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Holguín Posso AM, Macías Silva JC, Castañeda Niño JP, Mina Hernandez JH, Fajardo Cabrera de Lima LDP. Characterization and Implementation of Cocoa Pod Husk as a Reinforcing Agent to Obtain Thermoplastic Starches and Bio-Based Composite Materials. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1608. [PMID: 38891558 PMCID: PMC11174894 DOI: 10.3390/polym16111608] [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: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
When the cocoa pod husk (CPH) is used and processed, two types of flour were obtained and can be differentiated by particle size, fine flour (FFCH), and coarse flour (CFCH) and can be used as a possible reinforcement for the development of bio-based composite materials. Each flour was obtained from chopping, drying by forced convection, milling by blades, and sieving using the 100 mesh/bottom according to the Tyler series. Their physicochemical, thermal, and structural characterization made it possible to identify the lower presence of lignin and higher proportions of cellulose and pectin in FFCH. Based on the properties identified in FFCH, it was included in the processing of thermoplastic starch (TPS) from the plantain pulp (Musa paradisiaca) and its respective bio-based composite material using plantain peel short fiber (PPSF) as a reinforcing agent using the following sequence of processing techniques: extrusion, internal mixing, and compression molding. The influence of FFCH contributed to the increase in ultimate tensile strength (7.59 MPa) and higher matrix-reinforcement interaction when obtaining the freshly processed composite material (day 0) when compared to the bio-based composite material with higher FCP content (30%) in the absence of FFCH. As for the disadvantages of FFCH, reduced thermal stability (323.57 to 300.47 °C) and losses in ultimate tensile strength (0.73 MPa) and modulus of elasticity (142.53 to 26.17 MPa) during storage progress were identified. In the case of TPS, the strengthening action of FFCH was not evident. Finally, the use of CFCH was not considered for the elaboration of the bio-based composite material because it reached a higher lignin content than FFCH, which was expected to decrease its affinity with the TPS matrix, resulting in lower mechanical properties in the material.
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- Andrés Mauricio Holguín Posso
- Escuela de Ingeniería de Materiales, Grupo Materiales Compuestos, Universidad del Valle, Calle 13 No. 100-00, Cali 76001, Colombia; (A.M.H.P.); (J.C.M.S.); (J.P.C.N.)
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- Escuela de Ingeniería de Materiales, Grupo Materiales Compuestos, Universidad del Valle, Calle 13 No. 100-00, Cali 76001, Colombia; (A.M.H.P.); (J.C.M.S.); (J.P.C.N.)
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- Escuela de Ingeniería de Materiales, Grupo Materiales Compuestos, Universidad del Valle, Calle 13 No. 100-00, Cali 76001, Colombia; (A.M.H.P.); (J.C.M.S.); (J.P.C.N.)
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- Escuela de Ingeniería de Materiales, Grupo Materiales Compuestos, Universidad del Valle, Calle 13 No. 100-00, Cali 76001, Colombia; (A.M.H.P.); (J.C.M.S.); (J.P.C.N.)
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- Grupo Tribología, Polímeros, Metalurgia de Polvos y Transformaciones de Residuos Sólidos, Universidad del Valle, Calle 13 No. 100-00, Cali 76001, Colombia;
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Qin Q, Gao B, Zhang X, Han L, Sing SL, Liu X. Effects of capsaicin loads on the properties of capsicum leaf protein-based nanocellulose composite films. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130904. [PMID: 38553392 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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This study aims to enhance the functionality of conventional protein-based nanocellulose composite films (PNCF) to meet the high demand for natural antimicrobial packaging films. Capsicum leaf protein (CLP) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) extracted from capsicum leaves were used as raw materials. Capsaicin, an essential antibacterial active ingredient in the capsicum plant, was used as an additive. The influence of different capsaicin loads on PNCF physicochemical and material properties was investigated under alkaline conditions. The results show that all film-forming liquids (FFLs) are non-Newtonian fluids with shear thinning behavior. When the capsaicin loading exceeds 20 %, the surface microstructure of PNCF changes from dense lamellar to rod-like. Capsaicin did not alter the PNCF crystal structure, thermal stability or chemical bonding. Capsaicin can be loaded onto the PNCF surface by intermolecular hydrogen bonding reactions with CLP and CNC, preserving capsaicin's biological activity. With increasing capsaicin loads from 0 % to 50 %, the mechanical and hydrophobic properties of PNCF decreased, whereas the diameter of the inhibition zone increased. All PNCFs have UV-blocking properties with potential applications in developing biodegradable food packaging materials. The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for the high-value utilization of capsicum cultivation waste and the preparation of novel PNCF.
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- Qingyu Qin
- Laboratory of Biomass and Bioprocessing Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Laboratory of Biomass and Bioprocessing Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Reducing Emissions from Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China.
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- Laboratory of Biomass and Bioprocessing Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Laboratory of Biomass and Bioprocessing Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Zolfaghari S, Soltaninejad A, Okoro OV, Shavandi A, Denayer JFM, Sadeghi M, Karimi K. Starch biocomposites preparation by incorporating organosolv lignins from potato crop residues. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129140. [PMID: 38199558 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129140] [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: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Plastic wastes accumulated due to food packaging pose environmental threats. This study proposes biopolymeric films containing lignins extracted from potato crop residues (PCR) through organosolv treatment as a green alternative to non-degradable food packaging. The isolation process yielded 43.9 wt% lignins with a recovery rate of 73.5 wt% achieved under optimum conditions at 180 °C with 50 % v/v ethanol. The extracted lignins were then incorporated into a starch matrix to create biocomposite films. ATR-FTIR analysis confirmed interactions between the starch matrix and extracted lignins, and XRD analysis showed the amorphous structure of lignins, reducing film crystallinity. The addition of 1 wt% of extracted lignins resulted in a 87 % reduction in oxygen permeability, a 25 % increase in the thermal stability of the film, and a 78 % enhancement in antioxidant. Furthermore, introducing 3 wt% lignins led to the lowest water vapor transmission rate, measuring 9.3 × 10-7 kg/s·m2. Morphological studies of the films demonstrated a homogeneous and continuous structure on both the surface and cross-sectional areas when the lignins content was below 7 wt%. These findings highlight the potential of using organosolv lignins derived from potato crop residues as a promising additive for developing eco-friendly films designed for sustainable food packaging.
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- Shiva Zolfaghari
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ifsahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ifsahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), École polytechnique de Bruxelles, 3BIO-BioMatter, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50 - CP 165/61, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), École polytechnique de Bruxelles, 3BIO-BioMatter, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50 - CP 165/61, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ifsahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran; School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
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de Vilhena MB, Matos RM, Ramos Junior GSDS, Viegas BM, da Silva Junior CAB, Macedo EN, Paula MVDS, da Silva Souza JA, Candido VS, de Sousa Cunha EJ. Influence of Glycerol and SISAL Microfiber Contents on the Thermal and Tensile Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Composites. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4141. [PMID: 37896385 PMCID: PMC10610935 DOI: 10.3390/polym15204141] [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: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The increasing use of petroleum plastics has caused environmental damage due to the degradation time of these materials. An alternative to petroleum plastics could be thermoplastic starch (TPS). However, thermoplastic starch does not exhibit satisfactory tensile properties. The mechanical properties of thermoplastic starch can be improved by adding sisal microfibers. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of different levels of glycerol and sisal microfibers on the thermal and tensile properties of thermoplastic corn starch composites. The microfibers were obtained via mechanical treatment followed by chemical treatment (alkaline treatment and bleaching). The films were obtained by the casting method using commercial corn starch and glycerol as a plasticizing agent, reinforced with sisal microfibers. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results revealed that the addition of microfibers did not change the chemical structure of the TPS matrix. The films from the samples with 18% glycerol and 10% microfibers had the highest value for the maximum tension, equal to 4.78 MPa. The thermal decomposition profile of TPS was not altered by the addition of microfibers. Our findings demonstrated the profound influence of glycerol and microfiber contents on the tensile properties of thermoplastic starch composites.
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- Mailson Batista de Vilhena
- Engineering of Natural Resources of the Amazon Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Belem 66075-110, Brazil; (M.B.d.V.); (E.N.M.); (J.A.d.S.S.)
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- Faculty of Materials Engineering, Federal University of Pará-UFPA, Ananindeua 67130-660, Brazil; (R.M.M.); (E.J.d.S.C.)
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Ananindeua 67130-660, Brazil; (G.S.d.S.R.J.); (C.A.B.d.S.J.); (M.V.d.S.P.)
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Belem 66075-110, Brazil;
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Ananindeua 67130-660, Brazil; (G.S.d.S.R.J.); (C.A.B.d.S.J.); (M.V.d.S.P.)
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- Engineering of Natural Resources of the Amazon Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Belem 66075-110, Brazil; (M.B.d.V.); (E.N.M.); (J.A.d.S.S.)
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Ananindeua 67130-660, Brazil; (G.S.d.S.R.J.); (C.A.B.d.S.J.); (M.V.d.S.P.)
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- Engineering of Natural Resources of the Amazon Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Belem 66075-110, Brazil; (M.B.d.V.); (E.N.M.); (J.A.d.S.S.)
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Ananindeua 67130-660, Brazil; (G.S.d.S.R.J.); (C.A.B.d.S.J.); (M.V.d.S.P.)
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- Faculty of Materials Engineering, Federal University of Pará-UFPA, Ananindeua 67130-660, Brazil; (R.M.M.); (E.J.d.S.C.)
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Roy S, Priyadarshi R, Łopusiewicz Ł, Biswas D, Chandel V, Rhim JW. Recent progress in pectin extraction, characterization, and pectin-based films for active food packaging applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 239:124248. [PMID: 37003387 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Pectin is an abundant complex polysaccharide obtained from various plants. Safe, biodegradable, and edible pectin has been extensively utilized in the food industry as a gelling agent, thickener, and colloid stabilizer. Pectin can be extracted in a variety of ways, thus affecting its structure and properties. Pectin's excellent physicochemical properties make it suitable for many applications, including food packaging. Recently, pectin has been spotlighted as a promising biomaterial for manufacturing bio-based sustainable packaging films and coatings. Functional pectin-based composite films and coatings are useful for active food packaging applications. This review discusses pectin and its use in active food packaging applications. First, basic information and characteristics of pectin, such as the source, extraction method, and structural characteristics, were described. Then, various methods of pectin modification were discussed, and the following section briefly described pectin's physicochemical properties and applications in the food sector. Finally, the recent development of pectin-based food packaging films and coatings and their use in food packaging were comprehensively discussed.
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- Swarup Roy
- School of Bioengineering and Food Technology, Shoolini University, Solan 173229, India.
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, BioNanocomposite Research Center, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Center of Bioimmobilization and Innovative Packaging Materials, Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries, West Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin, Janickiego 35, 71-270 Szczecin, Poland
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- School of Bioengineering and Food Technology, Shoolini University, Solan 173229, India; Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Jalandhar 144011, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Food Technology, Shoolini University, Solan 173229, India
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, BioNanocomposite Research Center, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Kumar S, Reddy ARL, Basumatary IB, Nayak A, Dutta D, Konwar J, Purkayastha MD, Mukherjee A. Recent progress in pectin extraction and their applications in developing films and coatings for sustainable food packaging: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 239:124281. [PMID: 37001777 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Perishable foods like fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, and dairy products have short shelf-life that causes significant postharvest losses, which poses a major challenge for food supply chains. Biopolymers have been extensively studied as sustainable alternatives to synthetic plastics, and pectin is one such biopolymer that has been used for packaging and preservation of foods. Pectin is obtained from abundantly available low-cost sources such as agricultural or food processing wastes and by products. This review is a complete account of pectin extraction from agro-wastes, development of pectin-based composite films and coatings, their characterizations, and their applications in food packaging and preservation. Compared to conventional chemical extraction, supercritical water, ultrasound, and microwave assisted extractions are a few examples of modern and more efficient pectin extraction processes that generate almost no hazardous effluents, and thus, such extraction techniques are more environment friendly. Pectin-based films and coatings can be functionalized with natural active agents such as essential oils and other phytochemicals to improve their moisture barrier, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Application of pectin-based active films and coatings effectively improved shelf-life of fresh cut-fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, milk, and other food perishable products.
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Silva KF, Marques CS, de Freitas Junior A, Dias MV, Mori FA. Whey protein isolate and kraft lignin multifunctional films for potential food packaging application: UV block and antioxidant potential. FOOD BIOSCI 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2023.102581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2023]
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Starch-based food packaging films processed by reactive extrusion/thermo-molding using chromium octanoate-loaded zeolite A as a potential triple-action mesoporous material (reinforcing filler/food-grade antimicrobial organocatalytic nanoreactor). Food Packag Shelf Life 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Lara BRB, de Andrade PS, de Oliveira ACS, Junior MG, Matos LC, Tonoli GHD, Dias MV. Bilayer biocomposites of PVOH/WPI/nano‐silica treated with corona discharge. POLYM ENG SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.26150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- CEFET‐MG/Department of Electromechanics Federal Center of Technological Education of Minas Gerais Araxa Brazil
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- UFLA/Department of Forest Science Federal University of Lavras Lavras Brazil
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- UFLA/Department of Food Science Federal University of Lavras Lavras Brazil
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Oliveira NL, Oliveira ACS, Silva SH, Rodrigues AA, Borges SV, Oliveira JE, Resende JV. Development and characterization of starch‐based films added ora‐pro‐nobis mucilage and study of biodegradation and photodegradation. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Oliveira ACS, Oliveira Begali D, Ferreira LF, Ugucioni JC, Sena Neto AR, Yoshida MI, Borges SV. Effect of whey protein isolate addition on thermoplasticized pectin packaging properties. J FOOD PROCESS ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.13910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Department of Chemistry Federal University of Minas Gerais Belo Horizonte Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Department of Food Science Federal University of Lavras Lavras Minas Gerais Brazil
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