Application of Biopolymers in the Food Industry

Grujić, Radoslav; Vukić, Milan; Gojković, Vesna

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-62767-0_6

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“…Natural polymers, particularly cellulose, chitin, starch etc., are environmental friendly, biodegradable and sustainable and can be disposed of or composted easily without harming the environment [1,2]. Due to these attractive properties, these natural polymers are driving modern industrial economies and have been widely used in pharmaceuticals, construction, adhesives, food, food packaging, beverage industries, cosmetics, toiletries, paint and ink industries [3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. Every year about 17 × 10 10 metric tonnes of biomass are produced by nature, of which only 3.5% are exploited by mankind [10].…”

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Electrospun polylactic acid-chitosan composite: a bio-based alternative for inorganic composites for advanced application

Thomas

Pillai

Faria

et al. 2018

J Mater Sci: Mater Med

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Fabricating novel materials for biomedical applications mostly require the use of biodegradable materials. In this work biodegradable materials like polylactic acid (PLA) and chitosan (CHS) were used for designing electrospun mats. This work reports the physical and chemical characterization of the PLA-CHS composite, prepared by the electrospinning technique using a mixed solvent system. The addition of chitosan into PLA, offered decrease in fiber diameter in the composites with uniformity in the distribution of fibers with an optimum at 0.4wt% CHS. The fiber formation and the reduction in fiber diameter were confirmed by the SEM micrograph. The inverse gas chromatography and contact angle measurements supported the increase of hydrophobicity of the composite membrane with increase of filler concentration. The weak interaction between PLA and chitosan was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermal analysis. The stability of the composite was established by zeta potential measurements. Cytotoxicity studies of the membranes were also carried out and found that up to 0.6% CHS the composite material was noncytotoxic. The current findings are very important for the design and development of new materials based on polylactic acid-chitosan composites for environmental and biomedical applications.

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Electrospun polylactic acid-chitosan composite: a bio-based alternative for inorganic composites for advanced application

Thomas

Pillai

Faria

et al. 2018

J Mater Sci: Mater Med

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“…Biomaterials were employed from ancient times; however, in recent years, their degree of complexity has substantially grown making them to acquire a relevant position in many fields [ 41 ]. In the food industry, biomaterials could be exploited as edible films packaging, coating applications for probiotic bacteria, etc [ 42 , 43 ]. In the biomedical field, the biomaterial uses include the supporting, enhancing, or replacing damaged tissue or a biological function [ 5 , 44 , 45 ].…”

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Biocompatibility analysis of high molecular weight chitosan obtained from Pleoticus muelleri shrimps. Evaluation in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Santo

Alaimo

Rubio

et al. 2020

Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports

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“…Films and coatings from zein protein are formed by first drying the aqueous ethanol solution of zein followed by the addition of plasticizer to improve flexibility. These films are proven to have good moisture barrier properties [ 24 , 77 ]. Soy protein is another kind of plant protein which is obtained from the soyabean.…”

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A Comprehensive Review of Biodegradable Polymer-Based Films and Coatings and Their Food Packaging Applications

2022

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Food sectors are facing issues as a result of food scarcity, which is exacerbated by rising populations and demand for food. Food is ordinarily wrapped and packaged using petroleum-based plastics such as polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and others. However, the excessive use of these polymers has environmental and health risks. As a result, much research is currently focused on the use of bio-based materials for food packaging. Biodegradable polymers that are compatible with food products are used to make edible packaging materials. These can be ingested with food and provide consumers with additional health benefits. Recent research has shifted its focus to multilayer coatings and films-based food packaging, which can provide a material with additional distinct features. The aim of this review article is to investigate the properties and applications of several bio-based polymers in food packaging. The several types of edible film and coating production technologies are also covered separately. Furthermore, the use of edible films and coatings in the food industry has been examined, and their advantages over traditional materials are also discussed.

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Application of Biopolymers in the Food Industry

Cited by 19 publications

References 65 publications

Electrospun polylactic acid-chitosan composite: a bio-based alternative for inorganic composites for advanced application

Electrospun polylactic acid-chitosan composite: a bio-based alternative for inorganic composites for advanced application

Biocompatibility analysis of high molecular weight chitosan obtained from Pleoticus muelleri shrimps. Evaluation in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

A Comprehensive Review of Biodegradable Polymer-Based Films and Coatings and Their Food Packaging Applications

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