Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 100476 - 100476
Published: March 5, 2024
This
work
aims
to
enhance
the
efficiency
and
properties
of
carboxymethyl
cellulose
(CMC)
by
introducing
silver
zinc
ions.
CMC
incorporated
with
a
(CMC-Ag)
(CMC-Zn)
composites
films
were
prepared,
characterized
evaluated
for
biological
activities
respectively.
The
CMC-Ag
CMC-Zn
composite
showed
notable
antibacterial
antioxidant
based
on
increasing
Ag
Zn
concentrations.
displayed
highest
wound
contraction
89.79%
followed
89.24%
10th
day
low
levels
interleukin-6
(IL-6)
tumor
necrosis
factor-alpha
(TNF-α).
Histological
images
wounds
treated
these
exhibited
healed
epidermis
clear
view
collagen
deposition.
These
findings
demonstrate
that
our
prepared
have
auspicious
features
eloquent
antibacterial,
wound-healing
which
could
be
used
as
biobased
dressings.
Sustainable materials and technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
41, P. e01092 - e01092
Published: Aug. 17, 2024
The
demand
for
eco-friendly
and
natural
food
packaging
materials
has
sparked
considerable
interest
in
the
research
development
of
sustainable
active
materials.
In
this
study,
a
chitosan-based
film
was
developed
using
glycerol
as
plasticiser,
chitooligosaccharide
(COS)
an
additive,
gallic
acid
cross-linking
agent.
physical,
barrier,
mechanical,
morphological,
thermal,
functional
properties
fabricated
films
were
measured.
bio-composite
showed
significantly
lower
moisture
content
(from
24.28
to
17.01%),
water
solubility
41.56%
31.03%),
vapour
permeability
(14.63
9.79
×
10−9
gm−1s−1Pa−1),
light
transmittance
63.67%
21.71%)
compared
neat
chitosan
film.
Furthermore,
exhibited
higher
tensile
strength
(57.66
MPa)
elongation
at
break
(88.76%),
smooth
microstructure,
strong
DPPH
ABTS
radicals
scavenging
capacity,
good
antimicrobial
activity
towards
E.
coli,
L.
innocua,
S.
cerevisiae,
non-toxic
HaCaT
cells
indicating
promising
potential
use
packaging.
Food Reviews International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(10), P. 3634 - 3665
Published: June 20, 2024
The
escalating
worldwide
apprehension
over
environmental
deterioration
caused
by
plastic
pollution
owing
to
the
detrimental
effects
of
conventional
plastics
has
eventually
led
orientation
towards
biopolymer-based
sustainable
packaging
materials.
Contemporary
food
industries
encounter
a
multitude
challenges
meet
consumer
demand
upholding
quality
and
implementing
extended
preservation
strategies.
This
in
turn
compelled
researchers
emphasize
development
multifunctional
Biopolymers
can
serve
as
alternative
plastics,
but
they
lack
certain
properties
when
compared
plastics.
incorporation
different
nanomaterials
derived
through
organic
or
inorganic
sources
been
demonstrated
impart
resultant
biocomposite
films.
nanobiocomposite
materials
which
union
nanotechnology,
biodegradability,
sustainability
have
further
paved
way
for
advanced
offers
added
functionalities
like
enhanced
mechanical
strength,
barrier
properties,
antimicrobial
activity,
antioxidant
real
time
monitoring
quality.
Furthermore,
it
discusses
potential
risks
associated
with
nanomaterial
utilization.
In
addition,
study
also
emphasizes
need
continued
advancements
research
film
technology
ways
tackle
preservation,
waste
management,
future,
health.
