Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
113(1)
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
ABSTRACT
This
study
aimed
to
develop
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
and
kappa‐carrageenan
(κCA)
biocomposite
films
using
a
Pickering
emulsion
technique
for
wound
care
applications.
Juniper
essential
oil
modified
sepiolite
were
incorporated
enhance
functionality,
with
prepared
via
solvent
casting
characterized
structural,
thermal,
mechanical
properties.
The
PCOS‐2
film
exhibited
the
highest
performance,
Young's
modulus
of
6.25
±
1.3
MPa,
tensile
strength
5.65
1.7
elongation
at
break
608.96%
72.8%.
Antibacterial
assays
showed
inhibition
zones
9
10
mm
against
Staphylococcus
aureus
Escherichia
coli
,
respectively,
film,
while
antioxidant
activity
reached
63%
DPPH
radical
scavenging
after
12
h.
Additionally,
porosity
hydrophilicity
enhanced,
as
indicated
by
contact
angles
55°
control
71.2°
PCOS‐2.
These
results
underscore
potential
PVA/κCA
sustainable
bioactive
dressings,
combining
resilience,
bioactivity,
environmental
compatibility,
future
efforts
focused
on
optimizing
antibacterial
efficacy
gram‐negative
bacteria
clinical
validation.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 447 - 447
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
The
application
of
smart
packaging
technology
in
fruit
and
vegetable
preservation
has
shown
significant
potential
with
the
ongoing
advancement
science
technology.
Smart
leverages
advanced
sensors,
materials,
Internet
Things
(IoT)
technologies
to
monitor
regulate
storage
environment
fruits
vegetables
real
time.
This
approach
effectively
extends
shelf
life,
enhances
food
safety,
reduces
waste.
principle
behind
involves
real-time
monitoring
environmental
factors,
such
as
temperature,
humidity,
gas
concentrations,
precise
adjustments
based
on
data
analysis
ensure
optimal
conditions
for
vegetables.
encompass
various
functions,
including
antibacterial
action,
humidity
regulation,
control.
These
functions
enable
automatically
adjust
its
internal
according
specific
requirements
different
vegetables,
thereby
slowing
growth
bacteria
mold,
prolonging
freshness,
retaining
nutritional
content.
Despite
advantages,
widespread
adoption
faces
several
challenges,
high
costs,
limited
material
diversity
reliability,
lack
standardization,
consumer
acceptance.
However,
matures,
costs
decrease,
degradable
materials
are
developed,
is
expected
play
a
more
prominent
role
preservation.
Future
developments
likely
focus
innovation,
deeper
integration
IoT
big
data,
promotion
environmentally
sustainable
solutions,
all
which
will
drive
industry
toward
greater
efficiency,
intelligence,
sustainability.
