Journal of Food Quality,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Active
packaging
is
crucial
for
extending
shelf
life,
maintaining
food
quality,
and
reducing
reliance
on
synthetic
preservatives
by
preventing
spoilage,
oxidation,
microbial
contamination.
In
this
study,
boswellic
acid
(BA)
acetyl‐11‐keto‐beta‐boswellic
(AKBA)
were
isolated
from
the
oleo‐gum
resin
of
Boswellia
sacra
incorporated
into
pectin
kappa‐carrageenan‐based
films
active
packaging.
The
fabricated
analyzed
to
examine
effect
these
compounds
mechanical,
optical,
barrier,
chemical,
structural,
hydrophobic,
antioxidant
properties.
incorporation
AKBA
BA
resulted
in
a
decrease
transparency
tensile
strength;
however,
elongation
at
break
did
not
show
any
significant
variations.
film
samples
exhibited
improved
properties
as
confirmed
DPPH
ABTS
free
radical
scavenging
activities.
ΔE
value
represented
overall
color
difference
AKBA‐
BA‐loaded
compared
with
blank
sample.
FTIR
spectrum
shifts
intensity
changes,
suggesting
intermolecular
interaction
within
matrix.
Moreover,
water
contact
angle
measurements
revealed
that
containing
showed
noticeable
increase
angles,
reflecting
an
enhancement
hydrophobicity.
current
study
offers
valuable
approach
developing
potential
applications
Materials Science and Engineering R Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
159, P. 100799 - 100799
Published: April 30, 2024
Alginate,
a
polymer
mainly
derived
from
seaweed,
has
garnered
significant
attention
owing
to
its
renewability,
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
and
exceptional
gel
formation
characteristics,
rendering
it
highly
versatile
for
numerous
applications.
Recognizing
the
imperative
tailored
bulk
materials,
this
review
scrutinizes
processing
methodologies
of
alginate-based
materials
delineates
strategies
improve
their
properties,
encompassing
ionic
crosslinking,
plasticization,
hybridization
with
other
polymers
and/or
fillers.
It
explores
noteworthy
blends
natural
like
polysaccharides
proteins,
alongside
fossil-based
poly(vinyl
alcohol).
also
examines
composites
incorporating
various
nanofillers
such
as
cellulose
nanoparticles,
graphene,
nanoclays.
The
techniques
these
multiphase
systems
encompass
solution
casting,
coating,
spinning,
3D
printing,
thermomechanical
processing.
Strategies
crosslinking
alginate,
plasticizing
it,
optimizing
interactions
polymers/fillers
are
outlined,
bearing
repercussions
on
resultant
properties.
This
emphasizes
structure–process–property
relationships
in
highlights
synergistic
effects
potential
impediments
property
improvements.
surveys
prospective
applications
multiphasic
spanning
membrane
separation,
controlled
release,
wound
healing,
tissue
engineering,
food
packaging,
agricultural
domains.
Finally
field,
knowledge
gaps
have
been
identified
future
research
directions
suggested.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Although
traditional
petroleum‐based
packaging
materials
pose
environmental
problems,
biodegradable
have
attracted
extensive
attention
from
research
and
industry
for
their
environmentally
friendly
properties.
Bio‐based
films,
as
an
alternative
to
demonstrate
significant
advantages
in
terms
of
friendliness
resource
sustainability.
This
paper
provides
insight
into
the
development
biomass
food
films
such
cellulose,
starch,
chitosan,
gelatine,
including
properties,
methods
preparation
(e.g.,
solution
casting,
extrusion
blow
molding,
layer‐by‐layer
assembly,
electrostatic
spinning),
applications
packaging.
Through
these
methods,
analyzes
how
properties
can
be
effectively
tuned
optimized
meet
specific
needs.
It
was
found
that
film
not
only
possess
functional
antimicrobial,
preservation,
indication,
but
also
continued
material
innovation
technological
improvements
offer
promising
prospects
use
commercial
applications.
These
advances
could
help
advance
global
sustainable
goals,
while
showing
great
potential
improving
safety
extending
shelf
life.
Future
will
further
explore
new
functions
providing
additional
solutions
protection
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 292 - 292
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Banana
(Musa
acuminate)
has
been
popular
among
consumers
worldwide
due
to
its
rich
nutrients
and
minerals.
However,
bananas
are
highly
susceptible
the
physical
biological
factors
that
lead
postharvest
loss
during
transportation
storage.
In
this
work,
novel
sodium
alginate
(SA)
films
incorporated
with
silver
nitroprusside
nanoparticles
(AgNNPs)
were
prepared
extend
shelf
life
of
through
antibacterial
antioxidant
coating.
The
results
exhibited
AgNNPs
cubical
their
size
was
<500
nm,
metal
composition
being
Ag
Fe.
Additionally,
incorporation
in
SA
film
seen
FE-SEM
zeta
analysis,
an
average
about
365.6
nm.
Furthermore,
functional
crystalline
properties
assessed
FTIR
XRD.
Transmittance
testing
SA-AgNNPs
confirmed
they
have
good
UV
barrier
properties.
excellent
high
activity
against
foodborne
pathogens
including
L.
monocytogenes,
S.
enterica,
E.
coli
at
concentration
500
µg/mL.
Moreover,
storage
bananas,
nanocomposite
coatings
act
as
a
microbial
contamination
slow
down
ripening
bananas.
As
result,
compared
SA-coated
uncoated
SA-AgNNPs-coated
lowest
weight
total
bacterial
colonies,
thus
greatly
extending
life.
Particularly
when
coated
films,
colonies
(TBC)
banana
peel
pulp
low
1.13
×
103
51
CUF/g
on
ninth
day
storage,
respectively.
Our
work
offers
efficient
strategy
improve
quality
period,
extensive
applications
fruit
preservation
food
packing.
