Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shahab Saedi, Mastaneh Shokri, Jun Tae Kim, Gye Hwa Shin
Summary: The addition of ZnONP significantly improved the barrier properties and antimicrobial activity of the nanocomposite films, while showing no significant impact on the mechanical strength and water vapor permeability of the films. UV transmittance and oxygen permeability of the films were reduced at a ZnONP concentration of 3 wt%.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Motahira Hashmi, Sana Ullah, Azeem Ullah, Yusuke Saito, Md. Kaiser Haider, Xinyu Bie, Kosei Wada, Ick Soo Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of using nanofiber webs to enclose fruits and vegetables for food packaging applications, showing superior freshness and lower moisture accumulation compared to traditional plastic lids. The mechanical, structural, and morphological properties of the nanofiber mats make them suitable for food packaging.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Congnan Cen, Feifei Wang, Yifan Wang, Huan Li, Linglin Fu, Yan Li, Jian Chen, Yanbo Wang
Summary: A novel composite film for food packaging was prepared using hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS), and zinc oxide nanoparticles by solution casting method. Spectroscopy, crystallography, and morphology observation confirmed the successful incorporation of nanoparticles. The addition of CMCS and ZnO improved the solvent resistance (reduced water solubility by 94.3%) and UV shielding ability (increased UV shielding capacity by 45.73%) of the film, enhancing its potential applications in water-rich foods. The composite film demonstrated efficient inhibition (>99.99% inhibition rate) of pathogenic bacteria Listeria monocytogenes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, with the synergistic effect of CMCS and ZnO. Furthermore, CMCS and ZnO significantly enhanced the elasticity (494.34% improvement) and maximum load capacity (142.24% improvement) of the composite film.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingwen Wang, Xiaoshuai Han, Chunmei Zhang, Kunming Liu, Gaigai Duan
Summary: Food packaging is not just about preserving food, but also about keeping up with technological advances. New degradable packaging materials are becoming popular. Cellulose, a biodegradable material, has better degradability compared to traditional materials and is being introduced into the packaging industry.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mariana Brondi, Camila Florencio, Luiz Mattoso, Caue Ribeiro, Cristiane Farinas
Summary: This study proposes the use of green matrices of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and a nanocomposite of CNC with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) for efficiently encapsulating the plant biocontrol agent Trichoderma harzianum. Encapsulation in the CNC:CMC nanocomposite favored growth of the fungus after storage, indicating its potential for protecting and delivering microbial inoculants.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shiyuan Chang, Xinyuan Zou, Biyang Zhu, Lijun You, Zhengang Zhao, Kseniya Hileuskaya
Summary: In this study, a novel active packaging film (GCLF) was developed by mixing Gracilaria chouae polysaccharide (GCP) with carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and lysozyme. The addition of 3% GCP improved the film's UV-light barrier capacity, modulus of elasticity, and tensile strength. The film matrixes had a tight and continuous microstructure with interactions between GCP, CMC, and lysozyme. Furthermore, the GCLF with 3% GCP prolonged the shelf life of bass, decreased microbial counts and volatile basic nitrogen content, and improved sensory acceptance. The GCLFs also showed no toxicity to cells in vitro. Overall, this study highlights the potential application of seaweed polysaccharides in food packaging.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zahra Akbari Shektaei, Mohammad Mahdi Pourehsan, Vahid Bagheri, Zahra Ghasempour, Maryam Mahmoudzadeh, Ali Ehsani
Summary: The purpose of this study was to produce a novel functional composite biodegradable film by incorporating rosemary essential oils (REO) into Gellan (Gla) and Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) biopolymers and evaluate their physical, chemical, and antimicrobial properties. The film containing 5% REO was selected as the optimal film due to its superior mechanical properties, lower water vapor permeability, and better color properties compared to other emulsified samples. The addition of 5% REO showed antioxidant effects and exhibited antimicrobial properties against various bacterial strains.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Manuel Garrido-Romero, Roberto Aguado, Ana Moral, Celeste Brindley, Menta Ballesteros
Summary: This bibliometric study analyzes publications on cellulose-containing food packaging production from 2000 to 2020, revealing a significant growth in interest in this field in the last decade. The study also highlights the increasing use of composites with cellulose as the reinforcing material, while the use of cellulose-based packaging is declining.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Omar Mohammad Atta, Sehrish Manan, Mazhar Ul-Islam, Abeer Ahmed Qaed Ahmed, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Guang Yang
Summary: This study aimed to develop bioactive and biocompatible food packaging materials using plant oils as antimicrobial agents. The results showed that the films based on olive oil and ginger oil exhibited good water solubility and antimicrobial activity, and could effectively protect fruits and vegetables and prolong their shelf life.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jinghui Jiang, Xiaoxia Chen, Gong-Liang Zhang, Hongshun Hao, Hong-Man Hou, Jingran Bi
Summary: A double-layer nanocomposite film was prepared to improve the mechanical and barrier properties of cellulose and chitosan. The film showed high tensile strength, low permeabilities, and good antibacterial activity. It also exhibited excellent preservation effects in food packaging.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammad Mahdi Eshaghi, Mehrab Pourmadadi, Abbas Rahdar, Ana M. Diez-Pascual
Summary: A pH-responsive nanocarrier composed of carboxymethyl cellulose and core-shell nanoparticles of Fe3O4@SiO2 was prepared for quercetin delivery. The nanoparticles were entrapped in an emulsion system to achieve sustained release. The results showed that CMC/Fe3O4@SiO2 could be a promising system for cancer therapy.
Article
Polymer Science
Smarak Bandyopadhyay, Tomas Saha, Daniel Sanetrnik, Nabanita Saha, Petr Saha
Summary: This study aims to fill the literature gap on the preparation of agar-xanthan gum-carboxymethyl cellulose-based films by blending polysaccharides under high pressure and temperature for a short duration. The blending conditions significantly affect the transparency and mechanical properties of the films, with elongation percentage reaching up to 78% under certain mixing conditions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ramachandran Arun, Ramesh Shruthy, Radhakrishnan Preetha, Valiathan Sreejit
Summary: The study utilized coconut shell to synthesize cellulose nanofibers incorporated into biodegradable packaging film, improving its properties and antimicrobial activity for food packaging applications. The bio nanocomposite film showed superior mechanical and thermal properties compared to neat PVA film, along with excellent optical properties, biodegradability, and hydrophobicity.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Meixia Zheng, Hailan Su, Rongfeng Xiao, Jianfu Chen, Hong Chen, Kok Bing Tan, Yujing Zhu
Summary: A novel film composed of Polygonatum cyrtonema extracts, xanthan gum, flaxseed gum and carboxymethyl cellulose has been prepared. The addition of Polygonatum cyrtonema extracts improves the UV blocking performance, antioxidant activity, tensile strength and elongation at break of the film. Structural analysis indicates hydrogen-bonding interaction between the components. The film with Polygonatum cyrtonema extracts can prolong the shelf life of mango and improve its overall quality.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
J. Heidarbeigi, H. Afshari, A. M. Borghei
Summary: PE nanocomposites containing cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) were prepared via melt blending in a twin screw extruder. The evaluation of PE/CNC nanocomposites was studied for food packaging applications. The nanocomposites were investigated by thermal and mechanical analyses. Addition of CNC particle while having no effect on melting and crystallization temperature had intensive effect on the degree of crystallinity of the PE. It is shown that due to the weak interfacial bonding between CNC and PE matrix, a decrease in yield stress and modulus of elasticity was observed for PE/CNC nanocomposites. According to the X-ray diffraction analyses, incorporation of the CNC into PE matrix induced a preferred crystalline orientation for PE crystallite. In contradiction to other researches, existence of CNC particle in PE matrix increases the gas permeability of the nanocomposite films which can be employed for selective permeability concepts for shelf-life extension of the foods and fresh produces.
JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mobina Pouyamanesh, Hamed Ahari, Amir Ali Anvar, Guity Karim
Summary: The study found that the use of 17.5% Ag/LDPE film can effectively eliminate bacteria in butter without affecting the butter's oxidative indicators.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Maryam Danesh-khorasgani, Hossein Faghihian, Mohammad Hadi Givianrad, Parviz Aberoomand-Azar, Mohammad Saber-Tehrani
Summary: A novel sorbent was synthesized and proved to be effective in adsorbing heavy metal cations such as lead, chromium, cadmium, and cobalt. The optimized adsorption capacities for the studied cations were determined to be 242.50, 214.72, 187.86, and 166.46 mg/g. The adsorption process was fast and equilibrium was reached within a relatively short time. The adsorbent could be regenerated and reused without significant loss of adsorption capacity.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Armin Azari, Hamed Ahari, Amir Ali Anvar
Summary: This study investigates the antimicrobial efficacy of Polyethylene/CuNP/nanoclay nanocomposites on the shelf life and physiochemical features of rainbow trout. The results show that these nanocomposites can effectively reduce microbial growth rate and maintain TVB-N and PV within the standard range.
FOOD SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Hamed Ahari, Bahareh Nowruzi, Amir Ali Anvar, Samaneh Jafari Porzani
Summary: Different biological methods based on bioactivity are available to detect cyanotoxins, including neurotoxicity, immunological interactions, hepatotoxicity, cytotoxicity, and enzymatic activity. The mouse bioassay is the most common method, but it lacks specificity, cannot detect low amounts, and cannot distinguish between homologues. Therefore, researchers tend to use chemical and functional analysis techniques for detection.
MINI-REVIEWS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Sheida Ehsannia, Hamed Ahari, Shapour Kakoolaki, Seyed Amirali Anvar, Shima Yousefi
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the immunomodulatory and histological effects of two probiotic strains on zebrafish models. The results showed that the usage of probiotics improved the immune function of fish and enhanced the health of intestinal tissues.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hamed Ahari, Fatemeh Kalateh Seifari
Summary: This study investigated the common packaging types and characteristics of saffron, and discussed the role of nanotechnology and biomaterials in improving packaging properties. Few studies have considered the development of saffron packaging in terms of microbial growth, oxidation, and barrier properties, and the use of different nanoparticles and biodegradable biomaterials has not been explored. However, by mimicking smart and active packaging systems, saffron packaging can be significantly improved.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seyed Majid Hashemi Dehkordi, Seyed Amirali Anvar, Ebrahim Rahimi, Hamed Ahari, Maryam Ataee
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, antibiotic resistance, and virulence factor encoding genes in lobster samples. The results showed that bacterial contamination in the samples was not directly related to the cooler climate in summer. The analysis of antibiotic resistance, antibiotic resistance encoding genes, and Multi-Drug Resistance (MDR) patterns highlighted the importance of maintaining the cold chain in the storage, transportation, and distribution of marine samples.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hamed Ahari, Mostafa Fakhrabadipour, Saeed Paidari, Gulden Goksen, Baojun Xu
Summary: There is a growing concern among food science researchers about food loss due to reduced shelf life. Improved food packaging techniques, especially those based on nanotechnology, are highly welcomed in the food industry. Nanotechnology-based techniques, such as metal-based nanoparticles, have shown potential in addressing the challenges of shortened shelf life and environmental concerns. Green synthesis-based methods for gold nanoparticles have gained great interest due to their advantages over conventional chemistry-based methods. These methods simplify the administration of gold nanoparticles and offer increased stability and anti-microbial or antioxidant properties. However, the potential hazards, including migration, of gold nanoparticles in food packaging need to be considered.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Saeed Paidari, Hamed Ahari, Antonella Pasqualone, AmirAli Anvar, Sara Allah Yari Beyk, Sima Moradi
Summary: Cheese is a perishable product, and its manufacture, ripening, and marketing processes undergo dynamic biochemical and microbiological changes. Packaging plays a crucial role in the cheese industry. Due to environmental concerns, research has focused on bio-nanomaterials as a sustainable alternative for non-biodegradable cheese manufacturing and packaging components. Bio-nanocomposite sheets, with their ability to control gas exchange and act as carriers for antimicrobial compounds, show promise in reducing weight loss and microbial breakdown in cheese. This article discusses the advantages and features of using bio-nanocomposite films or coatings on cheese slices to prolong storage duration and reduce non-biodegradable materials.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Azam Sadat Beheshtian, Mohammad Hadi Givianrad, Hossain-Ali Rafiee-Pour, Parviz Aberoomand Azar
Summary: This study presents the green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Malva sylvestris extract. The Ms-CuO NPs exhibited monoclinic crystalline phases and had an average size of 16.28 nm. The Ms-CuO/CPE electrode modified with Ms-CuO NPs showed excellent electrochemical response for the detection of Quercetin.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sevil Mohammadi, Hamed Ahari, Shima Yousefi
Summary: The aim of this study was to increase the shelf life of quail eggs by producing a biodegradable three-part film Ag/AgCl/TiO2 based on corn starch. The synthesized nanocomposite was characterized using XRD, TEM, and FTIR techniques. The resulting film was used to cover the eggs and the physicochemical and microbial properties were evaluated during storage. The nanocomposite film exhibited lower solubility, lower modulus of elasticity, and reduced microbial contamination compared to the control samples.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Maryam Majidi, Mohammad Hadi Givianrad, Mohammad Saber-Tehrani, Parviz Aberoomand Azar
Summary: Porous graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nanosheets with carbon vacancies were synthesized through recalcination of bulk g-C3N4 at 550 degrees C for 2 hours in a muffle furnace. The synthesized product (RCN) was characterized using various techniques and its photoactivity efficiency was evaluated for dye degradation. The results showed that RCN, in the presence of OH- anions, can efficiently degrade the tested dyes under visible light.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mahsa Hojatoleslami, Hamed Ahari, Kambiz Larijani, Anousheh Sharifan
Summary: This study characterized poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and Lippia citriodora and Laurus nobilis essential oils (EOs) and their nanoemulsion-based films. The nanoemulsions showed excellent antimicrobial activity and were able to effectively extend the shelf life of rainbow trout fillet.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
M. Yadolahi, H. Ahari, A. A. Anvar
Summary: In this study, 7% silver-low-density polyethylene films were successfully prepared and applied to extend the shelf life of Huso huso fillets by reducing bacterial growth. The films significantly lowered the total viable bacterial count and psychrophilic bacteria growth, as well as effectively inhibited Staphylococcus aureus activity. The findings demonstrate that 7% Ag/LDPE films produced through the melt mixing method can effectively inhibit bacterial growth on fresh H. huso fillets.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sanaz Kousha, Hamed Ahari, Gity Karim, Seyed Amir Ali Anvar
Summary: This study investigated the probiotic characteristics of lactic acid bacteria isolated from cow milk enzymatic clots. The results showed that LAB B, E, and G exhibited good properties as probiotics.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
