scholarly journals Preparation, Characterization and Application of a Low Water-Sensitive Artemisia sphaerocephala Krasch. Gum Intelligent Film Incorporated with Anionic Cellulose Nanofiber as a Reinforcing Component

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 247
Author(s):  
Tieqiang Liang ◽  
Lijuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Electrostatic Interactions ◽  
Light Transmission ◽  
Gas Sensing ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Cellulose Nanofiber ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Color Changes ◽  
Buffer Solutions ◽  
Artemisia Sphaerocephala ◽  
Different Color

A low-water-sensitive Artemisia sphaerocephala Krasch. gum (ASKG) based intelligent film was developed. Red cabbage extracts (RCE) was selected as a natural pH-sensitive indicator, and anionic cellulose nanofiber (ACNF) was added as a hydrophobic and locking host. The zeta potential, rheology, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry, and release results indicated that the RCE was locked by the ACNF via electrostatic interactions, moreover, broke the original complicated network and ordered arrangement of polymer molecules in the developed intelligent films. RCE addition decreased the tensile strength, oxygen, and water vapor barrier properties and light transmission of the developed intelligent films, while increasing the elongation at break. The films could respond to buffer solutions and NH3 through different color changes. The developed intelligent film was hydrophobic, which could precisely detect the freshwater shrimp freshness in real time via color changes, which indicated that the films have potential in intelligent packaging and gas-sensing label fields.

scholarly journals Development and characterization of probiotic mucilage based edible films for the preservation of fruits and vegetables

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Mohammad Davachi ◽  
Neethu Pottackal ◽  
Hooman Torabi ◽  
Alireza Abbaspourrad
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
The Public ◽  
Medical Benefits ◽  
Seed Mucilage

AbstractThere is growing interest among the public and scientific community toward the use of probiotics to potentially restore the composition of the gut microbiome. With the aim of preparing eco-friendly probiotic edible films, we explored the addition of probiotics to the seed mucilage films of quince, flax, and basil. These mucilages are natural and compatible blends of different polysaccharides that have demonstrated medical benefits. All three seed mucilage films exhibited high moisture retention regardless of the presence of probiotics, which is needed to help preserve the moisture/freshness of food. Films from flax and quince mucilage were found to be more thermally stable and mechanically robust with higher elastic moduli and elongation at break than basil mucilage films. These films effectively protected fruits against UV light, maintaining the probiotics viability and inactivation rate during storage. Coated fruits and vegetables retained their freshness longer than uncoated produce, while quince-based probiotic films showed the best mechanical, physical, morphological and bacterial viability. This is the first report of the development, characterization and production of 100% natural mucilage-based probiotic edible coatings with enhanced barrier properties for food preservation applications containing probiotics.

scholarly journals Biodegradable Chitosan Films with ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Food Industry By-Products—Production and Characterization

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 646
Author(s):  
Victor Gomes Lauriano Souza ◽  
Marta M. Alves ◽  
Catarina F. Santos ◽  
Isabel A. C. Ribeiro ◽  
Carolina Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Young Modulus ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Chitosan Films ◽  
By Products ◽  
Different Levels

This work aimed to produce bionanocomposites of chitosan incorporated with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) synthesized using food industry by-products and to characterize them. Such nanoparticles are highlighted due to their low cost, antimicrobial activity, accessibility, and sustainability synthesis. Four different levels of ZnO NPs (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0% w/w of chitosan) were tested, and the bionanocomposites were characterized in terms of their hydrophobicity, mechanical, optical, and barrier properties. Overall, the incorporation of ZnO NPs changed the composites from brittle to ductile, with enhanced elongation at break and reduced Young Modulus and tensile strength. Thus, ZnO NPs acted as plasticizer, turning the films more flexible, due to the presence of organic compounds on the NPs. This also favored permeability of oxygen and of water vapor, but the good barrier properties were maintained. Optical properties did not change statistically with the ZnO NPs incorporation. Thus, the characterization presented in this paper may contribute to support a decision on the choice of the material’s final application.

scholarly journals Study of Mural Paintings Using In Situ XRF, Confocal Synchrotron-μ-XRF, μ-XRD, Optical Microscopy, and SEM-EDS—The Case of the Frescoes from Misericordia Church of Odemira

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 702-709 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Valadas ◽  
A. Candeias ◽  
J. Mirão ◽  
D. Tavares ◽  
J. Coroado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Microscopy ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Fluorescence Spectrometry ◽  
Pigment Identification ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Color Changes ◽  
Spatially Resolved ◽  
Mural Paintings ◽  
Different Color

AbstractIn this work, we present the results of an analytical method developed for detailed pigment identification, stratigraphy, and degradation of the paint layers of mural paintings applied in the study of the 17th century frescoes from the Misericordia Church of Odemira (Southwest Portugal). In situ X-ray fluorescence spectrometry analyses were performed on three panels of the mural paintings and complemented by colorimetric measurements. The different color areas were also sampled as microfragments (approx. 1 mm2) that were studied as taken or mounted in epoxy resin to expose the different paint layers. The microfragments of paint layers and their cross sections were characterized by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry. Furthermore, elemental analysis was obtained with spatially resolved confocal synchrotron radiation μ-X-ray fluorescence spectrometry performed at ANKA synchrotron FLUO beamline. Occasionally, phase analysis by μ-X-ray diffraction was also performed. Results from the different techniques allowed pigment identification and, in some cases, the evaluation of color changes due to degradation processes and, considering the Southern Portugal geology, the identification of their possible provenance. The pigments used were essentially yellow, brown and red ochres, smalt blue, copper green, and black earths, probably from local sources.

scholarly journals Assessment of Enzymatic Browning and Evaluation of Antibrowning Methods on Dates

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mariam Al-Amrani ◽  
Ahmed Al-Alawi ◽  
Insaaf Al-Marhobi
Keyword(s):  
Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽  
Structural Difference ◽  
Melanin Production ◽  
Color Changes ◽  
Structural And Functional Properties ◽  
Color Deterioration ◽  
Different Color ◽  
Golden Color ◽  
Color Preservation

Dates’ color is known to play a crucial role in determining the value and quality of the fruit. The color changes from the natural accepted golden color to unfavorable dark brown color during storage. In this study, the effect of different color preservation methods (modified atmosphere packaging, cold storage (4°C), sulfur dioxide gas (SO2), and blanching) and its relation to darkening due to action of the browning enzymes and melanin production were investigated. Polyphenol oxidase was shown to be active in all treatments except the samples treated with SO2 gas and steam blanching for ten minutes. Likewise, peroxidase activity showed a similar trend in all samples, but a decrease in activity was observed in sulfated samples and total inactivation in steam blanching for ten minutes. Moreover, sulfated samples have shown improvement in color compared to all other treatments, whereas the steamed samples showed the highest color deterioration. Concurrently, melanin content increased in all samples over the period of storage except in the sulfated samples. FTIR analyses of dates’ melanin have revealed similar structural feature to the reference melanin; however, some differences were noticed in the regions 2850–2950 cm-1 and 1690–1705 cm-1 which indicated major structural difference between the two melanin samples. More work is suggested to reveal structural and functional properties of dates’ melanin.

scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of Edible Dialdehyde Carboxymethyl Cellulose Crosslinked Feather Keratin Films for Food Packaging

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Yao Dou ◽  
Liguang Zhang ◽  
Buning Zhang ◽  
Ming He ◽  
Weimei Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Carboxymethyl Cellulose ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Light Transmission ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Water Vapor Permeability ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Vapor Permeability ◽  
Feather Keratin

The development of edible films based on the natural biopolymer feather keratin (FK) from poultry feathers is of great interest to food packaging. Edible dialdehyde carboxymethyl cellulose (DCMC) crosslinked FK films plasticized with glycerol were prepared by a casting method. The effect of DCMC crosslinking on the microstructure, light transmission, aggregate structure, tensile properties, water resistance and water vapor barrier were investigated. The results indicated the formation of both covalent and hydrogen bonding between FK and DCMC to form amorphous FK/DCMC films with good UV-barrier properties and transmittance. However, with increasing DCMC content, a decrease in tensile strength of the FK films indicated that plasticization, induced by hydrophilic properties of the DCMC, partly offset the crosslinking effect. Reduction in the moisture content, solubility and water vapor permeability indicated that DCMC crosslinking slightly reduced the moisture sensitivity of the FK films. Thus, DCMC crosslinking increased the potential viability of the FK films for food packaging applications, offering a value-added product.

Barrier properties of cellulose nanofiber film as an external layer of particleboard

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 2073-2079
Author(s):  
Aneta Gumowska ◽  
Grzegorz Kowaluk ◽  
Jalel Labidi ◽  
Eduardo Robles
Keyword(s):  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Cellulose Nanofiber ◽  
External Layer ◽  
Nanofiber Film

scholarly journals Study of Complexes of Tannic Acid with Fe(III) and Fe(II)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaofeng Fu ◽  
Rui Chen
Keyword(s):  
Tannic Acid ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Ratio Method ◽  
Iron Ions ◽  
Test Paper ◽  
Buffer Solution ◽  
Carbonate Buffer ◽  
Color Changes ◽  
Different Color ◽  
Complex Ratio

UV-Vis absorption spectra of tannic acid were gained at pH 1.0∼9.0. Due to the pH value dependence of complex, the stoichiometry of tannic acid with iron ions was tested in buffer solution by the mole ratio method. The result suggests that the complex ratio of tannic acid to Fe(III) is 1 : 1 and to Fe(II) 3 : 1 in the carbonate buffer solution, and the complex ratio of iron-tannic complexes is 1 : 1 at pH 2.2. Due to the different color changes of tannic acid with iron ions in the coordination reactions, a tannic acid test paper was designed. The concentrations of Fe(III) more than 5.000 × 10−6 mol/L and the concentrations of Fe(II) more than 1.000 × 10−5 mol/L in aqueous solution can be detected by this test paper.

scholarly journals Thermoplastic Elastomeric Composites Filled with Lignocellulose Bioadditives, Part 2: Flammability, Thermo-Oxidative Aging Resistance, Mechanical and Barrier Properties

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Miedzianowska ◽  
Marcin Masłowski ◽  
Krzysztof Strzelec
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Environmental Friendliness ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Oxidative Aging ◽  
High Flexibility ◽  
Petroleum Derivatives ◽  
Properties Of Composites

The work covers the characteristics of the functional properties of composites bordering thermoplastics and elastomers. The research is a continuation of considerations on blends in the form of a mixture of natural rubber (NR) with an ethylene–vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) and the addition of a lignocellulose biofiller (wheat straw). After describing the processing and rheology as well as examining the thermal properties and morphology of composites (Part 1), the second part focuses on the characteristics of their performance. The effect of both different ratios of mixed polymers and the amount of filler on tensile strength and elongation at break, resistance to thermo-oxidative aging, hardness, tear resistance, barrier and damping properties, as well as flammability were investigated. The increased EVA content has shown a positive effect on tensile strength, elongation at break, resistance to thermo-oxidative aging, hardness, relative damping, tear strength, barrier and burning delay. On the other hand, a larger amount of natural rubber provides high flexibility and promotes the creation of a reinforcing structure by the filler used. Moreover, a significant impact of the addition of cereal straw on the barrier, damping, strength and flammability properties of composites was also noted. The great advantage of the prepared compositions in relation to commercial plastics is their environmental friendliness, primarily by replacing some petroleum derivatives of plastics with natural rubber and straw fibers.

scholarly journals Parameters Optimization in Compression Molding of Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene/Cellulose Nanofiber Bio-nanocomposites by using Response Surface Methodology

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (S2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Sharmila Sharip ◽  
Hidayah Ariffin ◽  
Yoshito Andou ◽  
Ezyana Kamal Bahrin ◽  
Mohammad Jawaid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Processing Condition ◽  
Compression Molding ◽  
Parameters Optimization ◽  
Cellulose Nanofiber ◽  
Consolidation Process ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Optimal Processing ◽  
Ultra High Molecular Weight

Conventional UHMWPE molding involves long pressure holding duration, nevertheless in the presence of filler such as cellulose nanofiber (CNF), this may contribute to filler degradation. This study optimized the compression molding parameters of UHMWPE/ CNF bio-nanocomposite by using response surface methodology (RSM) in consideration of temperature, pressure and duration as variables. An optimal processing condition of 180°C, 15 MPa, and 20 minutes contributed to more than 80% desirability with tensile strength, yield strength, elongation at break, and Young’s modulus values of 22.83 MPa, 23.14 MPa, 487.31%, and 0.391 GPa, accordingly. Mechanical properties of UHMWPE/CNF bio-nanocomposites molded at optimized processing conditions were comparably similar to those prepared at conventional processing condition, and with the advantage of having shorter processing time. The results presented herewith provides insight towards a more practical approach for UHMWPE/CNF bio-nanocomposites consolidation process.

scholarly journals EDIBLE WHEAT GLUTEN FILMS: DEVELOPMENT, MECHANICAL AND BARRIER PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION TO STRAWBERRIES ( Fragaria Ananassa)

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
PATRICIA S. TANADA-PALMU ◽  
CARLOS GROSSO
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Oxygen Permeability ◽  
Wheat Gluten ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Fragaria Ananassa ◽  
Percent Elongation ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Low Concentrations

Filmes de glúten de trigo foram preparados em diferentes valores de pH e concentrações de glúten, etanol e glicerol. Seus efeitos sobre permeabilidade ao vapor de água e oxigênio, solubilidade em água, força de tensão e porcentagem de elongação foram avaliados usando-se a Metodologia de Superfície de Resposta. Menor permeabilidade ao oxigênio foi observada em menores concentrações de glicerol, glúten e etanol. As propriedades mecânicas foram principalmente afetadas pelas concentrações de glúten e glicerol e o filme mais resistente foi obtido quando maior concentração de glúten e menor de glicerol foram utilizadas. Coberturas de glúten de trigo aplicadas em morangos frescos reduziram as perdas de firmeza e de peso durante a estocagem em comparação com controle não revestido. Abstract Films from wheat gluten were prepared with different pH values and concentrations of gluten, ethanol and glycerol. Their effects on oxygen and water vapor permeabilities, water solubility, tensile strength and percent elongation at break were evaluated using Response Surface Methodology. The lowest oxygen permeability would be expected at low concentrations of glycerol, gluten and ethanol. The mechanical properties were mainly affected by gluten and glycerol concentrations and the most resistant film was obtained at high gluten and low glycerol concentrations. Wheat gluten coating applied to fresh strawberries reduced weight and firmness losses during storage as compared to uncoated controls.

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