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Liu M, Chen H, Pan F, Wu X, Zhang Y, Fang X, Li X, Tian W, Peng W. Propolis ethanol extract functionalized chitosan/Tenebrio molitor larvae protein film for sustainable active food packaging. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 343:122445. [PMID: 39174125 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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The application of novel insect proteins as future food resources in the food field has attracted more and more attention. In this study, a biodegradable antibacterial food packaging material with beneficial mechanical properties was developed using Tenebrio molitor larvae protein (TMP), chitosan (CS) and propolis ethanol extract (PEE) as raw materials. PEE was uniformly dispersed in the film matrix and the composite films showed excellent homogeneity and compatibility. There are strong intermolecular hydrogen bond interactions between CS, TMP, and PEE in the films, which exhibit the structure characteristics of amorphous materials. Compared with CS/TMP film, the addition of 3 % PEE significantly enhanced the elongation at break (34.23 %), water vapor barrier property (22.94 %), thermal stability (45.84 %), surface hydrophobicity (20.25 %), and biodegradability of the composite film. The composite film has strong antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, which were enhanced with the increase of PEE content. These biodegradable films offer an eco-friendly end-of-life option when buried in soil. Composite films can effectively delay the spoilage of strawberries and extend the shelf life of strawberries. Biodegradable active packaging film developed with insect protein and chitosan can be used as a substitute for petroleum-based packaging materials, and has broad application prospects in the field of fruits preservation.
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- Mengyao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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- School of plant protection, Anhui agricultural university, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China.
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Azzi M, Elkadaoui S, Zim J, Desbrieres J, El Hachimi Y, Tolaimate A. Tenebrio Molitor breeding rejects as a high source of pure chitin and chitosan: Role of the processes, influence of the life cycle stages and comparison with Hermetia illucens. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:134475. [PMID: 39102917 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134475] [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: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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This work valorizes rejects from Tenebrio Molitor TM breeding through the production of chitin and chitosan. Two processes are proposed for extracting chitin from larval exuviae and adult. The first process P1 provides chitin with high contents compared to literature data but the characterization shows the presence of impurities in the exuviae chitin responsible for the shifts in the values of the physicochemical characteristics towards those presented by γ chitin. These impurities are removed by delipidation and pure α chitin is obtained. The effective delipidation of this chitin would be linked to its fibrous surface structure. The analysis of the results of P1 led us to develop a second extraction process P2 which provides pure chitin with improved yields using delipidation followed by deproteinization. The N-deacetylation of chitin according to Kurita or Broussignac process makes possible the preparation of pure, highly deacetylated chitosan samples (2 % < DA < 12 %) with high yields and controlled molar masses (Mv). A kinetic study of molecular degradation during deacetylation is carried out. A comparison with Hermetia illucens allows to extend the use of insects as a potential source of chitin and chitosan and confirms the role of the source and the processes in the determination of their characteristics.
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- M Azzi
- Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory in Bioresources Environment and Materials (LIRBEM), ENS, Cadi Ayyad University, Hay Hassani, Route Essaouira, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; Bioresource and food safety laboratory, Cadi Ayyad University, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, 112 Boulevard Abdelkrim Al Khattabi, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco
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- Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory in Bioresources Environment and Materials (LIRBEM), ENS, Cadi Ayyad University, Hay Hassani, Route Essaouira, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; Bioresource and food safety laboratory, Cadi Ayyad University, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, 112 Boulevard Abdelkrim Al Khattabi, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco
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- Department of Plant Protection, Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Agadir, Morocco; Medfly Sterile Insect Unit, Maroc Citrus, Agadir 80000, Morocco
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- University of Pau and Adour Countries (UPPA), IPREM, Hélioparc Pau Pyrénées, Pau, France.
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- Bioresource and food safety laboratory, Cadi Ayyad University, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, 112 Boulevard Abdelkrim Al Khattabi, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco
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- Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory in Bioresources Environment and Materials (LIRBEM), ENS, Cadi Ayyad University, Hay Hassani, Route Essaouira, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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Gana FZ, Harek Y, Aissaoui N, Nadjat T, Abbad S, Rouabhi H. Effect of the molar mass of chitosan and film casting solvents on the properties of chitosan films loaded with Mentha spicata essential oil for potential application as wound dressing. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2024:1-22. [PMID: 39167543 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2024.2390752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Chitosan based films endowed with antibacterial features have witnessed remarkable progress as potential wound dressings. The current study aimed at appraising the effects of the molar mass of chitosan (MM) and the film casting acids on the properties of unplasticized chitosan films and plasticized MSO-embedded chitosan films in order to provide best suited film formulation as a potential candidate for wound dressing application. The prepared films were functionally characterized in terms of their qualitative assessment, thickness, density, swelling behavior, water vapor barrier, mechanical and antibacterial properties. Overall, all chitosan films displayed thickness lower than the human dermis even though thicker and denser films were produced with lactic acid. Assessment of the swelling behavior revealed that only high molar mass (HMM) chitosan films may be regarded as absorbent dressings. Moreover, unplasticized HMM lactate (HMM-LA) films furnished lower stiffness and higher percent strain break as compared to acetate films, due to the plasticizing effect of the remaining lactic acid as alluded by the FTIR analysis. Meanwhile, they provided suitable level of moisture and indicated substantial antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli, the most commonly opportunistic bacteria found in infected skin wound. Plasticized chitosan films doped with MSO were significantly thicker and more permeable to water compared to unplasticized films. Furthermore, MSO significantly potentiate the antibacterial effect of chitosan-based films. Therefore, plasticized HMM-LA/MSO chitosan film flashing good swelling behavior, adequate WVTR and WVP, suitable mechanical properties and antibacterial performances substantiated to be a promising antibacterial dressing material for moderately exuding wounds.
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- Fatima Zahra Gana
- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Laboratory of the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in Arid and Semi Aridareas, University Center of Naama, Naama, Algeria
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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Mei Z, Kuzhir P, Godeau G. Update on Chitin and Chitosan from Insects: Sources, Production, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:297. [PMID: 38786507 PMCID: PMC11118814 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9050297] [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: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Insects, renowned for their abundant and renewable biomass, stand at the forefront of biomimicry-inspired research and offer promising alternatives for chitin and chitosan production considering mounting environmental concerns and the inherent limitations of conventional sources. This comprehensive review provides a meticulous exploration of the current state of insect-derived chitin and chitosan, focusing on their sources, production methods, characterization, physical and chemical properties, and emerging biomedical applications. Abundant insect sources of chitin and chitosan, from the Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Orthoptera, Hymenoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Dictyoptera, Odonata, and Ephemeroptera orders, were comprehensively summarized. A variety of characterization techniques, including spectroscopy, chromatography, and microscopy, were used to reveal their physical and chemical properties like molecular weight, degree of deacetylation, and crystallinity, laying a solid foundation for their wide application, especially for the biomimetic design process. The examination of insect-derived chitin and chitosan extends into a wide realm of biomedical applications, highlighting their unique advantages in wound healing, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and antimicrobial therapies. Their intrinsic biocompatibility and antimicrobial properties position them as promising candidates for innovative solutions in diverse medical interventions.
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- Zhenying Mei
- Université Côte d’Azur, CNRS UMR 7010 Institut de Physique de Nice, 17 rue Julien Laupêtre, 06200 Nice, France
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- Université Côte d’Azur, CNRS UMR 7010 Institut de Physique de Nice, 17 rue Julien Laupêtre, 06200 Nice, France
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- Université Côte d’Azur, CNRS UMR 7010 Institut de Physique de Nice, 17 rue Julien Laupêtre, 06200 Nice, France
- Université Côte d’Azur, Institut Méditerranéen du Risque de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable, 9 rue Julien Laupêtre, 06200 Nice, France
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Khatami N, Guerrero P, Martín P, Quintela E, Ramos V, Saa L, Cortajarena AL, de la Caba K, Camarero-Espinosa S, Abarrategi A. Valorization of biological waste from insect-based food industry: Assessment of chitin and chitosan potential. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 324:121529. [PMID: 37985106 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121529] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Edible mealworms can be farmed to produce high-quality nutrients and proteins, useful as ingredients in human and animal foods. During this process biological waste is produced. This work explores the usage of the biological waste as source to produce chitin and chitosan with different potential applications. Different waste fractions were processed, and the feasibility of chitin isolation was assessed. Chitosan was derived, and films were fabricated and tested for intended uses. Data indicate that biopolymers with different properties can be obtained from multiple biological waste fractions. All samples show antibacterial activity, while chitosan films derived from molt show interesting properties for packaging purposes. Films also trigger the expression of anti-inflammatory phenotype markers in macrophage cells, which may be useful for tissue engineering implantation purposes. Altogether, biological waste from insect farming can be used to extract chitin and chitosan with different properties, and therefore, suitable for different applications.
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- Neda Khatami
- Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain; POLYMAT, University of Basque Country UPV/EHU, Donostia/San Sebastián 20018, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- BIOMAT Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Escuela de Ingeniería de Gipuzkoa, Plaza de Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- Noricum SL, Avda. Fuente Nueva 14, nave 3, 28703 San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain; IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- BIOMAT Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Escuela de Ingeniería de Gipuzkoa, Plaza de Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- POLYMAT, University of Basque Country UPV/EHU, Donostia/San Sebastián 20018, Gipuzkoa, Spain; IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain; IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain.
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Machado SSN, Silva JBAD, Nascimento RQ, Lemos PVF, Assis DDJ, Marcelino HR, Ferreira EDS, Cardoso LG, Pereira JD, Santana JS, Silva MLAD, Souza COD. Insect residues as an alternative and promising source for the extraction of chitin and chitosan. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127773. [PMID: 37923048 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127773] [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: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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This work aimed to obtain and characterize chitin and chitosan extracted from the rearing residues of Tenebrio molitor, Zophobas morio, and Blaptica dubia insects in different growth stages in the same rearing cycles chitin and chitosan yielded 11.21 %-20.89 % and 6.26 %-7.07 %, respectively. The deacetylation degrees of chitosan ranged from 75.75 %-89.21 %, and the solubilities from 69.88 %-94.39 %. Infrared spectroscopy corroborated the acquisition of chitin and chitosan and can be used as a semi-quantitative technique for determining the degree of chitosan deacetylation. The X-ray diffraction profiles revealed the presence of α-chitin, and the relative crystalline indices ranged from 65.9 %-89.2 %. Typical TG profiles with two thermal events are observed for chitin and chitosan samples with different residue contents from the extraction procedure. The chitosan solutions exhibited pseudoplastic behavior, with apparent viscosities ranging from 195.96 to 249.86 mPa.s. The characterization results of the biopolymers extracted from insect residues were similar to those obtained from conventional sources. The growth stage influenced the chitin yield and crystallinity index. The results of this study reinforce the feasibility of using alternative sources of chitin and chitosan, providing the use of waste from insect farms and contributing to sustainability and a circular economy.
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- Sinara Silva Neves Machado
- Graduate Program in Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Center for Exact and Technological Sciences, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, Cruz das Almas, BA, Brazil; Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic School, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Doctoral Program in Biotechnology - Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Doctoral Program in Biotechnology - Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Center for Exact and Technological Sciences, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, Cruz das Almas, BA, Brazil; School of Exact and Technological Sciences, Salvador University, Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil; College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic School, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil; School of Exact and Technological Sciences, Salvador University, Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic School, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil; Doctoral Program in Biotechnology - Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil; College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil.
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Namli S, Guven O, Simsek FN, Gradišek A, Sumnu G, Yener ME, Oztop M. Effects of deacetylation degree of chitosan on the structure of aerogels. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 250:126123. [PMID: 37543264 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126123] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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Chitosan aerogels, obtained by (supercritical) CO2 drying of hydrogels, are novel adsorbents because of their large surface area and high porosity. Intrinsic properties of chitosan such as molecular weight (MW) and degree of deacetylation (DDA) had large impacts on the characteristics of chitosan aerogels. Although there are a few studies about the effects of solely DDA or MW on aerogel structure, none of them has focused on the mutual effects. The study aims to investigate the combined effects of MW and DDA of chitosan on aerogel properties. Hydrogels were produced in beads form by physical gelation of the chitosan solutions (2 % w/v in acetic acid of 1 %, v/v) in an alkaline environment (NaOH, 4 N). Supercritical CO2 dried aerogels were examined with respect to the bulk density, diameter as well as pore characteristics, and surface area by Barrett-Joyner-Halenda (BJH) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) methods, respectively. Morphologies of aerogels were also examined by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) images and structural changes of aerogels were observed by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy. Additional to BET-BJH analysis, proton relaxation dispersion was measured by Fast Field Cycling NMR (FFC-NMR) to determine the pore volume of the aerogels. Compact structures were obtained for higher MW chitosan and lower MW chitosans with higher DDA increasing the aerogel diameters. All types of aerogels obtained by different chitosan characteristics (MW and DDA) showed a porous structure and the highest DDA with the lowest MW caused the minimum bulk density with the highest water absorption rate. Although different N2 adsorption-desorption profiles were obtained in terms of pore volumes; all aerogels had Type IV isotherms with Type H1 hysteresis curve. FFC-NMR experiments showed that the coherence length values were associated with the pore volumes and FFC-NMR experiments were found to be meaningful as supportive experiments for the characterization of aerogels.
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- Serap Namli
- Middle East Technical University, Department of Food Engineering, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Middle East Technical University, Department of Food Engineering, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Middle East Technical University, Department of Food Engineering, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Jozef Stefan Institute, Department of Solid State Physics and Department of Intelligent Systems, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- Middle East Technical University, Department of Food Engineering, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Middle East Technical University, Department of Food Engineering, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Middle East Technical University, Department of Food Engineering, Ankara, Turkey.
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Chen S, Zeng Q, Tan X, Ye M, Zhang Y, Zou L, Liu S, Yang Y, Liu A, He L, Hu K. Photodynamic antibacterial chitosan/nitrogen-doped carbon dots composite packaging film for food preservation applications. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 314:120938. [PMID: 37173034 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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In this study, we synthesized nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-CDs) with remarkable photodynamic antibacterial properties by a hydrothermal method. The composite film was prepared by solvent casting method, compounding N-CDs with chitosan (CS). The morphology and structure of the films were analyzed by Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), and transmission electron microscope (TEM) techniques. The films' mechanical, barrier, thermal stability, and antibacterial properties were analyzed. A preservation test of the films was studied on the samples of pork, volatile base nitrogen (TVB-N), total viable count (TVC), and pH were determined. Besides, the effect of film on the preservation of blueberries was observed. The study found that, compared with the CS film, the CS/N-CDs composite film is strong and flexible, with good UV light barrier performance. The prepared CS/7 % N-CDs composites showed high photodynamic antibacterial rates of 91.2 % and 99.9 % for E. coli and S. aureus, respectively. In the preservation of pork, it was found that its pH, TVB-N, and TVC indicators were significantly lower. The extent of mold contamination and anthocyanin loss was less in the CS/3 % N-CDs composite film-coated group, which could greatly extend the shelf life of food.
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- Shujuan Chen
- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan 625014, PR China.
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan 625014, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan 625014, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan 625014, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan 625014, PR China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan 625014, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan 625014, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan 625014, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan 625014, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan 625014, PR China
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Li X, Liu Y, Song H, Zhao M, Song Q. Antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory Periplaneta americana remnant chitosan/polysaccharide composite film: In vivo wound healing application evaluation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 237:124068. [PMID: 36934824 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Periplaneta americana (P. americana), which is widely used for wound healing in China, produces a large amount of solid waste (P. americana remnant) after pharmaceutical production extraction. P. americana remnant chitosan (PAC) has a low molecular weight, low crystallinity, and easily modifiable structural properties. In this study, PAC and P. americana remnant polysaccharide (PAP) were used as raw materials to prepare a composite film (PAPCF). The good biocompatibility of the composite film was verified by cell proliferation assays and protein adsorption assays. The bioactivity of the composite film was assessed by antibacterial and in vivo/vitro antioxidant assays to evaluate its potential as a wound dressing. The wound healing experiment revealed that PAPCF improved wound closure and collagen deposition, decreased reactive oxygen species levels, and attenuated the inflammatory response, enabling rapid wound healing from the inflammatory phase to the proliferative phase in mice. Additionally, PAPCF was administered only once, reducing the chance of infection from multiple deliveries. In summary, this paper presents an easy-to-administer, cost-effective, and effective dressing candidate for wound treatment based on the environmental concept of resource reuse.
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- Xuehua Li
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610106, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610106, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610106, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610106, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610106, China.
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Li X, Jiang F, Duan Y, Li Q, Qu Y, Zhao S, Yue X, Huang C, Zhang C, Pan X. Chitosan electrospun nanofibers derived from Periplaneta americana residue for promoting infected wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 229:654-667. [PMID: 36592849 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.272] [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: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Periplaneta americana has been used medicinally for years to treat a wide variety of skin lesions or ulcers. However, a sizable portion of the drug residues that are retained after extraction are routinely thrown away, thus posing a hazard to the environment and depleting resources. In this study, low molecular weight Periplaneta americana chitosan (LPCS) and high molecular weight Periplaneta americana chitosan (HPCS) were extracted from Periplaneta americana residue (PAR) based on the conventional acid-base method and two deacetylation methods. Moreover, the physicochemical properties and structural differences between the above two chitosan and commercial chitosan (CS) were compared using different methods. Next, two nanofibers comprising different ratios of Periplaneta americana chitosan (LPCS or HPCS), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and polyethylene oxide (PEO) were prepared and optimized. The above nanofibers exhibited excellent mechanical properties, antibacterial properties, and biocompatibility while facilitating wound healing in an infected rat whole-layer wound model by promoting wound closure, epithelialization, collagen deposition, and inflammation reduction. In brief, this study produced an effective and affordable wound dressing and offered a suggestion for the comprehensive utilization of Periplaneta americana residue.
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- Xuebo Li
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, PR China.
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Paz-Arteaga SL, Ascacio-Valdés JA, Aguilar CN, Cadena-Chamorro E, Serna-Cock L, Aguilar-González MA, Ramírez-Guzmán N, Torres-León C. Bioprocessing of pineapple waste for sustainable production of bioactive compounds using solid-state fermentation. INNOV FOOD SCI EMERG 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2023.103313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Wang F, Xie C, Ye R, Tang H, Jiang L, Liu Y. Development of active packaging with chitosan, guar gum and watermelon rind extract: Characterization, application and performance improvement mechanism. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 227:711-725. [PMID: 36565825 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.210] [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: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The objective of this study was to make a film matrix containing chitosan (CS) and guar gum (GG), and to improve the physicochemical properties of the film using watermelon rind extract (WRE) as a cross-linker and active substance for the preservation of fresh-cut bananas. The results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy showed that the WRE and CG matrix formed intermolecular hydrogen bond interactions, which made the structure of the resulting films more compact. With increasing amounts of WRE, the mechanical properties of the films were significantly increased, but the permeability of water vapor and oxygen was significantly decreased (p < 0.05). Notably, when the amount of extract reached 4 wt%, the DPPH radical scavenging activity of the composite film significantly increased to 83.24 %, and the antibacterial activity also reached its highest value. Fresh-cut bananas were stored at room temperature with polyethylene film, CG and CG-WRE. The CG with 4 wt% WRE effectively inhibited the changes in appearance, firmness, weight, color and total soluble solids content of fresh-cut bananas during storage. Therefore, CG-WRE as a novel active food packaging material, has good physicochemical properties and great potential to extend the shelf life of foods.
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- Fenghui Wang
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Soybean Biology of Chinese Education Ministry, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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Zhu S, Ukwatta RH, Cai X, Zheng Y, Xue F, Li C, Wang L. The physiochemical and photodynamic inactivation properties of corn starch/erythrosine B composite film and its application on pork preservation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 225:112-122. [PMID: 36513176 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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This study explored the effect of erythrosine B (EB) as a photosensitizer in corn starch (CS) film and its physicochemical properties and photodynamic bacteriostatic ability against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella both in vitro and inoculated on pork under the irradiation of D65 light-emitting diode (LED) (400-800 nm). The study revealed that the physiochemical properties of CS films: moisture content, water solubility, and water vapor transmission were improved with the addition of EB. In addition, the elasticity and the thermal stability of the film were enhanced. The results showed that the CS-EB films stimulated a maximum of 26.36 μg/mL hydrogen peroxide and 74.5 μg/g hydroxyl radical under irradiation. The CS composite films with a 5 % concentration of EB inhibited the bacterial growth by 4.7 Log CFU/mL in vitro after 30 min of illumination, and 2.4 Log CFU/mL on the pork samples under the same experimental condition. Moreover, the antibacterial ability was enhanced with the increase in EB concentration. Overall, the CS-EB composite films can inhibit the growth of bacteria through photodynamic inactivation and has the potential to become a new type of environmentally friendly packaging material.
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- Shengyu Zhu
- College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California Davis, CA 95616, USA.
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Islam N, Hoque M, Taharat SF. Recent advances in extraction of chitin and chitosan. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 39:28. [DOI: 10.1007/s11274-022-03468-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Altun Ş, Kadak AE, Küçükgülmez A, Gülnaz O, Çelik M. Explanation of difenoconazole removal by chitosan with Langmuir adsorption isotherm and kinetic modeling. Toxicol Res 2023; 39:127-133. [PMID: 36726828 PMCID: PMC9839914 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-022-00152-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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In this study, the adsorption of toxic difenoconazole pesticide was investigated by using chitosan. In the first phase of the study, chitosan was extracted from deep-water pink shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris) shells, by deacetylation of the chitin, which is separated and disposed of after meat extraction in processing facilities in Turkey. The deacetylation degree, molecular weight, viscosity, moisture, and crude-ash values of the extracted chitosan were determined. Chitosan, having a high deacetylation degree (90.21%), was used as the adsorbent. In the second phase of the study, the effects of pH, temperature, and pesticide concentration on the adsorption were investigated. The optimum pH level for pesticide adsorption was determined as 5. It was observed that the adsorption increases as the temperature increases. A rapid increase was observed within the first 5 min of the 60-minute adsorption process in difenoconazole concentrations of 5, 15, and 25 µg/L, and after 10 min, the adsorption rate was stable. The Langmuir isotherm parameters regarding the adsorption were determined as aL = 0.635, kL = 15.10, and the Qmax value was calculated as 23.77 mg/g. In the evaluation of overall study results, it was determined that the chitosan biopolymer is a suitable adsorbent for difenoconazole pesticide adsorption.
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- Şükran Altun
- Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Çukurova University, 01330 Adana, Turkey
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- Fisheries Faculty, Kastamonu University, 37150 Kastamonu, Turkey
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- Faculty of Education, Department of Science and Technology, Çukurova University, 01330 Adana, Turkey
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- Faculty of Ceyhan Veterinary Medicine, Çukurova University, 01330 Adana, Turkey
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Analysis of film-forming properties of chitosan with different molecular weights and its adhesion properties with different postharvest fruit surfaces. Food Chem 2022; 395:133605. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Psarianos M, Ojha S, Schneider R, Schlüter OK. Chitin Isolation and Chitosan Production from House Crickets ( Acheta domesticus) by Environmentally Friendly Methods. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27155005. [PMID: 35956955 PMCID: PMC9370203 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27155005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Alternative methods were evaluated for chitin isolation from Acheta domesticus. Chemical demineralization was compared to fermentation with Lactococcus lactis, citric acid treatment, and microwave treatment, leading to a degree of demineralization of 91.1 ± 0.3, 97.3 ± 0.8, 70.5 ± 3.5, and 85.8 ± 1.3%, respectively. Fermentation with Bacillus subtilis, a deep eutectic solvent, and enzymatic digestion were tested for chitin isolation, generating materials with less than half the chitin content when compared to alkaline deproteinization. Chitosan was produced on a large scale by deacetylation of the chitinous material obtained from two selected processes: the chemical treatment and an alternative process combining L. lactis fermentation with bromelain deproteinization. The chemical and alternative processes resulted in similar chitosan content (81.9 and 88.0%), antioxidant activity (59 and 49%), and degree of deacetylation (66.6 and 62.9%), respectively. The chitosan products had comparable physical properties. Therefore, the alternative process is appropriate to replace the chemical process of chitin isolation for industrial applications.
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- Marios Psarianos
- Quality and Safety of Food and Feed, Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB), Max-Eyth-Allee 100, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
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- Quality and Safety of Food and Feed, Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB), Max-Eyth-Allee 100, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)-331-5699-616
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- Department of Bioengineering, Leibniz-Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB), 14469 Potsdam, Germany
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- Quality and Safety of Food and Feed, Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB), Max-Eyth-Allee 100, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Piazza Goidanich 60, 47521 Cesena, Italy
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Effect of glycerol, sunflower oil, and glucose on the physico-chemical and mechanical properties of chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol-based films. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-03803-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Jiang Q, Han Z, Li W, Ji T, Yuan Y, Zhang J, Zhao C, Cheng Z, Wang S. Adsorption properties of heavy metals and antibiotics by chitosan from larvae and adult Trypoxylus dichotomus. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 276:118735. [PMID: 34823771 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Chitosan was prepared by hydrothermal deacetylation from multi-step protein purification chitin based on Trypoxylus dichotomus, for treating heavy metals and antibiotics. Chitosan with higher deacetylation degree and lower molecular weight were synthesized. The adult chitosan was composed of nanofibers arranged more evenly, showing higher yield, thermal stabilities and antimicrobial properties. The adsorption capacities of Cu2+ and Fe3+ were 462 and 270 mg/g, lower than 934 mg/g of Pb2+. Levofloxacin and tetracycline hydrochloride adsorption capacity were 26 and 22 mg/g, lower than 67 mg/g of sulfamethoxazole. In addition, compared with single pollutants, the adsorption of sulfamethoxazole and Pb2+ can increase by 6% and 5% when they act as composite contaminants. The adsorption procedure can be well described by pseudo-second-order kinetics and Langmuir isothermal model, indicating it a homogeneous monolayer chemisorption. Therefore, the Trypoxylus dichotomus source chitosan prepared by hydrothermal deacetylation has potential applications in the adsorption of complex pollutants.
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- Qiushi Jiang
- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant protection, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, People's Republic of China
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- Jilin Province Technology Research Center of Biological Control Engineering, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, People's Republic of China.
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- Urology department of the first hospital of Jilin University, 71# Xinmin street, Changchun 130000, People's Republic of China.
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Bulak P, Proc K, Pytlak A, Puszka A, Gawdzik B, Bieganowski A. Biodegradation of Different Types of Plastics by Tenebrio molitor Insect. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13203508. [PMID: 34685267 PMCID: PMC8537651 DOI: 10.3390/polym13203508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Looking for new, sustainable ways to utilize plastics is still a very pertinent topic considering the amount of plastics produced in the world. One of the newest and intriguing possibility is the use of insects in biodegradation of plastics, which can be named entomoremediation. The aim of this work was to demonstrate the ability of the insect Tenebrio molitor to biodegrade different, real plastic waste. The types of plastic waste used were: remains of thermal building insulation polystyrene foam (PS), two types of polyurethane (kitchen sponge as PU1 and commercial thermal insulation foam as PU2), and polyethylene foam (PE), which has been used as packaging material. After 58 days, the efficiency of mass reduction for all of the investigated plastics was 46.5%, 41.0%, 53.2%, and 69.7% for PS, PU1, PU2, and PE, respectively (with a dose of 0.0052 g of each plastic per 1 mealworm larvae). Both larvae and imago were active plastic eaters. However, in order to shorten the duration of the experiment and increase the specific consumption rate, the two forms of the insect should not be combined together in one container.
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- Piotr Bulak
- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290 Lublin, Poland; (K.P.); (A.P.); (A.B.)
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- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290 Lublin, Poland; (K.P.); (A.P.); (A.B.)
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- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290 Lublin, Poland; (K.P.); (A.P.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Gliniana 33, 20-614 Lublin, Poland; (A.P.); (B.G.)
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Gliniana 33, 20-614 Lublin, Poland; (A.P.); (B.G.)
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- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290 Lublin, Poland; (K.P.); (A.P.); (A.B.)
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Development of Chitosan Films from Edible Crickets and Their Performance as a Bio-Based Food Packaging Material. POLYSACCHARIDES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/polysaccharides2040045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Edible insects have gained attention due to their impressive nutritional composition, as well as their efficient use of natural resources. However, a research gap remains on the applications of insect chitosan, especially as it relates to their potential use as food packaging material. Chitosan from two reared cricket species (Acheta domesticus and Gryllodes sigillatus) was evaluated for use as food packaging material. Cricket chitosan films (CCF) were structurally similar to commercial shrimp chitosan films (SCF) at controlled glycerol levels, as seen by shared spectral peaks in FT-IR analyses. Mechanical properties of CCF showed they had equal or greater tensile strength when compared to commercial SCF, although flexibility was lower. Scanning electron microscopy showed increased roughness of microstructure, likely increasing the tortuosity. As a result, CCF had improved water vapor permeability compared to commercial SCF. Melanin complexes present in cricket chitin and chitosan increased hydrophobicity and decreased light transmittance. This study also revealed that intrinsic species differences, which occur during insect and crustacean exoskeleton development, could have effects on the functionality of chitosan packaging materials. Overall, CCF were found to be as effective as commercial SCF, while providing additional advantages. CCF derived from reared crickets have good mechanical and barrier properties, and improved water resistance and light barrier characteristics. Edible cricket chitosan has the potential to be used as bio-based packaging material for food and pharmaceutical applications.
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Tirado-Gallegos JM, Zamudio-Flores PB, Espino-Díaz M, Salgado-Delgado R, Vela-Gutiérrez G, Hernández-Centeno F, López-De la Peña HY, Hernández-González M, Rendón-Villalobos JR, Ortega-Ortega A. Chitosan Films Obtained from Brachystola magna (Girard) and Its Evaluation on Quality Attributes in Sausages during Storage. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26061782. [PMID: 33810043 PMCID: PMC8004905 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26061782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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High molecular weight chitosan (≈322 kDa) was obtained from chitin isolated from Brachystola magna (Girard) to produced biodegradable films. Their physicochemical, mechanical and water vapor permeability (WVP) properties were compared against commercial chitosan films with different molecular weights. Brachystola magna chitosan films (CFBM) exhibited similar physicochemical and mechanical characteristics to those of commercial chitosans. The CFBM films presented lower WVP values (10.01 × 10−11 g/m s Pa) than commercial chitosans films (from 16.06 × 10−11 to 64.30 × 10−11 g/m s Pa). Frankfurt-type sausages were covered with chitosan films and stored in refrigerated conditions (4 °C). Their quality attributes (color, weight loss, pH, moisture, texture and lipid oxidation) were evaluated at 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 days. Sausages covered with CFMB films presented the lowest weight loss (from 1.24% to 2.38%). A higher increase in hardness (from 22.32 N to 30.63 N) was observed in sausages covered with CFMB films. Compared with other films and the control (uncovered sausages), CFMB films delay pH reduction. Moreover, this film presents the lower lipid oxidation level (0.10 malonaldehyde mg/sample kg). Thus, chitosan of B. magna could be a good alternative as packaging material for meat products with high-fat content.
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- Juan Manuel Tirado-Gallegos
- Tecnología de Productos de Origen Animal, Facultad de Zootecnia y Ecología, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Periférico Francisco R. Almada km 1, Chihuahua, Chihuahua C.P. 31453, Mexico
- Correspondence: (J.M.T.-G.); (P.B.Z.-F.); Tel.: +52-(625)-581-2920 (P.B.Z.-F.); Fax: +52-(625)-581-2921 (P.B.Z.-F.)
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- Fisiología y Tecnología de Alimentos de la Zona Templada, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C.-Unidad Cuauhtémoc, Avenida Río Conchos s/n, Parque Industrial, Apartado Postal 781, Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua C.P. 31570, Mexico;
- Correspondence: (J.M.T.-G.); (P.B.Z.-F.); Tel.: +52-(625)-581-2920 (P.B.Z.-F.); Fax: +52-(625)-581-2921 (P.B.Z.-F.)
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- Fisiología y Tecnología de Alimentos de la Zona Templada, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C.-Unidad Cuauhtémoc, Avenida Río Conchos s/n, Parque Industrial, Apartado Postal 781, Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua C.P. 31570, Mexico;
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Zacatepec, Posgrado-Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Calzada Tecnológico 27, Zacatepec, Morelos C.P. 62780, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Investigación y Desarrollo de Productos Funcionales, Facultad de Ciencias de la Nutrición y Alimentos, Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas, Libramiento Norte Poniente 1150, Col. Lajas Maciel, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas C.P. 29000, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, División de Ciencia Animal, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Calzada Antonio Narro 1923, Buenavista, Saltillo, Coahuila C.P. 25315, Mexico (H.Y.L.-D.l.P.); (M.H.-G.)
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- Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, División de Ciencia Animal, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Calzada Antonio Narro 1923, Buenavista, Saltillo, Coahuila C.P. 25315, Mexico (H.Y.L.-D.l.P.); (M.H.-G.)
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- Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, División de Ciencia Animal, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Calzada Antonio Narro 1923, Buenavista, Saltillo, Coahuila C.P. 25315, Mexico (H.Y.L.-D.l.P.); (M.H.-G.)
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- Centro de Desarrollo de Productos Bióticos, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Calle CeProBi Núm. 8, Colonia San Isidro, Yautepec, Morelos C.P. 62731, Mexico;
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- Facultad de Ciencias Agrotecnológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Extensión Cuauhtémoc, Barrio de la presa s/n, Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua C.P. 31510, Mexico;
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Su L, Huang J, Li H, Pan Y, Zhu B, Zhao Y, Liu H. Chitosan-riboflavin composite film based on photodynamic inactivation technology for antibacterial food packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 172:231-240. [PMID: 33453253 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.01.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Photodynamic inactivation (PDI) is a novel sterilization technology that has proven effective in medicine. This study focused on applying PDI to food packaging, where chitosan (CS) films containing photosensitizing riboflavin (RB) were prepared via solution casting. The CS-RB composite films exhibited good ultraviolet (UV)-barrier properties, and had a visually appealing highly transparent yellow appearance. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed even dispersion of RB throughout the CS film. The addition of RB led to improved film characteristics, including the thickness, mechanical properties, solubility, and water barrier properties. The CS-RB5 composite films produced sufficient singlet oxygen under blue LED irradiation for 2 h to inactivate two food-borne pathogens (Listeria monocytogenes and Vibrio parahaemolyticus) and one spoilage bacteria (Shewanella baltica). The CS-RB composite films were assessed as a salmon packaging material, where inhibition of bacterial growth was observed. The film is biodegradable, and has the potential to alleviate the issues associated with the excessive use of petrochemical materials, such as environmental pollution and limited resources. The CS-RB composite films showed potential as a novel environmentally friendly packaging material for shelf-life extension of refrigerated food products.
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- Linyue Su
- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing & Preservation, Shanghai 201306, China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing & Preservation, Shanghai 201306, China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai 201306, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing & Preservation, Shanghai 201306, China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai 201306, China; Engineering Research Center of Food Thermal-processing Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China.
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Preparation of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Chitosan Film from Periplaneta americana. INSECTS 2021; 12:insects12010053. [PMID: 33440634 PMCID: PMC7827457 DOI: 10.3390/insects12010053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Simple Summary The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) is a kind of insect distributed worldwide. Commonly, it is considered as a pest. However, nowadays, it has been developed as a potential resource of protein, lipid, and antibacterial peptide. Besides, it also contains chitin, which could be used to produce chitosan by deacetylation. Chitosan is a valuable biomaterial containing amino groups, and has been applied in various fields. However, the researches focusing on the applications of P. americana chitosan are rare, which might hinder the exploration of the value of P. americana. In this paper, we prepared and characterized the chitosan film from P. americana. The performances relating to food packaging of the obtained film were also examined. As the results showed, P. americana chitosan film could resist UV light effectively. It could also keep scavenging 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals in 8 h, proving its ability of antioxidant. In addition, it exhibited antibacterial activity by resisting the growth of Serratia marcescens and Escherichia coli. The results showed that P. americana chitosan film could work as a potential food packaging material, which implicated the value of P. americana chitosan and provided a new clue for the exploration of the value of more insects, especially pests. Abstract Among different insects, the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) has been bred in industrial scale successfully as a potential resource of protein, lipid, and antibacterial peptide. However, the application of its chitosan has not been studied widely, which has hindered the sufficient utilization of P. americana. In this paper, the chitosan from P. americana was separated, characterized, and processed into film (PaCSF) to examine its potential of being applied in food packaging. As the results of different characterizations showed, PaCSF was similar to shrimp chitosan film (SCSF). However, concerning the performances relating to food packaging, the two chitosan films were different. PaCSF contained more water (42.82%) than SCSF did, resulting in its larger thickness (0.08 mm). PaCSF could resist UV light more effectively than SCSF did. Concerning antioxidant activity, the DPPH radical scavenging ability of PaCSF increased linearly with time passing, reaching 72.46% after 8 h, which was better than that of SCSF. The antibacterial activity assay exhibited that PaCSF resisted the growth of Serratia marcescens and Escherichia coli more effectively than SCSF did. The results implied that P. americana chitosan could be a potential raw material for food packaging, providing a new way to develop P. americana.
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