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Adame MY, Wang Y, Shi C, Aziz T, Al-Asmari F, Sameeh MY, Cui H, Lin L. Fortification of pullulan/cassava starch-based edible films incorporated with LC-EO nanoparticles and the application for beef meat preservation. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:135629. [PMID: 39278442 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024]
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A multipurpose food packaging film was created using pullulan and cassava starch as bases and sodium caseinate/zein-loaded Litsea cubeba essential oil nanoparticles as fillers. The study showed that the PS, PDI, Zeta potential and encapsulation efficiency of LC-EO in SC/ZNPs1% were 206.34 nm, 0.28 %, -25.73 mV, and 89.69 %, respectively, indicating even distribution and good stability. FTIR and XRD analysis confirmed hydrogen bond formation and structural changes between nanoparticle-forming materials, while SEM analysis revealed uniform distribution and spherical morphology of SC/ZNPs1%.The study found that the psc4% film showed improved mechanical properties, including an increase in elongation at break from 14.76 % to 19.30 %, and enhanced barrier characteristics, despite a slight decrease in tensile strength from 28.53 MPa to 7.77 MPa. The pcs4% film enhanced hydrophobic characteristics from 39.06 % to 20.91 % and showed inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli O157:H7 at 28 mm and 23 mm inhibition zones, respectively, with improved antioxidant properties (76.16 %), effectively reducing bacterial populations, color, texture, and pH change and lipid oxidation in fresh beef for up to seven days. The psc4% film is a promising new active antibacterial and antioxidant food-packaging material.
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- Mawardi Yusufe Adame
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Department of Food Sciences and Post-harvest Technology, Institute of Technology, Haramaya University, Dire Dawa, P.O. Box 138, Ethiopia
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- Agricultural Product Storage and Processing Laboratory, Suzhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Suzhou 215106, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences, College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Al-Leith University College, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah 25100, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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Mishra B, Panda J, Mishra AK, Nath PC, Nayak PK, Mahapatra U, Sharma M, Chopra H, Mohanta YK, Sridhar K. Recent advances in sustainable biopolymer-based nanocomposites for smart food packaging: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:135583. [PMID: 39270899 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135583] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 09/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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The main goal of emerging food-packaging technologies is to address environmental issues and minimize their impact, while also guaranteeing food quality and safety for consumers. Bio-based polymers have drawn significant interest as a means to reduce the usage and environmental impact of petroleum-derived polymeric products. Therefore, this current review highlights on the biopolymer blends, various biodegradable bio-nanocomposites materials, and their synthesis and characterization techniques recently used in the smart food packaging industry. In addition, some insights on potential challenges as well as possibilities in future smart food packaging applications are thoroughly explored. Nanocomposite packaging materials derived from biopolymers have the highest potential for use in improved smart food packaging that possesses bio-functional properties. Nanomaterials are utilized for improving the thermal, mechanical, and gas barrier attributes of bio-based polymers while maintaining their biodegradable and non-toxic qualities. The packaging films that were developed exhibited enhanced barrier qualities against carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water vapour. Additionally, they demonstrated better mechanical strength, thermal stability, and antibacterial activity. More research is needed to develop and use smart food packaging materials based on bio-nanocomposites on a worldwide scale, while removing plastic packaging.
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- Bishwambhar Mishra
- Department of Biotechnology, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad 500075, India
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- Nano-biotechnology and Translational Knowledge Laboratory, Department of Applied Biology, University of Science & Technology Meghalaya, Baridua, 793101, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Uttaranchal University, School of Applied and Life Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar, Kokrajhar 783370, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Agartala, Jirania 799046, India
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- Research Centre for Life Science and Healthcare, Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute (CBI), University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Department of Biosciences, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 602105, India; Centre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, 140401, Punjab, India
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- Nano-biotechnology and Translational Knowledge Laboratory, Department of Applied Biology, University of Science & Technology Meghalaya, Baridua, 793101, India; Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam 603103, India.
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- Department of Food Technology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore 641021, India.
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Tang W, Luo X, Fan F, Sun X, Jiang X, Li P, Ding J, Lin Q, Zhao S, Cheng Y, Fang Y. Zein and gum arabic nanoparticles: potential enhancers of immunomodulatory functional activity of selenium-containing peptides. Food Funct 2024; 15:9972-9982. [PMID: 39268750 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo02572e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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Food-derived nanomaterials optimizing bioactive peptides is an emerging route in the functional food field. Zein and gum arabic (GA) possess favorable encapsulation properties for controlled release, targeted delivery and stabilization of food bioactive ingredients, and thus are considered as promising carriers for delivery systems. In order to improve the bioavailability of rice selenium-containing peptide TSeMMM (T), the nanoparticles (ZTGNs) containing peptide T, zein and GA have been previously prepared. This study focused on evaluating the immunomodulatory capacity of ZTGNs. The results showed that ZTGNs significantly alleviated cyclophosphamide-induced reduction in immune organ indices and liver glutathione content of mice. There was a significant upregulation observed in the levels of immune-related cytokines IL-6, TNF-α, and IFN-γ as well as their mRNA expression. Moreover, ZTGNs enriched the diversity of the intestinal flora and promoted the proportion of beneficial bacteria. In conclusion, ZTGNs have potential as immunomodulatory enhancers for food bioactive ingredients, providing prospects for further optimization of dietary supplements.
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- Wenqian Tang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Li Y, Liu J, McClements DJ, Zhang X, Zhang T, Du Z. Recent Advances in Hollow Nanostructures: Synthesis Methods, Structural Characteristics, and Applications in Food and Biomedicine. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:20241-20260. [PMID: 39253980 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c05910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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The development and investigation of innovative nanomaterials stand poised to advance technological progress and meet the contemporary demand for efficient, environmentally friendly, and intelligent products. Hollow nanostructures (HNS), characterized by their hollow architecture, exhibit diverse properties such as expansive specific surface area, low density, high drug-carrying capacity, and customizable structures. These elaborated structures, encompass nanospheres, nanoboxes, rings, cubes, and nanowires, have wide-ranging applications in biomedicine, materials chemistry, food industry, and environmental science. Herein, HNS and their cutting-edge synthesis methods, including solvothermal methods, liquid-interface assembly methods, and the self-templating methods are discussed in-depth. Meanwhile, the potential applications of HNS in food and biomedicine such as food packing, biosensor, and drug delivery over the past three years are summarized, together with a prospective view of future research directions and challenges. This review will offer new insights into designing next generation of hollow nanomaterials for food and biomedicine applications.
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- Yajuan Li
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutrition and Functional Food and College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutrition and Functional Food and College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, P.R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutrition and Functional Food and College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutrition and Functional Food and College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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Sheibani S, Jafarzadeh S, Qazanfarzadeh Z, Osadee Wijekoon MMJ, Mohd Rozalli NH, Mohammadi Nafchi A. Sustainable strategies for using natural extracts in smart food packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131537. [PMID: 38608975 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131537] [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: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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The growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly food packaging has prompted research on innovative solutions to environmental and consumer health issues. To enhance the properties of smart packaging, the incorporation of bioactive compounds derived from various natural sources has attracted considerable interest because of their functional properties, including antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. However, extracting these compounds from natural sources poses challenges because of their complex chemical structures and low concentrations. Traditional extraction methods are often environmentally harmful, expensive and time-consuming. Thus, green extraction techniques have emerged as promising alternatives, offering sustainable and eco-friendly approaches that minimise the use of hazardous solvents and reduce environmental impact. This review explores cutting-edge research on the green extraction of bioactive compounds and their incorporation into smart packaging systems in the last 10 years. Then, an overview of bioactive compounds, green extraction techniques, integrated techniques, green extraction solvents and their application in smart packaging was provided, and the impact of bioactive compounds incorporated in smart packaging on the shelf lives of food products was explored. Furthermore, it highlights the challenges and opportunities within this field and presents recommendations for future research, aiming to contribute to the advancement of sustainable and efficient smart packaging solutions.
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- Samira Sheibani
- Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia
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- Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
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- International Centre for Research on Innovative Biobased Materials (ICRI-BioM)-International Research Agenda, Lodz University of Technology, Żeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia
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- Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia; Department of Food Science and Technology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran; Green Biopolymer, Coatings & Packaging Cluster, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.
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Dag D, Jung J, Zhao Y. Development and characterization of cellulose nanofiber reinforced hydroxypropyl methylcellulose films functionalized with propolis-loaded zein nanoparticles and its application for cheddar cheese storage. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129790. [PMID: 38307431 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Cellulose nanofiber (CNF) reinforced hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) films were functionalized with propolis-loaded zein nanoparticles (ZNP) to develop active, printable, and heat-sealable films. The films with 0, 0.10, 0.25, 0.50, or 0.75 mg/mL propolis-loaded ZNP, named 0ZNP, 0.10ZNP, 0.25ZNP, 0.50ZNP, and 0.75ZNP, respectively, were characterized for their mechanical, physicochemical, structural, functional and optical properties and antioxidant activity. The addition of propolis-loaded ZNP did not change tensile strength (P > 0.05), but increased elongation at break (from 24.72 to 36.58 %) (P < 0.05) for 0.25ZNP film. A water contact angle increased significantly (P < 0.05) for 0.50ZNP (~45 %) and 0.75ZNP (~137 %) films. The 0.25ZNP and 0.75ZNP films were evaluated for packaging cheddar cheese under refrigerated storage for 30 days, and resulted in comparable water activity, pH, titratable acidity, and lipid oxidation (P > 0.05) with those packaged by LDPE film and vacuum package. The developed films can function as eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic food packaging.
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- Damla Dag
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, United States.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, United States.
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Jafarzadeh S, Yildiz Z, Yildiz P, Strachowski P, Forough M, Esmaeili Y, Naebe M, Abdollahi M. Advanced technologies in biodegradable packaging using intelligent sensing to fight food waste. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129647. [PMID: 38281527 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129647] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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The limitation of conventional packaging in demonstrating accurate and real-time food expiration dates leads to food waste and foodborne diseases. Real-time food quality monitoring via intelligent packaging could be an effective solution to reduce food waste and foodborne illnesses. This review focuses on recent technological advances incorporated into food packaging for monitoring food spoilage, with a major focus on paper-based sensors and their combination with smartphone. This review paper offers a comprehensive exploration of advanced macromolecular technologies in biodegradable packaging, a general overview of paper-based probes and their incorporation into food packaging coupled with intelligent sensing mechanisms for monitoring food freshness. Given the escalating global concerns surrounding food waste, our manuscript serves as a pivotal resource, consolidating current research findings and highlighting the transformative potential of these innovative packaging solutions. We also highlight the current intelligent paper-based food freshness sensors and their various advantages and limitations. Examples of implementation of paper-based sensors/probes for food storage and their accuracy are presented. Finally, we examined how intelligent packaging can be an alternative to reduce food waste. Several technologies discussed here have good potential to be used in food packaging for real-time food monitoring, especially when combined with smartphone diagnosis.
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- Shima Jafarzadeh
- Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, Victoria 3217, Australia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Middle East Technical University, 06800 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Middle East Technical University, 06800 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering-Food and Nutrition Science, Chalmers University of Technology, SE 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Middle East Technical University, 06800 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, Victoria 3216, Australia.
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering-Food and Nutrition Science, Chalmers University of Technology, SE 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Oleandro E, Stanzione M, Buonocore GG, Lavorgna M. Zein-Based Nanoparticles as Active Platforms for Sustainable Applications: Recent Advances and Perspectives. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:414. [PMID: 38470745 DOI: 10.3390/nano14050414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Nanomaterials, due to their unique structural and functional features, are widely investigated for potential applications in a wide range of industrial sectors. In this context, protein-based nanoparticles, given proteins' abundance, non-toxicity, and stability, offer a promising and sustainable methodology for encapsulation and protection, and can be used in engineered nanocarriers that are capable of releasing active compounds on demand. Zein is a plant-based protein extracted from corn, and it is biocompatible, biodegradable, and amphiphilic. Several approaches and technologies are currently involved in zein-based nanoparticle preparation, such as antisolvent precipitation, spray drying, supercritical processes, coacervation, and emulsion procedures. Thanks to their peculiar characteristics, zein-based nanoparticles are widely used as nanocarriers of active compounds in targeted application fields such as drug delivery, bioimaging, or soft tissue engineering, as reported by others. The main goal of this review is to investigate the use of zein-based nanocarriers for different advanced applications including food/food packaging, cosmetics, and agriculture, which are attracting researchers' efforts, and to exploit the future potential development of zein NPs in the field of cultural heritage, which is still relatively unexplored. Moreover, the presented overview focuses on several preparation methods (i.e., antisolvent processes, spry drying), correlating the different analyzed methodologies to NPs' structural and functional properties and their capability to act as carriers of bioactive compounds, both to preserve their activity and to tune their release in specific working conditions.
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- Emilia Oleandro
- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-CNR, Piazzale E. Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-CNR, Piazzale E. Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-CNR, Piazzale E. Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-CNR, Via Previati 1/E, 23900 Lecco, Italy
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Zhang W, Azizi-Lalabadi M, Jafarzadeh S, Jafari SM. Starch-gelatin blend films: A promising approach for high-performance degradable food packaging. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 320:121266. [PMID: 37659804 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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Packaging plays a vital role in safeguarding food from environmental factors and contamination. However, the overuse and improper disposal of non-biodegradable plastic packaging materials have led to environmental concerns and health risks. To address these challenges, the development of degradable food packaging films is crucial. Biodegradable polymers, including natural biopolymers like starch (ST) and gelatin (GE), have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional plastics. This review focuses on the utilization of ST-GE blends as key components in composite films for food packaging applications. We discuss the limitations of pure ST-GE films and explore methods to enhance their properties through the addition of plasticizers, cross-linkers, and nanoparticles. The blending of ST-GE, facilitated by their good miscibility and cross-linking potential, is highlighted as a means to improve film performance. The review also examines the impact of various additives on the properties of ST-GE blend films and summarizes their application in food preservation. By providing a comprehensive overview of ST-GE hybrid systems, this study aims to contribute to the advancement of sustainable and effective food packaging solutions.
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- Wanli Zhang
- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, PR China
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran.
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Syarifa R, Esmaeili Y, Jafarzadeh S, Garavand F, Mahmud S, Ariffin F. An investigation of the morphological, thermal, mechanical, and barrier properties of an active packaging containing micro- and nano-sized ZnO particles. Food Sci Nutr 2023; 11:7373-7382. [PMID: 37970401 PMCID: PMC10630799 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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Biodegradable films are extremely important for food packaging applications since they minimize environmental effects. However, their application areas are limited due to insufficient characteristics required for particular applications. The objective of the present research was to improve the properties of sago-based biodegradable films embedded with nano- and micro-ZnO (zinc oxide). Nano and micro-ZnO were incorporated in the films at different percentages (1%, 3%, and 5%) in that the films were formed using the solvent casting method. The physicochemical, barrier, thermal, optical, morphology, and mechanical properties of sago-based films were investigated. Adding 5% of micro- and nano-ZnO significantly improved film thickness (0.162 and 0.150 mm, respectively) and WVP (4.40 and 5.64 (kg/s)/(m.Pa), respectively) while the optical properties and thermal stability exhibited superior performance. Micro-ZnO particles improved the mechanical properties of sago-based biodegradable films with the tensile strength reaching 6.173 MPa. Moreover, sago-based nano-ZnO films showed excellent UV-shielding performance and relatively good visible-light transmittance. This study suggested that sago biodegradable film incorporated with micro-ZnO could be an excellent alternative to petroleum-based plastic packaging.
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- Raihan Syarifa
- School of Industrial TechnologyUniversiti Sains MalaysiaMindenMalaysia
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Isfahan (Khorasgan) BranchIslamic Azad UniversityIsfahanIran
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- School of EngineeringEdith Cowan UniversityJoondalupWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- Department of Food Chemistry and TechnologyTeagasc Moorepark Food Research CentreFermoyIreland
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- School of PhysicsUniversiti Sains MalaysiaMindenMalaysia
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- School of Industrial TechnologyUniversiti Sains MalaysiaMindenMalaysia
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Oladzadabbasabadi N, Dheyab MA, Nafchi AM, Ghasemlou M, Ivanova EP, Adhikari B. Turning food waste into value-added carbon dots for sustainable food packaging application: A review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 321:103020. [PMID: 37871382 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103020] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) are a recent addition to the nanocarbon family, encompassing both crystalline and amorphous phases. They have sparked significant research interest due to their unique electrical and optical properties, remarkable biocompatibility, outstanding mechanical characteristics, customizable surface chemistry, and negligible cytotoxicity. Their current applications are mainly limited to flexible photonic and biomedical devices, but they have also garnered attention for their potential use in intelligent packaging. The conversion of food waste into CDs further contributes to the concept of the circular economy. It provides a comprehensive overview of emerging green technologies, energy-saving reactions, and cost-effective starting materials involved in the synthesis of CDs. It also highlights the unique properties of biomass-derived CDs, focusing on their structural performance, cellular toxicity, and functional characteristics. The application of CDs in the food industry, including food packaging, is summarized in a concise manner. This paper sheds light on the current challenges and prospects of utilizing CDs in the packaging industry. It aims to provide researchers with a roadmap to tailor the properties of CDs to suit specific applications in the food industry, particularly in food packaging.
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- School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia; Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Anbar, 31001 Ramadi, Iraq
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- Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia; Department of Food Science and Technology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia.
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia; Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC), RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3001., Australia
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Menon AV, Torres JE, Cox AD, Risselada M, Schmidt G, Wilker JJ, Liu JC. Sea squirt-inspired bio-derived tissue sealants. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.10.02.560578. [PMID: 37873247 PMCID: PMC10592947 DOI: 10.1101/2023.10.02.560578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
Abstract
Sea squirts' or tunicates' bodies are composed of cellulose nanofibers and gallol- functionalized proteins. These sea creatures are known to heal their injuries under seawater by forming crosslinks between gallols and functional groups from other proteins in their bodies. Inspired by their wound healing mechanism, herein, we have developed a tissue sealant using zein (a plant-based protein) and tannic acid (gallol-containing polyphenol). Except for fibrin- based sealants, most commercial surgical adhesives, and sealants available today are derived from petroleum products that compromise their biodegradability. They often have complicated and multi-step synthesis processes that ultimately affect their affordability. To overcome this challenge, we ensured that these sea squirt-inspired tissue sealants are bio-based, easily synthesized, and low-cost. The sealants were studied on their own and with a food-grade enzyme transglutaminase. The adhesion performances of the sealants were found to be higher than physiological pressures in seven out of nine different tissue substrates studied here. Their performance was also better than or on par with the FDA-approved fibrin sealant Tisseel. Ex vivo models demonstrate instant sealing of leaking wounds in less than a minute. The sealants were not only cytocompatible but also showed complete wound healing on par with sutures and Tisseel when applied in vivo on skin incisions in rats. Overall, these sea squirt-inspired bio-based sealants show great potential to replace currently available wound closure methods.
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