMMTs with various quaternary ammonium salts possessed differing layer structures and d-space values. The results of the XRD and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) showed that the starch⁻OMMT interaction resulted in a structural change, namely the starch⁻OMMT films possessed a balanced exfoliated and intercalated nanostructure, while the starch⁻MMT film possessed an exfoliated nanostructure with non-intercalated montmorillonite (MMT). The results of the solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis suggested that the starch-OMMT nanocomposite possessed comparatively large quantities of single-helix structures and micro-ordered amorphous regions. The starch⁻OMMT films exhibited good tensile strength (TS) (maximum of 6.09 MPa) and water barrier properties (minimum of 3.48 × 10−10 g·m·m−2·s−1·Pa−1). This study indicates that the addition of OMMTs is a promising strategy to improve the properties of starch films.
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- Yang Qin
- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an 271000, China.
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an 271000, China.
- Engineering and Technology Center for Grain Processing of Shandong Province, Tai'an 271000, China.
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an 271000, China.
- Engineering and Technology Center for Grain Processing of Shandong Province, Tai'an 271000, China.
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an 271000, China.
- Engineering and Technology Center for Grain Processing of Shandong Province, Tai'an 271000, China.
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an 271000, China.
- Engineering and Technology Center for Grain Processing of Shandong Province, Tai'an 271000, China.
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an 271000, China.
- Engineering and Technology Center for Grain Processing of Shandong Province, Tai'an 271000, China.
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Liu S, Li X, Chen L, Li L, Li B, Zhu J. Tunable d-Limonene Permeability in Starch-Based Nanocomposite Films Reinforced by Cellulose Nanocrystals. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2018; 66:979-987. [PMID: 29303269 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b05457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In order to control d-limonene permeability, cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) were used to regulate starch-based film multiscale structures. The effect of sphere-like cellulose nanocrystal (CS) and rod-like cellulose nanocrystal (CR) on starch molecular interaction, short-range molecular conformation, crystalline structure, and micro-ordered aggregated region structure were systematically discussed. CNC aspect ratio and content were proved to be independent variables to control d-limonene permeability via film-structure regulation. New hydrogen bonding formation and increased hydroxypropyl starch (HPS) relative crystallinity could be the reason for the lower d-limonene permeability compared with tortuous path model approximation. More hydrogen bonding formation, higher HPS relative crystallinity and larger size of micro-ordered aggregated region in CS0.5 and CR2 could explain the lower d-limonene permeability than CS2 and CR0.5, respectively. This study provided new insight for the control of the flavor release from starch-based films, which favored its application in biodegradable food packaging and flavor encapsulation.
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- Siyuan Liu
- Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Starch & Protein Processing, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, School of Food Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Starch & Protein Processing, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, School of Food Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Starch & Protein Processing, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, School of Food Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Starch & Protein Processing, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, School of Food Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510640, China
- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy Technology, Dongguan University of Technology , Dongguan 523808, China
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- Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Starch & Protein Processing, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, School of Food Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy Technology, Dongguan University of Technology , Dongguan 523808, China
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