Nanocellulose: Recent trends and applications in the food industry

Perumal, Anand Babu; Nambiar, Reshma B.; Moses, J.A.; Anandharamakrishnan, C.

doi:10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107484

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“…Finally, we consider the interaction of M 2+ with alginate and citrate-functionalized CNC. Carboxylate-functionalized CNCs have been proposed for a wide variety of applications in biomedicine, 26 foods, 27 and wastewater treatment. 28 In all these applications, the colloidal stability, M 2+ -binding ability, and [M 2+ ] f are important factors to consider when designing CNC formulations.…”

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Does It Bind? A Method to Determine the Affinity of Calcium and Magnesium Ions for Polymers Using ¹H NMR Spectroscopy

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The binding of calcium and magnesium ions (M 2+ ) by polymers and other macromolecules in aqueous solution is ubiquitous across chemistry and biology. At present, it is difficult to assess the binding affinity of macromolecules for M 2+ without recourse to potentiometric titrations and/or isothermal titration calorimetry. Both of these techniques require specialized equipment, and the measurements can be difficult to perform and interpret. Here, we present a new method based on 1 H NMR chemical shift imaging (CSI) that enables the binding affinity of polymers to be assessed in a single experiment on standard high-field NMR equipment. In our method, M 2+ acetate salt is weighed into a standard 5 mm NMR tube and a solution of polymer layered on top. Dissolution and diffusion of the salt carry the M 2+ and acetate ions up through the solution. The concentrations of acetate, [Ac], and free (unbound) M 2+ , [M 2+ ] f , are measured at different positions along the sample by CSI. Binding of M 2+ to the polymer reduces [M 2+ ] f and hinders the upward diffusion of M 2+ . A discrepancy is thus observed between [Ac] and [M 2+ ] f from which the binding affinity of the polymer can be assessed. For systems which form insoluble complexes with M 2+ , such as sodium polyacrylate or carboxylate-functionalized nanocellulose (CNC), we can determine the concentration of M 2+ at which the polymer will precipitate. We can also predict [M 2+ ] f when a solution of polymer is mixed homogeneously with M 2+ salt. We assess the binding properties of sodium polyacrylate, alginate, polystyrene sulfonate, CNC, polyethyleneimine, ethylenediamenetetraacetic acid, and maleate.

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Does It Bind? A Method to Determine the Affinity of Calcium and Magnesium Ions for Polymers Using ¹H NMR Spectroscopy

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“…CMC, MCC, CNC, and charcoal can be converted into nanoparticles to be used in different sectors such as heavy metal absorption, food packaging, drug delivery, etc. ( Figure 22 ) either as an individual particle or by incorporating it into polymer matrix [ 93 , 94 , 95 , 96 , 97 , 98 , 99 , 100 , 101 , 102 , 103 , 104 , 105 ].…”

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“…Nanocellulose has some distinct characteristics including high surface area, promising rheological properties, ability to absorb water, crystalline structure, favorable surface chemistry, barrier properties and nontoxicity, which make it suitable to be used in packaging film and food applications [ 103 ]. Jute itself, as well as its constituents, have absorbing capacity and therefore absorbing materials can be developed for efficiently separating heavy metals using jute-based nanomaterials [ 98 ].…”

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Current Development and Future Perspective on Natural Jute Fibers and Their Biocomposites

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The increasing trend of the use of synthetic products may result in an increased level of pollution affecting both the environment and living organisms. Therefore, from the sustainability point of view, natural, renewable and biodegradable materials are urgently needed to replace environmentally harmful synthetic materials. Jute, one of the natural fibers, plays a vital role in developing composite materials that showed potential in a variety of applications such as household, automotive and medical appliances. This paper first reviews the characterization and performance of jute fibers. Subsequently, the main focus is shifted towards research advancements in enhancing physical, mechanical, thermal and tribological properties of the polymeric materials (i.e., synthetic or biobased and thermoplastic or thermoset plastic) reinforced with jute fibers in a variety of forms such as particle, short fiber or woven fabric. It is understood that the physio-mechanical properties of jute-polymer composites largely vary based on the fiber processing and treatment, fiber shape and/or size, fabrication processes, fiber volume fraction, layering sequence within the matrix, interaction of the fiber with the matrix and the matrix materials used. Furthermore, the emerging research on jute fiber, such as nanomaterials from jute, bioplastic packaging, heavy metal absorption, electronics, energy device or medical applications and development of jute fiber composites with 3D printing, is explored. Finally, the key challenges for jute and its derivative products in gaining commercial successes have been highlighted and potential future directions are discussed.

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“… Bacterial cellulose applications in the food industry and as food packaging materials. Figure reproduced from [ 108 ], with permission from the publisher. …”

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Cost-Effective Synthesis of Bacterial Cellulose and Its Applications in the Food and Environmental Sectors

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Bacterial cellulose (BC), also termed bio-cellulose, has been recognized as a biomaterial of vital importance, thanks to its impressive structural features, diverse synthesis routes, high thermomechanical properties, and its ability to combine with multiple additives to form composites for a wide range of applications in diversified areas. Its purity, nontoxicity, and better physico-mechanical features than plant cellulose (PC) make it a better choice for biological applications. However, a major issue with the use of BC instead of PC for various applications is its high production costs, mainly caused by the use of expensive components in the chemically defined media, such as Hestrin–Schramm (HS) medium. Furthermore, the low yield of BC-producing bacteria indirectly accounts for the high cost of BC-based products. Over the last couple of decades, extensive efforts have been devoted to the exploration of low-cost carbon sources for BC production, besides identifying efficient bacterial strains as well as developing engineered strains, developing advanced reactors, and optimizing the culturing conditions for the high yield and productivity of BC, with the aim to minimize its production cost. Considering the applications, BC has attracted attention in highly diversified areas, such as medical, pharmaceutics, textile, cosmetics, food, environmental, and industrial sectors. This review is focused on overviewing the cost-effective synthesis routes for BC production, along with its noteworthy applications in the food and environmental sectors. We have made a comprehensive review of recent papers regarding the cost-effective production and applications of BC in the food and environmental sectors. This review provides the basic knowledge and understanding for cost-effective and scaleup of BC production by discussing the techno-economic analysis of BC production, BC market, and commercialization of BC products. It explores BC applications as food additives as its functionalization to minimize different environmental hazards, such as air contaminants and water pollutants.

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Nanocellulose: Recent trends and applications in the food industry

Cited by 124 publications

References 282 publications

Does It Bind? A Method to Determine the Affinity of Calcium and Magnesium Ions for Polymers Using ¹H NMR Spectroscopy

Does It Bind? A Method to Determine the Affinity of Calcium and Magnesium Ions for Polymers Using ¹H NMR Spectroscopy

Current Development and Future Perspective on Natural Jute Fibers and Their Biocomposites

Cost-Effective Synthesis of Bacterial Cellulose and Its Applications in the Food and Environmental Sectors

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Nanocellulose: Recent trends and applications in the food industry

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Does It Bind? A Method to Determine the Affinity of Calcium and Magnesium Ions for Polymers Using 1H NMR Spectroscopy

Does It Bind? A Method to Determine the Affinity of Calcium and Magnesium Ions for Polymers Using 1H NMR Spectroscopy

Current Development and Future Perspective on Natural Jute Fibers and Their Biocomposites

Cost-Effective Synthesis of Bacterial Cellulose and Its Applications in the Food and Environmental Sectors

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Does It Bind? A Method to Determine the Affinity of Calcium and Magnesium Ions for Polymers Using ¹H NMR Spectroscopy

Does It Bind? A Method to Determine the Affinity of Calcium and Magnesium Ions for Polymers Using ¹H NMR Spectroscopy