Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Abstract
The
incorporation
of
plant
extract
into
biopolymers
is
an
environment‐friendly
method
fabricating
bioactive
films
(BFs)
with
multifunctional
properties
for
food
packaging.
current
work
explores
the
development
carboxymethyl
cellulose
(CMC)‐based
BFs
by
combining
Ficus
religiosa
(Peepal)
(PLE)
and
Psidium
guajava
(Guava)
(GLE)
in
varying
ratios.
impact
concentration
on
films'
physiochemical
functional
was
examined.
structural
analysis
showed
good
compatibility
between
polymer
extracts.
findings
indicate
that
PLE
GLE
a
50:50
ratio
exhibited
better
mechanical
than
other
films.
All
enhanced
oxidative
stability
UV‐blocking
properties.
Among
all
combinations,
CMC/GLE
100
film
(having
only
CMC)
highest
antioxidant
although
transparency
slightly
reduced.
On
employing
as
UV
protective
packaging,
it
able
to
preserve
color
shape
grapes
even
after
48
h
direct
exposure.
film,
when
applied
pack
fried
items,
stability.
Overall,
can
find
potential
applications
packaging
fruits
items.
Highlights
packing
fruits'
packing.
very
potential.
has
but
decreased
transparency.
PLE/GLE
exhibits
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Abstract
Food
packaging
that
impedes
microbial
growth
and
can
be
safely
used
is
critical
to
attenuate
food
spoilage.
Herein,
a
green
berberine/phytate
salt
(BPA)
successfully
synthesized
aggregated
in
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
film
impart
fluorescent
photodynamic
antimicrobial
properties.
Compared
berberine
hydrochloride
(BHL),
BPA
exhibited
stronger
fluorescence
because
intramolecular
motions
intermolecular
π–π
accumulation
of
BHL
are
restricted
by
phytic
acid
(PA).
Molecular
dynamics
simulation
indicate
aggregation
PA
formed
through
electrostatic
interactions
the
PVA
matrix
due
change
binding
energy
during
drying
process.
With
increasing
content,
films
increased
ultraviolet,
water
vapor,
oxygen
barriers
properties,
but
reduced
tensile
strength
elongation
at
break.
After
radiated,
PVA‐BPA
9
showed
highest
rates
against
Staphylococcus
aureus
,
Escherichia
coli,
P.
citrinum
Aspergillus
niger
reached
100%,
86.14%,
66.24%,
respectively,
reactive
species
production.
The
total
number
colonies
cooked
chicken
oranges
packaged
with
irradiation
ARE
87.54%
29.21%
those
film.
findings
new
feasible
strategy
obtain
photodynamic‐mediated
for
safe
effective
packaging.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 22
Published: March 5, 2025
The
significance
of
food
packaging
in
facilitating
preservation
and
storage
cannot
be
overstated.
However,
the
prevalent
use
petroleum-based
plastic
has
raised
environmental
concerns,
necessitating
exploration
alternative
biopolymer
materials.
Among
these
alternatives,
polysaccharides
stand
out,
including
gellan
gum.
Gellan
gum
finds
extensive
application
across
various
sectors,
significantly,
exhibits
potential
as
a
material
for
packaging.
mechanical
barrier
properties
pure
films
still
have
defects.
These
attributes
can
improved
through
incorporation
components,
other
polysaccharides,
proteins,
plant
extracts,
nanoparticles.
This
study
offers
comprehensive
overview
recent
advancements
preparation
utilization
gum-based
materials
packaging,
focusing
particularly
on
characterization
diverse
composite
containing
Furthermore,
review
outlines
practical
applications
cemented-cryogel-based
edible
coatings
enhancing
preservation.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 21, 2025
Abstract
This
study
aims
to
develop
an
environmentally
friendly
composite
matrix
for
removing
dyes
from
wastewater.
The
was
prepared
by
incorporating
finely
ground
biomass
of
the
seaweed
Sargassum
dentifolium
(S)
and
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO)
into
polyethersulfone
(PES)
forming
sheets
(PES-S-ZnO).
Composite
were
characterized
Attenuated
Total
Reflectance
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
(ATR)-FTIR,
Scanning
Electron
Microscopy
(SEM),
Energy
dispersive
X-ray
(EDX),
as
well
swelling
behavior,
porosity
&
leaching
ZnO
determined.
sheet
with
20%
,
has
proven
be
most
effective
dye
bio-sorbent.
Crystal
violet
(CV),
Methylene
blue
(MB)
Congo
red
(CR)
successfully
removed
contaminated
waters
within
6,
6
12
h,
removal
efficiency
92.46,
93.10
37.96%,
respectively.
Langmuir
isotherm
pseudo-second
order
kinetic
studies
could
explain
bio-sorbent
behavior.
Furthermore,
recovery
reuse
results
confirmed
that
polymer
have
stable
performance
after
5
cycles.
accelerated
weathering
indicated
incorporation
increased
probability
sheets’
degradation.
increasing
in
leads
increase
anti-biofouling
degradation
sheets.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(18), P. 9929 - 9929
Published: Sept. 14, 2024
Over
the
last
ten
years,
researchers’
efforts
have
aimed
to
replace
classic
linear
economy
model
with
circular
model,
favoring
green
chemical
and
industrial
processes.
From
this
point
of
view,
biologically
active
molecules,
coming
from
plants,
flowers
biomass,
are
gaining
considerable
value.
In
study,
firstly
we
focus
on
development
a
protocol
obtain
purification
anthocyanins
flower
Callistemon
citrinus,
based
simulation
response
surface
optimization
methodology.
After
that,
utilize
them
manufacture
add
new
properties
bioplastics
belonging
class
3,
modified
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
increasing
amounts
0.10
1.00%.
The
polymers
analyzed
monitor
morphological
changes,
optical
properties,
mechanical
antioxidant
antimicrobial
activities.
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
spectra
materials
show
characteristic
bands
PVA
alone
modification
band
at
around
1138
cm−1
1083
cm−1,
showing
an
influence
anthocyanins’
addition
sequence
crystalline
amorphous
structures
starting
materials,
as
also
shown
by
results
tests.
These
showed
increase
in
thickening
(from
29.92
μm
approx.
37
μm)
hydrophobicity
concomitant
added
(change
wettability
water
14°
31°),
decreasing
poor
water/moisture
resistance
that
decreases
its
strength
limits
application
food
packaging,
which
makes
ideal
candidates
for
biodegradable
packaging
extend
shelf-life
food.
functionalization
determines
opacity,
2.46
3.42
T%/mm,
acquisition
activity
against
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhdrazyl
2,2′-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic
acid)
radicals
and,
ferric
reducing
power
assay,
(bactericidal)
different
Staphylococcus
aureus
strains
maximum
tested
concentration
(1.00%
anthocyanins).
On
whole,
making
it
suitable
purposes,
highlighted
fresh-keeping
test.
