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Olewnik-Kruszkowska E, Ferri M, Cardeira MC, Gierszewska M, Rudawska A. Comparison of Polylactide-Based Active Films Containing Berberine and Quercetin as Systems for Maintaining the Quality and Safety of Blueberries. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1577. [PMID: 38891523 PMCID: PMC11174692 DOI: 10.3390/polym16111577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Polymeric thin films based on polylactide with an addition of poly(ethylene glycol) as a plasticizer and flavonoids in the form of quercetin and berberine were subjected to tests that were particularly relevant from the point of view of contact with food. A comparative analysis of the effect of individual flavonoids on the antioxidative properties of tested films and blueberry storage was carried out. The influence of active compounds on the water vapor permeability, as well as UV protection, of the obtained materials was investigated. Also, the specific migration of individual flavonoids from obtained materials to food simulants in the form of acetic acid and ethyl alcohol was determined. The crucial point of this study is the storage of blueberries. The obtained results indicate that the selection of packaging, containing individual active compounds, depends on the purpose and requirements that the packaging must meet for particular types of food.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ewa Olewnik-Kruszkowska
- Department of Physical Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarin 7 Street, 87-100 Toruń, Poland;
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- Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering (DICAM), University of Bologna, Via Terracini 28, 40131 Bologna, Italy;
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), Via Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarin 7 Street, 87-100 Toruń, Poland;
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 36 Street, 20-618 Lublin, Poland;
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Chen Y, Zhu Z, Ye Y, Li Q, Yang T, Guan C, Liu F. Comprehensive Evaluation of the Physicochemical Attributes, Antioxidant Capacity, and pH-Responsive Behavior of Starch Films Enhanced by Laver Incorporation. Foods 2024; 13:1600. [PMID: 38890829 PMCID: PMC11171868 DOI: 10.3390/foods13111600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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Herein, a new starch film incorporating laver was developed to address issues related to inadequate water resistance and suboptimal preservation quality in food packaging. The integration of laver into starch film formulations offers a compelling avenue for creating biodegradable, active, and smart food packaging. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis revealed that the starch film with a laver concentration of 70% exhibited a uniformly flat microstructure, as expected. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the presence of intermolecular interactions and hydrogen bonding between the starch and laver. Viscoelastic tests demonstrated the superior film-forming performance of the starch/laver composite films. Moreover, it was found that the most favorable concentration of incorporated laver was 10%. Specifically, the S7-3 film emerged as a promising candidate for food packaging applications, boasting the highest contact angle (CA) value of 114.98 ± 1.28°, the lowest water solubility (WS) value of 15.38%, and a reduced water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) value of 2.52 g/m2 × h. Additionally, the S3-7 film displayed an extraordinary tensile strength of 32.47 MPa, an elongation at break of 19.04%, and a Young's modulus of 606.83 MPa. Furthermore, the starch/laver composite films exhibited outstanding UV-blocking capabilities, exceptional pH-responsive behavior, and significant antioxidant activity, underscoring their potential for packaging applications with laver integration.
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- Ying Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China;
- School of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.Y.); (Q.L.); (C.G.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.Y.); (Q.L.); (C.G.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.Y.); (Q.L.); (C.G.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.Y.); (Q.L.); (C.G.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China;
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.Y.); (Q.L.); (C.G.)
- Jiangsu Dairy Biotechnology Engineering Research Center, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Paganelli S, Brugnera E, Di Michele A, Facchin M, Beghetto V. Chitosan as a Bio-Based Ligand for the Production of Hydrogenation Catalysts. Molecules 2024; 29:2083. [PMID: 38731574 PMCID: PMC11085195 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29092083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Bio-based polymers are attracting increasing interest as alternatives to harmful and environmentally concerning non-biodegradable fossil-based products. In particular, bio-based polymers may be employed as ligands for the preparation of metal nanoparticles (M(0)NPs). In this study, chitosan (CS) was used for the stabilization of Ru(0) and Rh(0) metal nanoparticles (MNPs), prepared by simply mixing RhCl3 × 3H2O or RuCl3 with an aqueous solution of CS, followed by NaBH4 reduction. The formation of M(0)NPs-CS was confirmed by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDX), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Their size was estimated to be below 40 nm for Rh(0)-CS and 10nm for Ru(0)-CS by SEM analysis. M(0)NPs-CS were employed for the hydrogenation of (E)-cinnamic aldehyde and levulinic acid. Easy recovery by liquid-liquid extraction made it possible to separate the catalyst from the reaction products. Recycling experiments demonstrated that M(0)NPs-CS were highly efficient up to four times in the best hydrogenation conditions. The data found in this study show that CS is an excellent ligand for the stabilization of Rh(0) and Ru(0) nanoparticles, allowing the production of some of the most efficient, selective and recyclable hydrogenation catalysts known in the literature.
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- Stefano Paganelli
- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, University Ca’ Foscari of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172 Mestre, Italy; (E.B.); (M.F.)
- Consorzio Interuniversitario per le Reattività Chimiche e la Catalisi (CIRCC), Via C. Ulpiani 27, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, University Ca’ Foscari of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172 Mestre, Italy; (E.B.); (M.F.)
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- Dipartimento Fisica e Geologia, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Via Pascoli, 06123 Perugia, Italy;
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, University Ca’ Foscari of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172 Mestre, Italy; (E.B.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, University Ca’ Foscari of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172 Mestre, Italy; (E.B.); (M.F.)
- Consorzio Interuniversitario per le Reattività Chimiche e la Catalisi (CIRCC), Via C. Ulpiani 27, 70126 Bari, Italy
- Crossing S.R.L., Viale della Repubblica 193/b, 31100 Treviso, Italy
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Gao L, Sun H, Nagassa M, Li X, Pei H, Liu S, Gu Y, He S. Edible film preparation by anthocyanin extract addition into acetylated cassava starch/sodium carboxymethyl cellulose matrix for oxidation inhibition of pumpkin seeds. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131439. [PMID: 38593902 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131439] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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In this study, an edible film was fabricated by incorporating anthocyanin extract from black rice (AEBR) into acetylated cassava starch (ACS)/carboxymethyl-cellulose (CMC) to enhance the shelf life of pumpkin seeds. The effects of AEBR on the rheological properties of film-forming solutions, as well as the structural characterization and physicochemical properties of the film, were evaluated. Rheological properties of solutions revealed that AEBR was evenly dispersed into polymer matrix and bound by hydrogen bonds, as confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis. The appropriate AEBR addition could be compatible with polymer matrix and formed a compact film structure, improving the mechanical properties, barrier properties, and opacity. However, with further addition of AEBR, the tensile strength and water vapor permeability decreased and the tight structure was destroyed. After being stored separately under thermal and UV light accelerated conditions for 20 days, the peroxide value and acid value of roasted pumpkin seeds coated with the AEBR film showed a significant reduction. Moreover, the storage stability of AEBR was improved through the embedding of ACS/CMC biopolymers. These results indicated that AEBR film could effectively delay pumpkin seeds oxidation and prolong their shelf life as an antioxidant material.
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- Lingyan Gao
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Procssing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Procssing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, PR China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Procssing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Procssing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Procssing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Procssing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Procssing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Procssing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, PR China.
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Lv Y, Li P, Cen L, Wen F, Su R, Cai J, Chen J, Su W. Gelatin/carboxymethylcellulose composite film combined with photodynamic antibacterial: New prospect for fruit preservation. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128643. [PMID: 38061514 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Plastic packaging causes environmental pollution, and the development of simple and effective biodegradable active packaging remains a challenge. In this study, gelatin (G) and sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) were used as film materials, with the addition of curcumin (Cur), a photosensitive substance, to investigate the changes in the physical and chemical properties of the film and its application in fruit preservation. The results demonstrated that Cur was compatible with the film. With the addition of Cur, the thickness of the film increased up to 1.3 times, while the moisture content was reduced to 12.10 %. The tensile strength (TS) and elongation at break (EAB) of the film can reach 8.84 MPa and 19.33 %, respectively. The photodynamic antibacterial experiment revealed that the film containing 0.5 % Cur exhibited the highest antibacterial rate, reaching 99.99 % against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and 95 % against Escherichia coli (E. coli). During storage, the grapes remained unspoiled for up to 9 days after being phototreated with the film and the microbial content of the skin was much lower than that of the control group. In addition, Cur provided antioxidant activity for the film, with a scavenging activity of 39.54 % against the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrind radical (DPPH). Bananas exposed to the film-forming solution for a short period of time remained fresh for up to 6 days. During preservation, the weight of the treated bananas decreased more slowly than that of the control group. In addition, the activity of SOD on the 7th day was approximately 20 U/g higher than that of the control group, which helped to reduce oxidative stress during banana preservation. In summary, G-CMC/Cur film is an optional fruit-cling film that can be used in food packaging.
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- Yingbin Lv
- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530001, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530001, PR China.
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Ramakrishnan R, Kim JT, Roy S, Jayakumar A. Recent advances in carboxymethyl cellulose-based active and intelligent packaging materials: A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129194. [PMID: 38184045 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129194] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Researchers have concentrated on innovative approaches to increase the shelf life of perishable food products and monitor their quality during storage and transportation as consumer demand for safe, environmentally friendly, and effective packaging develops. This comprehensive review aims to provide an overview of recent developments in carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) chemical synthesis and its applications in active and intelligent packaging materials. It explores various methods for modifying cellulose to produce CMC and highlights the unique properties that make it suitable for addressing packaging industry challenges. The integration of CMC into active packaging systems, which helps reduce food waste and enhance food preservation, is discussed in depth. Furthermore, the integration of CMC in smart sensors and indicators for real-time monitoring and quality assurance in intelligent packaging is examined. The chemical synthesis of CMC and strategies to optimise its properties were studied, and the review concluded by examining the challenges and prospects of CMC-based packaging in the industry. This review is intended to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers interested in the evolving landscape of CMC and its role in shaping the future of packaging materials.
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, BioNanocomposite Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144411, India
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, BioNanocomposite Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Ahuja S, Bains O, Mittal M, Kamal R, Aggarwal NK, Arora S. Multifunctional chromone-incorporated poly(hydroxybutyrate) luminescent film for active and intelligent food packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 246:125625. [PMID: 37392906 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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The major objective of present work was to fabricate poly(hydroxybutyrate) based luminescent films for genuine food packaging applications. These films were synthesized by incorporating varying Chromone (CH) concentrations (5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 wt%) into poly(hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) matrix through solvent-casting. Different characteristics of prepared films were examined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Mechanical testing, and Time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL). UV-blocking properties and water vapor permeation were also examined. FTIR spectra indicated the occurrence of hydrogen bonding between PHB and CH. Among all prepared film samples, PHB/CH15 showed maximum tensile strength (22.5 MPa) with enhanced barrier ability against water vapor and UV rays, thermal stability, and luminescent performance. After overall analysis, PHB/CH15 film was selected to investigate its X-ray diffraction, release behavior, DPPH scavenging, and antimicrobial potential. Release kinetics revealed that the cumulative release percentage of CH was higher in fatty acid stimulant. Moreover, results suggested that this film demonstrated antioxidant activity (>55 %) and superior antimicrobial potential against Aspergillus niger, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. Furthermore, packaging of bread samples using PHB/CH15 film demonstrated the complete inhibition of microbial growth in bread up to 10 days of storage and ensure the safety of genuine food products.
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- Simran Ahuja
- Department of Chemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, India.
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Roy S, Ezati P, Khan A, Rhim JW. New opportunities and advances in quercetin-added functional packaging films for sustainable packaging applications: a mini-review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023; 64:8464-8479. [PMID: 37074182 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2200553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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Recently, research on functional packaging films and their application to food preservation has been actively conducted. This review discusses recent advances and opportunities for using quercetin in developing bio-based packaging films for active food packaging. Quercetin is a plant-based yellow pigment flavonoid with many useful biological properties. Quercetin is also a GRAS food additive approved by the US FDA. Adding quercetin to the packaging system improves the physical performance as well as the functional properties of the film. Therefore, this review focused on quercetin's effect on the various packaging film properties, such as mechanical, barrier, thermal, optical, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and so on. The properties of films containing quercetin depend on the type of polymer and the interaction between the polymer and quercetin. Films functionalized with quercetin are useful in extending shelf life and maintaining the quality of fresh foods. Quercetin-added packaging systems can be very promising for sustainable active packaging applications.
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- Swarup Roy
- School of Bioengineering and Food Technology, Shoolini University, Solan, India
- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara,India
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, BioNanocomposite Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, BioNanocomposite Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, BioNanocomposite Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Khan A, Ezati P, Rhim JW. Chitosan/Starch-Based Active Packaging Film with N, P-Doped Carbon Dots for Meat Packaging. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:1294-1305. [PMID: 36877603 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00039] [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] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Nitrogen, phosphorus-doped green-tea-derived carbon dots (NP-CDs) incorporated chitosan/starch (Chi/St) based multifunctional nanocomposite films were prepared. FE-SEM images verified a homogeneous distribution of CDs with minimum aggregation in the fabricated films. Incorporating NP-CDs led to enhanced UV-light blocking (93.1% of UV-A and ∼99.7% of UV-B) without significantly affecting the films' water transparency and water vapor permeability. Besides, incorporating NP-CDs into the Chi/St films enhanced antioxidant activity (98.0% for ABTS and 71.4% for DPPH) and displayed strong antibacterial activity against L. monocytogenes, E. coli, and S. aureus. Wrapping the meat in the prepared film and storing it at 20 °C has been shown to reduce bacterial growth (less than 2.5 Log CFU/g after 48 h) without significantly altering the actual color of the wrapped meat. The Chi/St film loaded with NP-CD has high potential as an active packaging material to ensure safety and extend the shelf life of meat products.
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- Ajahar Khan
- BioNanocomposite Research Center, Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- BioNanocomposite Research Center, Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- BioNanocomposite Research Center, Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Matheus JRV, de Farias PM, Satoriva JM, de Andrade CJ, Fai AEC. Cassava starch films for food packaging: Trends over the last decade and future research. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 225:658-672. [PMID: 36395939 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cassava starch is one of the most available and cost-effective biopolymers. This work aimed to apply a bibliometric methodology to identify the most impactful scientific data on cassava starch and its residues for food packaging in the last ten years. As a result, an increasing interest in this subject has been observed, mainly in the past five years. Among the 85 selected scientific publications, Brazil and China have been leading the research on starch-based films, accounting for 39 % of the total. The International Journal of Biological Macromolecules was the main scientific source of information. Besides cassava starch, 41.18 % of these studies added other biopolymers, 5.88 % added synthetic polymers, and 4.71 % added a combination of both. Studies analyzed suggested that different modifications in starch can improve films' mechanical and barrier properties. In addition, 52.94 % of articles evaluated the film's bioactivity. Still, only 37.65 % assessed the performance of those films as food packaging, suggesting that more studies should be conducted on assessing the potential of these alternative packages. Future research should consider scale-up methods for film production, including cost analysis, assessment life cycle, and the impact on the safety and quality of a broader range of foods.
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- Julia Rabelo Vaz Matheus
- Food and Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Experimental Nutrition, Institute of Nutrition, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Experimental Nutrition, Institute of Nutrition, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Chemical and Food Engineering Department, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Food and Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Department of Basic and Experimental Nutrition, Institute of Nutrition, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Peyvandtalab M, Nazarzadeh Zare E, Jabbari M, Heidari G. Carboxymethyl dextrin-grafted-poly(aniline-co-m-phenylenediamine)@Fe3O4/CuO bionanocomposite: Physico-chemical characteristics and antioxidant, antibacterial, and cytotoxicity studies for potential biomedicine. Eur Polym J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.111862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Mahdi Eshaghi M, Pourmadadi M, Rahdar A, Díez-Pascual AM. Novel Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Based Hydrogel with Core-Shell Fe 3O 4@SiO 2 Nanoparticles for Quercetin Delivery. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15248711. [PMID: 36556516 PMCID: PMC9784486 DOI: 10.3390/ma15248711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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A nanocomposite composed of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and core-shell nanoparticles of Fe3O4@SiO2 was prepared as a pH-responsive nanocarrier for quercetin (QC) delivery. The nanoparticles were further entrapped in a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion system for a sustained release profile. The CMC/Fe3O4@SiO2/QC nanoparticles were characterized using dynamic light scattering (DLS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), and a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) to obtain insights into their size, stability, functional groups/chemical bonds, crystalline structure, morphology, and magnetic properties, respectively. The entrapment and loading efficiency were slightly improved after the incorporation of Fe3O4@SiO2 NPs within the hydrogel network. The dialysis method was applied for drug release studies. It was found that the amount of QC released increased with the decrease in pH from 7.4 to 5.4, while the sustained-release pattern was preserved. The A549 cell line was chosen to assess the anticancer activity of the CMC/Fe3O4@SiO2/QC nanoemulsion and its components for lung cancer treatment via an MTT assay. The L929 cell line was used in the MTT assay to determine the possible side effects of the nanoemulsion. Moreover, a flow cytometry test was performed to measure the level of apoptosis and necrosis. Based on the obtained results, CMC/Fe3O4@SiO2 can be regarded as a novel promising system for cancer therapy.
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- Mohammad Mahdi Eshaghi
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417935840, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417935840, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Zabol, Zabol 538-98615, Iran
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química Analítica, Química Física e Ingeniería Química, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona, Km. 33.6, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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An Y, Li H, Wang M, Xia Z, Ding L, Xia X. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 agonist protects retinal ganglion cells in glutamate excitotoxicity retinas. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 153:113378. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Choeybundit W, Shiekh KA, Rachtanapun P, Tongdeesoontorn W. Fabrication of edible and biodegradable cutlery from morning glory ( Ipomoea aquatic) stem fiber-reinforced onto soy protein isolate. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09529. [PMID: 35663732 PMCID: PMC9156887 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the preparation of soy protein isolated (SPI) cutlery incorporated with 5–20% (w/w) crude morning glory stem fiber (MGSF). SPI cutlery samples without and with MGSF were subjected to hydraulic hot press molding at 160 °C for 5 min pressing time. SPI with 5% MGSF showed decreased lightness values compared to the control SPI (without MGSF) (p < 0.05). Flexural modulus attained in SPI with 5% MGSF was higher and subsequently showed decreases in impact strength and compression load compared to the control SPI (p < 0.05). SPI with 5% MGSF sample showed slightly lower water absorption followed by decreases in degree of swelling and solubility with that of the control SPI (p < 0.05). Micrographs revealed a 5% MGSF formed uniform matrix with SPI in comparison to the control and other treatments that showed cracks with the increased fiber addition. Additionally, stiffness decreased with the addition of 5% MGSF to SPI thereby increasing deflection in comparison to the control SPI and other treatments. Thus, SPI cutlery added with 5% MGSF potentially retained the physical and mechanical properties of edible and biodegradable cutlery for food applications. MGSF at 5% level improved water resistance properties than the control SPI. Mechanical properties were enhanced in SPI sample treated with MGSF. Impact strength decreased with the increments of MGSF fiber in SPI cutlery. SEM micrographs confirmed the uniform fiber distribution in SPI treated with 5% MGSF. SPI at 5% MGSF can be exploited to produce edible and eco-friendly cutlery.
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- Wissuta Choeybundit
- School of Agro-Industry, Mae Fah Luang University, Tasud, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand.,Research Group of Innovative Food Packaging and Biomaterials Unit, Mae Fah Luang University, Tasud, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand
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- School of Agro-Industry, Mae Fah Luang University, Tasud, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand.,Research Group of Innovative Food Packaging and Biomaterials Unit, Mae Fah Luang University, Tasud, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand
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- Division of Packaging Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand.,The Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand.,Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- School of Agro-Industry, Mae Fah Luang University, Tasud, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand.,Research Group of Innovative Food Packaging and Biomaterials Unit, Mae Fah Luang University, Tasud, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand
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Development of polyvinyl alcohol-based antioxidant nanocomposite films with nanokaolin impregnated with polyphenols from pomegranate peel extract. Food Packag Shelf Life 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Wang D, Wang C, Hao X, Carter G, Carter R, Welch WJ, Wilcox CS. Activation of Nrf2 in Mice Causes Early Microvascular Cyclooxygenase-Dependent Oxidative Stress and Enhanced Contractility. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11050845. [PMID: 35624708 PMCID: PMC9137799 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11050845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Nuclear factor erythroid factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) transcribes antioxidant genes that reduce the blood pressure (BP), yet its activation with tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ) in mice infused with angiotensin II (Ang II) increased mean arterial pressure (MAP) over the first 4 days of the infusion. Since tBHQ enhanced cyclooxygenase (COX) 2 expression in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), we tested the hypothesis that tBHQ administration during an ongoing Ang II infusion causes an early increase in microvascular COX-dependent reactive oxygen species (ROS) and contractility. Mesenteric microarteriolar contractility was assessed on a myograph, and ROS by RatioMaster™. Three days of oral tBHQ administration during the infusion of Ang II increased the mesenteric microarteriolar mRNA for p47phox, the endothelin type A receptor and thromboxane A2 synthase, and increased the excretion of 8-isoprostane F2α and the microarteriolar ROS and contractions to a thromboxane A2 (TxA2) agonist (U-46,619) and endothelin 1 (ET1). These were all prevented in Nrf2 knockout mice. Moreover, the increases in ROS and contractility were prevented in COX1 knockout mice with blockade of COX2 and by blockade of thromboxane prostanoid receptors (TPRs). In conclusion, the activation of Nrf2 over 3 days of Ang II infusion enhances microarteriolar ROS and contractility, which are dependent on COX1, COX2 and TPRs. Therefore, the blockade of these pathways may diminish the early adverse cardiovascular disease events that have been recorded during the initiation of Nrf2 therapy.
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- Dan Wang
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and Hypertension Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and Hypertension Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and Hypertension Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and Hypertension Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and Hypertension Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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Pech-Cohuo SC, Martín-López H, Uribe-Calderón J, González-Canché NG, Salgado-Tránsito I, May-Pat A, Cuevas-Bernardino JC, Ayora-Talavera T, Cervantes-Uc JM, Pacheco N. Physicochemical, Mechanical, and Structural Properties of Bio-Active Films Based on Biological-Chemical Chitosan, a Novel Ramon ( Brosimum alicastrum) Starch, and Quercetin. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14071346. [PMID: 35406220 PMCID: PMC9002764 DOI: 10.3390/polym14071346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The properties of biological-chemical chitosan (BCh) films from marine-industrial waste and a non-conventional Ramon starch (RS) (Brosimum alicastrum) were investigated. Blended films of BCh/RS were prepared to a volume ratio of 4:1 and 1:4, named (BChRS-80+q, biological-chemical chitosan 80% v/v and Ramon starch, BChRS-20+q, biological-chemical chitosan 20% v/v and Ramon starch, both with quercetin), Films from commercial chitosan (CCh) and corn starch (CS), alone or blended (CChCS-80+q, commercial chitosan 80% v/v and corn starch, CChCS-20+q commercial chitosan 20% v/v and corn starch, both with quercetin) were also prepared for comparison purposes. Films were investigated for their physicochemical characteristics such as thickness, moisture, swelling, water-vapor permeability, and water solubility. In addition, their mechanical and structural properties were studied using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) techniques. Antioxidant activity was evaluated as radical scavenging, and antimicrobial effect was also determined. The BCh and RS films presented similar tensile strength values compared with commercial biopolymers. Only films with chitosan presented antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. The FTIR spectra confirmed the interactions between functional groups of the biopolymers. Although, BChRS-80+q and BChRS-20+q films exhibited poor mechanical performance compared to their commercial counterparts, they showed good thermal stability, and improved antioxidant and antimicrobial activity in the presence of quercetin. BChRS-80+q and BChRS-20+q films have promising applications due to their biological activity and mechanical properties, based on a novel material that has been underutilized (Ramon starch) that does not compete with materials for human feeding and may be used as a coating for food products.
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- Soledad Cecilia Pech-Cohuo
- Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco CIATEJ, A.C. Subsede Sureste, Parque Científico Tecnológico de Yucatán, Mérida 97302, Yucatán, Mexico; (S.C.P.-C.); (H.M.-L.); (T.A.-T.)
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- Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco CIATEJ, A.C. Subsede Sureste, Parque Científico Tecnológico de Yucatán, Mérida 97302, Yucatán, Mexico; (S.C.P.-C.); (H.M.-L.); (T.A.-T.)
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- Centro de Investigacion Cientifica de Yucatan, Unidad de Materiales, Mérida 97205, Yucatán, Mexico; (J.U.-C.); (A.M.-P.); (J.M.C.-U.)
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica, Unidad de Aguascalientes, Prol. Constitución 607, Aguascalientes 20200, Aguascalientes, Mexico; (N.G.G.-C.); (I.S.-T.)
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica, Unidad de Aguascalientes, Prol. Constitución 607, Aguascalientes 20200, Aguascalientes, Mexico; (N.G.G.-C.); (I.S.-T.)
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- Centro de Investigacion Cientifica de Yucatan, Unidad de Materiales, Mérida 97205, Yucatán, Mexico; (J.U.-C.); (A.M.-P.); (J.M.C.-U.)
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- CONACYT—Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, Subsede Sureste, Parque Científico Tecnológico de Yucatán, Mérida 97302, Yucatán, Mexico;
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- Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco CIATEJ, A.C. Subsede Sureste, Parque Científico Tecnológico de Yucatán, Mérida 97302, Yucatán, Mexico; (S.C.P.-C.); (H.M.-L.); (T.A.-T.)
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- Centro de Investigacion Cientifica de Yucatan, Unidad de Materiales, Mérida 97205, Yucatán, Mexico; (J.U.-C.); (A.M.-P.); (J.M.C.-U.)
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- Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco CIATEJ, A.C. Subsede Sureste, Parque Científico Tecnológico de Yucatán, Mérida 97302, Yucatán, Mexico; (S.C.P.-C.); (H.M.-L.); (T.A.-T.)
- Correspondence:
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Kumar P, Tanwar R, Gupta V, Upadhyay A, Kumar A, Gaikwad KK. Pineapple peel extract incorporated poly(vinyl alcohol)-corn starch film for active food packaging: Preparation, characterization and antioxidant activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 187:223-231. [PMID: 34310991 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.07.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This research study explores the fabrication of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and corn starch (ST) with pineapple peel extract (PPE) as a natural antioxidant agent, which is an abundant by-product from the food processing industry via casting method. The effects of PPEs concentration (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) on the antioxidant capacity, optical, thermal, mechanical, barrier properties, and changes in PVOH-starch molecular structure of PVOH/ST films were investigated. The results revealed that with the increasing concertation of PPEs, prepared films' thickness and water vapor permeability slightly increased. Elongation at break of PVOH/ST films was also enhanced with PPEs concentration. All PPEs incorporated films exhibited enhanced thermal stability as the degradation occurred above 300 °C. The addition of PPE to PVOH/ST films remarkably increased the antioxidant properties. Finally, prepared PVOH/ST/PPE films demonstrated to be a capable material for developing active biodegradable packaging material due to its proven antioxidant activity and mechanical property, which can be helpful in the packaging of food products that gets spoiled due to oxidation reactions.
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- Pardeep Kumar
- Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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Lai WF, Zhao S, Chiou J. Antibacterial and clusteroluminogenic hypromellose-graft-chitosan-based polyelectrolyte complex films with high functional flexibility for food packaging. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 271:118447. [PMID: 34364582 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Food packaging can extend the shelf life of food products and enhance the safety and quality of the food. This study reports food-grade polyelectrolyte complex films generated via electrostatic interactions between two cellulose-based agents [viz., hypromellose-graft-chitosan, and carmellose sodium]. At optimal conditions, our films show good barrier properties, high transparency, and high efficiency in post-production agent loading. They also demonstrate intrinsic antibacterial effects against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. By using frozen chicken breasts as a model, the films enable real-time monitoring of the status of the frozen food due to the property of clusterisation-triggered emission. Along with their negligible toxicity, our films warrant further development as multi-functional films for effective and self-indicating food packaging.
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- Wing-Fu Lai
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; School of Life and Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, China.
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Research Institute for Future Food, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Oxidation is the main problem in preserving food products during storage. A relatively novel strategy is the use of antioxidant-enriched edible films. Antioxidants hinder reactive oxygen species, which mainly affect fats and proteins in food. At present, these films have been improved by the addition of micro- and nanoliposomes coated with carbohydrate polymers, which are not hazardous for human health and can be ingested without risk. The liposomes are loaded with different antioxidants, and their effects are observed as a longer storage time of the food product. The synergy of these methodologies and advances can lead to the displacement of the protective packaging used currently, which would result in food products with functional properties added by the films, an increase in shelf life, and an improvement to the environment by reducing the amount of waste.
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Design and characterization of bio-amine responsive films enriched with colored potato (Black King Kong) anthocyanin for visual detecting pork freshness in cold storage. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-01040-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Development and Characterization of Bioactive Poly(butylene-succinate) Films Modified with Quercetin for Food Packaging Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13111798. [PMID: 34072417 PMCID: PMC8198733 DOI: 10.3390/polym13111798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The preparation of biodegradable active packaging materials is still a major challenge. Here, we report the fabrication and characterization of poly(butylene succinate)-based (PBS) films enriched with a natural polyphenolic antioxidant—quercetin. The PBS-based films with various quercetin content (0.05; 0.10; 0.25 and 0.50 pph on PBS) were prepared via a solvent casting method. Physical (optical, mechanical, thermal, moisture and water sorption, water vapor and UV–vis barrier) and biofunctional (antioxidant and antibacterial against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus) film properties were tested. The migration of quercetin into model food liquid systems was determined. As a result of quercetin addition, significant changes in color, opacity and UV-blocking effect were observed. The presence of the active substance did not significantly affect the thermal properties of the PBS matrix. However, the mechanical properties of the films were slightly decreased. The films exhibited excellent free radicals (DPPH, ABTS, O2−) scavenging and some bactericidal activities. PBS-quercetin films with superior functional properties have many possibilities for active food packaging applications.
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DeFlorio W, Liu S, White AR, Taylor TM, Cisneros-Zevallos L, Min Y, Scholar EMA. Recent developments in antimicrobial and antifouling coatings to reduce or prevent contamination and cross-contamination of food contact surfaces by bacteria. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2021; 20:3093-3134. [PMID: 33949079 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Illness as the result of ingesting bacterially contaminated foodstuffs represents a significant annual loss of human quality of life and economic impact globally. Significant research investment has recently been made in developing new materials that can be used to construct food contacting tools and surfaces that might minimize the risk of cross-contamination of bacteria from one food item to another. This is done to mitigate the spread of bacterial contamination and resultant foodborne illness. Internet-based literature search tools such as Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus were utilized to investigate publishing trends within the last 10 years related to the development of antimicrobial and antifouling surfaces with potential use in food processing applications. Technologies investigated were categorized into four major groups: antimicrobial agent-releasing coatings, contact-based antimicrobial coatings, superhydrophobic antifouling coatings, and repulsion-based antifouling coatings. The advantages for each group and technical challenges remaining before wide-scale implementation were compared. A diverse array of emerging antimicrobial and antifouling technologies were identified, designed to suit a wide range of food contact applications. Although each poses distinct and promising advantages, significant further research investment will likely be required to reliably produce effective materials economically and safely enough to equip large-scale operations such as farms, food processing facilities, and kitchens.
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- William DeFlorio
- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, California, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA.,Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, California, USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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Antioxidant Films from Cassava Starch/Gelatin Biocomposite Fortified with Quercetin and TBHQ and Their Applications in Food Models. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13071117. [PMID: 33915891 PMCID: PMC8037226 DOI: 10.3390/polym13071117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Edible and active packaging are attractive for use in food packaging applications due to their functionality and sustainability. This research developed new antioxidant active food packaging materials from cassava starch/gelatin (7:3 w/w) composite films with varied antioxidant types (quercetin and tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ)) and concentrations (0–200 mg/200 mL film-forming solution) and evaluated their properties. Antioxidant addition altered the mechanical and barrier properties of the films. At 34% relative humidity (RH), increasing the concentration of quercetin increased the tensile strength and decreased the elongation at break of the composite films. Increasing quercetin and TBHQ contents increased the film water solubility and water vapor transmission rate. Intermolecular interactions between the antioxidants and films, as found in Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra and XRD micrographs, were related to the changed film functionalities. In food application studies, the cassava starch/gelatin films containing quercetin and TBHQ retarded the oxidation of lard (more than 35 days) and delayed the redness discoloration of pork. Cassava starch/gelatin composite films integrated with quercetin and TBHQ can be utilized as active packaging that delays oxidation in foods.
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Olewnik-Kruszkowska E, Gierszewska M, Richert A, Grabska-Zielińska S, Rudawska A, Bouaziz M. Antibacterial Films Based on Polylactide with the Addition of Quercetin and Poly(Ethylene Glycol). MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14071643. [PMID: 33801625 PMCID: PMC8036468 DOI: 10.3390/ma14071643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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A series of new films with antibacterial properties has been obtained by means of solvent casting method. Biodegradable materials including polylactide (PLA), quercetin (Q) acting as an antibacterial compound and polyethylene glycol (PEG) acting as a plasticizer have been used in the process. The effect of quercetin as well as the amount of PEG on the structural, thermal, mechanical and antibacterial properties of the obtained materials has been determined. It was found that an addition of quercetin significantly influences thermal stability. It should be stressed that samples containing the studied flavonoid are characterized by a higher Young modulus and elongation at break than materials consisting only of PLA and PEG. Moreover, the introduction of 1% of quercetin grants antibacterial properties to the new materials. Recorded results showed that the amount of plasticizer did not influence the antibacterial properties; it does, however, cause changes in physicochemical properties of the obtained materials. These results prove that quercetin could be used as an antibacterial compound and simultaneously improve mechanical and thermal properties of polylactide-based films.
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- Ewa Olewnik-Kruszkowska
- Faculty of Chemistry, Chair of Physical Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Polymers, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarin 7 Street, 87-100 Toruń, Poland; (M.G.); (S.G.-Z.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Chair of Physical Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Polymers, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarin 7 Street, 87-100 Toruń, Poland; (M.G.); (S.G.-Z.)
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- Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences, Chair of Genetics, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Lwowska 1 Street, 87-100 Toruń, Poland;
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Chair of Physical Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Polymers, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarin 7 Street, 87-100 Toruń, Poland; (M.G.); (S.G.-Z.)
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Production Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, 20-618 Lublin, Poland;
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- Electrochemistry and Environmental Laboratory, National Engineering School of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia;
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Rachtanapun P, Klunklin W, Jantrawut P, Jantanasakulwong K, Phimolsiripol Y, Seesuriyachan P, Leksawasdi N, Chaiyaso T, Ruksiriwanich W, Phongthai S, Sommano SR, Punyodom W, Reungsang A, Ngo TMP. Characterization of Chitosan Film Incorporated with Curcumin Extract. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13060963. [PMID: 33801132 PMCID: PMC8004135 DOI: 10.3390/polym13060963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Curcumin is a phenolic compound derived from turmeric roots (Curcuma longa L.). This research studied the effects of curcumin extract on the properties of chitosan films. The film characteristics measured included mechanical properties, visual aspects, color parameters, light transmission, moisture content, water solubility, water vapor permeability, infrared spectroscopy, and antioxidant activity. The results suggest that adding curcumin to chitosan-based films increases yellowness and light barriers. Infrared spectroscopy analysis showed interactions between the phenolic compounds of the extract and the chitosan, which may have improved the mechanical properties and reduced the moisture content, water solubility, and water vapor permeability of the films. The antioxidant activity of the films increased with increasing concentrations of the curcumin extract. This study shows the potential benefits of incorporating curcumin extract into chitosan films used as active packaging.
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- Pornchai Rachtanapun
- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (W.K.); (K.J.); (Y.P.); (P.S.); (N.L.); (T.C.); (S.P.)
- The Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
- Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (S.R.S.); (W.P.)
- Correspondence:
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (W.K.); (K.J.); (Y.P.); (P.S.); (N.L.); (T.C.); (S.P.)
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- The Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (W.K.); (K.J.); (Y.P.); (P.S.); (N.L.); (T.C.); (S.P.)
- The Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
- Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (S.R.S.); (W.P.)
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (W.K.); (K.J.); (Y.P.); (P.S.); (N.L.); (T.C.); (S.P.)
- The Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
- Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (S.R.S.); (W.P.)
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (W.K.); (K.J.); (Y.P.); (P.S.); (N.L.); (T.C.); (S.P.)
- The Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (W.K.); (K.J.); (Y.P.); (P.S.); (N.L.); (T.C.); (S.P.)
- The Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
- Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (S.R.S.); (W.P.)
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (W.K.); (K.J.); (Y.P.); (P.S.); (N.L.); (T.C.); (S.P.)
- The Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
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- The Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (W.K.); (K.J.); (Y.P.); (P.S.); (N.L.); (T.C.); (S.P.)
- The Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
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- Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (S.R.S.); (W.P.)
- Plant Bioactive Compound Laboratory (BAC), Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (S.R.S.); (W.P.)
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand;
- Research Group for Development of Microbial Hydrogen Production Process, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
- Academy of Science, Royal Society of Thailand, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Technology and Environment, The University of Danang-University of Technology and Education, Danang 550000, Vietnam;
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Structure and functional properties of active packaging films prepared by incorporating different flavonols into chitosan based matrix. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 165:625-634. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.09.209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cortés-Rodríguez M, Villegas-Yépez C, Gil González JH, Rodríguez PE, Ortega-Toro R. Development and evaluation of edible films based on cassava starch, whey protein, and bees wax. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04884. [PMID: 32984596 PMCID: PMC7492850 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Films and edible coatings based on biopolymers have been developed as a packaging, which can be obtained from biodegradable materials and have properties similar to common plastics. These edible materials have many applications in the food industry, preventing mass transfer between the product and the surrounding environment. The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate the physicochemical and mechanical properties of edible films based on cassava starch (CS), whey protein (WP), and beeswax (BW). Response surface methodology has been used and the experiments were carried out based on face-centred composite design. On the other hand, three CS-based controls were formulated to evaluate the effect of the inclusion of WP and BW. The optimization of multiple responses established the optimal formulation: CS (3.17 %), WP (1.30 %), BW (0.50 %), presenting the following response variables: tensile stress (1.92 MPa), elongation (40.4 %), Young's modulus (42.1 MPa), water vapor permeability 1.79 × 10-11 (g mm/s cm2 Pa), swelling capacity (300.3 %), thickness (0.128 mm), moisture content (6.74 %), and colour: lightness (89.9), chromaticity a∗ (-1.8), chromaticity b∗ (7.7), saturation (9.9), tone (101.1°), and yellowness index (17.7). The selection and evaluation of this optimal formulation are essential because it is the material that shows the best possible mechanical and physicochemical properties using the studied components. The results, especially its good mechanical properties and low permeability to water vapour, would allow its application as a coating for fruits, vegetables, among others, effectively delaying its weight loss due to dehydration.
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- Misael Cortés-Rodríguez
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia sede Medellín, Facultad Ciencias Agrarias, Departamento Ingeniería Agrícola y Alimentos, Cra. 65 No. 59A–110, Medellín, Colombia
- Corresponding author.
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia sede Medellín, Facultad Ciencias Agrarias, Departamento Ingeniería Agrícola y Alimentos, Cra. 65 No. 59A–110, Medellín, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia sede Medellín, Facultad Ciencias Agrarias, Departamento Ingeniería Agrícola y Alimentos, Cra. 65 No. 59A–110, Medellín, Colombia
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- Universidad de Cartagena, Programa de Ingeniería de Alimentos, Food Packaging and Shelf Life Research Group (FP&SL), Research Group in Complex Fluids Engineering and Food Rheology (IFCRA), Avenida del Consulado Calle 30 No. 48 – 152, Cartagena de Indias D.T. y C., Colombia
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Beghetto V, Gatto V, Conca S, Bardella N, Buranello C, Gasparetto G, Sole R. Development of 4-(4,6-dimethoxy-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-4-methyl-morpholinium chloride cross-linked carboxymethyl cellulose films. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 249:116810. [PMID: 32933659 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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First example of the use of 4-(4,6-dimethoxy-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-4-methyl-morpholinium chloride (DMTMM) as cross-linking agent for the development of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) films for food packaging is reported. Influence of different wt % of DMTMM and glycerol on the physical-mechanical properties of CMC films was investigated. The presence of DMTMM effectively improved moisture uptake, moisture content, water vapour permeability, water solubility of the films, oil resistance together with good biodegradability. Best compromise between high water resistance, vapour permeability and mechanical properties was accomplished with 5 wt % DMTMM and 50 wt % glycerol giving tensile strength and elongation at break of 52.25 ± 4.33 and 37.32 ± 2.04 respectively. DSC, TGA and SEM analysis further confirmed CMC cross-linking by DMTMM. All films prepared showed low opacity and high transparencies. Therefore, data reported show that DMTMM can efficiently cross-link CMC to produce films for food packaging.
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- Valentina Beghetto
- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, Via Torino 155, 30170, Venezia, Italy; Crossing S.r.l., Viale della Repubblica 193/b, 31100, Treviso, Italy.
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- Crossing S.r.l., Viale della Repubblica 193/b, 31100, Treviso, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, Via Torino 155, 30170, Venezia, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, Via Torino 155, 30170, Venezia, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, Via Torino 155, 30170, Venezia, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, Via Torino 155, 30170, Venezia, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, Via Torino 155, 30170, Venezia, Italy.
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