Biomimetic fabrication of information-rich phenolic-chitosan films

Soft Matter ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (20) ◽  
pp. 9601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelsey M. Gray ◽  
Eunkyoung Kim ◽  
Li-Qun Wu ◽  
Yi Liu ◽  
William E. Bentley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chitosan Films ◽  
Biomimetic Fabrication

scholarly journals Chitosan as a Protective Matrix for the Squaraine Dye

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1171
Author(s):  
Halina Kaczmarek ◽  
Patryk Rybczyński ◽  
Piotr Maćczak ◽  
Aleksander Smolarkiewicz-Wyczachowski ◽  
Marta Ziegler-Borowska
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Uv Radiation ◽  
Dye Degradation ◽  
Protective Coatings ◽  
Protective Action ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Modified Chitosan ◽  
Dye Release ◽  
Squaraine Dye ◽  
Chitosan Films

Chitosan was used as a protective matrix for the photosensitive dye-squaraine (2,4-bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]cyclobutane-1,3-diol). The physicochemical properties of the obtained systems, both in solution and in a solid-state, were investigated. However, it was found that diluted chitosan solutions with a few percent additions of dye show an intense fluorescence, which is suppressed in the solid-state. This is related to the morphology of the heterogeneous modified chitosan films. The important advantage of using a biopolymer matrix is the prevention of dye degradation under the influence of high energy ultraviolet (UV) radiation while the dye presence improves the chitosan heat resistance. It is caused by mutual interactions between macromolecules and dye. Owing to the protective action of chitosan, the dye release in liquid medium is limited. Chitosan solutions with a few percent additions of squaraine can be used in biomedical imaging thanks to the ability to emit light, while chitosan films can be protective coatings resistant to high temperatures and UV radiation.

scholarly journals Chitosan Films Obtained from Brachystola magna (Girard) and Its Evaluation on Quality Attributes in Sausages during Storage

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1782
Author(s):  
Juan Manuel Tirado-Gallegos ◽  
Paul Baruk Zamudio-Flores ◽  
Miguel Espino-Díaz ◽  
René Salgado-Delgado ◽  
Gilber Vela-Gutiérrez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Lipid Oxidation ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Water Vapor Permeability ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Quality Attributes ◽  
Vapor Permeability ◽  
Biodegradable Films ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Chitosan Films

High molecular weight chitosan (≈322 kDa) was obtained from chitin isolated from Brachystola magna (Girard) to produced biodegradable films. Their physicochemical, mechanical and water vapor permeability (WVP) properties were compared against commercial chitosan films with different molecular weights. Brachystola magna chitosan films (CFBM) exhibited similar physicochemical and mechanical characteristics to those of commercial chitosans. The CFBM films presented lower WVP values (10.01 × 10−11 g/m s Pa) than commercial chitosans films (from 16.06 × 10−11 to 64.30 × 10−11 g/m s Pa). Frankfurt-type sausages were covered with chitosan films and stored in refrigerated conditions (4 °C). Their quality attributes (color, weight loss, pH, moisture, texture and lipid oxidation) were evaluated at 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 days. Sausages covered with CFMB films presented the lowest weight loss (from 1.24 to 2.38%). A higher increase in hardness (from 22.32 to 30.63 N) was observed in sausages covered with CFMB films. Compared with other films and the control (uncovered sausages), CFMB films delay pH reduction. Moreover, this film presents the lower lipid oxidation level (0.10 malonaldehyde mg/sample kg). Thus, chitosan of B. magna could be a good alternative as packaging material for meat products with high-fat content.

scholarly journals Understanding the Barrier and Mechanical Behavior of Different Nanofillers in Chitosan Films for Food Packaging

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 721 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Pires ◽  
Camila Damásio de Paula ◽  
Victor Gomes Lauriano Souza ◽  
Ana Luísa Fernando ◽  
Isabel Coelhoso
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Functional Attributes ◽  
Chitosan Films ◽  
Commercial Applications ◽  
Innovative Techniques

The continuous petroleum-based plastics manufacturing generates disposal issues, spreading the problem of plastic pollution and its rise in the environment. Recently, innovative techniques and scientific research promoted biopolymers as the primary alternative for traditional plastics, raising and expanding global bioplastic production. Due to its unmatched biological and functional attributes, chitosan (Ch) has been substantially explored and employed as a biopolymeric matrix. Nevertheless, the hydrophilicity and the weak mechanical properties associated with this biopolymer represent a significant intrinsic restriction to its implementation into some commercial applications, namely, in food packaging industries. Distinct methodologies have been utilized to upgrade the mechanical and barrier properties of Ch, such as using organic or inorganic nanofillers, crosslinkers, or blends with other polymers. This review intends to analyze the most recent works that combine the action of different nanoparticle types with Ch films to reinforce their mechanical and barrier properties.

scholarly journals Biodegradable Chitosan Films with ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Food Industry By-Products—Production and Characterization

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 646
Author(s):  
Victor Gomes Lauriano Souza ◽  
Marta M. Alves ◽  
Catarina F. Santos ◽  
Isabel A. C. Ribeiro ◽  
Carolina Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Young Modulus ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Chitosan Films ◽  
By Products ◽  
Different Levels

This work aimed to produce bionanocomposites of chitosan incorporated with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) synthesized using food industry by-products and to characterize them. Such nanoparticles are highlighted due to their low cost, antimicrobial activity, accessibility, and sustainability synthesis. Four different levels of ZnO NPs (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0% w/w of chitosan) were tested, and the bionanocomposites were characterized in terms of their hydrophobicity, mechanical, optical, and barrier properties. Overall, the incorporation of ZnO NPs changed the composites from brittle to ductile, with enhanced elongation at break and reduced Young Modulus and tensile strength. Thus, ZnO NPs acted as plasticizer, turning the films more flexible, due to the presence of organic compounds on the NPs. This also favored permeability of oxygen and of water vapor, but the good barrier properties were maintained. Optical properties did not change statistically with the ZnO NPs incorporation. Thus, the characterization presented in this paper may contribute to support a decision on the choice of the material’s final application.

Pervaporation properties of thermally modified chitosan films

2007 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. P. Ageev ◽  
N. N. Matushkina ◽  
G. A. Vikhoreva
Keyword(s):  
Modified Chitosan ◽  
Chitosan Films

Influence of Surface Morphology of Chitosan Films Modified by Chitin Nanofibrils on Their Biological Properties

2021 ◽  
pp. 117917
Author(s):  
E.N. Dresvyanina ◽  
V.V. Kodolova-Chukhontseva ◽  
S.G. Bystrov ◽  
I.P. Dobrovolskaya ◽  
G.V. Vaganov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Chitosan Films

Heat Treatment of Chitosan Films

1995 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 839-846 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Y Lim ◽  
Lucy S C Wan
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Chitosan Films

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties and Antibacterial Efficacy of Chitosan Films

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
TERUO NAKASHIMA ◽  
MASARU MATSUO ◽  
YUEZHEN BIN ◽  
YUMIKO NAKANO ◽  
TOMONORI KOBAYASHI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Antibacterial Efficacy ◽  
Chitosan Films
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