ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(46)
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Abstract
Carboxymethyl
cellulose
(CMC)
bioplastic
shows
great
promise
for
sustainable
food
packaging.
This
study
synthesized
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
from
pineapple
waste
via
green
synthesis
and
incorporated
them
into
CMC
to
develop
enhanced
nanocomposite
films.
Key
steps
included
preparing
ZnONP
powder
formulating
ZnONP‐CMC
(ZCMC)
(1.0%
w/v)
solutions
film
fabrication.
The
nanocomposites
were
characterized
using
FTIR,
XRD,
SEM–EDX,
TGA,
DSC
assess
structural
integrity
thermal
stability.
Physical
properties
showed
enhancement,
including
a
thickness
of
0.17.05
mm,
opacity
17%,
moisture
content
52.38%,
water
solubility
64.52%.
mechanical
also
improved
significantly,
with
tensile
strength
26.30
MPa
elongation
at
break
∼50%.
FTIR
XRD
confirmed
the
successful
incorporation
ZnO
NPs,
which
crystallinity
matrix.
Notably,
ZCMC
exhibited
rapid
biodegradation
within
9
days
under
soil
conditions,
highlighting
its
potential
reducing
environmental
impact.
In
conclusion,
adding
NPs
films
notably
improves
their
physical,
mechanical,
characteristics,
rendering
ideal
While
are
promising
packaging
applications,
future
research
should
focus
on
evaluating
antimicrobial
practical
applications
in
preservation.
Giant,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19, P. 100299 - 100299
Published: June 5, 2024
In
the
era
of
smart
and
sustainable
technology
driven
by
naturally
occurring
materials,
various
nanocellulose-based
materials
play
a
crucial
role.
Shape
memory
behaviour
self-healing
capabilities
nanocelluloses
are
emerging
as
focal
points
in
numerous
research
domains.
Nanocellulose
its
derivatives
such
cellulose
nanocrystals
(CNC)
nanofibers
(CNF),
currently
limelight
due
to
their
excellent
shape-memory
properties,
making
them
suitable
for
multifunctional
devices.
this
regard,
CNF,
cutting-edge
material,
has
spurred
researchers
explore
potential
developing
contemporary
personalized
health
Therefore,
timely
comprehensive
review
is
essential
gain
deep
insights
into
effectiveness
CNF
Herein,
we
first
provide
succinct
introduction
all
nanocellulose
materials.
This
also
depicts
recent
advancements
breakthroughs
large
effective
synthesis
CNF-based
hybrid
Next,
focusing
on
performance,
sheds
new
light
advanced
applications
Finally,
perspectives
current
challenges
opportunities
field
summarized
future
an
in-depth
understanding
"CNF-based
materials."
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 794 - 794
Published: March 13, 2024
Probiotics
have
attracted
great
interest
from
many
researchers
due
to
their
beneficial
effects.
Encapsulation
of
probiotics
into
biopolymer
matrices
has
led
the
development
active
food
packaging
materials
as
an
alternative
traditional
ones
for
controlling
food-borne
microorganisms,
extending
shelf
life,
improving
safety,
and
achieving
health-promoting
The
challenges
low
survival
rates
during
processing,
storage,
delivery
gut
intestinal
colonization,
storage
stability,
controllability
greatly
limited
use
in
practical
food-preservation
applications.
encapsulation
with
a
protective
matrix
can
increase
resistance
harsh
environment
improve
rates,
making
appropriate
field.
Cellulose
extensive
attention
its
excellent
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
environmental
friendliness,
renewability,
mechanical
strength.
In
this
review,
we
provide
brief
overview
main
types
cellulose
used
probiotic
encapsulation,
well
current
advances
different
encapsulating
strategies
cellulose,
grafted
cellulose-derived
materials,
including
electrospinning,
cross-linking,
in-situ
growth,
casting
strategies,
combinations.
effect
on
rate
patented
encapsulated
are
also
introduced.
addition,
applications
cellulose-encapsulated
industry
briefly
discussed.
Finally,
future
trends
toward
developing
improved
health
benefits
advanced
features
cellulose-based
Discover Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Nanomaterials
play
a
pivotal
role
in
food
preservation
and
its
safety,
offering
ingenious
solutions
for
sustainable
packaging.
enable
the
creation
of
packaging
materials
having
unique
functional
properties.
It
not
only
extends
shelf
life
foods
by
releasing
preservatives
but
also
enhances
safety
preventing
microbial
contamination
or
spoilage.
In
this
review,
we
aim
to
provide
an
overview
various
applications
nanotechnology
packaging,
highlighting
key
advantages.
We
delve
into
considerations
regulatory
issues
involved
developing
nanotechnology-based
materials.
Additionally,
advancements
field
have
potential
create
safer,
more
sustainable,
high-quality
with
greater
functionality
that
delivers
essential
benefits
manufacturers
consumers.
