Current research and applications of starch-based biodegradable films for food packaging

H Onyeaka, KC Obileke, G Makaka, N Nwokolo - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The use of biodegradable packaging material as an alternative to conventional
petrochemical-based polymers is based on the environmental issues associated with …

[HTML][HTML] Tremella polysaccharides-coated zein nanoparticles for enhancing stability and bioaccessibility of curcumin

D Li, Z Wei, J Sun, C Xue - Current research in food science, 2022 - Elsevier
The purpose of the present research was to examine the ability of Tremella polysaccharide
(TP) to stabilize zein nanoparticles (zein NPs) and appraise the performance of …

Preparation and Optical Properties of PVDF-CaFe2O4 Polymer Nanocomposite Films

S Alhassan, M Alshammari, K Alshammari, T Alotaibi… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this work, a synthesis technique for highly homogeneous PVDF-CaFe2O4 polymer films
direct from solution was developed. The structural characterizations were conducted using …

Structural and film-forming properties of millet starches: a comparative study

SP Bangar, AK Siroha, M Nehra, M Trif, V Ganwal… - Coatings, 2021 - mdpi.com
Millets are an underutilized and important drought-resistant crop, which are mainly used for
animal feed. The major constituent in millet is starch (70%); millet starch represents an …

Rutin-loaded nanovesicles for improved stability and enhanced topical efficacy of natural compound

MC Cristiano, A Barone, A Mancuso, D Torella… - Journal of functional …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Rutin is a natural compound with several pharmacological effects. Among these, antioxidant
activity is one of the best known. Despite its numerous benefits, its topical application is …

[HTML][HTML] Chitosan films containing encapsulated eugenol in alginate microspheres

C Valencia-Sullca, GB Messaoud… - Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
Alginate microspheres were prepared by extrusion and ionic gelation based on a vibrating
technology to encapsulate eugenol as an active ingredient. The effect of their incorporation …

A contribution to improve barrier properties and reduce swelling ratio of κ-carrageenan film from the incorporation of guar gum or locust bean gum

R Wang, S Zhang, S Liu, Y Sun, H Xu - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this study, galactomannan (GM), including guar gum (GG) or locust bean gum (LG), was
incorporated into a κ-carrageenan film to improve barrier properties and reduce the swelling …

Rheology-tailored stable aramid nanofiber suspensions for fabricating ultra-strong and electrically insulated additive-free nanopapers

J Song, H Kim, SH Lee, O Lee, HJ Kim, Y Jeong… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Although aramid nanofiber paper (ANF-P) is a promising alternative to conventional
electrical insulation paper, its performance requires further optimization. This study aimed to …

Mechanical and physicochemical properties of composite biopolymer films based on carboxymethyl cellulose from young Palmyra palm fruit husk and rice flour

P Kaewprachu, C Jaisan, W Klunklin, S Phongthai… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Carboxymethyl cellulose from young Palmyra palm fruit husk (CMCy) film has low water
barrier properties, which can limit its application. Thus, the combination of CMCy with other …

Application of turbiscan stability index for the preparation of alumina photocatalytic membranes for dye removal

M Blasi, C Algieri, S Chakraborty, V Calabrò - Membranes, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this work, for the first time, the stability of the TiO2 suspensions used for the photocatalytic
membrane preparation was studied by considering the Turbiscan Stability Index (TSI). The …