scholarly journals Chitosan/Gelatin/Silver Nanoparticles Composites Films for Biodegradable Food Packaging Applications

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1680
Author(s):  
Sreelekha Ediyilyam ◽  
Bini George ◽  
Sarojini Sharath Shankar ◽  
Thomas Thuruthiyil Dennis ◽  
Stanisław Wacławek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Packaging Material ◽  
Packaging Materials ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission Rate ◽  
Moisture Retention ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission

The food packaging industry explores economically viable, environmentally benign, and non-toxic packaging materials. Biopolymers, including chitosan (CH) and gelatin (GE), are considered a leading replacement for plastic packaging materials, with preferred packaging functionality and biodegradability. CH, GE, and different proportions of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are used to prepare novel packaging materials using a simple solution casting method. The functional and morphological characterization of the prepared films was carried out by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV–Visible spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The mechanical strength, solubility, water vapor transmission rate, swelling behavior, moisture retention capability, and biodegradability of composite films were evaluated. The addition of AgNPs to the polymer blend matrix improves the physicochemical and biological functioning of the matrix. Due to the cross-linking motion of AgNPs, it is found that the swelling degree, moisture retention capability, and water vapor transmission rate slightly decrease. The tensile strength of pure CH–GE films was 24.4 ± 0.03, and it increased to 25.8 ± 0.05 MPa upon the addition of 0.0075% of AgNPs. The real-time application of the films was tested by evaluating the shelf-life existence of carrot pieces covered with the composite films. The composite film containing AgNPs becomes effective in lowering bacterial contamination while comparing the plastic polyethylene films. In principle, the synthesized composite films possessed all the ideal characteristics of packaging material and were considered biodegradable and biocompatible food packaging material and an alternate option for petroleum-based plastics.

Active Starch/PVA Composite Films Containing Syzygium oleana for Ammonia Vapor Colorimetric Indicators

2020 ◽  
Vol 990 ◽  
pp. 318-324
Author(s):  
Arie Listyarini ◽  
Windri Handayani ◽  
Vivi Fauzia ◽  
Cuk Imawan
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Color Change ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Ammonia Vapor ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission Rate ◽  
Food Spoilage ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission ◽  
Food Freshness

Ammonia is one of the compounds released during the food spoilage process, so a device that can detect ammonia can be used as an indicator of food spoilage. This article reports on the preparation and characteristics of Starch/PVA composite films with Syzygium oleana as indicator films to detect ammonia vapor. The indicator was made by first preparing the starch / PVA composite films by casting method and then the films were dipped in Syzygium oleana extract. These films were characterized by using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Fourier Transformed Infra-Red Spectrophotometer and tested for mechanical properties such as tensile strength and elongation, and the water vapor transmission rate (WVT). The results showed that the addition of PVA reduced the absorbance value in the UV and visible area, the value of the water vapor transmission rate and the tensile strength but the elongation value of the film on the other hand rose. The indicator films can detect ammonia which was marked by its color change from red to blue. For further application, it can be used as a smart packaging label that can detect food freshness.

Effect of Anthocyanin Preparations as Colorants on Hygroscopicity of Dry-Pack Foods

1979 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. M. CLYDESDALE ◽  
J. H. MAIN ◽  
F. J. FRANCIS ◽  
K. M. HAYES
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Packaging Material ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission Rate ◽  
Natural Colorants ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission ◽  
Grape Skins ◽  
Equilibrium Relative Humidity

The equilibrium relative humidity isotherm of a cherry beverage base and a strawberry gelatin dessert mix colored with anthocyanins from grape skins, cranberries and roselle was evaluated versus a Red No. 2 control. As well, the water vapor transmission rate of the packaging material was evaluated to evaluate probable shelf-life. Results indicated that physical parameters, such as hygroscopicity, must be considered in estimating effects of the use of natural colorants in foods as well as the color and chemical stability normally investigated.

Preparation of PET/PT Composite Film and Study of its Moisture Barrier Properties

2012 ◽  
Vol 608-609 ◽  
pp. 1351-1353
Author(s):  
Wen Ming Ren ◽  
Pei Fang Cheng ◽  
Xue Feng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission Rate ◽  
Moisture Barrier ◽  
Vapor Permeation ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission ◽  
Influence Of Temperature On

In order to improve the practical performance of common Cellophane as packaging material, PET/PT composite film were prepared by means of Dry Lamination, and the influence of temperature on water vapor permeation of composite films was investigated at the range of 20-50°C at 50% relative humidity. The results showed that the moisture barrier properties of common Cellophane were improved obviously by means of coating on the PET films and the water vapor transmission rate of composite films was increased with temperature increasing in the range from 20°C to 50°C，the relationship between water vapor transmission rate of the composite films and the temperature followed an exponential grow curve [y=1.3441exp (0.0597x)], correlation coefficient R is 0.9957.

scholarly journals Development and Characterization of Biobased Alginate/Glycerol/Virgin Coconut Oil as Biodegradable Packaging

2020 ◽  
Vol 147 ◽  
pp. 03016
Author(s):  
Adinda Dwi Putri Marismandani ◽  
Amir Husni
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Edible Film ◽  
Packaging Materials ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission Rate ◽  
Virgin Coconut Oil ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission

Plastics are widely used as packaging materials but can cause environmental problems because they are not easily degraded. Therefore, it was necessary to find alternative packaging materials that were easily degraded, including edible film. The main raw materials for edible film were alginate and plasticizers including glycerol and virgin coconut oil (VCO). The aims of this study were to determine the characteristics of edible films composed of alginate, glycerol and VCO and to determine the best concentration of alginate in edible films. The study was carried out through the manufacture of edible films composed of alginates at various concentrations (2, 3, 4, 5 and 6%), 10% glycerol and 0.01% VCO. The characteristics observed included thickness, tensile strength, elongation, solubility, and water vapor transmission rate (WVTR). The results showed that increasing the concentration of alginate increased the thickness, tensile strength, and elongation of edible films but reduced the solubility and WVTR of edible films. The best alginate concentration was 4% with the following characteristics: thickness, 0.12±0.01 mm; tensile strength, 1.59±0.12 MPa; elongation, 48.73±1.97%; solubility, 92.07±0.57%; and WVTR, 49.18±0.59 g/m2.24 hours. The various alginate concentrations significantly affected the thickness, tensile strength, elongation, and water vapor transmission rate of the edible film produced.

scholarly journals Effect of Different Formulations on Characteristic of Biobased Alginate Edible Films as Biodegradable Packaging

2020 ◽  
Vol 147 ◽  
pp. 03003
Author(s):  
Novia Racmayani ◽  
Amir Husni
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Edible Film ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission Rate ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission

Edible film can be used for food packaging. The main raw materials for edible film were alginates and plasticizers including glycerol and olive oil. This study aims to determine the characteristics of edible film composed of alginate, glycerol and olive oil. The study was carried out through the manufacture of edible films composed of alginates with various concentrations (2, 3, 4, 5 and 6%, w / v), 10% glycerol and 0.01% olive oil. Characteristics of edible film was observed including thickness, tensile strength, water vapor transmission rate, solubility and elongation. The results showed that the products met the edible film standard of the Japanese Industrial Standard. Concentration of alginate used had significant effect on thickness, tensile strength, solubility and elongation of the edible film. The films with 6% concentration of alginate showed optimum results with thickness 0,227 ± 0,008 mm, tensile strength 3,097 ± 0,384 MPa, elongation 86,682 ± 5,090 %, solubility 8,690 ± 2,892 % and water vapor transmission rate 45,477 ± 6,262 g/m2/24 h.

scholarly journals Thermoplastic Cassava Starch-PVA Composite Films with Cellulose Nanofibers from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches as Reinforcement Agent

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farah Fahma ◽  
Sugiarto ◽  
Titi Candra Sunarti ◽  
Sabrina Manora Indriyani ◽  
Nurmalisa Lisdayana
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission Rate ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission

Thermoplastic starch-polyvinyl alcohol composite films were prepared by casting method with cellulose nanofibers as reinforcement agent and glycerol as plasticizer. The obtained cellulose nanofibers with a diameter of 27.23±8.21 nm were isolated from oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFBs) by mechanical treatment. The addition of cellulose nanofibers until 3 wt% increased tensile strength and crystallinity of the composite films. In contrast, it decreased their elongation at break and water vapor transmission rate. Meanwhile, the addition of glycerol increased elongation at break and water vapor transmission rate of film matrix but lowers tensile strength of composite films.

scholarly journals A porous PDMS pulsewave sensor with haircell structures for water vapor transmission rate and signal-to-noise ratio enhancement

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minho Seok ◽  
Sunghyun Yoon ◽  
Mookyum Kim ◽  
Young-Ho Cho
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission Rate ◽  
Signal To Noise ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission ◽  
Noise Ratio

We present a porous polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) pulsewave sensor with haircell structures that improves both water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).

scholarly journals Preparing of Cornstarch (Zea mays) Bioplastic Using ZnO Metal

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Nurwani Hayati ◽  
Lazulva Lazulva
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Zea Mays ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Mixing Process ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission Rate ◽  
Water Vapour Transmission Rate ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission

The manufacture of the bioplastic was done through the mixing process using an aquades solvent with a ratio massa 10 gram and 7 gram cornstarch, 150 mL aquades, 2 Ml glycerol and 0,5 gram ZnO. This study aim to find out physical characteristies (water vapour transmission rate, water content, thickness,biodegradation) and mechanical charateristics (tensile strength, elongasi, modulus young) are made of cornstrach (Zea mays) using ZnO metal. From the test results tensile strength was 2.744-4.018 Mpa, percentage of elongation was 28.4632.383%, modulus young’s was 8.9031026535-14.08617709Mpa, thickness was 0.16-0.29mm, water vapor transmission rate was 0.4329-1.52525g/m2.24 hours, water content was 13.5-14.5%, and biodegradation was 3.7798-7.0346% and 455-809 days.

scholarly journals High Oxygen and Water-Vapor Transmission Rate and In Vitro Cytotoxicity Assessment with Illite-Polyethylene Packaging Films

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2382
Author(s):  
Dong Min Seong ◽  
Heysun Lee ◽  
Jungbae Kim ◽  
Jeong Ho Chang
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
Banana Peel ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission Rate ◽  
Oxygen Transmission Rate ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission ◽  
Twin Screw

This work reports the preparation of a ceramic hybrid composite film with illite and polyethylene (illite-PE), and the evaluation of the freshness-maintaining properties such as oxygen transmission rate (OTR), water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), tensile strength, and in vitro cytotoxicity. The particle size of the illite material was controlled to within 10 μm. The illite-PE masterbatch and film were prepared using a twin-screw extruder and a blown film maker, respectively. The dispersity and contents of illite material in each masterbatch and composite film were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA). In addition, the OTR and WVTR of the illite-PE composite film were 8315 mL/m2·day, and 13.271 g/m2·day, respectively. The in vitro cytotoxicity of the illite-PE composite film was evaluated using L929 cells, and showed a cell viability of more than 92%. Furthermore, the freshness-maintaining property was tested for a packaging application with bananas; it was found to be about 90%, as indicated by changes in the color of the banana peel, after 12 days.

scholarly journals l-Arginine Grafted Poly(Glycerol Sebacate) Materials: An Antimicrobial Material for Wound Dressing

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Chun Wang ◽  
Ting-Yu Shih ◽  
Yi-Ting Hsieh ◽  
Jie-Len Huang ◽  
Jane Wang
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission Rate ◽  
Grafting Ratio ◽  
Chemical Conjugation ◽  
Water Vapor Transmission ◽  
Antimicrobial Material ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus

This study focuses on the development and evaluation of a novel wound dressing material. l-arginine grafted poly(glycerol sebacate) materials (PGS-g-Arg) are developed by chemical conjugation of l-arginine on poly(glycerol sebacate) chains and the mechanical property, water vapor transmission rate, antimicrobial functions and biocompatibility are investigated. At various l-arginine grafting ratio, the mechanical properties are tunable. It was found that between 7–13% l-arginine grafting ratios, the tensile strengths of PGS-g-Arg were similar to that of natural skin. These materials are shown with a low water vapor transmission rate, 6.1 to 10.3 g/m2/h, which may form a barrier and assist in the closure of wounds. Inhibition in the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus was observed on PGS-g-Arg, and a series of experiments were conducted to confirm its biocompatibility. In summary, l -arginine grafted poly(glycerol sebacate) may offer a novel option for wound dressing.

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