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Food Science & Technology
Sharmila Patil, A. K. Bharimalla, Vigneshwaran Nadanathangam, Jyoti Dhakane-Lad, Archana Mahapatra, P. Jagajanantha, Sujata Saxena
Summary: Nanocellulose was used as a reinforcement to develop biocomposite films with improved functionality for storing edible oils. The composition of the films was optimized to enhance mechanical and barrier properties, resulting in a promising alternative packaging material.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Izabela Betlej, Renata Salerno-Kochan, Agnieszka Jankowska, Krzysztof Krajewski, Jacek Wilkowski, Katarzyna Rybak, Malgorzata Nowacka, Piotr Boruszewski
Summary: The study found that mechanical modification of bacterial cellulose can improve the material's elongation, increase its Young's modulus and breaking force value. This modification also leads to increased hygroscopicity and changes in water vapor permeability of cellulose.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Stefano Gerna, Paolo D'Incecco, Sara Limbo, Marta Sindaco, Luisa Pellegrino
Summary: Biopolymers from industrial by-products are being studied as alternatives to plastics for the implementation of a circular economy. This review focuses on milk proteins, which can be easily separated from dairy waste and used as bio-based polymeric materials. The review discusses the properties of milk proteins, methods for modifying them, recent studies on the development of films and coatings, and their potential applications in food packaging. The limitations of milk-protein-based materials, such as moisture sensitivity and brittleness, are also addressed.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jackson Andson Medeiros, Caio Gomide Otoni, Carolina Madazio Niro, Katia Sivieri, Hernane S. Barud, Francisco E. G. Guimara, Jovan D. Alonso, Henriette M. C. Azeredo
Summary: This study proposed the preparation of bioactive edible films from a calcium-crosslinked alginate matrix added with probiotic bacteria and/or BCNC-stabilized Pickering emulsion. The emulsion decreased the surface hydrophobicity and barrier to water vapor, while the probiotic bacteria enhanced both properties and exhibited high viability during film drying, storage, and digestion.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rassoul Mozafarpour, Nasser Sedaghat, Faeezeh Alhasan
Summary: The study investigated the effects of fructan on the properties of whey protein isolate films. Results showed that fructan improved the mechanical properties and reduced the water vapor permeability of the composite films.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ningjie Gao, Jiwen Li, Wanyu Zhang, Lin Ma, Izuchukwu Kenneth Nwokolo, Fuchun Liu, En-Hou Han
Summary: The use of a double-layer composite coating can effectively improve the anti-permeability of peelable coatings, enhancing their durability and expanding their application on various substrate surfaces.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Mohammed Nadedm Arshad, H. Mohit, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, Anish Khan, Maha Moteb Alotaibi, Abdullah M. Asiri, Malik Abdul Rub
Summary: The study investigated the effects of coir fiber and titanium carbide nanoparticles on the physico-mechanical and thermal characteristics of basalt fiber reinforced bio/synthetic epoxy hybrid composites. The addition of these materials significantly enhanced the mechanical and thermal properties of the composites, improving load transfer between fillers and matrix materials. The newly developed epoxy hybrid composites showed higher resistance to temperature changes compared to pure polymer samples.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xueyan Hou, Haitao Zhao, Wenbo Zhang, Haojie Ma, Ran Li, Bo Han, Yuqi Zhang, Ji-Jiang Wang
Summary: A type of porous shell moisture-regulating microcapsules (MRM) was prepared by self-assembling chitosan and graphene oxide onto the surface of paraffin, followed by chemical precipitation of SiO2. The MRM was used to enhance the water vapor permeability of polyurethane composite coating, while maintaining the transparency and mechanical properties of the films. The composite coating exhibited improved comfort of leather by enhancing water vapor permeability with slight increase in water resistance.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shakeel Ahmad Waseem, Namrata Thakur, Shahid Ul Islam, Maneek Kumar, Jaswinder Singh Saini
Summary: The study evaluated the use of cupola slag as a partial substitute for fine aggregates in concrete, finding that compressive strength increased with up to 30% replacement, followed by a decrease in strength with further addition of cupola slag. This increase was more pronounced at lower w/c ratios. Water penetration depth decreased with higher percentage of cupola replacement and abrasion resistance also improved. The study established correlations between strength and durability properties and conducted two-way analysis of variance to determine the impact of cupola slag replacement and w/c ratio on concrete properties.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Nicoletta Antonella Miele, Stefania Volpe, Elena Torrieri, Silvana Cavella
Summary: This study aimed to improve the physical properties of caseinate-based coating by using a thickening agent guar gum and solid fat phase beeswax. The best formulation with an HLB of 9.2 was found to reduce the respiration and transpiration rates of strawberries by 17% and 40% respectively.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Neha Kumari, Sneh Punia Bangar, Michal Petru, R. A. Ilyas, Ajay Singh, Pradyuman Kumar
Summary: The study found that the fenugreek protein concentrate film exhibited different physicochemical, mechanical, thermal, and surface morphological characteristics at different pH values, showing good thermal stability and structural properties. This film can be used as an edible packaging film.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shumin Wang, Han Chen, Yi Tong, Yi Li, Jijun Zhang, Chong Chen, Fazheng Ren, Caiyun Hou, Pengjie Wang
Summary: In this study, sodium caseinate (CN) was combined with zein to fabricate composite films, which improved the mechanical and barrier properties of zein films. The addition of CN increased the elongation at break, tensile strength, and water contact angle, while decreasing water vapor permeability. CN also increased the thermal stability of the composite films. Infrared spectral analysis and scanning electron microscopy confirmed the high compatibility and strong interactions between CN and zein.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sharmila Patil, Ashok Kumar Bharimalla, Archana Mahapatra, Jyoti Dhakane-Lad, A. Arputharaj, Manoj Kumar, A. S. M. Raja, Nishant Kambli
Summary: This study aimed to enhance the properties of starch-based biodegradable films by incorporating various proportions of PVA through polymer blending. The addition of PVA significantly improved the mechanical and barrier properties of composite films, showing promising potential for eco-friendly food packaging materials.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria D. De'Nobili, Dana C. Bernhardt, Maria F. Basanta, Ana M. Rojas
Summary: Sunflower hulls are rich in cellulose, lignin, and neutral sugars, with low protein and pectin content. They show antioxidant properties when used as filler in composite films, making them a potential candidate for applications such as food slice antioxidant separators.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
N. Afzal Ali, Kshirod K. Dash
Summary: Starch obtained from lotus seed was physically modified through heat-moisture treatment to develop pH-sensitive starch-based biopolymer films with improved thermal stability, mechanical properties, and moisture barrier properties, making them suitable for intelligent food packaging systems.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2023)