The use of chitosan, alginate, and pectin in the biomedical and food sector—biocompatibility, bioadhesiveness, and biodegradability
Nowadays, biopolymers as intelligent and active biopolymer systems in the food and
pharmaceutical industry are of considerable interest in their use. With this association in …
pharmaceutical industry are of considerable interest in their use. With this association in …
3D food printing: Principles of obtaining digitally-designed nourishment
Three-dimensional printing (3DP) technology gained significance in the fields of medicine,
engineering, the food industry, and molecular gastronomy. 3D food printing (3DFP) has the …
engineering, the food industry, and molecular gastronomy. 3D food printing (3DFP) has the …
Thermal processing for the release of phenolic compounds from wheat and oat bran
LF Călinoiu, DC Vodnar - Biomolecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
The aim of the present paper was to identify the major polyphenolic compounds and
investigate the antioxidant, antimutagenic, and antimicrobial activities of industrially-derived …
investigate the antioxidant, antimutagenic, and antimicrobial activities of industrially-derived …
Biomass-derived production of itaconic acid as a building block in specialty polymers
Biomass, the only source of renewable organic carbon on Earth, offers an efficient substrate
for bio-based organic acid production as an alternative to the leading petrochemical industry …
for bio-based organic acid production as an alternative to the leading petrochemical industry …
Development of pectin and poly (vinyl alcohol)-based active packaging enriched with itaconic acid and apple pomace-derived antioxidants
The production of active and biodegradable packaging materials is an emerging and
efficient alternative to plastic packaging materials. By combining poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) …
efficient alternative to plastic packaging materials. By combining poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) …
Recent advances in biotechnological itaconic acid production, and application for a sustainable approach
Intense research has been conducted to produce environmentally friendly biopolymers
obtained from renewable feedstock to substitute fossil-based materials. This is an essential …
obtained from renewable feedstock to substitute fossil-based materials. This is an essential …
Active packaging—poly (vinyl alcohol) films enriched with tomato by-products extract
Active films were prepared from poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) blended with itaconic acid (Ia), and
with chitosan (Ch), enriched with tomato processing by-products extract (TBE) in order to …
with chitosan (Ch), enriched with tomato processing by-products extract (TBE) in order to …
Awareness, knowledge, and interest about prebiotics—A study among Romanian consumers
The consumer awareness towards healthier diets and the impact of nutrition on health has
triggered an increase in the production and commercialization of foods with health claims …
triggered an increase in the production and commercialization of foods with health claims …
Solid-state yeast fermented wheat and oat bran as a route for delivery of antioxidants
LF Călinoiu, AF Cătoi, DC Vodnar - Antioxidants, 2019 - mdpi.com
The purpose of our study was to evaluate the potential of solid-state yeast fermentation
(SSYF) in improving the phenolic acid content and composition, and the antioxidant activity …
(SSYF) in improving the phenolic acid content and composition, and the antioxidant activity …
Nanocarriers for sustainable active packaging: An overview during and post COVID-19
MS Pascuta, DC Vodnar - Coatings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Lockdown has been installed due to the fast spread of COVID-19, and several challenges
have occurred. Active packaging was considered a sustainable option for mitigating risks to …
have occurred. Active packaging was considered a sustainable option for mitigating risks to …