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Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhou L, Jia M, Xiong Y. Nanofillers in Novel Food Packaging Systems and Their Toxicity Issues. Foods 2024; 13:2014. [PMID: 38998521 PMCID: PMC11241462 DOI: 10.3390/foods13132014] [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: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Background: Environmental concerns about petroleum-based plastic packaging materials and the growing demand for food have inspired researchers and the food industry to develop food packaging with better food preservation and biodegradability. Nanocomposites consisting of nanofillers, and synthetic/biopolymers can be applied to improve the physiochemical and antimicrobial properties and sustainability of food packaging. Scope and approach: This review summarized the recent advances in nanofiller and their applications in improved food packaging systems (e.g., nanoclay, carbon nanotubes), active food packaging (e.g., silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs), zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs)), intelligent food packaging, and degradable packaging (e.g., titanium dioxide nanoparticles (e.g., TiO2 NPs)). Additionally, the migration processes and related assessment methods for nanofillers were considered, as well as the use of nanofillers to reduce migration. The potential cytotoxicity and ecotoxicity of nanofillers were also reviewed. Key findings: The incorporation of nanofillers may increase Young's modulus (YM) while decreasing the elongation at break (EAB) (y = -1.55x + 1.38, R2 = 0.128, r = -0.358, p = 0.018) and decreasing the water vapor (WVP) and oxygen permeability (OP) (y = 0.30x - 0.57, R2 = 0.039, r = 0.197, p = 0.065). Meanwhile, the addition of metal-based NPs could also extend the shelf-life of food products by lowering lipid oxidation by an average of approx. 350.74% and weight loss by approx. 28.39% during the longest storage period, and significantly increasing antibacterial efficacy against S. aureus compared to the neat polymer films (p = 0.034). Moreover, the migration process of nanofillers may be negligible but still requires further research. Additionally, the ecotoxicity of nanofillers is unclear, as the final distribution of nanocomposites in the environment is unknown. Conclusions: Nanotechnology helps to overcome the challenges associated with traditional packaging materials. Strong regulatory frameworks and safety standards are needed to ensure the appropriate use of nanocomposites. There is also a need to explore how to realize the economic and technical requirements for large-scale implementation of nanocomposite technologies.
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- Xiangyu Zhou
- Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, China;
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- The Fine Arts Academy, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China;
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- Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK;
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- College of Computer and Mathematics, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, 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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Wan F, Liu S, Wang L, Si S. A novel salting-out extraction system for determination of ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol in liquid samples followed by GC-FID. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.107491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kocayavuz O, Demirel B, Yaraş A, Akkurt F, Daver F. A way to enhance the mechanical performance and UV visible‐light barrier of polyethylene terephthalate packaging material: Synthesis and application of takedaite (
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). POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Ozden Kocayavuz
- Department of Material Science and Engineering Erciyes University Kayseri Turkey
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering Erciyes University Kayseri Turkey
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- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Bartin University Bartin Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Gazi University Ankara Turkey
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- School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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Gerassimidou S, Lanska P, Hahladakis JN, Lovat E, Vanzetto S, Geueke B, Groh KJ, Muncke J, Maffini M, Martin OV, Iacovidou E. Unpacking the complexity of the PET drink bottles value chain: A chemicals perspective. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 430:128410. [PMID: 35295000 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Chemicals can migrate from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) drink bottles to their content and recycling processes may concentrate or introduce new chemicals to the PET value chain. Therefore, even though recycling PET bottles is key in reducing plastic pollution, it may raise concerns about safety and quality. This study provides a systematic evidence map of the food contact chemicals (FCCs) that migrate from PET drink bottles aiming to identify challenges in closing the plastic packaging loop. The migration potential of 193 FCCs has been investigated across the PET drink bottles lifecycle, of which 150 have been detected to migrate from PET bottles into food simulants/food samples. The study reveals that much research has focused on the migration of antimony (Sb), acetaldehyde and some well-known endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). It indicates and discusses the key influential factors on FCCs migration, such as physical characteristics and geographical origin of PET bottles, storage conditions, and reprocessing efficiency . Although, safety and quality implications arising from the recycling of PET bottles remain underexplored, the higher migration of Sb and Bishphenol A has been reported in recycled (rPET) compared to virgin PET. This is attributed to multiple contamination sources and the variability in the collection, sorting, and decontamination efficiency. Better collaboration among stakeholders across the entire PET bottles lifecycle is needed to ensure sustainable resource management and food contact safety of rPET.
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- Spyridoula Gerassimidou
- Sustainable Plastics Research Group (SPlasH), Brunel University London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
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- Sustainable Plastics Research Group (SPlasH), Brunel University London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
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- Waste Management Program, Center for Sustainable Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Addis Ababa Office, Kebena, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Centro Internazionale per l'Infanzia e la Famiglia (CIFA) Onlus, Hawassa Field Office, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Food Packaging Forum (FPF), Zurich 8045, Switzerland
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- Eawag - Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
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- Food Packaging Forum (FPF), Zurich 8045, Switzerland
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- Sustainable Plastics Research Group (SPlasH), Brunel University London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, United Kingdom; Centre for Pollution Research and Policy, Brunel University London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, United Kingdom.
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- Sustainable Plastics Research Group (SPlasH), Brunel University London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, United Kingdom; Division of Environmental Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, United Kingdom.
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Inaner NB, Demirel B, Yaras A, Akkurt F, Daver F. Improvement of environmental stress cracking performance, load‐carrying capacity, and UV light barrier property of polyethylene terephthalate packaging material. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Nihat Burhan Inaner
- Department of Material Science and Engineering Erciyes University Kayseri Turkey
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering Erciyes University Kayseri Turkey
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- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Bartin University Bartin Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Gazi University Ankara Turkey
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- School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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Couto C, Almeida A. Metallic Nanoparticles in the Food Sector: A Mini-Review. Foods 2022; 11:foods11030402. [PMID: 35159552 PMCID: PMC8833908 DOI: 10.3390/foods11030402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Nanomaterials, and in particular metallic nanoparticles (MNPs), have significantly contributed to the production of healthier, safer, and higher-quality foods and food packaging with special properties, such as greater mechanical strength, improved gas barrier capacity, increased water repellency and ability to inhibit microbial contamination, ensuring higher quality and longer product shelf life. MNPs can also be incorporated into chemical and biological sensors, enabling the design of fast and sensitive monitoring devices to assess food quality, from freshness to detection of allergens, food-borne pathogens or toxins. This review summarizes recent developments in the use of MNPs in the field of food science and technology. Additionally, a brief overview of MNP synthesis and characterization techniques is provided, as well as of the toxicity, biosafety and regulatory issues of MNPs in the agricultural, feed and food sectors.
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- Cristina Couto
- TOXRUN–Toxicology Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences, CESPU, CRL, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
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Hafttananian N, Zabihzadeh Khajavi M, Farhoodi M, Jahanbin K, Ebrahimi Pure A. Migration of nano-clay and nano-silica from low-density polyethylene nanocomposites into different food simulants. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-00972-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Enhancing microbial management and shelf life of shrimp Penaeus vannamei by using nanoparticles of metallic oxides as an alternate active packaging tool to synthetic chemicals. Food Packag Shelf Life 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2021.100652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Demirel B, İnaner NB, Gezer DU, Daver F, Yaras A, Akkurt F. Chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties and ultraviolet transmittance of novel nano‐hydroxyapatite/polyethylene terephthalate milk bottles. POLYM ENG SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Bilal Demirel
- Department of Material Science and Engineering Erciyes University Kayseri Turkey
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering Erciyes University Kayseri Turkey
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- Department of Quality Control Koksan PET Packaging Industry Co. Gaziantep Turkey
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- Department of Manufacturing, Materials and Mechatronics, School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Bartin University Bartin Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Gazi University Ankara Turkey
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A model study on the migration of Irganox 1010 from low density polyethylene into a fatty food simulant as a function of incorporated spherical and plate-like nanoparticles. Food Packag Shelf Life 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2019.100333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Zabihzadeh Khajavi M, Mohammadi R, Ahmadi S, Farhoodi M, Yousefi M. Strategies for controlling release of plastic compounds into foodstuffs based on application of nanoparticles and its potential health issues. Trends Food Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2019.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Jaiswal L, Shankar S, Rhim JW. Applications of nanotechnology in food microbiology. METHODS IN MICROBIOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.mim.2019.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Metal oxide-based nanocomposites in food packaging: Applications, migration, and regulations. Trends Food Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2018.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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