scholarly journals Chitosan-Zinc Oxide Composite for Active Food Packaging Applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.30) ◽  
pp. 253 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.R. Abdul Razak ◽  
H. Basri
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Water Vapour ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Chitosan Film ◽  
Zno Films ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Vapour Permeability ◽  
Active Food Packaging

Chitosan-zinc oxide (C-ZnO) films were prepared by a simple one pot procedure. In order to investigate the property of C-ZnO films, two composite films were prepared by varying the loading of ZnO and compared with pure chitosan film (C). The films were characterized by various techniques such as FTIR, DSC, tensile, contact angle and water vapour permeability. FTIR analysis showed changes in hydrogen bonds band at 3351 cm-1 compared to pure chitosan film. The incorporation of ZnO in chitosan films increased the contact angle by 30.5% in C-ZnO1.0 film while water vapour transmission rate decreased by 7.8% compared to C film. From the tensile test, C-ZnO0.5 and C-ZnO1.0 films were found to be much superior by 1.5 times and 2.5 times respectively compared to bare chitosan film. Larger inhibition ring (by 47%) was exhibited by C-ZnO1.0 as compared to C-ZnO0.5 when tested against S.aureus. From the results, it is displayed that the incorporation of zinc oxide to chitosan improve their properties which also shown the potential to become a candidate for food active packaging.

scholarly journals Organosolv Lignin Barrier Paper Coatings from Waste Biomass Resources

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 4443
Author(s):  
Gregor Lavrič ◽  
Aleksandra Zamljen ◽  
Janja Juhant Grkman ◽  
Edita Jasiukaitytė-Grojzdek ◽  
Miha Grilc ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water Vapour ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Average Molecular Weight ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Coating Materials ◽  
Vapour Permeability ◽  
Reynoutria Japonica ◽  
Significant Difference

The aim of the study was to isolate lignin from organosolv, beech tree (Fagus sylvatica), and Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica), to use it for paper surface and to replace part of the non-renewable product resources with bio-based ones. A total of nine coated samples with different lignin formulations and starch were compounded, prepared, and evaluated. The basic (grammage, thickness, specific density), mechanical (elongation at break, tensile, burst and tear indices), and barrier properties (contact angle, water penetration, water vapour permeability, kit test) of the coated papers were investigated. The analysis showed no significant difference in tensile properties between uncoated and coated samples. Furthermore, the decrease in water vapour transmission rate and the lower contact angle for coated samples were nevertheless confirmed. The novel coating materials show promising products with very good barrier properties. Finally, the correlation between structural, morphological, and (other) natural lignin-based factors was revealed, highlighting the importance of parameters such as the equivalence ratio of aliphatic and phenolic hydroxyl groups or the average molecular weight. Tuning functionality by design could optimise performance in the future.

scholarly journals Influence of Nano Titanium Dioxide and Clove Oil on Chitosan–Starch Film Characteristics

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Kewang Zheng ◽  
Hujian Chen ◽  
Shirong Feng ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Water Vapour ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Clove Oil ◽  
Vapour Permeability ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
New Formulation ◽  
Nano Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Film Characteristics

The combined effects of nano titanium dioxide (TiO2-N) and clove oil (CO) on the physico-chemical, biological and structural properties of chitosan (CH)/starch (ST) films were investigated by using a solvent casting method. Results indicated that the incorporation of TiO2-N could improve the compactness of the film, increase the tensile strength (TS) and antioxidant activity, and decrease the water vapour permeability (WVP). As may be expected, the incorporation of CO into the film matrix decreased TS but increased the hydrophobicity as well as water vapour barrier antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) data supported intermolecular interactions between TiO2-N, CO and the film matrix. Use of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) showed that TiO2-N and CO were well dispersed and emulsified in the film network. Thermogravimetric (TG) and derivative thermogravimetric (DTG) curves demonstrated that TiO2-N and CO were well embedded in the film matrix, hence this blend film system could provide new formulation options for food packaging materials in the future.

scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of K-Carrageenan/Nanosilica Biocomposite Film

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lokesh R. Rane ◽  
Niranjan R. Savadekar ◽  
Pravin G. Kadam ◽  
Shashank T. Mhaske
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Vapour ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Water Vapour Transmission Rate ◽  
Scanning Electron

The purpose of this study is to improve the performance properties of K-carrageenan (K-CRG) by utilizing nanosilica (NSI) as the reinforcing agent. The composite films were prepared by solution casting method. NSI was added up to 1.5% in the K-CRG matrix. The prepared films were characterized for mechanical (tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation at break), thermal (differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis), barrier (water vapour transmission rate), morphological (scanning electron microscopy), contact angle, and crystallinity properties. Tensile strength, tensile modulus, and crystallinity were found to have increased by 13.8, 15, and 48% whereas water vapour transmission rate was found to have decreased by 48% for 0.5% NSI loaded K-CRG composite films. NSI was found to have formed aggregates for concentrations above 0.5% as confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. Melting temperature, enthalpy of melting, and degradation temperature of K-CRG increased with increase in concentration of NSI in K-CRG. Contact angle also increased with increase in concentration of NSI in K-CRG, indicating the decrease in hydrophilicity of the films improving its water resistance properties. This knowledge of the composite film could make beneficial contributions to the food and pharmaceutical packaging applications.

scholarly journals Effect of Cellulose Nanocrystals and Lignin Nanoparticles on Mechanical, Antioxidant and Water Vapour Barrier Properties of Glutaraldehyde Crosslinked PVA Films

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weijun Yang ◽  
Guochuang Qi ◽  
José Maria Kenny ◽  
Debora Puglia ◽  
Piming Ma
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapour ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystals ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Shielding Effect ◽  
Strong Interactions ◽  
Active Food Packaging

In this work, PVA nanocomposite films containing cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and different amounts of lignin nanoparticles (LNP), prepared via a facile solvent cast method, were crosslinked by adding glutaraldehyde (GD). The primary objective was to investigate the effects of crosslinker and bio-based nanofillers loading on thermal, mechanical, antioxidant and water barrier behaviour of PVA nanocomposite films for active food packaging. Thermogravimetric analysis showed improved thermal stability, due to the strong interactions between LNP, CNC and PVA in the presence of GD, while Wide-angle X-ray diffraction results confirmed a negative effect on crystallinity, due to enhanced crosslinking interactions between the nanofillers and PVA matrix. Meanwhile, the tensile strength of PVA-2CNC-1LNP increased from 26 for neat PVA to 35.4 MPa, without sacrificing the ductility, which could be explained by a sacrificial hydrogen bond reinforcing mechanism induced by spherical-like LNP. UV irradiation shielding effect was detected for LNP containing PVA films, also migrating ingredients from PVA nanocomposite films induced radical scavenging activity (RSA) in the produced films in presence of LNP. Furthermore, PVA-CNC-LNP films crosslinked by GD showed marked barrier ability to water vapour.

scholarly journals Effect of the Addition of Essential Oils and Functional Extracts of Clove on Physicochemical Properties of Chitosan-Based Films

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Reyes-Chaparro ◽  
Nestor Gutierrez-Mendez ◽  
Erika Salas-Muñoz ◽  
Juan Guillermo Ayala-Soto ◽  
David Chavez-Flores ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Water Vapour ◽  
Chitosan Film ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Vapour Permeability ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Control Film ◽  
Chitosan Films ◽  
Positive Effect

Mechanical and barrier properties of chitosan films prepared with essential oils of clove and functional extract were studied. The films made with functional extracts (esters E6and E7) presented the significant increment of extensibility compared with the untreated chitosan films. In the case of punction test, the films made with the esters E6and E7resisted more the applied strength before tearing up compared with the chitosan control film (without any treatment). Thermogravimetric analysis values were determined for the chitosan control film and chitosan film treated with clove essential oil obtaining 112.17°C and 176.73°C, respectively. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to determine their morphology by analyzing their surfaces and phase arrangement; AFM was also used to observe the porosity in chitosan-based antimicrobial films and the chitosan films incorporating functional extracts. The water vapour permeability (WVP) data showed that incorporating the functional extract to the formulation of films has a positive effect on water vapour barrier properties. In general, the incorporation of essential oils and functional extract of clove at 20% in chitosan films caused microstructural changes that were dependent on the different affinity of components.

scholarly journals Design of Chitosan and Alginate Emulsion-Based Formulations for the Production of Monolayer Crosslinked Edible Films and Coatings

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1654
Author(s):  
Tiago M. Vieira ◽  
Margarida Moldão-Martins ◽  
Vítor D. Alves
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Water Vapour ◽  
Chitosan Film ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Vapour Permeability ◽  
Hydrophobic Barrier ◽  
Colour Parameters ◽  
Chitosan Films ◽  
Crosslinking Agents

This study aimed to develop edible monolayer emulsion-based barriers with polysaccharides as film-forming components (chitosan and sodium alginate), soy lecithin as a surfactant and olive oil as a hydrophobic barrier. Monolayer barriers in the form of films were prepared by casting filmogenic emulsions composed of 2% w/v chitosan (dissolved in lactic acid 1% v/v) or 1% w/v sodium alginate, with different lipid contents (25, 50 and 100% w/w biopolymer basis) and different surfactant concentrations (5, 10 and 25% w/w, lipid basis). Glycerol was used as a plasticizer (25 % w/w, biopolymer basis). After the emulsion drying process, the obtained stand-alone films were sprayed with a crosslinking solution, achieving an optimized crosslinker content of 3.2 mgCa2+/cm2 alginate film and 4 mg tripolyphosphate/cm2 chitosan film. The effect of oil and lecithin contents, as well the presence of crosslinking agents, on the film’s water vapour permeability (WVP), water vapour sorption capacity, mechanical properties and colour parameters, was evaluated. The results have shown that the lowest WVP values were obtained with formulations containing 25% lipid and 25% surfactant for chitosan films, and 100% lipid and 25% surfactant for alginate films. The application of the crosslinking agents decreased even further the WVP, especially for chitosan films (by 30%). Crosslinking also increased films’ resistance to deformation under tensile tests. Overall, the films developed present a good potential as polysaccharide-based barriers with increased resistance to water, which envisages the use of the designed formulations to produce either edible/biodegradable films or edible coatings.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial and Conductive Nanocellulose-Based Films for Active and Intelligent Food Packaging

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 980 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Vilela ◽  
Catarina Moreirinha ◽  
Eddy M. Domingues ◽  
Filipe M. L. Figueiredo ◽  
Adelaide Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
High Water ◽  
Nitrogen Atmosphere ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Glycol Diacrylate ◽  
Active Food Packaging ◽  
The One

Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is becoming an important substrate for engineering multifunctional nanomaterials with singular and tunable properties for application in several domains. Here, antimicrobial conductive nanocomposites composed of poly(sulfobetaine methacrylate) (PSBMA) and BNC were fabricated as freestanding films for application in food packaging. The nanocomposite films were prepared through the one-pot polymerization of sulfobetaine methacrylate (SBMA) inside the BNC nanofibrous network and in the presence of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate as cross-linking agent. The ensuing films are macroscopically homogeneous, more transparent than pristine BNC, and present thermal stability up to 265 °C in a nitrogen atmosphere. Furthermore, the films have good mechanical performance (Young’s modulus ≥ 3.1 GPa), high water-uptake capacity (450–559%) and UV-blocking properties. The zwitterion film with 62 wt.% cross-linked PSBMA showed bactericidal activity against Staphylococcus aureus (4.3–log CFU mL−1 reduction) and Escherichia coli (1.1–log CFU mL−1 reduction), and proton conductivity ranging between 1.5 × 10−4 mS cm−1 (40 °C, 60% relative humidity (RH)) and 1.5 mS cm−1 (94 °C, 98% RH). Considering the current set of properties, PSBMA/BNC nanocomposites disclose potential as films for active food packaging, due to their UV-barrier properties, moisture scavenging ability, and antimicrobial activity towards pathogenic microorganisms responsible for food spoilage and foodborne illness; and also for intelligent food packaging, due to the proton motion relevant for protonic-conduction humidity sensors that monitor food humidity levels.

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