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Silva JM, Vilela C, Girão AV, Branco PC, Martins J, Freire MG, Silvestre AJD, Freire CSR. Wood inspired biobased nanocomposite films composed of xylans, lignosulfonates and cellulose nanofibers for active food packaging. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 337:122112. [PMID: 38710545 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122112] [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: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
Abstract
The growing concerns on environmental pollution and sustainability have raised the interest on the development of functional biobased materials for different applications, including food packaging, as an alternative to the fossil resources-based counterparts, currently available in the market. In this work, functional wood inspired biopolymeric nanocomposite films were prepared by solvent casting of suspensions containing commercial beechwood xylans, cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and lignosulfonates (magnesium or sodium), in a proportion of 2:5:3 wt%, respectively. All films presented good homogeneity, translucency, and thermal stability up to 153 °C. The incorporation of CNF into the xylan/lignosulfonates matrix provided good mechanical properties to the films (Young's modulus between 1.08 and 3.79 GPa and tensile strength between 12.75 and 14.02 MPa). The presence of lignosulfonates imparted the films with antioxidant capacity (DPPH radical scavenging activity from 71.6 to 82.4 %) and UV barrier properties (transmittance ≤19.1 % (200-400 nm)). Moreover, the films obtained are able to successfully delay the browning of packaged fruit stored over 7 days at 4 °C. Overall, the obtained results show the potential of using low-cost and eco-friendly resources for the development of sustainable active food packaging materials.
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Affiliation(s)
- José M Silva
- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- RAIZ - Instituto de Investigação da Floresta e Papel, 3800-783 Eixo, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Biotek S.A., 6030-223 Vila Velha de Ródão, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Heydari A, KhajeHassani M, Daneshafruz H, Hamedi S, Dorchei F, Kotlár M, Kazeminava F, Sadjadi S, Doostan F, Chodak I, Sheibani H. Thermoplastic starch/bentonite clay nanocomposite reinforced with vitamin B 2: Physicochemical characteristics and release behavior. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124742. [PMID: 37148934 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124742] [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: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
Abstract
This study presents the development and characterization of a nanocomposite material, consisting of thermoplastic starch (TPS) reinforced with bentonite clay (BC) and encapsulated with vitamin B2 (VB). The research is motivated by the potential of TPS as a renewable and biodegradable substitute for petroleum-based materials in the biopolymer industry. The effects of VB on the physicochemical properties of TPS/BC films, including mechanical and thermal properties, water uptake, and weight loss in water, were investigated. In addition, the surface morphology and chemical composition of the TPS samples were analyzed using high-resolution SEM microscopy and EDS, providing insight into the structure-property relationship of the nanocomposites. The results showed that the addition of VB significantly increased the tensile strength and Young's modulus of TPS/BC films, with the highest values observed for nanocomposites containing 5 php of VB and 3 php of BC. Furthermore, the release of VB was controlled by the BC content, with higher BC content leading to lower VB release. These findings demonstrate the potential of TPS/BC/VB nanocomposites as environmentally friendly materials with improved mechanical properties and controlled release of VB, which can have significant applications in the biopolymer industry.
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- Abolfazl Heydari
- Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 84541 Bratislava, Slovakia; National Institute of Rheumatic Diseases, Nábrežie I. Krasku 4782/4, 921 12 Piešťany, Slovakia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman 76169, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman 76169, Iran
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- Faculty of New Technologies Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 84541 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Centre for Nanodiagnostics of Materials, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Vazovova 5, Bratislava 81243, Slovakia
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Gas Conversion Department, Faculty of Petrochemicals, Iran polymer and Petrochemical Institute, PO Box 14975-112, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 84541 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Chemistry, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman 76169, Iran
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Shahabi N, Soleimani S, Ghorbani M. Investigating functional properties of halloysite nanotubes and propolis used in reinforced composite film based on soy protein/basil seed gum for food packaging application. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 231:123350. [PMID: 36681220 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) on the physicochemical characteristics of the soy protein isolated/basil seed gum (SPI/BSG) film activated with propolis (PP). The obtained results of scanning electron microscope (SEM), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and tensile investigations illustrated that the addition of HNTs as nanofiller led to positive changes in the morphology, thermal stability, and mechanical characteristics of SPI/BSG films. The barrier properties of films considerably decreased with incorporation of HNTs. Furthermore, the encapsulation of PP as bioactive agent into the produced films significantly increased (P < 0.05) the antioxidant potential of the samples in DPPH radical-scavenging activity assays. The antibacterial effects of film also significantly increased (P < 0.05) after the encapsulation of PP. In conclusion, the produced films illustrated acceptable efficiency for usage in food packaging system.
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- Nasim Shahabi
- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Hemicellulose: Structure, Chemical Modification, and Application. Prog Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2023.101675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/15/2023]
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Gezmis-Yavuz E, Ergon-Can T, Cansoy CE, Koseoglu-Imer DY. Fabrication and Application of Halloysite Nanotube-Embedded Photocatalytic Nanofibers with Antibacterial Properties. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:1453-1465. [PMID: 36643546 PMCID: PMC9835798 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c06880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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With decreasing indoor air quality, increased time spent at indoors, and especially with the COVID-19 pandemic, the development of new materials for bacteria and viruses has become even more important. Less material consumption due to the electrospinning process, the easy availability/affordability of the halloysite nanotube (HNT), and the antibacterial effect of both TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles make the study even more interesting. HNTs have attracted research attention in recent years due to their low cost, high mechanical strength, natural and environmentally friendly structure, and non-toxicity to human health and ecosystem. In this study, HNT-embedded composite nanofiber filters were fabricated as filter materials using the electrospinning method. Photocatalysts (TiO2 and ZnO) were incorporated into the composite nanofibers by the electrospraying method. The results showed that the combination of both HNT/TiO2 and HNT/ZnO additives was successfully integrated into the filter structure. The effect of embedding the HNT and spraying photocatalysts enables the fabrication of composite filters with lower pressure drop, high filtration efficiency, improved mechanical properties, and high antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli, making the nanofibers suitable and promising for face masks and air filter materials.
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- Elifnur Gezmis-Yavuz
- Department
of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical
University, Maslak Campus, Istanbul 34469, Turkey
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- Department
of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical
University, Maslak Campus, Istanbul 34469, Turkey
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- Department
of Maritime Transportation Management Engineering, Piri Reis University, Istanbul 34940, Turkey
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- Department
of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical
University, Maslak Campus, Istanbul 34469, Turkey
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Zeng H, Liu B, Li J, Li M, Peng M, Qin C, Liang C, Huang C, Li X, Yao S. Efficient separation of bagasse lignin by freeze-thaw-assisted p-toluenesulfonic acid pretreatment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 351:126951. [PMID: 35257885 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.126951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Lignin separation is an important procedure that benefits multiple industries and in particular biomass transformation efforts. In this study, bagasse lignin was separated by freeze-thaw-assisted p-toluenesulfonic acid (p-TsOH) pretreatment. The optimal conditions were freezing temperature -60 °C, freezing time 8.0 h, thawing temperature 15 °C, p-TsOH concentration 60%, pretreatment temperature 70 °C, and time 20 min. Lower acid concentrations and temperatures were used compared with traditional p-TsOH pretreatment. The efficiency and selectivity of lignin separation were improved. It was attributed to freeze-thawing, which provided a more efficient physical channel for the effective penetration of p-TsOH. The separation, extraction and purity of lignin were improved to 89.76%, 78.22% and 77.89%, respectively. High separation, high extraction, high purity and large molecular weight lignin samples were obtained. In addition, the recovery and reuse of p-TsOH was enhanced. This provided a new method for the efficient and clean separation of lignin.
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- Huali Zeng
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China.
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Development of gas phase controlled-release antimicrobial and antioxidant packaging film containing carvacrol loaded with HNT-4M(halloysite nanotubes etched by 4 mol/L hydrochloric acid). Food Packag Shelf Life 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2021.100783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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A review on the preparation and characterization of chitosan-clay nanocomposite films and coatings for food packaging applications. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2021.100102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Molecular modification, structural characterization, and biological activity of xylans. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 269:118248. [PMID: 34294285 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The differences in the source and structure of xylans make them have various biological activities. However, due to their inherent structural limitations, the various biological activities of xylans are far lower than those of commercial drugs. Currently, several types of molecular modification methods have been developed to address these limitations, and many derivatives with specific biological activity have been obtained. Further research on structural characteristics, structure-activity relationship and mechanism of action is of great significance for the development of xylan derivatives. Therefore, the major molecular modification methods of xylans are introduced in this paper, and the primary structure and conformation characteristics of xylans and their derivatives are summarized. In addition, the biological activity and structure-activity relationship of the modified xylans are also discussed.
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Cui R, Zhu B, Yan J, Qin Y, Yuan M, Cheng G, Yuan M. Development of a Sodium Alginate-Based Active Package with Controlled Release of Cinnamaldehyde Loaded on Halloysite Nanotubes. Foods 2021; 10:foods10061150. [PMID: 34063767 PMCID: PMC8223774 DOI: 10.3390/foods10061150] [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: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The worsening environment and the demand for safer food have accelerated the development of new food packaging materials. The objective of this research is to prepare antimicrobial food packaging film with controlled release by loading cinnamaldehyde (CIN) on etched halloysite nanotubes (T-HNTs) and adding it to sodium alginate (SA) matrix. The effects of T-HNTs-CIN on the physical functional properties and antibacterial activity of the film were systematically evaluated, and the release of CIN in the film was also quantified. Transmission electron microscopy and nitrogen adsorption experiments showed that the halloysite nanotubes had been etched and CIN was successfully loaded into the T-HNTs. The addition of T-HNTs-CIN significantly improved the water vapor barrier properties and tensile strength of the film. Similarly, the presence of T-HNTs-CIN in the film greatly reduced the negative effects of ultraviolet rays. The release experiment showed that the diffusion time of CIN in SA/T-HNTs-CIN film to fatty food simulation solution was delayed 144 h compared with that of SA/CIN film. Herein, the antibacterial experiment also confirmed the controlled release effect of T-HNTs on CIN. In conclusion, SA/T-HNTs-CIN film might have broad application prospects in fatty food packaging.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rui Cui
- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China; (R.C.); (B.Z.); (J.Y.); (G.C.)
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China; (R.C.); (B.Z.); (J.Y.); (G.C.)
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China; (R.C.); (B.Z.); (J.Y.); (G.C.)
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China; (R.C.); (B.Z.); (J.Y.); (G.C.)
- Correspondence: (Y.Q.); (M.Y.)
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- Engineering Research Center of Biopolymer Functional Materials of Yunnan, Yunnan Nationalities University, Kunming 650550, China;
- Correspondence: (Y.Q.); (M.Y.)
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China; (R.C.); (B.Z.); (J.Y.); (G.C.)
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- Engineering Research Center of Biopolymer Functional Materials of Yunnan, Yunnan Nationalities University, Kunming 650550, China;
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Understanding the Barrier and Mechanical Behavior of Different Nanofillers in Chitosan Films for Food Packaging. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13050721. [PMID: 33653012 PMCID: PMC7956210 DOI: 10.3390/polym13050721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The continuous petroleum-based plastics manufacturing generates disposal issues, spreading the problem of plastic pollution and its rise in the environment. Recently, innovative techniques and scientific research promoted biopolymers as the primary alternative for traditional plastics, raising and expanding global bioplastic production. Due to its unmatched biological and functional attributes, chitosan (Ch) has been substantially explored and employed as a biopolymeric matrix. Nevertheless, the hydrophilicity and the weak mechanical properties associated with this biopolymer represent a significant intrinsic restriction to its implementation into some commercial applications, namely, in food packaging industries. Distinct methodologies have been utilized to upgrade the mechanical and barrier properties of Ch, such as using organic or inorganic nanofillers, crosslinkers, or blends with other polymers. This review intends to analyze the most recent works that combine the action of different nanoparticle types with Ch films to reinforce their mechanical and barrier properties.
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Lisuzzo L, Hueckel T, Cavallaro G, Sacanna S, Lazzara G. Pickering Emulsions Based on Wax and Halloysite Nanotubes: An Ecofriendly Protocol for the Treatment of Archeological Woods. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:1651-1661. [PMID: 33379868 PMCID: PMC8021222 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c20443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A novel green protocol for the consolidation and protection of waterlogged archeological woods with wax microparticles has been designed. First, we focused on the development of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) based Pickering emulsions using wax as the inner phase of the oil-in-water droplets. The optimization of the preparation strategy was supported by both optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, which allowed us to show the morphological features of the prepared hybrid systems and their structural properties, i.e., the distribution of the clay at the interface. Also, the dependence of the overall dimensions of the prepared systems on the halloysite content was demonstrated. Microdifferential scanning calorimetry (μ-DSC) was conducted in order to assess whether the thermal properties of the wax are affected after its interaction with HNTs. Then, the Pickering emulsions were employed for the treatment of waterlogged wooden samples. Compared to the archeological woods treated with pure wax, the addition of nanotubes induced a remarkable improvement in the mechanical performance in terms of stiffness and flexural strength. The proposed protocol is environmentally friendly since water is the only solvent used throughout the entire procedure, even if wax is vehiculated into the pores at room temperature. As a consequence, the design of wax/halloysite Pickering emulsions represents a promising strategy for the preservation of wooden artworks, and it has a great potential to be scaled up, thus becoming also exploitable for the treatments of shipwrecks of large size.
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- Lorenzo Lisuzzo
- Molecular
Design Institute, Department of Chemistry, New York University, 29 Washington Place, New York, New York 10003, United
States
- Department
of Physics and Chemistry, University of
Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, Palermo 90128, Italy
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- Molecular
Design Institute, Department of Chemistry, New York University, 29 Washington Place, New York, New York 10003, United
States
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- Department
of Physics and Chemistry, University of
Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, Palermo 90128, Italy
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- Molecular
Design Institute, Department of Chemistry, New York University, 29 Washington Place, New York, New York 10003, United
States
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- Department
of Physics and Chemistry, University of
Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, Palermo 90128, Italy
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