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Bhatia S, Alhadhrami AS, Shah YA, Esatbeyoglu T, Koca E, Aydemir LY, Al-Harrasi A, Mohan S, Najmi A, Khalid A. Examining the potential of peppermint essential oil-infused pectin and kappa-carrageenan composite films for sustainable food packaging. Heliyon 2024; 10:e36895. [PMID: 39286085 PMCID: PMC11403511 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36895] [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: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 08/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Essential oils are key ingredients in the development of edible films and provide a diverse approach to improving food preservation, as well as sensory qualities. The pectin and kappa-carrageenan composite films were obtained by adding peppermint essential oil in different quantities. The films after their fabrication were thoroughly evaluated for their attributes, which included mechanical, barrier, optical, chemical, thermal, and antioxidant properties. The visual assessment of the films demonstrated that PEO-loaded films showed a uniform, homogenous, and slightly yellowish appearance. There was an increase in the thickness (0.045 ± 0.006 to 0.060 ± 0.008 mm), elongation at break (12.73 ± 0.74 to 25.05 ± 1.33 %), and water vapor permeability (0.447 ± 0.014 to 0.643 ± 0.014 (g*mm)/(m2*h*kPa)) was observed with the addition of PEO. However, tensile strength (45.84 ± 3.69 to 29.80 ± 2.10 MPa) and moisture content (25.83 ± 0.046 to 21.82 ± 0.23 %) decreased with the incorporation of PEO. Furthermore, thermal and antioxidant properties were enhanced by the inclusion of PEO. The presented investigation can be employed to synthesize food packaging material with antioxidant properties with potential applications in food packaging.
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- Saurabh Bhatia
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, 616, Oman
- School of Health Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, 616, Oman
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, 616, Oman
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- Department of Molecular Food Chemistry and Food Development, Institute of Food and One Health, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, 30167, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Adana Alparslan Turkes Science and Technology University, Adana, 01250, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Adana Alparslan Turkes Science and Technology University, Adana, 01250, Turkey
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, 616, Oman
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College, and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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Guruchandran S, Rajendra Prasath BB, Sudhakar S, Mani E. Development of Hematite Nano Ellipsoids/Pectin Composite Films for Green Packaging Applications. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:18418-18429. [PMID: 39163477 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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Synthetic packaging materials are known to cause serious environmental and human health problems. Among the eco-friendly biopolymers from nonfood sources that are suitable for packaging applications, pectin is a promising candidate. However, native pectin films (NPF) exhibit poor mechanical strength, high hydrophilicity, and poor gas diffusion barrier properties. These shortcomings offset the advantages of pectin as a potential packaging material. To address these limitations, in this study, hematite nano ellipsoids (HNEs) were incorporated as fillers to reinforce native pectin films. This reinforcement resulted in substantial improvements in the mechanical properties, hydrophobicity, thermal stability, barrier properties, and optical attributes of pectin films. Compared to NPF, the pectin-hematite composite film exhibited a 35% increase in tensile strength, a 30° increase in contact angle, a 6-fold increase in the oxygen diffusion barrier properties, and a 20% increase in the water vapor barrier properties. This study presents a sustainable, biocompatible, and biodegradable packaging solution by capitalizing on eco-friendly biopolymer and nanoparticle engineering.
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- Srisowmeya Guruchandran
- Polymer Engineering and Colloid Science Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- Polymer Engineering and Colloid Science Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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Tristanto NA, Cao W, Chen N, Suryoprabowo S, Soetaredjo FE, Ismadji S, Hua X. Pectin extracted from red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) peel and its usage in edible film. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:133804. [PMID: 38996891 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Pectin was extracted from red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) peel using two different extraction methods: subcritical water extraction (SCWE) and conventional acid extraction (AE), from two different types of peels, fresh peel puree and dried peel powder. SCWE method on fresh peel puree showed an ∼18.88 % increase in pectin yield compared to AE. Extracted pectin is classified as low methoxyl pectin (DE: 8.51-50.64 %), with an average molecular weight ranging from 115.23 kDa to 577.84 kDa and a Gal-A content of 44.09 % - 53.90 %. The potential of pectin from fresh peel puree to be applied as a biodegradable film was further explored. Different pectin concentrations (3-5 % w/v) were used to prepare the films. Regarding the film performance, PF-S5, which was produced from SCWE with 5 % of pectin concentration, exhibits better thermal stability (Tdmax 250 °C, residue of 28.69 %) and higher moisture barrier (WVP 5.59 × 10-11 g.cm-1.s-1.Pa-1). In comparison, PF-A showed lower water solubility (45.14-69.15 %), higher water contact angle (33.01° - 44.35°), and better mechanical properties (TS: 2.12-4.11 MPa, EB: 48.72-61.39 %). Higher molecular weight accompanied by higher DE and Gal-A content contributes to better pectin film properties.
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Food Technology Department, Faculty of Engineering, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta 11480, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Surabaya 60114, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Surabaya 60114, Indonesia
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Khan MI, Liu J, Saini RK, Khurshida S. Plant betalains-mixed active/intelligent films for meat freshness monitoring: A review of the fabrication parameters. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2024; 61:1238-1251. [PMID: 38910928 PMCID: PMC11190134 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-023-05881-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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The plant pigments called betalains are nutritionally safe polar compounds. They are subdivided into betaxanthins (having orange to yellow hues) and betacyanins (purple to red violet hues). Betacyanins change color with a change in pH, particularly in the range 6-8 and 9-11. Perishable foods like fish, chicken, beef, pork, and others tend to release total volatile base-nitrogen (TVB-N) during storage or deterioration, which leads to a change in the pH of pH-sensitive materials in the vicinity. pH-sensitive pigment-incorporated polymeric films with inherent active properties (or active/intelligent films) are increasingly being studied as an alternative to synthetic pH indicators to detect the accumulation of TVB-N by changing its color to indicate the stage of perishable food spoilage. There are many methods of developing such films under different conditions using different bio-based biodegradable polymer(s) and biocompatible plasticizer combinations. Among the reported methods, solution casting method has been the preferred one in most studies covered in this review. This method can be carried out under mild conditions. As such, betacyanins-incorporated polymeric films essentially require mild processing conditions because of their heat sensitivity, which will invariably affect the performance in food freshness monitoring. In this review, film fabrication parameters like temperature and duration of dissolution of polymers, plasticizer concentration, pH of the film-forming solution, film drying, and conditioning/aging, have been critically appraised based on the available literature. The lack of studies on the safety of active/intelligent films has been systematically highlighted in this review to focus future studies on this area. Graphical abstract
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- Mohammad Imtiyaj Khan
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam India
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, 143-701 Republic of Korea
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- College of Food Technology, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, 795004 India
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Shah YA, Bhatia S, Al-Harrasi A, Tarahi M, Almasi H, Chawla R, Ali AMM. Insights into recent innovations in barrier resistance of edible films for food packaging applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132354. [PMID: 38750852 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132354] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024]
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The utilization of biopolymer-based food packaging holds significant promise in aligning with sustainability goals and enhancing food safety by offering a renewable, biodegradable, and safer alternative to traditional synthetic polymers. However, these biopolymer-derived films often exhibit poor barrier and mechanical properties, potentially limiting their commercial viability. Desirable barrier properties, such as moisture and oxygen resistance, are critical for preserving and maintaining the quality of packaged food products. This review comprehensively explores different traditional and advance methodologies employed to access the barrier properties of edible films. Additionally, this review thoroughly examines various approaches aimed at enhancing the barrier properties of edible films, such as the fabrication of multilayer films, the selection of biopolymers for composite films, as well as the integration of plasticizers, crosslinkers, hydrophobic agents, and nanocomposites. Moreover, the influence of process conditions, such as preparation techniques, homogenization, drying conditions, and rheological behavior, on the barrier properties of edible films has been discussed. The review provides valuable insights and knowledge for researchers and industry professionals to advance the use of biopolymer-based packaging materials and contribute to a more sustainable and food-safe future.
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- Yasir Abbas Shah
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman; School of Health Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248007, India.
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Punjab, India
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- School of Food-Industry, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand
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Yekta R, Dabbagh Moghaddam A, Hosseini H, Sharifan A, Hadi S, Hosseini‐Shokouh S. Effect of using biodegradable film constituting red grape anthocyanins as a novel packaging on the qualitative attributes of emergency food bars during storage. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:2702-2723. [PMID: 38628210 PMCID: PMC11016447 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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This study presents a novel packaging film based on whey protein isolate/κ-carrageenan (WC) with red grape pomace anthocyanins (RGA) to investigate its impact on some qualitative attributes of emergency food bars (EFBs) for 6 months at 38°C. Increasing the RGA dose in WC films from 5% (WCA5) to 10% (WCA10) reduced hydrogen bonding between polymers and polymer homogeneity in the matrix according to FTIR and SEM. Tensile strength slightly declined in WCA5 from 7.47 ± 0.26 to 6.97 ± 0.12, while elongation increased from 27.74 ± 1.36 to 32.36 ± 1.25% compared to WC film. The maximum weight loss temperature (TM) increased by incorporating 5 wt% RGA from 182.95°C to 244.36°C, whereas TM declined to 187.19°C in WCA10 film. WVP and OTR slightly changed in WCA5 (from 7.83 ± 0.07 and 2.57 ± 0.18 to 8.41 ± 0.03 g H2O.m/m2.Pa.s × 10-9 and 1.79 ± 0.32 cm3 O2/m2.d.bar, respectively), but significantly impaired in WCA10 compared to WC film. WCA5 and WCA10 films had high AA%, 68.77%, and 79.21%, respectively. WCA10 film presented great antimetrical properties against Staphylococcus aureus with an inhibition zone of 6.00 mm. The light transmission of RGA-contained films in the UV spectrum was below 10%. The WCA5 film effectively restrained moisture loss and hardness increment until the end of the storage period, which were 14.33% and 28.76%, respectively, compared to day 0. Antioxidant films provided acceptable resistance against oxidation to EBF treatment. Sensory panels scored WCA5 and WCA10 higher in overall acceptance with 5.64 and 5.40 values, respectively, while complaining about the hardness of OPP treatment. The results of this investigation demonstrated that incorporating RGA, preferably 5 wt%, into WC-based film effectively improved the qualitative properties of EFB during the 6-month shelf life. This film might be a promising alternative for packaging light and oxygen-sensitive food products.
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- Reza Yekta
- Infectious Diseases Research CenterAja University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Infectious Diseases Research CenterAja University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
- Department of Public Health and Nutrition, Faculty of MedicineAja University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Science and Food TechnologyShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Science and Research BranchIslamic Azad UniversityTehranIran
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- Department of Public Health and Nutrition, Faculty of MedicineAja University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Xi Y, Hu L, Chen X, Zuo L, Bai X, Du W, Xu N. Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Polysaccharide from Fructus Ligustri Lucidi Incorporated in PVA/Pectin Hydrogels Accelerate Wound Healing. Molecules 2024; 29:1423. [PMID: 38611703 PMCID: PMC11012603 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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In cutaneous wound healing, an overproduction of inflammatory chemokines and bacterial infections impedes the process. Hydrogels can maintain a physiologically moist microenvironment, absorb chemokines, prevent bacterial infection, inhibit bacterial reproduction, and facilitate wound healing at a wound site. The development of hydrogels provides a novel treatment strategy for the entire wound repair process. Here, a series of Fructus Ligustri Lucidi polysaccharide extracts loaded with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and pectin hydrogels were successfully fabricated through the freeze-thaw method. A hydrogel containing a 1% mixing weight ratio of FLL-E (named PVA-P-FLL-E1) demonstrated excellent physicochemical properties such as swellability, water retention, degradability, porosity, 00drug release, transparency, and adhesive strength. Notably, this hydrogel exhibited minimal cytotoxicity. Moreover, the crosslinked hydrogel, PVA-P-FLL-E1, displayed multifunctional attributes, including significant antibacterial properties, earlier re-epithelialization, production of few inflammatory cells, the formation of collagen fibers, deposition of collagen I, and faster remodeling of the ECM. Consequently, the PVA-P-FLL-E1 hydrogel stands out as a promising wound dressing due to its superior formulation and enhanced healing effects in wound care.
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- Yanli Xi
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, China; (Y.X.); (X.C.); (W.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, China;
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, China; (Y.X.); (X.C.); (W.D.)
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety, School of Public Health, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, China;
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, China;
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, China; (Y.X.); (X.C.); (W.D.)
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- Office of Educational Administration, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, China
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Bhatia S, Shah YA, Al-Harrasi A, Jawad M, Khan TS, Alam T, Dıblan S, Koca E, Aydemir LY. Pectin/sodium alginate films tailored with Acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid for active packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129698. [PMID: 38272421 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129698] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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The present study aimed to develop food packaging films by using a combination of pectin (PE) and sodium alginate (SA) enriched with Acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA) as a functional or active ingredient. The fabricated films underwent comprehensive evaluation of their morphological, chemical, mechanical, barrier, optical, thermal, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. SEM and FTIR analysis showed that AKBA had good compatibility with film-forming components. The AKBA-loaded film samples exhibited a decrease in their barrier properties and tensile strength, but enhancements in both elongation at break and thickness values was observed. With the addition of AKBA, a significant increase (p < 0.05) in the ultraviolet barrier properties of the films and total colour variation (ΔE) was observed. TGA analysis of the films unveiled an improvement in thermal resistance with the incorporation of AKBA. Moreover, the films loaded with AKBA exhibited potent antioxidant activity in the ABTS and DPPH assay methods. Disk diffusion analysis showed the antimicrobial activity of AKBA-loaded films against P. aeruginosa, highlighting the potential of AKBA as a natural antimicrobial agent for the safety of food products. The results demonstrate the practical application of PE and SA active films loaded with AKBA, particularly within the food packaging industry.
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- Saurabh Bhatia
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman; School of Health Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248007, India.
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman.
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
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- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center, Sabanci University, Orta Mahalle, Universite Caddesi No. 27, Tuzla, 34956 Istanbul, Republic of Turkey
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- Food Processing Department, Vocational School of Technical Sciences at Mersin Tarsus Organized Industrial Zone, Tarsus University, 33100, Tarsus, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Adana Alparslan Turkes Science and Technology University, Adana 01250, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Adana Alparslan Turkes Science and Technology University, Adana 01250, Turkey
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Koirala P, Bhandari Y, Khadka A, Kumar SR, Nirmal NP. Nanochitosan from crustacean and mollusk byproduct: Extraction, characterization, and applications in the food industry. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:130008. [PMID: 38331073 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Crustaceans and mollusks are widely consumed around the world due to their delicacy and nutritious value. During the processing, only 30-40 % of these shellfish are considered edible, while 70-60 % of portions are thrown away as waste or byproduct. These byproducts harbor valuable constituents, notably chitin. This chitin can be extracted from shellfish byproducts through chemical, microbial, enzymatic, and green technologies. However, chitin is insoluble in water and most of the organic solvents, hampering its wide application. Hence, chitin is de-acetylated into chitosan, which possesses various functional applications. Recently, nanotechnology has proven to improve the surface area and numerous functional properties of metals and molecules. Further, the nanotechnology principle can be extended to nanochitosan formation. Therefore, this review article centers on crustaceans and mollusks byproduct utilization for chitosan, its nano-formation, and their food industry applications. The extensive discussion has been focused on nanochitosan formation, characterization, and active site modification. Lastly, nanochitosan applications in various food industries, including biodegradable food packaging, fat replacer, bioactive compound carrier, and antimicrobial agent have been reported.
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- Pankaj Koirala
- Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Central Campus of Technology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
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- Rural Reconstruction Nepal, 288 Gairidhara Road 2, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Bagmati, Nepal
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- Department of Biotechnology, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand.
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Jasem odhaib A, Pirsa S, Mohtarami F. Biodegradable film based on barley sprout powder/pectin modified with quercetin and V 2O 5 nanoparticles: Investigation of physicochemical and structural properties. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25448. [PMID: 38356559 PMCID: PMC10865241 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25448] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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In this study, barley sprout powder/pectin (BS/Pec) composite film was prepared. Quercetin (Qu) and vanadium oxide (V2O5) nanoparticles were used to improve the physicochemical and structural characteristics of the film. The structural, physicochemical and thermal properties of the films were investigated by various techniques such as TGA, SEM, XRD, FTIR, texture analysis, etc. The thickness and tensile strength of the films increased from 120 μm to 2.4 MPa to 220 μm and 6 MPa respectively with the increase of V2O5 nanoparticles and quercetin pigment. Nanoparticles of V2O5 and quercetin decreased the moisture content of the film from 50% to 20%. Quercetin had little effect in reducing water vapor permeability (WVP), but V2O5 nanoparticles had a significant effect in reducing WVP. The pure BS/Pec film had almost 30% antioxidant properties, which increased to 81% with the increase of quercetin. Adding quercetin and V2O5 nanoparticles to the film increased the antimicrobial properties of the film against both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The SEM images showed the inhomogeneous surface of the BS/Pec film caused by BS powder fibers. The interactions between the components of the films (electrostatic type) was confirmed by FTIR results. The degradation temperature of the overall structure of the film in the presence of nanoparticles indicated the positive effect of nanoparticles in increasing the thermal resistance of the film. Investigating the crystal structure of the film showed that the BS/Pec film has an amorphous/crystalline or semi-crystalline structure. Considering that the prepared film has good mechanical properties and as well as antioxidant/antimicrobial properties, this film as an active composite can be used in food products packaging.
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- Alaa Jasem odhaib
- Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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Bhatia S, Al-Harrasi A, Shah YA, Saif Alrasbi AN, Jawad M, Koca E, Aydemir LY, Alamoudi JA, Almoshari Y, Mohan S. Structural, mechanical, barrier and antioxidant properties of pectin and xanthan gum edible films loaded with grapefruit essential oil. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25501. [PMID: 38371972 PMCID: PMC10873655 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25501] [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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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This research focused on the development of films based on pectin and xanthan gum composite loaded with different concentrations of grapefruit essential oil (GFO). The fabricated films were characterized to assess the effect of GFO on the structural, mechanical, barrier, chemical, and antioxidant properties. The addition of GFO enhanced the functional properties of the films, as confirmed by FTIR analysis showing molecular interactions within the film matrix. SEM observations revealed that films with higher GFO content had a smoother, more compact structure with uniform oil distribution. Films loaded with oil demonstrated enhanced water resistance, as their decreased permeability ranged from 0.733 ± 0.009 to 0.561 ± 0.020 (g mm)/(m2.h.kPa). Additionally, these films showed a notable increase in tensile strength, ranging from 2.91 ± 0.19 to 8.55 ± 0.62 MPa. However, the addition of oil led to a reduction in the elongation at break of the films, which decreased from 52.84 ± 3.41 % to 12.68 ± 1.52 %, and a decline in transparency from 87.57 ± 0.65 % to 76.18 ± 1.12 %. Fabricated films exhibited enhanced antioxidant properties, as evidenced by increased DPPH• and ABTS•+ radical scavenging activities with the addition of GFO. The findings of the current study suggest that GFO is an effective natural additive for enhancing the physiochemical properties of pectin and xanthan gum-based films, making them more suitable for food packaging applications.
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- Saurabh Bhatia
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
- School of Health Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248007, India
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
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- Adana Alparslan Turkes Science and Technology University, Department of Food Engineering, Adana 01250, Turkey
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- Adana Alparslan Turkes Science and Technology University, Department of Food Engineering, Adana 01250, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Global health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, India
- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Janik W, Jakubski Ł, Kudła S, Dudek G. Modified polysaccharides for food packaging applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128916. [PMID: 38134991 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Development of new food packaging materials is crucial to reduce the use of single-use plastics and to limit their destructive impact on the environment. Polysaccharides provide an alternative solution to this problem. This paper summarizes and discusses recent research results on the potential of modifying polysaccharides as materials for film and coating applications. Modifications of polysaccharides significantly affect their properties, as well as their application usability. Although modifications of biopolymers for packaging applications have been widely studied, polysaccharides have attracted little attention despite being a prospective, environmentally friendly, and economically viable packaging alternative. Therefore, this paper discusses approaches to the development of biodegradable, polysaccharide-based food packaging materials and focuses on modifications of four polysaccharides, such as starch, chitosan, sodium alginate and cellulose. In addition, these modifications are presented not only in terms of the selected polysaccharide, but also in terms of specific properties, i.e. hydrophilic, barrier and mechanical properties, of polysaccharides. Such a presentation of results makes it much easier to select the modification method to improve the unsatisfactory properties of the material. Moreover, very often it happens that the applied modification improves one and worsens another property, which is also presented in this review.
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- Weronika Janik
- Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Heavy Organic Synthesis "Blachownia", Energetyków 9, 47-225 Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland; Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Joint Doctoral School, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 2a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Strzody 9, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Heavy Organic Synthesis "Blachownia", Energetyków 9, 47-225 Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Strzody 9, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.
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Rahman S, Gogoi J, Dubey S, Chowdhury D. Animal derived biopolymers for food packaging applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 255:128197. [PMID: 37979757 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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It is essential to use environment-friendly, non-toxic, biodegradable and sustainable materials for various applications. Biopolymers are derived from renewable sources like plants, microorganisms, and agricultural wastes. Unlike conventional polymers, biopolymer has a lower carbon footprint and contributes less to greenhouse gas emission. All biopolymers are biodegradable, meaning natural processes can break them down into harmless products such as water and biomass. This property is of utmost importance for various sustainable applications. This review discusses different classifications of biopolymers based on origin, including plant-based, animal-based and micro-organism-based biopolymers. The review also discusses the desirable properties that are required in materials for their use as packaging material. It also discusses the different processes used in modifying the biopolymer to improve its properties. Finally, this review shows the recent developments taking place in using specifically animal origin-based biopolymer and its use in packaging material. It was observed that animal-origin-based biopolymers, although they possess unique properties however, are less explored than plant-origin biopolymers. The animal-origin-based biopolymers covered in this review are chitosan, gelatin, collagen, keratin, casein, whey, hyaluronic acid and silk fibroin. This review will help in renewing research interest in animal-origin biopolymers. In summary, biopolymer offers a sustainable and environment-friendly alternative to conventional polymers. Their versatility, biocompatibility will help create a more sustainable future.
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- Sazzadur Rahman
- Material Nanochemistry Laboratory, Physical Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati 781035, India; Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, G. B. Nagar, Guwahati 781014, Assam, India
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- Material Nanochemistry Laboratory, Physical Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati 781035, India
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- Material Nanochemistry Laboratory, Physical Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati 781035, India
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- Material Nanochemistry Laboratory, Physical Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati 781035, India; Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, G. B. Nagar, Guwahati 781014, Assam, India.
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Dutta D, Sit N. Application of natural extracts as active ingredient in biopolymer based packaging systems. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023; 60:1888-1902. [PMID: 35698604 PMCID: PMC9177344 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-022-05474-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Active packaging systems come under novel techniques and are creating demands in food packaging aspects. They are specially designed for food products where shelf life is a key driving factor. Their wide range of functionality preserves the color, texture, smell, and taste of the food item retaining their freshness and edibility for longer than any other methods available on market. An active ingredient in packaging systems enables efficient consumable quality which resulted in reduced complaints from consumers. However, techniques must be inexpensive and environment-friendly. The use of biodegradable packaging systems reinforced by exploiting natural compounds forms the latest trend to attract consumer demand in substituting synthetic preservatives in foods that can protect against food spoilage. Natural extracts have gained commercial importance in active packaging nowadays for the delivery of safe and high-quality foods that are being employed in both fresh and processed produce. Development and use of innovative active packaging systems in varied forms are expected to increase in the future for food safety, quality, and stability. The review overviews the beneficial effects of plant acquired components in modulating product quality in packaged form for commercial aspects in the market.
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- Ditimoni Dutta
- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam 784028 India
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam 784028 India
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M R S, K M R, S B, A B H, Vishwanath PM, Syed A, Eswaramoorthy R, Amachawadi RG, Shivamallu C, Chattu VK, Majani SS, Kollur SP. Pectin/PVA and pectin-MgO/PVA films: Preparation, characterization and biodegradation studies. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15792. [PMID: 37180894 PMCID: PMC10173609 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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There is a great demand to replace non-renewable materials with eco-friendly renewable materials for many applications in recent times. In the present study, such an attempt was made to substitute synthetic polymer-based films used for food packaging applications with films prepared out of renewable materials derived from waste. The pectin/polyvinyl alcohol (PP) and pectin-MgO/polyvinyl alcohol (PMP) films were prepared and characterized to ascertain their suitability for packaging applications. To improve the mechanical strength and thermal stability of films, MgO nanoparticles were incorporated in situ into the polymer matrix. The pectin used in the study was extracted from citrus fruit peel. The prepared nanocomposite films were evaluated for physico-mechanical properties, water contact angle, thermal stability, crystallinity, morphology, compositional purity and biodegradability. The elongation at break for PP film was 42.24% and for PMP film it was 39.18%. Also, the ultimate modulus in terms of MPa for PP film was 6.8 and for PMP it was 7.9. So, it was found that PMP films have better ductility and modulus than PP films due to the presence of MgO nanoparticles. The spectral studies confirmed the compositional purity of the prepared films. The biodegradation studies revealed that both films could be degraded at ambient conditions at appreciable time span, suggesting them to be a better choice as an environmentally friendly food packaging material.
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- Suhasini M R
- Department of Chemistry, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru - 570 006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru - 570 006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru - 570 006, Karnataka, India
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru - 570 006, Karnataka, India
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- Centre for Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore 570 015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai - 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 66506-5606, USA
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Myuru-570015, Karnataka, India
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha 442107, India
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- School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru Campus, Mysuru - 570 026, Karnataka, India
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- School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru Campus, Mysuru - 570 026, Karnataka, India
- Corresponding author.
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Kumar S, Reddy ARL, Basumatary IB, Nayak A, Dutta D, Konwar J, Purkayastha MD, Mukherjee A. Recent progress in pectin extraction and their applications in developing films and coatings for sustainable food packaging: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 239:124281. [PMID: 37001777 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Perishable foods like fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, and dairy products have short shelf-life that causes significant postharvest losses, which poses a major challenge for food supply chains. Biopolymers have been extensively studied as sustainable alternatives to synthetic plastics, and pectin is one such biopolymer that has been used for packaging and preservation of foods. Pectin is obtained from abundantly available low-cost sources such as agricultural or food processing wastes and by products. This review is a complete account of pectin extraction from agro-wastes, development of pectin-based composite films and coatings, their characterizations, and their applications in food packaging and preservation. Compared to conventional chemical extraction, supercritical water, ultrasound, and microwave assisted extractions are a few examples of modern and more efficient pectin extraction processes that generate almost no hazardous effluents, and thus, such extraction techniques are more environment friendly. Pectin-based films and coatings can be functionalized with natural active agents such as essential oils and other phytochemicals to improve their moisture barrier, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Application of pectin-based active films and coatings effectively improved shelf-life of fresh cut-fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, milk, and other food perishable products.
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Potential of pectin-chitosan based composite films embedded with quercetin-loaded nanofillers to control meat associated spoilage bacteria. FOOD BIOSCI 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2023.102547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Edible oleofilms with high vegetable oil content obtained from novel soy protein isolate/gelatin/chitosan nanofiber emulgels. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sharaby MR, Soliman EA, Abdel-Rahman AB, Osman A, Khalil R. Novel pectin-based nanocomposite film for active food packaging applications. Sci Rep 2022; 12:20673. [PMID: 36450774 PMCID: PMC9712656 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25192-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Novel pectin-based films reinforced with crystalline nanocellulose (CNC) and activated with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were prepared by solvent-casting method. Film ingredients enhanced UV-blocking, thermal, and antibacterial properties of active films against well-known foodborne pathogens. Optimal active films exhibited higher mechanical, water vapor barrier properties compared to pristine pectin films. SEM confirmed the even distribution of CNC and ZnO NPs in pectin matrix and their interactions were proven using FTIR. Wrapping hard cheese samples artificially contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella enterica with the ternary nanocomposite film at 7 °C for 5 days significantly reduced the total population counts by at least 1.02 log CFU/g. Zn2+ migrating to wrapped cheese samples was below the specific limit (5 mg/kg), confirming their safety for food contact. Overall, ZnO/CNC/pectin nanocomposite films represent promising candidates for active food packaging as safe, eco-friendly alternatives for synthetic packaging materials.
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- Muhammed R Sharaby
- Basic and Applied Sciences (BAS) Institute, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria, 21934, Egypt.
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt.
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- Polymeric Materials Research Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute (ATNMRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria, 21934, Egypt
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- Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria, 21934, Egypt
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- Basic and Applied Sciences (BAS) Institute, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria, 21934, Egypt
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt
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Multi-Shaded Edible Films Based on Gelatin and Starch for the Packaging Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14225020. [PMID: 36433147 PMCID: PMC9693176 DOI: 10.3390/polym14225020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Starch and gelatin are natural biopolymers that offer a variety of benefits and are available at relatively low costs. In addition to this, they are an appealing substitute for synthetic polymers for the manufacturing of packaging films. Such packaging films are not only biodegradable but are also edible. Moreover, they are environmentally friendly and remain extremely cost-effective. In lieu of this, films made from fish gelatin and cornstarch have been the subject of several experiments. The pristine gelatin films have poor performance against water diffusion but exhibit excellent flexibility. The goal of this study was to assess the performance of pristine gelatin films along with the addition of food plasticizers. For this purpose, solutions of gelatin/cornstarch were prepared and specified quantities of food colors/plasticizers were added to develop different shades. The films were produced by using a blade coating method and were characterized by means of their shaded colors, water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), compositional changes via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), hardness, bendability, transparency, wettability, surface roughness, and thermal stability. It was observed that the addition of several food colors enhanced the moisture blocking effect, as a 10% reduction in WVTR was observed in the shaded films as compared to pristine films. The yellow-shaded films exhibited the lowest WVTR, i.e., around 73 g/m2·day when tested at 23 °C/65%RH. It was also observed that the films' WVTR, moisture content, and thickness were altered when different colors were added into them, although the chemical structure remained unchanged. The mechanical properties of the shaded films were improved by a factor of two after the addition of colored plasticizers. Optical examination and AFM demonstrated that the generated films had no fractures and were homogeneous, clear, and shiny. Finally, a biscuit was packaged in the developed films and was monitored via shore hardness. It was observed that the edible packed sample's hardness remained constant even after 5 days. This clearly suggested that the developed films have the potential to be used for packaging in various industries.
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Elkomy MH, Ali AA, Eid HM. Chitosan on the surface of nanoparticles for enhanced drug delivery: A comprehensive review. J Control Release 2022; 351:923-940. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Karthik C, Caroline DG, Pandi Prabha S. Nanochitosan augmented with essential oils and extracts as an edible antimicrobial coating for the shelf life extension of fresh produce: a review. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-03901-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Iversen LJL, Rovina K, Vonnie JM, Matanjun P, Erna KH, ‘Aqilah NMN, Felicia WXL, Funk AA. The Emergence of Edible and Food-Application Coatings for Food Packaging: A Review. Molecules 2022; 27:5604. [PMID: 36080371 PMCID: PMC9457879 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Food packaging was not as important in the past as it is now, because the world has more people but fewer food resources. Food packaging will become more prevalent and go from being a nice-to-have to an essential feature of modern life. Food packaging has grown to be an important industry sector in today's world of more people and more food. Food packaging innovation faces significant challenges in extending perishable food products' shelf life and contributing to meeting daily nutrient requirements as people nowadays are searching for foods that offer additional health advantages. Modern food preservation techniques have two objectives: process viability and safe, environmentally friendly end products. Long-term storage techniques can include the use of edible coatings and films. This article gives a succinct overview of the supplies and procedures used to coat food products with conventional packaging films and coatings. The key findings summarizing the biodegradable packaging materials are emphasized for their ability to prolong the freshness and flavor of a wide range of food items; films and edible coatings are highlighted as viable alternatives to traditional packaging methods. We discuss the safety concerns and opportunities presented by applying edible films and coatings, allowing it to be used as quality indicators for time-sensitive foods.
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- Luk Jun Lam Iversen
- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Rural Development Corporation, Level 2, Wisma Pertanian, Locked Bag 86, Kota Kinabalu 88998, Sabah, Malaysia
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Jahromi M, Niakousari M, Golmakani MT. Fabrication and characterization of pectin films incorporated with clove essential oil emulsions stabilized by modified sodium caseinate. Food Packag Shelf Life 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Nie J, Wu Z, Pang B, Guo Y, Li S, Pan Q. Fabrication of ZnO@Plant Polyphenols/Cellulose as Active Food Packaging and Its Enhanced Antibacterial Activity. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23095218. [PMID: 35563609 PMCID: PMC9104473 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23095218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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To investigate the efficient use of bioresources and bioproducts, plant polyphenol (PPL) was extracted from larch bark and further applied to prepare ZnO@PPL/Cel with cellulose to examine its potential as an active package material. The structure and morphology were fully characterized by XRD, SEM, FTIR, XPS and Raman spectra. It was found that PPL is able to cover ZnO and form a coating layer. In addition, PPL cross-links with cellulose and makes ZnO distribute evenly on the cellulose fibers. Coating with PPL creates a pinecone-like morphology in ZnO, which is constructed by subunits of 50 nm ZnO slices. The interactions among ZnO, PPL and cellulose have been attributed to hydrogen bonding, which plays an important role in guiding the formation of composites. The antibacterial properties against Gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) were tested by the inhibition zone method. Our composite ZnO@PPL/Cel has superior antibacterial activity compared to ZnO/Cel. The antibacterial mechanism has also been elaborated on. The low cost, simple preparation method and good performance of ZnO@PPL/Cel suggest the potential for it to be applied as active food packaging.
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- Jingheng Nie
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Material Science and Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China; (J.N.); (Z.W.); (B.P.); (S.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Material Science and Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China; (J.N.); (Z.W.); (B.P.); (S.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Material Science and Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China; (J.N.); (Z.W.); (B.P.); (S.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Material Science and Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China; (J.N.); (Z.W.); (B.P.); (S.L.)
- Correspondence: (Y.G.); (Q.P.)
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Material Science and Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China; (J.N.); (Z.W.); (B.P.); (S.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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Maliki S, Sharma G, Kumar A, Moral-Zamorano M, Moradi O, Baselga J, Stadler FJ, García-Peñas A. Chitosan as a Tool for Sustainable Development: A Mini Review. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14071475. [PMID: 35406347 PMCID: PMC9003291 DOI: 10.3390/polym14071475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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New developments require innovative ecofriendly materials defined by their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and versatility. For that reason, the scientific society is focused on biopolymers such as chitosan, which is the second most abundant in the world after cellulose. These new materials should show good properties in terms of sustainability, circularity, and energy consumption during industrial applications. The idea is to replace traditional raw materials with new ecofriendly materials which contribute to keeping a high production rate but also reducing its environmental impact and the costs. The chitosan shows interesting and unique properties, thus it can be used for different purposes which contributes to the design and development of sustainable novel materials. This helps in promoting sustainability through the use of chitosan and diverse materials based on it. For example, it is a good sustainable alternative for food packaging or it can be used for sustainable agriculture. The chitosan can also reduce the pollution of other industrial processes such as paper production. This mini review collects some of the most important advances for the sustainable use of chitosan for promoting circular economy. Hence, the present review focuses on different aspects of chitosan from its synthesis to multiple applications.
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- Soundouss Maliki
- Departamento de Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales e Ingeniería Química (IAAB), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganés, Spain; (S.M.); (M.M.-Z.); (J.B.)
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- International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, Solan 173212, India;
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, Nanshan District Key Laboratory for Biopolymers and Safety Evaluation, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China;
- School of Science and Technology, Glocal University, Saharanpur 247001, India
- Correspondence: (G.S.); (A.G.-P.)
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- International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, Solan 173212, India;
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, Nanshan District Key Laboratory for Biopolymers and Safety Evaluation, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China;
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- Departamento de Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales e Ingeniería Química (IAAB), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganés, Spain; (S.M.); (M.M.-Z.); (J.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Shahr-e-Qods Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 61349, Iran;
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- Departamento de Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales e Ingeniería Química (IAAB), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganés, Spain; (S.M.); (M.M.-Z.); (J.B.)
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, Nanshan District Key Laboratory for Biopolymers and Safety Evaluation, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China;
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- Departamento de Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales e Ingeniería Química (IAAB), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganés, Spain; (S.M.); (M.M.-Z.); (J.B.)
- Correspondence: (G.S.); (A.G.-P.)
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Zhuang Y, Guo Z, Zhang Q, Liu J, Fei P, Huang B. Preparation of functionalized pectin through acylation with alkyl gallates: Experiments coupled with density functional theory. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 202:278-285. [PMID: 35038471 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The covalent grafting of alkyl gallates onto pectin using a lipase-catalyzed reaction in a tetrahydrofuran/aqueous medium process acylated pectin molecules with excellent antioxidant and antibacterial properties. The alkyl gallates including methyl, ethyl, and propyl gallates were enzymatically grafted onto pectin molecule, in order to study the effect of alkyl gallates on the functional modification of pectin. The grafting mechanism was analyzed by ultraviolet-visible spectrum (UV-Vis), Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FTIR), proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1HNMR), and density functional theory (DFT). Results suggested that lipase grafted 4-OH of alkyl gallate onto pectin by catalyzing esterification in organic/aqueous solution, and the grafting rate was affected by the length of alkyl chain of the gallates molecule. In vitro experiments, the acylated pectins exhibited stronger antioxidant activity in the DPPH test and β-carotene bleaching test and were found to have obvious antimicrobial performance against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
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- Yuanhong Zhuang
- Key Laboratory of Characteristics Garden Plants Resource in Fujian and Taiwan, School of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China
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- Laixi Food and Drug Administration, Qingdao 266000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Characteristics Garden Plants Resource in Fujian and Taiwan, School of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Characteristics Garden Plants Resource in Fujian and Taiwan, School of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Characteristics Garden Plants Resource in Fujian and Taiwan, School of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Characteristics Garden Plants Resource in Fujian and Taiwan, School of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China.
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Sistla YS, Mehraj S. Molecular Simulations to Understand the Moisture, Carbon Dioxide, and Oxygen Barrier Properties of Pectin Films. J Mol Model 2022; 28:83. [DOI: 10.1007/s00894-022-05069-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ashfaq J, Channa IA, Shaikh AA, Chandio AD, Shah AA, Bughio B, Birmahani A, Alshehri S, Ghoneim MM. Gelatin- and Papaya-Based Biodegradable and Edible Packaging Films to Counter Plastic Waste Generation. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15031046. [PMID: 35160991 PMCID: PMC8840015 DOI: 10.3390/ma15031046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Most of the food packaging materials used in the market are petroleum-based plastics; such materials are neither biodegradable nor environmentally friendly and require years to decompose. To overcome these problems, biodegradable and edible materials are encouraged to be used because such materials degrade quickly due to the actions of bacteria, fungi, and other environmental effects. In this work, commonly available household materials such as gelatin, soy protein, corn starch, and papaya were used to prepare cost-effective lab-scale biodegradable and edible packaging film as an effective alternative to commercial plastics to reduce waste generation. Prepared films were characterized in terms of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), optical transparency, and tensile strength. FTIR confirmed the addition of papaya and soy protein to the gelatin backbone. WVTR of the gelatin-papaya films was recorded to be less than 50 g/m2/day. This water vapor barrier was five times better than films of pristine gelatin. The gelatin, papaya, and soy protein films exhibited transparencies of around 70% in the visible region. The tensile strength of the film was 2.44 MPa, which improved by a factor of 1.5 for the films containing papaya and soy protein. The barrier qualities of the gelatin and gelatin-papaya films maintained the properties even after going through 2000 bending cycles. From the results, it is inferred that the prepared films are ideally suitable for food encapsulation and their production on a larger scale can considerably cut down the plastic wastage.
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- Jaweria Ashfaq
- Department of Metallurgical, Materials & Environmental Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (J.A.); (A.A.S.); (A.A.S.)
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- Department of Metallurgical, Materials & Environmental Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (J.A.); (A.A.S.); (A.A.S.)
- Correspondence: (I.A.C.); (A.D.C.)
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- Department of Metallurgical, Materials & Environmental Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (J.A.); (A.A.S.); (A.A.S.)
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- Department of Metallurgical, Materials & Environmental Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (J.A.); (A.A.S.); (A.A.S.)
- Correspondence: (I.A.C.); (A.D.C.)
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- Department of Metallurgical, Materials & Environmental Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (J.A.); (A.A.S.); (A.A.S.)
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- Larkana Campus, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana 77150, Pakistan;
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- Ojha Campus, DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi City 74200, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 1145, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah 13713, Saudi Arabia;
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Mehraj S, Sistla YS. Optimization of process conditions for the development of pectin and glycerol based edible films: Statistical design of experiments. ELECTRON J BIOTECHN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejbt.2021.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Microwave vs. conventional extraction of pectin from Malus domestica ‘Fălticeni’ pomace and its potential use in hydrocolloid-based films. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Jose A, Anitha Sasidharan S, Chacko C, Mukkumkal Jacob D, Edayileveettil Krishnankutty R. Activity of Clove Oil and Chitosan Nanoparticles Incorporated PVA Nanocomposite Against Pythium aphanidermatum. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2021; 194:1442-1457. [PMID: 34739704 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-021-03709-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The loss of fresh produces owing to the microbial infestation is a major challenge to the global food industry. The drastic food loss caused mainly by the fungal attack demands the need for development of active packaging materials with antimicrobial properties. Many studies have already been reported on the applications of polymers like polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) engineered with antimicrobial components as active antifungal packaging materials. In the current study, material properties of PVA alone, PVA incorporated with chitosan nanoparticles (PCS), clove oil (PCO), and their combination (PCSCO) have been studied for its microbial barrier and antifungal properties. All the developed films were characterised by the XRD and FTIR analysis, which confirmed the molecular interactions among the individual components of the nanocomposite. At the same time, the bionanocomposite PCSCO was found to have low moisture content and film solubility indicating its suitability for the modified atmosphere packaging applications. In addition, the presence of chitosan nanoparticles and clove oil was found to provide the microbial barrier properties to the PCS, PCO, and PCSCO films. The PCSCO film was further demonstrated to have superior antifungal activity against the selected Pythium aphanidermatum. The results of the study indicate the potential application of developed nanocomposite film as a promising antifungal packaging material.
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- Ashitha Jose
- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India, 686 560
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Effect of Pectin/Nanochitosan-Based Coatings and Storage Temperature on Shelf-Life Extension of "Elephant" Mango ( Mangifera indica L.) Fruit. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13193430. [PMID: 34641244 PMCID: PMC8512021 DOI: 10.3390/polym13193430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aim of extending shelf-life and maintaining quality is one of the major issues regarding mango fruit preservation. The quality of mango fruits is greatly affected by postharvest factors, especially temperature and fruit treatment. In this study, the effect of coating and storage temperature on the characteristics of mango fruits was investigated. The mango fruits were immersed in different concentrations (1.5%, 2.0%, and 2.5%) of pectin/nanochitosan dispersion (with ratios of pectin:nanochitosan 50:50), and (0.75%, 1% and 1.25%) of nanochitosan dispersion and stored at 17, 25, and 32 °C for 24 days. Changes in fruit, including weight loss, firmness, color, chemical composition (such as the total soluble solids concentration (TSS)), total sugar, reducing sugar, titratable acidity (TA), and vitamin C were periodically recorded. The results indicated that the pectin/nanochitosan coating significantly prevented reductions in the fruit weight, firmness, TSS, TA, and vitamin C content. Additionally, pectin/nanochitosan at a low temperature (17 °C) had a greater positive effect on fruit shelf-life and weight maintenance than 25 and 32 °C. The coated mango fruits maintained good quality for 24 days at 17 °C, while coated fruits stored at 25 °C and 32 °C, as well as uncoated ones stored at 17 °C, were destroyed after two weeks. At the maximum storage time evaluated, the coating formulations containing pectin and nanochitosan exhibited microbial counts below the storage life limit of 106 CFU/g of fruit. In general, the results showed that the pectin/nanochitosan coating (2%) with a storage temperature of 17 °C is the most effective strategy for improving quality and extending the shelf-life of mango fruits.
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Merino D, Bertolacci L, Paul UC, Simonutti R, Athanassiou A. Avocado Peels and Seeds: Processing Strategies for the Development of Highly Antioxidant Bioplastic Films. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:38688-38699. [PMID: 34346668 PMCID: PMC8397233 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c09433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The industrial processing of avocados annually generates more than 1.2 million tons of avocado peels (APs) and avocado seeds (ASs) that have great potential in the production of active bioplastics, although they have never been considered for this aim until now. Separately, the APs and ASs, as well as a combination of avocado peels and seeds (APSs), were evaluated here for the first time for the preparation of antioxidant films, with application in food packaging. Films were prepared by casting, after their processing by three different methods: (1) hydrolysis in acid media, (2) hydrolysis followed by plasticization, and (3) hydrolysis and plasticization followed by blending with pectin polymers in different proportions (25 and 50 wt %). The results indicate that the combination of hydrolysis, plasticization, and pectin blending is essential to obtain materials with competitive mechanical properties, optical clarity, excellent oxygen barrier properties, high antioxidant activity, biodegradability, and migration of components in TENAX suitable for food contact applications. In addition, the materials prepared with APSs are advantageous from the point of view of the industrial waste valorization, since the entire avocado wastes are used for the production of bioplastics, avoiding further separation processes for their valorization.
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- Danila Merino
- Smart
Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, Genoa 16163, Italy
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- Smart
Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, Genoa 16163, Italy
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- Smart
Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, Genoa 16163, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Scienza dei Materiali, Università
di Milano-Bicocca, Via
Roberto Cozzi 55, 20125 Milano, Italy
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Song X, Liu L, Wu X, Liu Y, Yuan J. Chitosan-Based Functional Films Integrated with Magnolol: Characterization, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity and Pork Preservation. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22157769. [PMID: 34360535 PMCID: PMC8345937 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22157769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aims of this study were to develop the magnolol-chitosan films and study the positive effect of the combination of magnolol and chitosan. The addition of magnolol made the magnolol-chitosan films exhibit higher density (1.06-1.87 g/cm3), but the relatively lower water vapor permeability (12.06-7.36 × 10-11·g·m-1·s-1·Pa-1) and water content (16.10-10.64%). The dense and smooth surface and cross-section of magnolol-chitosan films were observed by environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) images. The interaction of magnolol and chitosan was observed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). After the addition of magnolol, the antioxidant capacity of magnolol-chitosan films was increased from 18.99 to 82.00%, the growth of P. aeruginosa was inhibited and the inhibition percentage of biofilm formation was increased from 30.89 to 86.04%. We further verified that the application of magnolol-chitosan films on chilled pork significantly reduced the increases in pH value, inhibited the growth of microorganisms and extended the shelf life. Results suggest that magnolol had a positive effect on magnolol-chitosan films and could be effectively applied to pork preservation.
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Jin T, Liu T, Lam E, Moores A. Chitin and chitosan on the nanoscale. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2021; 6:505-542. [PMID: 34017971 DOI: 10.1039/d0nh00696c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In a matter of decades, nanomaterials from biomass, exemplified by nanocellulose, have rapidly transitioned from once being a subject of curiosity to an area of fervent research and development, now reaching the stages of commercialization and industrial relevance. Nanoscale chitin and chitosan, on the other hand, have only recently begun to raise interest. Attractive features such as excellent biocompatibility, antibacterial activity, immunogenicity, as well as the tuneable handles of their acetylamide (chitin) or primary amino (chitosan) functionalities indeed display promise in areas such as biomedical devices, catalysis, therapeutics, and more. Herein, we review recent progress in the fabrication and development of these bio-nanomaterials, describe in detail their properties, and discuss the initial successes in their applications. Comparisons are made to the dominant nanocelluose to highlight some of the inherent advantages that nanochitin and nanochitosan may possess in similar application.
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- Tony Jin
- Center in Green Chemistry and Catalysis, Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0B8, Canada.
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Kurek M, Benbettaieb N, Ščetar M, Chaudy E, Elez-Garofulić I, Repajić M, Klepac D, Valić S, Debeaufort F, Galić K. Novel functional chitosan and pectin bio-based packaging films with encapsulated Opuntia-ficus indica waste. FOOD BIOSCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.100980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Sani MA, Azizi-Lalabadi M, Tavassoli M, Mohammadi K, McClements DJ. Recent Advances in the Development of Smart and Active Biodegradable Packaging Materials. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1331. [PMID: 34070054 PMCID: PMC8158105 DOI: 10.3390/nano11051331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Interest in the development of smart and active biodegradable packaging materials is increasing as food manufacturers try to improve the sustainability and environmental impact of their products, while still maintaining their quality and safety. Active packaging materials contain components that enhance their functionality, such as antimicrobials, antioxidants, light blockers, or oxygen barriers. Smart packaging materials contain sensing components that provide an indication of changes in food attributes, such as alterations in their quality, maturity, or safety. For instance, a smart sensor may give a measurable color change in response to a deterioration in food quality. This article reviews recent advances in the development of active and smart biodegradable packaging materials in the food industry. Moreover, studies on the application of these packaging materials to monitor the freshness and safety of food products are reviewed, including dairy, meat, fish, fruit and vegetable products. Finally, the potential challenges associated with the application of these eco-friendly packaging materials in the food industry are discussed, as well as potential future directions.
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- Mahmood Alizadeh Sani
- Food Safety and Hygiene Division, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran;
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6719851552, Iran;
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5166614711, Iran;
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran;
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Singh S, Nwabor OF, Syukri DM, Voravuthikunchai SP. Chitosan-poly(vinyl alcohol) intelligent films fortified with anthocyanins isolated from Clitoria ternatea and Carissa carandas for monitoring beverage freshness. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 182:1015-1025. [PMID: 33839180 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Biodegradable chitosan-poly(vinyl alcohol) films containing natural anthocyanin-rich extracts were prepared using solvent casting method and employed as intelligent indicators for monitoring beverages freshness. The surface and cross-sectional scanning electron micrograph indicated a compact structure for the intelligent films, whereas the atomic force micrograph indicated a 16.22 and 20.31 nm increase in surface roughness for Clitoria ternatea and Carissa carandas extract incorporated films, respectively. Moreover, the test films demonstrated enhanced radical scavenging efficacy. The extracts and anthocyanin incorporated films presented excellent colorimetric changes at pH 2 to 8. In addition, the C. ternatea test films showed changes in color for juice stored at 25 °C after 72 h. Photo-degradability results indicated stability of test films stored in dark at 4 °C and 25 °C, whereas leaching study indicated the release of ≤2.0% anthocyanin after 24 h. The cytocompatibilty assay showed that the test and control films were biocompatible with a viability of >80% on HaCat cells. The results demonstrated that the incorporation of anthocyanins-rich extracts into chitosan-poly(vinyl alcohol) did not significantly interfere with the films properties (p > 0.05). The natural anthocyanin incorporated films demonstrated good pH sensing property that could be further explored for monitoring of beverages freshness.
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- Sudarshan Singh
- Natural Product Research Center of Excellence, Division of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkla 90112, Thailand
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- Natural Product Research Center of Excellence, Division of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkla 90112, Thailand; Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand
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- Natural Product Research Center of Excellence, Division of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkla 90112, Thailand
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- Natural Product Research Center of Excellence, Division of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkla 90112, Thailand.
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Xie Q, Zheng X, Li L, Ma L, Zhao Q, Chang S, You L. Effect of Curcumin Addition on the Properties of Biodegradable Pectin/Chitosan Films. Molecules 2021; 26:2152. [PMID: 33918007 PMCID: PMC8068353 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26082152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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A pectin/chitosan matrix-loaded curcumin film (PCCF) with a deep eutectic solvent (DES) as the solvent and plasticizer was prepared in this study. Different quantities of curcumin (identified as PCCF-0, PCCF-1, PCCF-2. PCCF-3) were loaded on the pectin/chitosan film in order to evaluate their effects on the film properties. Results showed that curcumin could interact with the pectin/chitosan matrix and form a complex three-dimensional network structure. PCCF could promote the thickness, tensile strength, thermal properties, antioxidant and antiseptic capacities, but deteriorate the light transmission and elongation at the same time. The addition of curcumin would change the color of the film, without significantly affecting the moisture content. The tensile strength of PCCF-3 reached the maximum value of 3.75 MPa, while the elongation decreased to 10%. Meanwhile, the water-resistance properties of PCCF-3 were significantly promoted by 8.6% compared with that of PCCF-0. Furthermore, PCCF showed remarkable sustained antioxidant activities in a dose-dependent manner. PCCF-3 could inhibit DPPH and ABTS free radicals by 58.66% and 29.07%, respectively. It also showed antiseptic capacity on fresh pork during storage. Therefore, curcumin addition could improve the barrier, mechanical, antioxidant and antiseptic properties of the polysaccharide-based film and PCCF has the potential to be used as a new kind of food packaging material in the food industry.
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- Qingtong Xie
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; (Q.X.); (X.Z.); (L.L.); (L.M.); (Q.Z.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; (Q.X.); (X.Z.); (L.L.); (L.M.); (Q.Z.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; (Q.X.); (X.Z.); (L.L.); (L.M.); (Q.Z.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; (Q.X.); (X.Z.); (L.L.); (L.M.); (Q.Z.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; (Q.X.); (X.Z.); (L.L.); (L.M.); (Q.Z.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; (Q.X.); (X.Z.); (L.L.); (L.M.); (Q.Z.)
- Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; (Q.X.); (X.Z.); (L.L.); (L.M.); (Q.Z.)
- Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Characterization, biological evaluation and molecular docking of mulberry fruit pectin. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21789. [PMID: 33311512 PMCID: PMC7732840 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78086-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Contemplating the exemplary benefits of pectin on human health, we precisely characterized and evaluated the antibacterial and anticancer activities from purified Mulberry Fruit Pectins (MFP). Here, we tested BR-2 and S-13 varieties of mulberry fruit pectins against six bacterial strains and two human cancer cell lines (HT-29 and Hep G-2), using MIC and an in vitro cell-based assay respectively. The BR-2 mulberry fruit pectin performs superior to S-13 by inhibiting strong bacterial growth (MIC = 500–1000 μg/mL) against tested bacterial strains and cytotoxic activities at the lowest concentration (10 µg/ml) against the Hep G-2 cell line. However, both tested drugs failed to exhibit cytotoxicity on the human colon cancer cell line (HT-29). Based on molecular interaction through docking, pectin binds effectively with the receptors (1e3g, 3t0c, 5czz, 6j7l, 6v40, 5ibs, 5zsy, and 6ggb) and proven to be a promising antimicrobial and anti-cancer agents. The pursuit of unexploited drugs from mulberry fruit pectin will potentially combat against bacterial and cancer diseases. Finally, future perspectives of MFP for the treatment of many chronic diseases will help immensely due to their therapeutic properties.
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Haghighi H, Licciardello F, Fava P, Siesler HW, Pulvirenti A. Recent advances on chitosan-based films for sustainable food packaging applications. Food Packag Shelf Life 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2020.100551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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El-Ghaffar MAA, Elawady MM, Rabie AM, Abdelhamid AE. Enhancing the RO performance of cellulose acetate membrane using chitosan nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-02319-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Popescu R, Ghica MV, Dinu-Pîrvu CE, Anuța V, Lupuliasa D, Popa L. New Opportunity to Formulate Intranasal Vaccines and Drug Delivery Systems Based on Chitosan. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21145016. [PMID: 32708704 PMCID: PMC7404068 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21145016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In an attempt to develop drug delivery systems that bypass the blood–brain barrier (BBB) and prevent liver and intestinal degradation, it was concluded that nasal medication meets these criteria and can be used for drugs that have these drawbacks. The aim of this review is to present the influence of the properties of chitosan and its derivatives (mucoadhesion, permeability enhancement, surface tension, and zeta potential) on the development of suitable nasal drug delivery systems and on the nasal bioavailability of various active pharmaceutical ingredients. Interactions between chitosan and proteins, lipids, antigens, and other molecules lead to complexes that have their own applications or to changing characteristics of the substances involved in the bond (conformational changes, increased stability or solubility, etc.). Chitosan and its derivatives have their own actions (antibacterial, antifungal, immunostimulant, antioxidant, etc.) and can be used as such or in combination with other molecules from the same class to achieve a synergistic effect. The applicability of the properties is set out in the second part of the paper, where nasal formulations based on chitosan are described (vaccines, hydrogels, nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC), powders, emulsions, etc.).
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- Roxana Popescu
- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (R.P.); (M.V.G.); (V.A.); (L.P.)
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (R.P.); (M.V.G.); (V.A.); (L.P.)
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (R.P.); (M.V.G.); (V.A.); (L.P.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (R.P.); (M.V.G.); (V.A.); (L.P.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy ”Carol Davila”, 020956 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (R.P.); (M.V.G.); (V.A.); (L.P.)
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In recent years, food packaging has evolved from an inert and polluting waste that remains after using the product toward an active item that can be consumed along with the food it contains. Edible films and coatings represent a healthy alternative to classic food packaging. Therefore, a significant number of studies have focused on the development of biodegradable enveloping materials based on biopolymers. Animal and vegetal proteins, starch, and chitosan from different sources have been used to prepare adequate packaging for perishable food. Moreover, these edible layers have the ability to carry different active substances such as essential oils—plant extracts containing polyphenols—which bring them considerable antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. This review presents the latest updates on the use of edible films/coatings with different compositions with a focus on natural compounds from plants, and it also includes an assessment of their mechanical and physicochemical features. The plant compounds are essential in many cases for considerable improvement of the organoleptic qualities of embedded food, since they protect the food from different aggressive pathogens. Moreover, some of these useful compounds can be extracted from waste such as pomace, peels etc., which contributes to the sustainable development of this industry.
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