Characterization of chitosan film incorporated with curcumin extract

P Rachtanapun, W Klunklin, P Jantrawut… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Curcumin is a phenolic compound derived from turmeric roots (Curcuma longa L.). This
research studied the effects of curcumin extract on the properties of chitosan films. The film …

Recent functionality developments of carboxymethyl chitosan as an active food packaging film material

J Su, W Zhang, Z Moradi, M Rouhi, E Parandi… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, environmental concerns regarding the persistence of petroleum-based
plastic food packaging have increased, prompting the exploration of biopolymer alternatives …

Preparation and characterization of potato starch-based composite films reinforced by modified banana fibers and its application in packaging of grapes

D Dutta, N Sit - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024 - Elsevier
The current study focuses on the preparation and characterization of potato starch-based
biocomposite films by reinforcing them with banana fiber. The banana fibers were modified …

Bacterial cellulose films: Evaluation of the water interaction

P Cazón, G Velázquez, M Vázquez - Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2020 - Elsevier
Bacterial cellulose is a biopolymer that is gaining attention due to its 3D structure, higher
purity, porosity and surface area. However, this material can interact with water molecules …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of storage conditions on functional properties of multilayer biopolymer films based on chitosan and furcellaran enriched with carp protein …

J Kruk, J Tkaczewska, M Szuwarzyński, T Mazur… - Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, the impact of water activity regarding storage environment on mechanical and
water properties is presented, as well as the structural and morphological features of triple …

High substitution synthesis of carboxymethyl chitosan for properties improvement of carboxymethyl chitosan films depending on particle sizes

S Thanakkasaranee, K Jantanasakulwong… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study investigated the effect of chitosan particle sizes on the properties of
carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCh) powders and films. Chitosan powders with different particle …

Antimicrobial thermoplastic starch reactive blend with chlorhexidine gluconate and epoxy resin

N Thajai, P Rachtanapun, S Thanakkasaranee… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
An antimicrobial thermoplastic starch (TPS) was developed by melt-mixing TPS with
chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and epoxy resin (Er). The tensile strength and hardness of …

Environmentally friendly films combining bacterial cellulose, chitosan, and polyvinyl alcohol: effect of water activity on barrier, mechanical, and optical properties

P Cazón, M Vazquez, G Velazquez - Biomacromolecules, 2019 - ACS Publications
The interest in developing new materials intended for food packaging based on bacterial
cellulose is growing in the recent years. Flexible and transparent films from bacterial …

Corn starch reactive blending with latex from natural rubber using Na+ ions augmented carboxymethyl cellulose as a crosslinking agent

N Leksawasdi, T Chaiyaso, P Rachtanapun… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
A mixture of corn starch and glycerol plasticizer (CSG) was blended with latex natural rubber
(LNR) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). The addition of 10 phr of CMC improved the …

Regenerated cellulose films combined with glycerol and polyvinyl alcohol: Effect of moisture content on the physical properties

P Cazón, G Velázquez, M Vázquez - Food Hydrocolloids, 2020 - Elsevier
Regenerated cellulose-based films combined with glycerol and polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH)
show interesting UV-light barrier properties, with potential application in food packaging to …