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Engineering, Chemical
Md. Akiful Haque, Kerry Candlen, Amy M. Peterson, Jo Ann Ratto, Wan-Ting Chen
Summary: Highly acidic condiments can deteriorate multilayer packaging films by oxidizing polyethylene and transforming aluminum foil into a soluble salt. Surface erosion also plays a significant role in inducing polyethylene oxidation.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Iftikhar Ahmed Channa, Jaweria Ashfaq, Sadaf Jamal Gilani, Ali Dad Chandio, Sumra Yousuf, Muhammad Atif Makhdoom, May Nasser bin Jumah
Summary: In this study, PVA-based films incorporating glass flakes were developed as a perfect solution to replace non-biodegradable commercial films. The addition of glass flakes did not affect the transparency and flexibility of the films, but significantly reduced moisture permeation. The films also exhibited decent tensile characteristics and increased hardness with higher concentration of glass flakes. The bread packaged in the PVA film with glass flakes showed no degradation even after 10 days, indicating the excellent preservation properties of the developed packaging films.
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Chemistry, Applied
Maria Florez, Esther Guerra-Rodriguez, Patricia Cazon, Manuel Vazquez
Summary: The massive use of petroleum-based plastics in food packaging has led to serious environmental issues, prompting the need to develop biodegradable polymer packaging. Chitosan, a natural polysaccharide with non-toxic, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, is considered a promising material for food packaging. Recent studies have evaluated the potential of active and/or intelligent chitosan-based films in improving food preservation and monitoring. The addition of active compounds has been shown to enhance the mechanical, barrier and functional properties of chitosan films, with potential applications in antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Mozhan Hosseinnia, Reyhaneh Alaee, Parisa Tabarzadi, Amirali Masoumi, Hasan Farrokhzad, Ali Poorkhalil
Summary: This article explores the use of zeolite as an additive in fruit packaging films, highlighting its positive effects on visual observation, firmness, weight loss, total soluble solids, and pH of the packed fruits. The study also evaluates the impact of surface modifiers on the efficiency of zeolites in packaging films.
JOURNAL OF VINYL & ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Ana G. Azevedo, Carolina Barros, Sonia Miranda, Ana Vera Machado, Olga Castro, Bruno Silva, Margarida Saraiva, Ana Sanches Silva, Lorenzo Pastrana, Olga Sousa Carneiro, Miguel A. Cerqueira
Summary: Active food packaging is an important and challenging field for finding innovative and economically viable strategies that are compatible with conventional production processes. The direct incorporation of active agents in polymer films poses challenges due to their sensitivity to high temperatures and difficulties in dispersing them in high viscosity polymer matrices. This review provides an overview of methodologies and processes used in the production of active packaging and discusses different technologies and methods for incorporating active agents.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Aswathy Jayakumar, Sabarish Radoor, Jun Tae Kim, Jong Whan Rhim, Debabrata Nandi, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Suchart Siengchin
Summary: This article discusses the latest trends in biopolymer nanotechnology in the field of food packaging, with a focus on the characteristics and applications of active and intelligent food packaging.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Aswathy Jayakumar, Sabarish Radoor, Jun Tae Kim, Jong Whan Rhim, Debabrata Nandi, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Suchart Siengchin
Summary: The environmental impact and health hazards associated with non-biodegradable petroleum-based products have led to the exploration of using biopolymers in food packaging. The advancements in biopolymer nanotechnology have introduced the concept of bionanocomposites with better functionalities and eco-friendly nature. This review provides a comprehensive update on the recent trends in food packaging, focusing on active and intelligent food packaging, its properties, and reinforcement agents.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mayra C. Garcia-Anaya, David R. Sepulveda, Paul B. Zamudio-Flores, Carlos H. Acosta-Muniz
Summary: The development of new technologies has led to the production of edible films and coatings with antibacterial properties, including the addition of bacteriophages. This review provides an overview of the manufacturing process and discusses the application of bacteriophage-added edible packaging in preserving food safety.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tanaporn Chatkitanan, Nathdanai Harnkarnsujarit
Summary: Incorporating nitrite into starch and polyethylene films can enhance physical properties and barrier properties, improving the quality of packaged pork steak.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luan Gustavo Santos, Gisele Fernanda Alves-Silva, Vilasia Guimaraes Martins
Summary: This study developed sodium alginate films loaded with Clitoria ternatea extract (CTE) and found that these films had high light barrier capacity and improved tensile strength. The incorporation of CTE improved the thermal stability of the materials and showed antibacterial action. These films showed good compatibility with foods and had color-changing potential, making them suitable for monitoring food freshness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Huimin Yong, Fengfeng Xu, Dawei Yun, Huixia Hu, Jun Liu
Summary: Dialdehyde starch-catechin conjugates were used to produce chitosan-based antioxidant packaging films, which exhibited improved barrier properties and higher antioxidant activity compared to plain chitosan films.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jane Wangprasertkul, Rinlapas Siriwattanapong, Nathdanai Harnkarnsujarit
Summary: The study demonstrated that the incorporation of 3% and 6% sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate in poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) and thermoplastic starch blends can produce antimicrobial biodegradable packaging materials. Blends containing 6% PS formed homogeneous film microstructures with the highest transparency, mechanical and barrier properties, effectively delaying the growth of Aspergillus niger and Rhizopus sp. while reducing total viable count, yeast, and mold.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Animesh Naskar, Indrani Sanyal, Najmun Nahar, Debasree Deb Ghosh, Sagarika Chakraborty
Summary: Food packaging plays a crucial role in protecting food safety and extending shelf life, but the environmental issues associated with petroleum-based polymers used in packaging are gaining more attention. Biopolymers made from renewable resources have gained interest for their ecofriendly nature, but their poor processability and mechanical and barrier properties pose challenges for industrial applications. To overcome these limitations, researchers have developed bionanocomposite materials with enhanced packaging qualities. This review highlights recent advances in active food packaging using biopolymers and bionanocomposites, discussing the difficulties and possibilities they bring to the food packaging sector.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Swarup Roy, Rekha Chawla, R. Santhosh, Rahul Thakur, Preetam Sarkar, Wanli Zhang
Summary: This review discusses the latest developments in agar-based film fabrication and its various properties, including conventional agar-based films, films loaded with active ingredients, and films in conjunction with other biopolymers. The study finds that agar-based films have superior water resistance properties compared to other biopolymers but face challenges such as high brittleness, low barrier properties, and lack of functionality.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuanbo Zeng, Yue Wang, Jinhui Tang, Haitian Zhang, Jianwu Dai, Suqing Li, Jing Yan, Wen Qin, Yaowen Liu
Summary: This study prepared lycopene microcapsules using chitosan and carboxymethyl chitosan as wall materials, and fabricated composite films with sodium alginate and konjac glucomannan. The results showed that the prepared films had good antibacterial properties and barrier properties for fruit preservation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Changyan Xu, Guangjing Wang, Cheng Xing, Laurent M. Matuana, Handong Zhou
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Engineering, Chemical
Changyan Xu, Cheng Xing, Hui Pan, Laurent M. Matuana, Handong Zhou
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Changyan Xu, Lina Shi, An Ji, Xiaomei Shi, Xi Wang, Xinyi Wang
JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chang-Yan Xu, Xiao-Mei Shi, Lu Guo, Xi Wang, Xin-Yi Wang, Jian-Yu Li
JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Changyan Xu, Jie Liu, Xudong Zhu, Yanling Zhu, Xueping Xiong, Xing Cheng
JOURNAL OF MATERIAL CYCLES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
(2015)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Changyan Xu, Sailing Zhu, Cheng Xing, Dagang Li, Nanfeng Zhu, Handong Zhou
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Changyan Xu, Xiaomei Shi, An Ji, Lina Shi, Chen Zhou, Yunqi Cui
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Changyan Xu, Weicheng Jian, Cheng Xing, Handong Zhou, Yuqing Zhao, Hui Pan, Xueping Xiong
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2016)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Changyan Xu, Cheng Xing, Hui Pan, Pascal D. Kamdem, Laurent M. Matuana, Weicheng Jian, Guangjing Wang
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2016)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sainan Chen, Di Liu, Min Qian, Li Xu, Ying Li, Haozhong Sun, Xi Wang, Haiyun Zhou, Jian Bao, Changyan Xu
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Shiyu Gao, Xi Wang, Nan Xu, Hailan Lian, Li Xu, Wenqing Zhang, Changyan Xu
Summary: This study utilized coconut petiole residues to synthesize carbon dots, which were then used for Fe3+ detection, showing good water solubility and fluorescence performance.