Barrier properties of carrageenan/pectin biodegradable composite films

Synthesis and application of polypyrrole/carrageenan nano-bio composite as a cathode catalyst in microbial fuel cells

“…Firstly, the chemical method is unlimited in terms of the production and collection of composites and the secondly, the chemical method is suitable for the preparation of composite thin films with controlled thickness above 100 nm or of nano size. The composite polymer of KC is not only biodegradable, but is also edible (Alves, Castelló, Ferreira, Costa, Fonseca & Coelhoso, 2011).…”

Physical and Antibacterial Properties of Açaí Edible Films Formulated with Thyme Essential Oil and Apple Skin Polyphenols

“…Edible films can be prepared from polysaccharides, such as pectin. Pectin is a polysaccharide that is able to form cohesive and transparent films (Alves and others ). This polysaccharide is a structural component of cell walls, which consists primarily of partially methyl esterified poly α‐d‐1,4‐linked galacturonic acid (homogalacturonan, “smooth” ordered regions).…”

Properties of low methoxyl pectin‐carboxymethyl cellulose based on montmorillonite nanocomposite films

“…Alves et al . () prepared pectin/k‐carrageenan‐based nanoclay biodegradable composite films and found that water vapour permeability (WVP) was decreased by the addition of nanoclay. Films barrier properties may be further improved by enhancing the particles dispersion and exfoliation degree.…”

“…Amounts of montmorillonite clay were used as reinforcement to improve edible and biodegradable films in most of the published studies on polymer clay nanocomposites. Alves et al (2011) prepared pectin/k-carrageenan-based nanoclay biodegradable composite films and found that water vapour permeability (WVP) was decreased by the addition of nanoclay. Films barrier properties may be further improved by enhancing the particles dispersion and exfoliation degree.…”