Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weronika Janik, Michal Nowotarski, Divine Yutefar Shyntum, Angelika Banas, Katarzyna Krukiewicz, Stanislaw Kudla, Gabriela Dudek
Summary: The objective of this study is to develop low-cost biodegradable food packaging films with improved properties. By modifying common biopolymers and testing their physicochemical characteristics, the study demonstrates the potential of these films for large-scale production and various applications in the food industry. The modified films showed reduced hydrophilicity, improved barrier properties, and antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeast.
Review
Polymer Science
Dragana Kopitar, Paula Marasovic, Nikola Jugov, Ivana Schwarz
Summary: With the increasing awareness of environmental issues, more and more people are turning to sustainable materials and products. This review explores the current condition, possibilities, and trends of nonwoven mulches, and discusses the processes of biodegradation and composting, as well as the relevant standards. Additionally, it provides an analysis of the biodegradation of different types of nonwoven mulches and films, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages, and predicts future directions for their development.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Monjurul Hoque, Ciara McDonagh, Brijesh K. Tiwari, Joseph P. Kerry, Shivani Pathania
Summary: Biopolymers, such as polysaccharides and proteins, are sustainable materials with film-forming potential, making them potential alternatives to plastics in food packaging. However, they have certain limitations that can be overcome through modification using cold plasma. Most studies have shown that cold plasma treatment improves the surface characteristics, mechanical properties, and thermal properties of biopolymer films, but its impact on barrier properties is limited. Cold plasma treatment also enhances the antimicrobial activity of films loaded with antimicrobial compounds.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Arkady S. Abdurashitov, Pavel Proshin, Olga A. Sindeeva, Gleb B. Sukhorukov
Summary: This study demonstrates that laser microperforation can be used to achieve zero-order release kinetics with adjustable release rates, with the biodegradation of the polymer matrix having no significant influence on the release rates.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zaida Perez-Bassart, Antonio Martinez-Abad, Alcira Reyes, Amparo Lopez-Rubio, Maria Jose Fabra
Summary: This study reports on the valorization of discarded mushroom biomass and waste produced during the extraction of β-glucan for the production of biodegradable films. The films obtained showed improved barrier properties compared to benchmark biopolymers and can be directly produced from fungal biomass.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
F. M. El-Hossary, Ahmed Ghitas, A. M. Abd El-Rahman, A. A. Ebnalwaled, M. Abdelhamid Shahat, Mohammed H. Fawey
Summary: The oxygen radio-frequency plasma technique is utilized to enhance the physical and chemical properties of graphene oxide, leading to improved functionality for electronic and solar cell applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Pavel Proshin, Arkady S. Abdurashitov, Olga A. Sindeeva, Anastasia A. Ivanova, Gleb B. Sukhorukov
Summary: This article introduces a new technology for producing drug-eluting films that is accessible, scalable, and reproducible. By adjusting the amount of drug component, the specific loading of drugs in the film was significantly increased while maintaining uniform release kinetics. The study also suggests options for further technology development.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jamila dos Santos Alves, Nicholas Islongo Canabarro, Caroline Pagnossim Boeira, Pamela Thais Sousa Melo, Marcia Regina de Moura Aouada, Claudia Severo da Rosa
Summary: This article presents research on the addition of antioxidant extracts from pecan nut cake in biodegradable packaging made with a polymeric mixture of gelatin and corn starch. The study found that adding PNC extracts did not influence the film's tensile strength, but significantly increased the elongation at break when 10-20% extracts were added. Furthermore, adding PNC extracts enhanced the antioxidant activity of the films, and complete biodegradation was observed until the ninth day.
Article
Polymer Science
Baldur Schroeter, Isabella Jung, Katharina Bauer, Pavel Gurikov, Irina Smirnova
Summary: The study evaluated the potential of cold plasma polymerization for depositing hydrophobic and oleophobic polymer layers on hydrophilic biopolymer aerogels, resulting in superhydrophobic surfaces with water contact angles up to 154 degrees. The porous structure of the aerogels remained intact while polymerization inside the pores led to an increase in specific surface area. The effect depended on process settings and substrate porosity, with the highest specific surface area increase achieved through a pulsed wave mode.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Leidiani Muller, Gabriela Zanghelini, Denise A. Laroque, Joao B. Laurindo, German A. Valencia, Cristiane da Costa, Bruno A. M. Carciofi
Summary: This study investigated the antimicrobial properties of a bilayer film made of LLDPE and cassava starch suspension incorporated with zinc oxide nanoparticles. The film effectively inhibited pathogenic and spoilage bacteria, making it a promising active food packaging material for improving food safety and shelf life.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maho Yagi-Utsumi, Tomohiro Tanaka, Yoko Otsubo, Akira Yamashita, Shinji Yoshimura, Motohiro Nishida, Koichi Kato
Summary: The study reveals that cold atmospheric plasma can affect the amyloidogenic protein Aβ associated with Alzheimer's disease by selectively oxidizing certain amino acid residues, inhibiting its fibril formation. This provides insights into potential novel applications of CAP.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Mayara Lima Goiana, Adriano Lincoln Albuquerque Mattos, Henriette Monteiro Cordeiro de Azeredo, Morsyleide de Freitas Rosa, Fabiano Andre Narciso Fernandes
Summary: The environmental damage caused by plastic packaging and the need to reduce pollution require the use of more sustainable and biodegradable materials as substitutes for plastic. This study investigates the effects of cold plasma treatment on starch, gelatin, and bacterial cellulose films, and finds that the treatment improves their physical, chemical, and mechanical properties without the need for additional additives.
Article
Polymer Science
Monika, Khalid Mehmood, Vimal Katiyar
Summary: The blend of PLA/FG with the presence of DCP through melt extrusion process shows potential for producing films with tailored characteristics, improved interfacial interaction, increased toughness, UV-C blocking effect, and hydrophobicity. The study also confirmed the grafting of PLA chains on FG through formation of new C-C linkage, and POM studies revealed higher crystal density in PLA/1FG compared to PLA at 120 degrees C. This melt extrusion process has great potential for developing bionanocomposite films and overcoming specific drawbacks of FG with the assistance of DCP.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fatemeh Baghi, Adem Gharsallaoui, Emilie Dumas, Sami Ghnimi
Summary: Food packaging is crucial for preserving food quality and addressing environmental concerns. New technologies using natural compounds offer potential for healthier, more sustainable packaging. Challenges include stability and sensitivity, but nano/microencapsulation improves these properties. Biodegradable materials are gaining attention as an alternative to conventional plastic packaging. Ultimately, combining encapsulated natural compounds with biodegradable packaging benefits food preservation, waste reduction, and freshness. This review discusses advances in biodegradable materials and nano/microencapsulated active agents in food packaging.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mayara Lima Goiana, Edy Sousa de Brito, Elenilson Godoy Alves Filho, Emilio de Castro Miguel, Fabiano Andre Narciso Fernandes, Henriette Monteiro Cordeiro de Azeredo, Morsyleide de Freitas Rosa
Summary: The study found that using dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma can enhance the strength and stiffness of corn starch-based films, reduce their hydrophilicity and water solubility, and have no significant effects on water vapor permeability (WVP). After 20 minutes of treatment, higher hydrophobicity, strength, and stiffness were observed in the films.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
A. Rashidinejad, O. Tarhan, A. Rezaei, E. Capanoglu, S. Boostani, S. Khoshnoudi-Nia, K. Samborska, F. Garavand, R. Shaddel, S. Akbari-Alavijeh, S. M. Jafari
Summary: The debate on the effect of adding milk to coffee in terms of nutritional quality and functional properties of phenolic compounds continues. The interactions between milk components and coffee phenolics may play a crucial role in the masking/negative impact on antioxidant activity and bioavailability of coffee bioactives. However, the role of milk fat globules and the milk fat globule membrane has not been addressed in the literature so far, indicating a need for further research in this area.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Shima Jafarzadeh, Mehrdad Forough, Sajed Amjadi, Vahid Javan Kouzegaran, Hadi Almasi, Farhad Garavand, Masoumeh Zargar
Summary: Consumer demands for environmentally friendly packaging have led to the development of packaging materials made from naturally derived resources. Plant protein-based films have gained attention in the global food packaging industry due to their biodegradability and unique properties. Nanocomposite films, which incorporate nanoparticles, have been introduced as a strategy to improve the packaging properties of biopolymer-based films. This review provides recent findings on the use of plant-based protein films as biodegradable materials in food packaging and explores the application and characterization of nanocomposite plant-based protein films/coatings.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Farhad Garavand, Shima Jafarzadeh, Ilaria Cacciotti, Nooshin Vahedikia, Zahra Sarlak, Ozguer Tarhan, Shima Yousefi, Milad Rouhi, Roberto Castro-Munoz, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: This review discusses milk protein-based packaging composites and their potential applications in the food packaging sector. Milk proteins are biopolymers with biodegradability and biocompatibility, but they have limitations that can be addressed through various reinforcement methods. Modified milk protein-based biopolymers could be promising alternatives to petroleum-based polymers.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Reza Abedi-Firoozjah, Shima Yousefi, Mahshid Heydari, Faezeh Seyedfatehi, Shima Jafarzadeh, Reza Mohammadi, Milad Rouhi, Farhad Garavand
Summary: Anthocyanins are effective antioxidants and antimicrobial agents, as well as pH-sensitive indicators that can improve food shelf life and detect changes in packaged food. Red cabbage anthocyanins (RCAs) are particularly valuable in food packaging due to their ability to adapt to a wide range of pH values.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Farhad Garavand, Milad Rouhi, Shima Jafarzadeh, Diako Khodaei, Ilaria Cacciotti, Masoumeh Zargar, Seyed Hadi Razavi
Summary: Research and innovation in producing raw materials from microbial processes have gained attention due to their economic and environmental impacts. In this study, poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) was produced from L-lactic acid recovered from whey fermentation, and used to create nanocomposite films reinforced with chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs). The addition of CNPs significantly improved various properties of the PLLA film, including water vapor permeability, appearance, tensile strength, elongation at break, and antibacterial effects.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Farhad Garavand, Diako Khodaei, Niaz Mahmud, Joinul Islam, Injeela Khan, Shima Jafarzadeh, Reza Tahergorabi, Ilaria Cacciotti
Summary: Biopolymers are crucial in food, biomedical, and pharmaceutical applications due to their functional and barrier properties, non-toxicity, and eco-friendly nature. However, their poor mechanical, thermal, and physical properties require reinforcement strategies. Natural nanoparticles, especially zein nanoparticles (ZNPs), have been proposed as reinforcing agents for biopolymeric food packaging materials. This review provides a comprehensive overview of ZNPs-loaded nanocomposites for food packaging applications, covering their synthesis, characteristics, properties, and safety considerations.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hamed Ahari, Leila Golestan, Seyed Amir Ali Anvar, Ilaria Cacciotti, Farhad Garavand, Atefe Rezaei, Mahmood Alizadeh Sani, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: Development of multifunctional and versatile packaging materials based on green ingredients has gained attention due to their biodegradability, biocompatibility, sustainability, and renewable nature. Techniques like casting, extrusion, electrospinning, and polymerization are commonly used to prepare polymeric bio-nanocomposites for active and smart packaging purposes.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Farhad Garavand, David F. M. Daly, Laura G. Gomez-Mascaraque
Summary: This investigation studied the effects of different prebiotics (inulin, galactofructose, soy protein isolate, and spirulina) and co-culturing with Lacticaseibacillus paracasei on the biological metabolites and stability parameters of fermented milk. The results showed that the synbiotic fermented milk supplemented with galactofructose and spirulina was more efficient in increasing the content of free amino acids. The type of prebiotics and co-culturing had different effects on the organic acid content and stability indexes of fermented milk.
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Shima Jafarzadeh, Mehrdad Forough, Vahid Javan Kouzegaran, Masoumeh Zargar, Farhad Garavand, Maryam Azizi-Lalabadi, Mehdi Abdollahi, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: This review article discusses a new generation of biodegradable active and smart packaging based on porous nanomaterials (PNMs), which maintains food quality and freshness while meeting biodegradability requirements. PNMs have gained significant attention in the field of food packaging due to their large surface area, peculiar structures, functional flexibility, and thermal stability. The review presents recent literature on the incorporation of PNMs into renewable materials for the development of advanced, environmentally friendly packaging technology. It also explores the effects of PNMs on the functionality of biopolymeric films and how smart packaging loaded with PNMs can improve food shelf life and reduce waste.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zahra Zareie, Ali Moayedi, Farhad Garavand, Kourosh Tabar-Heydar, Morteza Khomeiri, Yahya Maghsoudlou
Summary: This study isolated and characterized lactic acid bacteria with different proteolytic activities from Iranian artisanal white cheeses. The LAB showed antimicrobial activity, produced volatile compounds, and improved the flavor characteristics of fermented milk.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Mahshid Heydari, Katya Carbone, Fabio Gervasi, Ehsan Parandi, Milad Rouhi, Omid Rostami, Reza Abedi-Firoozjah, Azin Kolahdouz-Nasiri, Farhad Garavand, Reza Mohammadi
Summary: There is increasing interest in bioactive plant compounds for their health benefits and potential in reducing the risk of certain diseases. Traditional extraction techniques are being replaced by innovative methods, such as cold plasma, which offers higher extraction yields and lower environmental impact. Further studies are needed to optimize process conditions and understand potential side reactions.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shima Jafarzadeh, Majid Nooshkam, Masoumeh Zargar, Farhad Garavand, Sabyasachi Ghosh, Milad Hadidi, Mehrdad Forough
Summary: There are various methods for synthesizing nanomaterials, but using green chemistry and eco-friendly materials is the most suitable technique. Recently, green synthesized materials have gained attention for their environmental friendliness and cost-effectiveness. The use of green synthesized nanoparticles in food packaging has been extensively studied, with the aim of enhancing packaging performance and reducing environmental damage.
JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Merve Tomas, Esra Capanoglu, Akbar Bahrami, Hamed Hosseini, Safoura Akbari-Alavijeh, Rezvan Shaddel, Abdur Rehman, Atefe Rezaei, Ali Rashidinejad, Farhad Garavand, Mostafa Goudarzi, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: The article discusses the relevant literature on potentially effective compounds against COVID-19, which can inhibit the entry and replication of the coronavirus through various mechanisms, and enhance the immune system to fight against COVID-19.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shahram Loghman, Ali Moayedi, Mandana Mahmoudi, Morteza Khomeiri, Laura G. Gomez-Mascaraque, Farhad Garavand
Summary: In this study, different strains of lactic acid bacteria were used to manufacture functional fermented milks. The fermented milks showed increased proteolytic, ACE inhibitory, and antioxidant activities, which were dependent on peptide concentration. Co-cultures of the bacteria resulted in the highest ACE inhibitory and antioxidant activities.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
