Development of Pectin-Based Films with Encapsulated Lemon Essential Oil for Active Food Packaging: Improved Antioxidant Activity and Biodegradation

Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 353 - 353

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

This study evaluated the physicochemical, morphological, and functional properties of pectin-based films incorporated with lemon essential oil (EO) to assess their potential as biodegradable food packaging materials. The results showed that EO incorporation significantly influenced film’s characteristics. control film exhibited a smooth surface, while EO-containing had rougher texture globular structures interconnected channels, likely representing dispersed droplets matrix alterations. mechanical analysis revealed increased elongation at break (20.05 ± 0.784%) for EO-incorporated films, indicating improved flexibility, tensile strength Young’s modulus decreased, suggesting reduced stiffness. Film thickness slightly (0.097 0.008 mm) compared (0.089 0.001 mm), though difference was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Moisture content decreased in (28.894%) (35.236%), enhancing water resistance. Water solubility (16.046 0.003% vs. 15.315 0.040%), swelling rate (0.189 0.003 0.228 0.040; p < 0.05), greater structural stability aqueous environments due hydrophobic nature EO. Transparency tests opacity (0.350 0.02 0.290 0.012), aligning trends UV-protective also moderate antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus Escherichia coli. Antifungal strong inhibition Botrytis cinerea (100%) Alternaria alternata (50%) films. These demonstrate improves pectin antimicrobial activity, environmental stability, making them promising candidates sustainable applications. novel active materials exhibit physical maintaining quality prolonging shelf life.

Language: Английский

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Recent advancements in alginate-based films for active food packaging applications

Sustainable Food Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(5), P. 1246 - 1265

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Food packaging possesses a critical role in preserving food quality, increasing shelf life, and reducing waste.

Language: Английский

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Development of novel sodium alginate-based light-responsive controlled-release active packaging film

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 304, P. 140780 - 140780

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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Quaternization of cassava starch and determination of antimicrobial activity against bacteria and coronavirus

Carbohydrate Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 538, P. 109098 - 109098

Published: March 21, 2024

Language: Английский

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Sodium alginate/carboxymethyl cellulose films embedded with liposomes encapsulated green tea extract: characterization, controlled release, application

RSC Advances, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 245 - 254

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

To maintain the freshness of fruit during storage, sodium alginate/carboxymethyl cellulose films embedded with pH-senstive liposomes encapsulated green tea extract were developed (SA/CMC/TP-Lip).

Language: Английский

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Alginate-based active and intelligent packaging: Preparation, properties, and applications

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 279, P. 135441 - 135441

Published: Sept. 10, 2024

Language: Английский

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Novel composite film based on cassava starch and poly (diallyldimethylammonium chloride) reinforced with nanocrystalline cellulose for bacteria and coronavirus inactivation

Polymer Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 81(15), P. 14049 - 14066

Published: June 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Properties of sodium alginate-based nanocomposite films: Effects of aspect ratio and surface charge of cellulose nanocrystals

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 256, P. 128420 - 128420

Published: Nov. 25, 2023

Language: Английский

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Application of cassava by-product as fillers in starch-based biocomposite films for packaging materials

Polymer Bulletin, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Language: Английский

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Review of Recent Advances in Intelligent and Antibacterial Packaging for Meat Quality and Safety

Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(7), P. 1157 - 1157

Published: March 26, 2025

Intelligent and antimicrobial packaging technologies are transforming meat preservation by enhancing food safety, enabling real-time quality monitoring, extending shelf life. This review critically examines advancements in intelligent systems, including radio frequency identification (RFID), gas sensors, time-temperature indicators (TTIs), colorimetric for continuous freshness assessment. A key focus is natural compound-based chromogenic indicators, which establish visual spoilage detection via distinct color transitions. Concurrently, systems integrating inorganic compounds, organic bioactive agents, antimicrobials effectively inhibit microbial growth. Strategic incorporation of these agents into polymeric matrices enhances supported standardized evaluation protocols regulatory compliance assurance. Future research should prioritize optimizing sensitivity, cost-efficiency, sustainability, alongside developing biodegradable materials to balance safety with reduced environmental impact, advancing sustainable supply chains.

Language: Английский

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