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Geeta, Shivani, Devi N, Shayoraj, Bansal N, Sharma S, Dubey SK, Kumar S. Novel chitosan-based smart bio-nanocomposite films incorporating TiO 2 nanoparticles for white bread preservation. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131367. [PMID: 38583837 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Chitosan (CS)-based bio-nanocomposite food packaging films were prepared via solvent-casting method by incorporating a unique combination of additives and fillers, including polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), glycerol, Tween 80, castor oil (CO), and nano titanium dioxide (TiO2) in various proportions to enhance film properties. For a comprehensive analysis of the synthesized films, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), tensile testing, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and UV-vis spectrophotometry were employed. Furthermore, the antimicrobial efficacy of the films against S. aureus, E. coli, and A. niger was examined to assess their potential to preserve food from foodborne pathogens. The results claimed that the inclusion of castor oil and TiO2 nanoparticles considerably improved antimicrobial properties, UV-vis light barrier properties, thermal stability, optical transparency, and mechanical strength of the films, while reducing their water solubility, moisture content, water vapor and oxygen permeability. Based on the overall analysis, CS/PVA/CO/TiO2-0.3 film can be selected as the optimal one for practical applications. Furthermore, the practical application of the optimum film was evaluated using white bread as a model food product. The modified film successfully extended the shelf life of bread to 10 days, surpassing the performance of commercial LDPE packaging (6 days), and showed promising attributes for applications in the food packaging sector. These films exhibit superior antimicrobial properties, improved mechanical strength, and extended shelf life for food products, marking a sustainable and efficient alternative to conventional plastic packaging in both scientific research and industrial applications.
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- Geeta
- Department of Chemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana, India
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- Institute of Integrated & Honors Studies, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana, India
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- Institute of Integrated & Honors Studies, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana, India.
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- Institute of Integrated & Honors Studies, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana, India.
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Rajeshkumar L, Kumar PS, Ramesh M, Sanjay MR, Siengchin S. Assessment of biodegradation of lignocellulosic fiber-based composites - A systematic review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127237. [PMID: 37804890 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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Lignocellulosic fiber-reinforced polymer composites are the most extensively used modern-day materials with low density and better specific strength specifically developed to render better physical, mechanical, and thermal properties. Synthetic fiber-reinforced composites face some serious issues like low biodegradability, non-environmentally friendly, and low disposability. Lignocellulosic or natural fiber-reinforced composites, which are developed from various plant-based fibers and animal-based fibers are considered potential substitutes for synthetic fiber composites because they are characterized by lightweight, better biodegradability, and are available at low cost. It is very much essential to study end-of-life (EoL) conditions like biodegradability for the biocomposites which occur commonly after their service life. During biodegradation, the physicochemical arrangement of the natural fibers, the environmental conditions, and the microbial populations, to which the natural fiber composites are exposed, play the most influential factors. The current review focuses on a comprehensive discussion of the standards and assessment methods of biodegradation in aerobic and anaerobic conditions on a laboratory scale. This review is expected to serve the materialists and technologists who work on the EoL behaviour of various materials, particularly in natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites to apply these standards and test methods to various classes of biocomposites for developing sustainable materials.
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- L Rajeshkumar
- Centre for Machining and Materials Testing, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, KIT-Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, Thailand
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Thongphang C, Namphonsane A, Thanawan S, Chia CH, Wongsagonsup R, Smith SM, Amornsakchai T. Toward a Circular Bioeconomy: Development of Pineapple Stem Starch Composite as a Plastic-Sheet Substitute for Single-Use Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15102388. [PMID: 37242963 DOI: 10.3390/polym15102388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Plastic waste poses a significant challenge for the environment, particularly smaller plastic products that are often difficult to recycle or collect. In this study, we developed a fully biodegradable composite material from pineapple field waste that is suitable for small-sized plastic products that are difficult to recycle, such as bread clips. We utilized starch from waste pineapple stems, which is high in amylose content, as the matrix, and added glycerol and calcium carbonate as the plasticizer and filler, respectively, to improve the material's moldability and hardness. We varied the amounts of glycerol (20-50% by weight) and calcium carbonate (0-30 wt.%) to produce composite samples with a wide range of mechanical properties. The tensile moduli were in the range of 45-1100 MPa, with tensile strengths of 2-17 MPa and an elongation at break of 10-50%. The resulting materials exhibited good water resistance and had lower water absorption (~30-60%) than other types of starch-based materials. Soil burial tests showed that the material completely disintegrated into particles smaller than 1 mm within 14 days. We also created a bread clip prototype to test the material's ability to hold a filled bag tightly. The obtained results demonstrate the potential of using pineapple stem starch as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based and biobased synthetic materials in small-sized plastic products while promoting a circular bioeconomy.
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- Chanaporn Thongphang
- Center of Sustainable Energy and Green Materials, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Center of Sustainable Energy and Green Materials, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Rubber Technology Research Center, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Division of Food Technology, Kanchanaburi Campus, Mahidol University, Kanchanaburi 71150, Thailand
- Food and Nutrition Academic and Research Cluster, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Center of Sustainable Energy and Green Materials, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Center of Sustainable Energy and Green Materials, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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Reza MM, Begum HA, Uddin AJ. Potentiality of sustainable corn starch-based biocomposites reinforced with cotton filter waste of spinning mill. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15697. [PMID: 37215920 PMCID: PMC10195908 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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The textile sector is among the leading industries globally in terms of releasing pollutants and producing waste. Despite being reusable, many wastes are squandered by disposing to landfills or incineration, creating a serious environmental threat. Because the cost of raw materials makes up a significant portion of the total product cost, manufacturers can obtain significant profits by exploiting waste generated during the manufacturing process. Herein, an attempt has been taken to utilize cotton filter waste (CFW) (collected from the humidification plant of the spinning mill) as reinforcement in manufacturing biocomposites with the corn starch (CS) matrix. Starch was considered to be the most suitable matrix as it is sustainable, abundant, natural, biodegradable, and, more importantly, capable of showing thermoplastic behavior under high temperatures. Sheets of corn starch composites reinforced with different wt% of cleaned cotton filter waste were fabricated using hand layup and compression molding techniques. The 50 wt% cotton waste was found to be optimum loading in terms of tensile strength, Young's modulus, bending strength, toughness, impact strength, and thermal Conductivity of the biocomposites. SEM micrographs revealed good interfacial adhesion (bonding) in matrix and filler interfaces, with the most substantial bonding for composites containing 50% fibers that concomitantly enhanced the mechanical properties of composites. The obtained biocomposites are deemed to be a sustainable alternative to non-degradable synthetic polymeric materials like Styrofoam for packaging and insulation applications.
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Namphonsane A, Suwannachat P, Chia CH, Wongsagonsup R, Smith SM, Amornsakchai T. Toward a Circular Bioeconomy: Exploring Pineapple Stem Starch Film as a Plastic Substitute in Single Use Applications. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:membranes13050458. [PMID: 37233519 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13050458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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In this study, biodegradable starch film was developed from pineapple stem waste as a substitute for non-biodegradable petroleum-based films for single-use applications where strength is not too demanding. High amylose starch from a pineapple stem was used as the matrix. Glycerol and citric acid were used as additives to adjust the ductility of the material. Glycerol content was fixed at 25% while that of citric acid varied from 0 to 15% by weight of starch. Films with a wide range of mechanical properties can be prepared. As more citric acid is added, the film becomes softer and weaker, and has greater elongation at the break. Properties range from a strength of about 21.5 MPa and 2.9% elongation to a strength of about 6.8 MPa and 35.7% elongation. An X-ray diffraction study showed that the films were semi-crystalline. The films were also found to be water-resistant and can be heat-sealed. An example of a single-use package was demonstrated. A soil burial test confirmed that the material was biodegradable and completely disintegrated into sizes smaller than 1 mm within one month.
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- Atitiya Namphonsane
- Center of Sustainable Energy and Green Materials, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Center of Sustainable Energy and Green Materials, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Division of Food Technology, Kanchanaburi Campus, Mahidol University, Kanchanaburi 71150, Thailand
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- Center of Sustainable Energy and Green Materials, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Center of Sustainable Energy and Green Materials, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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Taharuddin NH, Jumaidin R, Ilyas RA, Kamaruddin ZH, Mansor MR, Md Yusof FA, Knight VF, Norrrahim MNF. Effect of Agar on the Mechanical, Thermal, and Moisture Absorption Properties of Thermoplastic Sago Starch Composites. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:8954. [PMID: 36556760 PMCID: PMC9781869 DOI: 10.3390/ma15248954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Thermoplastic starch is a material that has the potential to be environmentally friendly and biodegradable. However, it has certain drawbacks concerning its mechanical performance and is sensitive to the presence of moisture. The current study assessed agar-containing thermoplastic sago starch (TPSS) properties at various loadings. Variable proportions of agar (5%, 10%, and 15% wt%) were used to produce TPSS by the hot-pressing method. Then, the samples were subjected to characterisation using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mechanical analysis, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and moisture absorption tests. The results demonstrated that adding agar to starch-based thermoplastic blends significantly improved their tensile, flexural, and impact properties. The samples' morphology showed that the fracture had become more erratic and uneven after adding agar. FT-IR revealed that intermolecular hydrogen bonds formed between TPSS and agar. Moreover, with an increase in agar content, TPSS's thermal stability was also increased. However, the moisture absorption values among the samples increased slightly as the amount of agar increased. Overall, the proposed TPSS/agar blend has the potential to be employed as biodegradable material due to its improved mechanical characteristics.
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- Nurul Hanan Taharuddin
- Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal 76100, Malaysia
- German-Malaysian Institute, Jalan Ilmiah, Taman Universiti, Kajang 43000, Malaysia
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- Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal 76100, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
- Centre for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- German-Malaysian Institute, Jalan Ilmiah, Taman Universiti, Kajang 43000, Malaysia
- Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Centre, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia
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- Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal 76100, Malaysia
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- Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Alor Gajah 78000, Malaysia
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- Research Centre for Chemical Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Research Centre for Chemical Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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Dutta D, Sit N. Comparison of Properties of Films Prepared from Potato Starch Modified by Annealing and Heat‐Moisture Treatment. STARCH-STARKE 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/star.202200110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Ditimoni Dutta
- Department of Food Engineering and Technology Tezpur University Tezpur Assam 784028 India
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology Tezpur University Tezpur Assam 784028 India
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Thermoplastic Starch with Poly(butylene adipate- co-terephthalate) Blends Foamed by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14101952. [PMID: 35631835 PMCID: PMC9145724 DOI: 10.3390/polym14101952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Starch-based biodegradable foams with a high starch content are developed using industrial starch as the base material and supercritical CO2 as blowing or foaming agents. The superior cushioning properties of these foams can lead to competitiveness in the market. Despite this, a weak melting strength property of starch is not sufficient to hold the foaming agents within it. Due to the rapid diffusion of foaming gas into the environment, it is difficult for starch to maintain pore structure in starch foams. Therefore, producing starch foam by using supercritical CO2 foaming gas faces severe challenges. To overcome this, we have synthesized thermoplastic starch (TPS) by dispersing starch into water or glycerin. Consecutively, the TPS surface was modified by compatibilizer silane A (SA) to improve the dispersion with poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) to become (TPS with SA)/PBAT composite foam. Furthermore, the foam-forming process was optimized by varying the ratios of TPS and PBAT under different forming temperatures of 85 °C to 105 °C, and two different pressures, 17 Mpa and 23 Mpa were studied in detail. The obtained results indicate that the SA surface modification on TPS can influence the great compatibility with PBAT blended foams (foam density: 0.16 g/cm3); whereas unmodified TPS and PBAT (foam density: 0.349 g/cm3) exhibit high foam density, rigid foam structure, and poor tensile properties. In addition, we have found that the 80% TPS/20% PBAT foam can be achieved with good flexible properties. Because of this flexibility, lightweight and environment-friendly nature, we have the opportunity to resolve the strong demands from the packing market.
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Jaymand M. Sulfur functionality-modified starches: Review of synthesis strategies, properties, and applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 197:111-120. [PMID: 34952096 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.12.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Starch is the second most abundant naturally-occurring polymer after cellulose that possess superior physicochemical and biological features with numerous practical applications ranging from industrial to biomedical. Despite, native starch suffer from some drawbacks, including difficult processability, low shear and thermal stability, weak mechanical properties, and tendency to easily retrograde and undergo syneresis. Therefore, modification of native starch is necessary for circumvent the above-mentioned problems and expanding application ranges. This natural polymer can be modified using chemical, physical, enzymatic, and genetic engineering strategies. Amongst, chemical approaches have received more attention owing to enhancing physicochemical and biological features that lead to higher performance than those of the other strategies. In this context, incorporation of sulfur functionality-containing groups (sulfonation and sulfation) can be considered as an efficient approach due to significant enhancement in physiochemical properties, including zeta potential (move to negative values), molecular weight, processiability (e.g., solubility and meltability), and rheology. Furthermore, this strategy can modified some biological features, such as hemocompatibility, protein sorption, biostability, adhesion and proliferation of numerous cells, antithrombogenicity, antiinflammatory, antiviral, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, anticoagulant and antifouling properties. Accordingly, this review highlight's the synthesis strategies, physiochemical and biological properties, as well as applications of sulfur functionality-modified starches in numerous practical fields.
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- Mehdi Jaymand
- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Bhovi VK, Melinmath SP, Gowda R. A Review - Biodegradable Polymers and their Applications. Mini Rev Med Chem 2022; 22:2081-2101. [PMID: 35088668 DOI: 10.2174/1389557522666220128152847] [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: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Polymers have an endless scope in the recent era due to their flexibility, amendment, and insertion of organic and inorganic active components into the polymer backbone. There is strong competition between natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers in the sense of biodegradability and compatibility with modern technology. Biodegradable polymers play a significant role in sustaining mankind on the earth due to non-environment hazards. These polymers play a crucial role in the area of biomedicine technology such as tissues engineering, preparation of different scaffolds, drug delivery systems, industrial, agriculture, and food packaging. Here, we probed on an assortment of types of applications, challenges, and limitations of biodegradable polymers in life.
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- Venkatesh K Bhovi
- PG Studies and research in Chemistry, Vijayanagar College, Hosapete, Vijayanagar, Karnataka, India
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- PG Studies and research in Chemistry, Vijayanagar College, Hosapete, Vijayanagar, Karnataka, India
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- PG Studies and research in Chemistry, Vijayanagar College, Hosapete, Vijayanagar, Karnataka, India
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The food packaging sector generates large volumes of plastic waste due to the high demand for packaged products with a short shelf-life. Biopolymers such as starch-based materials are a promising alternative to non-renewable resins, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly food packaging alternative for single-use products. This article provides a chronology of the development of starch-based materials for food packaging. Particular emphasis is placed on the challenges faced in processing these materials using conventional processing techniques for thermoplastics and other emerging techniques such as electrospinning and 3D printing. The improvement of the performance of starch-based materials by blending with other biopolymers, use of micro- and nano-sized reinforcements, and chemical modification of starch is discussed. Finally, an overview of recent developments of these materials in smart food packaging is given.
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Tiozon RJN, Bonto AP, Sreenivasulu N. Enhancing the functional properties of rice starch through biopolymer blending for industrial applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 192:100-117. [PMID: 34619270 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Rice starch has been used in various agri-food products due to its hypoallergenic properties. However, rice starch has poor solubility, lower resistant starch content with reduced retrogradation and poor functional properties. Hence, its industrial applications are rather limited. The lack of comprehensive information and a holistic understanding of the interaction between rice starch and endo/exogenous constituents to improve physico-chemical properties is a prerequisite in designing industrial products with enhanced functional attributes. In this comprehensive review, we highlight the potentials of physically mixing of biopolymers in upgrading the functional characteristics of rice starch as a raw material for industrial applications. Specifically, this review tackles rice starch modifications by adding natural/synthetic polymers and plasticizers, leading to functional blends or composites in developing sustainable packaging materials, pharma- and nutraceutical products. Moreover, a brief discussion on rice starch chemical and genetic modifications to alter starch quality for the deployment of rice starch industrial application is also highlighted.
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- Rhowell Jr N Tiozon
- Consumer driven Grain Quality and Nutrition unit, Rice Breeding and Innovation Platform, International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños 4030, Philippines; Max-Planck-Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany.
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- Chemistry Department, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft, Avenue, Manila 0922, Philippines; Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Santo Tomas, España Blvd, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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- Consumer driven Grain Quality and Nutrition unit, Rice Breeding and Innovation Platform, International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños 4030, Philippines.
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Jha P. Functional properties of starch-chitosan blend bionanocomposite films for food packaging: the influence of amylose-amylopectin ratios. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2021; 58:3368-3378. [PMID: 34366454 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-020-04908-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The present study is focused on the influence of amylose and amylopectin ratio on crystallinity, water barrier, mechanical, morphological and anti-fungal properties of starch-based bionanocomposite films. The different sources of starch containing various proportion of amylose and amylopectin (high amylose corn starch, 70:30; corn starch, 28:72; wheat starch, 25:75; and potato starch, 20:80) has been incorporated with chitosan (CH) and nanoclay (Na-MMT). Amylose and amylopectin ratio has regulated the orientation of molecular structure in the starch-based films. Experimental results have revealed that the prepared bionanocomposite films that of CS/CH/nanoclay has exhibited higher crystallinity and molecular miscibility among corn starch, with chitosan and nanoclay were confirmed by XRD. CS/CH/nanoclay has exhibited lowest water vapor permeability and highest tensile strength due to molecular space present in corn starch. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy has confirmed the shift of amine peak to a higher wavenumber indicating a stronger hydrogen bond between starch and chitosan. Finally, the best bionanocomposite films were tested for food packaging applications. Low-density polyethylene has exhibited fungal growth on 5th day when packed with bread slices at 25 °C and 59% RH whereas CS/CH/nanoclay bionanocomposite film did not show the same for at least 20 days. CS/CH/nanoclay film could potentially be useful for active packaging in extending shelf life; maintaining its quality and safety of food products thus substituting synthetic plastic packaging materials.
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- Pankaj Jha
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039 India
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Datta D, Samanta S, Halder G. Effect of thickness and starch phthalate/starch content on the degradability of LDPE/silane-modified nanosilica films: a comparative parametric optimization. Polym Bull (Berl) 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-020-03213-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Zhang Y, Li Y. Comparison of physicochemical and mechanical properties of edible films made from navy bean and corn starches. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:1538-1545. [PMID: 32869322 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recently, there has been a great interest in developing new applications of edible dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). The utilization of starch, comprising the major component of dry bean seeds, for the preparation of edible films has just emerged. RESULTS In the present study, we chose navy bean as a model dry bean source, isolated its starch component, prepared edible films with different formulations (35 and 40 g L-1 ), and compared these with the films made using isolated and commercial corn starches. Sunflower oil at 10 g L-1 was dispersed into film-forming solution to design composite films. The water vapor barrier property, mechanical properties and microstructure of starch films from navy bean and corn were studied to evaluate their potential for use in food packaging. All of the films had smooth and uniform surface and were transparent. CONCLUSION Navy bean starch film showed physicochemical and mechanical properties comparable to corn starch films, and the addition of sunflower oil could further improve the water vapor barrier and mechanical properties of films. The findings obtained in the present study demonstrate the potential of using navy bean starch to prepare edible films. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Yue Zhang
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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Development of multilayer barrier films of thermoplastic starch and low-density polyethylene. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-2015-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Quecholac-Piña X, Hernández-Berriel MDC, Mañón-Salas MDC, Espinosa-Valdemar RM, Vázquez-Morillas A. Degradation of Plastics under Anaerobic Conditions: A Short Review. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E109. [PMID: 31948016 PMCID: PMC7023122 DOI: 10.3390/polym12010109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Plastic waste is an issue of global concern because of the environmental impact of its accumulation in waste management systems and ecosystems. Biodegradability was proposed as a solution to overcome this problem; however, most biodegradable plastics were designed to degrade under aerobic conditions, ideally fulfilled in a composting plant. These new plastics could arrive to anaerobic environments, purposely or frequently, because of their mismanagement at the end of their useful life. This review analyzes the behavior of biodegradable and conventional plastics under anaerobic conditions, specifically in anaerobic digestion systems and landfills. A review was performed in order to identify: (a) the environmental conditions found in anaerobic digestion processes and landfills, as well as the mechanisms for degradation in those environments; (b) the experimental methods used for the assessment of biodegradation in anaerobic conditions; and (c) the extent of the biodegradation process for different plastics. Results show a remarkable variability of the biodegradation rate depending on the type of plastic and experimental conditions, with clearly better performance in anaerobic digestion systems, where temperature, water content, and inoculum are strictly controlled. The majority of the studied plastics showed that thermophilic conditions increase degradation. It should not be assumed that plastics designed to be degraded aerobically will biodegrade under anaerobic conditions, and an exact match must be done between the specific plastics and the end of life options that they will face.
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- Xochitl Quecholac-Piña
- Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Toluca, Av. Tecnológico s/n. Colonia Agrícola Bellavista Metepec, Edo. De México, México C.P. 52149, Mexico; (X.Q.-P.); (M.d.C.H.-B.)
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Toluca, Av. Tecnológico s/n. Colonia Agrícola Bellavista Metepec, Edo. De México, México C.P. 52149, Mexico; (X.Q.-P.); (M.d.C.H.-B.)
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- Sociedad Mexicana de Ciencia y Tecnología Aplicada a Residuos Sólidos, A.C., Priv Molcajete 44 Fracc. Hacienda de las Fuentes, Calimaya, México C.P. 52227, Mexico;
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- Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Av San Pablo Xalpa 180, Reynosa Tamaulipas, Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México 02200, Mexico;
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- Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Av San Pablo Xalpa 180, Reynosa Tamaulipas, Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México 02200, Mexico;
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Datta D, Halder G. Blending of phthalated starch and surface functionalized rice husk extracted nanosilica with LDPE towards developing an efficient packaging substitute. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:1533-1557. [PMID: 31755061 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06430-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Starch was transformed to hydrophobic starch phthalate (contact angle 109°) in order to achieve a good dispersion in LDPE matrix. Nanosilica derived from rice husk after aminopropyltrimethoxysilane functionalization was also incorporated into the blend as property-enhancing filler. The produced crystalline starch phthalate had a lower particle size of 9.87 μm and a higher surface area of 2.87 m2/g compared to starch (40.28 μm, 1.91 m2/g). The potential quality modification of starch phthalate as a substitute for starch towards the production of a perfect biodegradable blend was quantified in terms of mechanical (tensile, tear, stiffness), optical (haze, transmittance), and biodegradation assessments. Interfacial adhesion between LDPE and starch phthalate was well justified by the morphology and enhancement in mechanical properties like tensile and tear strength from 8.87 to 12.67 MPa and 96.57 to 187.10 N/mm for 30% of starch or starch phthalate in LDPE matrix, respectively. Starch phthalate compared to starch blended films showed a higher biodegradation rate of 14.8 and 13.5% in garden soil and vegetable waste respectively in 1 year (at 30% biofiller), with a good first-order kinetics fit of the weight loss data having a higher degradation rate constant at higher content of biofiller in the blend.
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- Deepshikha Datta
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, 713209, India
- Department of Polymer Science, Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751024, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, 713209, India.
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Pop OL, Pop CR, Dufrechou M, Vodnar DC, Socaci SA, Dulf FV, Minervini F, Suharoschi R. Edible Films and Coatings Functionalization by Probiotic Incorporation: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 12:E12. [PMID: 31861657 PMCID: PMC7022843 DOI: 10.3390/polym12010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 12/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Edible coatings and films represent an alternative packaging system characterized by being more environment- and customer-friendly than conventional systems of food protection. Research on edible coatings requires multidisciplinary efforts by food engineers, biopolymer specialists and biotechnologists. Entrapment of probiotic cells in edible films or coatings is a favorable approach that may overcome the limitations linked with the use of bioactive compounds in or on food products. The recognition of several health advantages associated with probiotics ingestion is worldwide accepted and well documented. Nevertheless, due to the low stability of probiotics in the food processing steps, in the food matrices and in the gastrointestinal tract, this kind of encapsulation is of high relevance. The development of new and functional edible packaging may lead to new functional foods. This review will focus on edible coatings and films containing probiotic cells (obtaining techniques, materials, characteristics, and applications) and the innovative entrapment techniques use to obtained such packaging.
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- Oana L. Pop
- Department of Food Science, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Calea Mănăştur 3-5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania (C.R.P.); (D.C.V.); (S.A.S.)
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- Department of Food Science, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Calea Mănăştur 3-5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania (C.R.P.); (D.C.V.); (S.A.S.)
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- USC 1422 GRAPPE, INRA, Ecole Supérieur d’Agriculture, SFR 4207 QUASAV, 55 rue Rabelais, BP 30748, 4900 Agnes Cedex 01, France;
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- Department of Food Science, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Calea Mănăştur 3-5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania (C.R.P.); (D.C.V.); (S.A.S.)
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- Department of Food Science, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Calea Mănăştur 3-5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania (C.R.P.); (D.C.V.); (S.A.S.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Calea Mănăştur 3-5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Food Science, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Calea Mănăştur 3-5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania (C.R.P.); (D.C.V.); (S.A.S.)
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Abioye AA, Fasanmi OO, Rotimi DO, Abioye OP, Obuekwe CC, Afolalu SA, Okokpujie IP. Review of the Development of Biodegradable Plastic from Synthetic Polymers and Selected Synthesized Nanoparticle Starches. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1378/4/042064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Amado LR, Silva KDS, Mauro MA. Effects of interactions between soy protein isolate and pectin on properties of soy protein‐based films. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Laís Ravazzi Amado
- Department of Food Engineering and TechnologySão Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences Street Cristóvão Colombo, 2265 São José do Rio Preto 15054‐000 Brazil
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- Department of TechnologyMaringá State University (UEM) Avenue Ângelo Moreira da Fonseca, 1800 Umuarama 87506‐370 Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering and TechnologySão Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences Street Cristóvão Colombo, 2265 São José do Rio Preto 15054‐000 Brazil
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Khairuddin, Purnawan C, Nawangratri AZ, Pham T. Effect of different type of clay on water barrier properties of Starch Composite. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1153/1/012091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Luzi F, Torre L, Kenny JM, Puglia D. Bio- and Fossil-Based Polymeric Blends and Nanocomposites for Packaging: Structure⁻Property Relationship. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E471. [PMID: 30717499 PMCID: PMC6384613 DOI: 10.3390/ma12030471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Revised: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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In the present review, the possibilities for blending of commodities and bio-based and/or biodegradable polymers for packaging purposes has been considered, limiting the analysis to this class of materials without considering blends where both components have a bio-based composition or origin. The production of blends with synthetic polymeric materials is among the strategies to modulate the main characteristics of biodegradable polymeric materials, altering disintegrability rates and decreasing the final cost of different products. Special emphasis has been given to blends functional behavior in the frame of packaging application (compostability, gas/water/light barrier properties, migration, antioxidant performance). In addition, to better analyze the presence of nanosized ingredients on the overall behavior of a nanocomposite system composed of synthetic polymers, combined with biodegradable and/or bio-based plastics, the nature and effect of the inclusion of bio-based nanofillers has been investigated.
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- Francesca Luzi
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Perugia, UdR INSTM, Strada di Pentima 4, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Perugia, UdR INSTM, Strada di Pentima 4, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Perugia, UdR INSTM, Strada di Pentima 4, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Perugia, UdR INSTM, Strada di Pentima 4, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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Zabihi E, Majidi HJ, Pasarvi SK, Shahrampour D, Goudarzi A, Khomeiri M, Hajiabdolrasouli M, Babaei A. Fabrication and Characterization of Polyethylene Nanocomposite Films Containing Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Nanoparticles Synthesized by a Cost-Effective and Safe Method. J MACROMOL SCI B 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/00222348.2018.1507157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Erfan Zabihi
- Polymer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Golestan University, Gorgan, I. R. Iran
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- Polymer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Golestan University, Gorgan, I. R. Iran
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- Polymer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Golestan University, Gorgan, I. R. Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, I. R. Iran
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- Polymer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Golestan University, Gorgan, I. R. Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, I. R. Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Hormozagn, Bandar-Abbas, I. R. Iran
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- Polymer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Golestan University, Gorgan, I. R. Iran
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Muthuraj R, Misra M, Mohanty AK. Biodegradable compatibilized polymer blends for packaging applications: A literature review. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.45726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Rajendran Muthuraj
- Institut de Recherche Dupuy de Lome (IRDL)‐CNRS FRE 3744University of South BrittanyLorient56100 France
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- School of EngineeringUniversity of GuelphGuelph Ontario Canada
- Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre (BDDC), Crop Science Building, Department of Plant AgricultureUniversity of GuelphGuelph Ontario Canada
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- School of EngineeringUniversity of GuelphGuelph Ontario Canada
- Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre (BDDC), Crop Science Building, Department of Plant AgricultureUniversity of GuelphGuelph Ontario Canada
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Reinforcement effect of poly (methyl methacrylate)-g-cellulose nanofibers on LDPE/thermoplastic starch composites: preparation and characterization. IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s13726-017-0558-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kormin S, Kormin F, Beg MDH, Piah MBM. Physical and mechanical properties of LDPE incorporated with different starch sources. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1088/1757-899x/226/1/012157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Pathak VM, Navneet. Review on the current status of polymer degradation: a microbial approach. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2017. [DOI: 10.1186/s40643-017-0145-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 308] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Zhang M, Meng X, Bhandari B, Fang Z. Recent Developments in Film and Gas Research in Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Fresh Foods. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2017; 56:2174-82. [PMID: 25751256 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2013.819794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Due to the rise of consumer's awareness of fresh foods to health, in the past few years, the consumption of fresh and fresh-cut produces has increased sturdily. Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) possesses a potential to become one of the most appropriate technologies for packaging fresh and fresh-cut produces. The MAP has advantages of extending the shelf-life, preserving or stabilizing the desired properties of fresh produces, and convenience in handing and distribution. The success of MAP-fresh foods depends on many factors including types of fresh foods, storage temperature and humidity, gas composition, and the characteristics of package materials. This paper reviews the recent developments highlighting the most critical factors of film and gas on the quality of MAP fresh foods. Although the innovations and development of food packaging technology will continue to promote the development of novel MAP, concentrated research and endeavors from scientists and engineers are still important to the development of MAP that focuses on consumers' requirements, enhancing product quality, environmental friendly design, and cost-effective application.
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- Min Zhang
- a State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University , Wuxi , Jiangsu , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University , Wuxi , Jiangsu , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University , Wuxi , Jiangsu , China.,b School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Queensland , Brisbane , Australia
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- c School of Public Health, Curtin University , Bentley , Australia
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Ali H, Abdel Ghaffar A. Preparation and Effect of Gamma Radiation on The Properties and Biodegradability of Poly(Styrene/Starch) Blends. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2016.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kumar S, Mitra A, Halder D. Centella asiatica leaf mediated synthesis of silver nanocolloid and its application as filler in gelatin based antimicrobial nanocomposite film. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2016.06.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Jones A, Sharma S. Surface and degradation properties of thermoplastic blends from albumin and zein-based plastics. J Appl Polym Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/app.44646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Alexander Jones
- Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors; University of Georgia; Athens Georgia
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- Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors; University of Georgia; Athens Georgia
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Malik N, Kumar P, Shrivastava S, Ghosh SB. An overview on PET waste recycling for application in packaging. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s12588-016-9164-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Edible films based on cassava starch and fructooligosaccharides produced by Bacillus subtilis natto CCT 7712. Carbohydr Polym 2016; 151:1132-1138. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.06.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2016] [Revised: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 06/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Ramírez-Hernández A, Mata-Mata JL, Aparicio-Saguilán A, González-García G, Hernández-Mendoza H, Gutiérrez-Fuentes A, Báez-García E. The effect of ethylene glycol on starch-g-PCL graft copolymer synthesis. STARCH-STARKE 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/star.201600070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Exact Sciences Division, Department of Chemistry; University of Guanajuato; Guanajuato México
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- Exact Sciences Division, Department of Chemistry; University of Guanajuato; Guanajuato México
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Investigaciones en Forense Nuclear (LANAFONU). Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Nucleares (ININ), Carretera México-Toluca S/N 52750; La Marquesa Ocoyoacac; Estado de México México
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- Exact Sciences Division, Department of Chemistry; University of Guanajuato; Guanajuato México
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Sahi S, Djidjelli H, Boukerrou A. Biodegradation study of bio-corn flour filled low density polyethylene composites assessed by natural soil. JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING 2016. [DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2014-0384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This paper illustrates the aim to introduce biodegradable vegetable filler in synthetic polymers to prepare novel biodegradable composites. Low density polyethylene/alkali treated corn flour (LDPE/ATCF) composites were prepared by reactive extrusion using a twin-screw extruder. The microstructure, thermal properties and tensile properties were evaluated and compared with virgin LDPE. The Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra showed a decrease in the hydrophilic nature of corn flour (CF) after alkali treatment. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs showed good dispersion between matrix and filler. The tensile and elongation at break decreased by increasing the filler content in the composites. However, the Young’s modulus increased with the increase in filler content. The biodegradation of composites was studied in the environment using the soil burial test for 6 months. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis showed an increase of the melting enthalpy (ΔHm) and crystallinity of LDPE with evidence of degradation. The biodegradability of the composites was enhanced with increasing ATCF content in the matrix. This result was supported by weight loss and degraded surface of composites observed through morphological studies. From the results, we conclude that the use of ATCF as filler in LDPE reduces pollution problems. This is advantageous for both the economy and the environment.
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Saha NR, Sarkar G, Roy I, Bhattacharyya A, Rana D, Dhanarajan G, Banerjee R, Sen R, Mishra R, Chattopadhyay D. Nanocomposite films based on cellulose acetate/polyethylene glycol/modified montmorillonite as nontoxic active packaging material. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra17300d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Nontoxic biodegradable nanocomposite as active packaging applications.
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- Nayan Ranjan Saha
- Department of Polymer Science and Technology
- University of Calcutta
- Kolkata 700009
- India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology
- University of Calcutta
- Kolkata 700009
- India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology
- University of Calcutta
- Kolkata 700009
- India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology
- University of Calcutta
- Kolkata 700009
- India
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Industrial Membrane Research Institute
- University of Ottawa
- Ottawa
- Canada
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- Department of Physiology
- University of Calcutta
- Kolkata 700009
- India
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- Department of Biotechnology
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- India
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- Department of Physiology
- University of Calcutta
- Kolkata 700009
- India
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Saha NR, Sarkar G, Roy I, Rana D, Bhattacharyya A, Adhikari A, Mukhopadhyay A, Chattopadhyay D. Studies on methylcellulose/pectin/montmorillonite nanocomposite films and their application possibilities. Carbohydr Polym 2015; 136:1218-27. [PMID: 26572465 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.10.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2015] [Revised: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 10/13/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Films based on methylcellulose (MC) and pectin (PEC) of different ratios were prepared. MC/PEC (90:10) (MP10) gave the best results in terms of mechanical properties. Sodium montmorillonite (MMT) (1, 3 and 5 wt%) was incorporated in the MP10 matrix. The resulting films were characterized by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy, and it was found that nanocomposites were intercalated in nature. Mechanical studies established that addition of 3 wt% MMT gave best results in terms of mechanical properties. However, thermo-gravimetric and dynamic mechanical analysis proved that decomposition and glass transition temperature increased with increasing MMT concentration from 1 to 5 wt%. It was also observed that moisture absorption and water vapor permeability studies gave best result in the case of 3 wt% MMT. Optical clarity of the nanocomposite films was not much affected with loading of MMT. In vitro drug release studies showed that MC/PEC/MMT based films can be used for controlled transdermal drug delivery applications.
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- Nayan Ranjan Saha
- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700009, India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700009, India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700009, India
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Industrial Membrane Research Institute, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis Pasteur St. , Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700009, India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700009, India
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- Department of Jute and Fiber Technology, Institute of Jute Technology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700019, India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700009, India.
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Effects of octenylsuccination on physical, mechanical and moisture-proof properties of stretchable sweet potato starch film. Food Hydrocoll 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2014.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Rocha MCG, Moraes LRDC. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) blends based on Poly(3-Hydroxi-Butyrate) (PHB) and Guar Gum (GG) biodegradable polymers. POLIMEROS 2015. [DOI: 10.1590/0104-1428.1495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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García NL, Famá L, D’Accorso NB, Goyanes S. Biodegradable Starch Nanocomposites. ADVANCED STRUCTURED MATERIALS 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/978-81-322-2470-9_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Synthetic polymers are important in many branches of industry, particularly in the packaging industry. However, it has an undesirable influence on the environment and causes problems with deposition of waste and consumption. Therefore, there is a tendency to replace the polymer with biodegradable polymer that undergoes a process. This review summarizes the data on consumption, the level of biodegradation, the reliability of commercialization and production from renewable sources. Some biodegradable plastics that have been commercialized are starch based plastics, bacteria based plastics, soy based plastics, cellulose based plastics, lignin based plastics and natural fiber reinforced plastics. Production of this kind of material and its introduction to the market is important for the natural environmental.
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Calce E, Mignogna E, Bugatti V, Galdiero M, Vittoria V, De Luca S. Pectin functionalized with natural fatty acids as antimicrobial agent. Int J Biol Macromol 2014; 68:28-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2014.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2013] [Revised: 04/05/2014] [Accepted: 04/07/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Mohanraj S, Murugan D, Rengarajan A, Rajiv S. Anticancer activity of starch/poly[N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide]: biomaterial film to treat skin cancer. Int J Biol Macromol 2014; 70:116-23. [PMID: 24984026 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2014.06.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2014] [Revised: 06/01/2014] [Accepted: 06/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In the present work, films of pHPMA, pHPMAS hybrid, pHPMA-CPT and pHPMAS-CPT hybrid were prepared by solvent casting method and characterized by FT-IR, FT-Raman, XRD and DSC, respectively. The biocompatibility of the prepared pHPMA film and pHPMAS hybrid film were assessed using VERO cell lines and the percentage cell viability was found to be 97.4 and 98.3% for 7.8 μg/ml of the film extracts after 72 h of incubation. The cancer cell viability of the pHPMA-CPT film and pHPMAS-CPT film using MCF7 cell lines at pH 5.5 and 7.4 were found to be 4.9 and 8.6% and 7.7 and 12.3%, respectively. In vitro release of camptothecin from pHPMA-CPT and pHPMAS-CPT films in phosphate-buffered saline solution at pH 5.5 and 7.4 were monitored and analyzed using UV-vis spectrophotometer at λmax of 360 nm.
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- Subashree Mohanraj
- Department of Chemistry, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 025, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 025, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 025, India.
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Mohammadi-Rovshandeh J, Pouresmaeel-Selakjani P, Davachi SM, Kaffashi B, Hassani A, Bahmeyi A. Effect of lignin removal on mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of polylactide/starch/rice husk blend used in food packaging. J Appl Polym Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/app.41095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Jamshid Mohammadi-Rovshandeh
- Caspian Faculty of Engineering, College of Engineering; University of Tehran; Rezvanshar P.O. Box 43841-119 Guilan Iran
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Oil and Gas Center of Excellence; University of Tehran; Tehran Iran
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- Caspian Faculty of Engineering, College of Engineering; University of Tehran; Rezvanshar P.O. Box 43841-119 Guilan Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering; University of Tehran; P.O. Box 11365-4563 Tehran Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering; University of Tehran; P.O. Box 11365-4563 Tehran Iran
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- Caspian Faculty of Engineering, College of Engineering; University of Tehran; Rezvanshar P.O. Box 43841-119 Guilan Iran
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- Caspian Faculty of Engineering, College of Engineering; University of Tehran; Rezvanshar P.O. Box 43841-119 Guilan Iran
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Starch-based nanocomposites: A comparative performance study of cellulose whiskers and starch nanoparticles. Carbohydr Polym 2014; 106:432-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2013] [Revised: 01/07/2014] [Accepted: 01/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sousa GM, Soares Júnior MS, Yamashita F. Active biodegradable films produced with blends of rice flour and poly(butylene adipate co-terephthalate): effect of potassium sorbate on film characteristics. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2013; 33:3153-9. [PMID: 23706195 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2013.03.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2012] [Revised: 02/14/2013] [Accepted: 03/23/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The objective of work was to produce and characterize biodegradable films from rice flour, poly(butylene adipate co-terephthalate) (PBAT), glycerol and potassium sorbate, for application as active packaging for fresh lasagna pasta. The films were evaluated with respect to their optical, water vapor barrier, mechanical and microstructural properties. The mechanical properties and microstructure were evaluated after use as packaging material for fresh pasta for 45 days at 7°C. The blends of rice flour, PBAT, glycerol and potassium sorbate showed good processability and allowed for the pilot scale production of films by blow extrusion process. The addition of 1 to 5% potassium sorbate as plasticizer agent of films in place of glycerol did not alter the film mechanical properties and a sorbate concentration greater or equal than 3% reduced the opacity, although increasing the water vapor permeability. The films could be used as active packaging for fresh food pasta, since they remained integral and easy to handle after application. The rice flour was shown to be an excellent material for the formulation of biodegradable films, since it is a low-cost raw material from a renewable source. The addition of potassium sorbate did not affect the extrusion process, and could be used in the production of packaging for use with foods.
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- G M Sousa
- Setor de Engenharia de Alimentos, Escola de Agronomia e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Rodovia Goiânia/Nova Veneza, Goiânia, GO, Brazil.
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Lai SM, Ti KT. Preparation and Properties of Metallocene-catalyzed PE/Starch Nanocomposites: Role of Nanocompatibilizer. INT POLYM PROC 2013. [DOI: 10.3139/217.2051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The properties of metallocene catalyzed polyethylene (mPE)/starch blends and nanocomposites containing mPE-g-maleic anhydride (mPE-g-MA) compatibilizer, reinforced with 1 phr commercial organoclay (20A) at various amounts of pristine starch are discussed. The results from X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) experiments revealed that nanocomposites were achieved in all cases. No observable diffraction peaks in the low angle region were detected. Clay was preferentially located within the mPE and starch interface and the mPE matrix. The crystallization temperatures of nanocomposites increased with the addition of clay acting as a nucleating agent. However, the melting temperatures and the glass transition temperatures remained largely unchanged. Clay incorporation provided a heat barrier that profoundly increased the blend thermal stability. A maximum increase in tensile strength and Young's modulus was obtained, up to 60% and 105%, respectively, using nanoclay reinforced compatibilizer (termed nanocompatibilizer) in comparison with neat compatibilizer for pristine starch filled cases. Slightly lower water absorption capability was observed for nanocompatibilizer reinforced cases through the sheet-like structure of clay compared with neat compatibilizer cases.
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- S.-M. Lai
- Dept. of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National I-Lan University, I-Lan, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan, ROC
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Sun XS, Acioli-Moura R, Li W. Effects of Starch Types on Mechanical Properties of Poly(lactic acid)/Starch Composites. INT POLYM PROC 2013. [DOI: 10.3139/217.2052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and its blends with starch and methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) were extruded in a twin-screw extruder and compress-molded in a dog-bone shaped tensile bars to form test specimens. The effects of starch types (rice, corn, wheat, and potato) on mechanical properties of the PLA/starch/MDI composites were evaluated. Starch type and granule size had no significant effects on mechanical properties of the composite. But crystallinity of the composite decreased as the starch granule size increased. Potato starch was used to study effects of granule size (19 to 63 μm) on mechanical properties of the PLA/starch composites. Both tensile strength and elongation of the PLA/starch/MDI (55/45/0.5) composites reduced slightly as starch granule size increased from 19 to 63 μm. While crystallinity of the composites was significantly decreased as granule size increased. Modulus of the composites remained the same regardless starch types and granule size.
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- X. S. Sun
- Bio-Materials and Technology Lab., Department of Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA
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- Bio-Materials and Technology Lab., Department of Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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