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Antimicrobial nanocomposites for food packaging

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In this paper, the authors present a critical overview on recent progress in the use of nanomaterials in food packaging and manufacturing of a new class of antimicrobic composites.
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Due to the threats caused by contamination of food with microorganisms, there is growth in industrial interest in antimicrobial packaging, which plays a crucial role in extending shelf lifetime of food. Over the last years, different strategies in manufacturing of packaging materials with high antibacterial efficiency have been explored for food preservation and storage. Recent developments in nanosciences and nanotechnologies are offering new prospects for the development of novel packaging materials. Composite materials, containing certain nanoparticles which act as safe and effective antimicrobial agents, have been proposed as promising candidates for packaging. The use of inorganic nanomaterials, such as silver nanoparticles and zinc oxide nanoparticles, and organic nanomaterials, such as chitosan and antimicrobial peptides, has been explored. This chapter presents a critical overview on recent progress in the use of nanomaterials in food packaging and manufacturing of a new class of antimicrobic composites.

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The antimicrobial bio-nanocomposite containing non-hydrolyzed cellulose nanofiber (CNF) and Miswak (Salvadora persica L.) extract.

TL;DR: The pure SPE and SPE-activated nanocomposites showed good antibacterial effect against both Staphylococcus aureus (gram positive) and Escherichia coli (gram negative) bacteria.
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Fabrication and characterization of a titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles reinforced bio-nanocomposite containing Miswak (Salvadora persica L.) extract - the antimicrobial, thermo-physical and barrier properties.

TL;DR: T titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles and dose-dependent SPE led to an improvement of thermal stability, and high potential in antimicrobial and UV-barrier properties, which can generally highlight the role of the fabricated antimicrobial bio-nanocomposites as a based for different applications especially in food/drug packaging or coating.
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Protein-Based Active Film as Antimicrobial Food Packaging: A Review

TL;DR: A review of protein-based active film as antimicrobial food packaging derived from various sources such as gelatin, casein, whey and zein-based protein is presented in this article.
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Multifunctional Smart Conducting Polymers–Silver Nanocomposites-Modified Biocellulose Fibers for Innovative Food Packaging Applications

TL;DR: In this paper , an interesting and smart properties provided by new nanocomposites based on conducting polymers (CPs), silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), and cellulose fibers (CFs) were elaborated on via a simple one-step in situ chemical oxidative polymerization on CFs.
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Active packaging of poly(lactic acid) nanofibers and essential oils with antifungal action on table grapes.

TL;DR: In this paper , essential oils from Alpinia speciosa and Cymbopogon flexuosus were encapsulated in poly(lactic acid) (PLA) nanofibers as a potential active packaging to control the degradation of grapes stored during the post-harvest period.
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TL;DR: The main synthesis methods of ZnO nanoparticles, principal characteristics and mechanisms of antimicrobial action as well as the effect of their incorporation in polymeric matrices are discussed in this paper.
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Preparation and characterization of chitosan-based nanocomposite films with antimicrobial activity.

TL;DR: Mechanical and barrier properties of chitosan films were affected through intercalation of nanoparticles, that is, tensile strength increased by 7-16%, whereas water vapor permeability decreased by 25-30% depending on the nanoparticle material tested.
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Food packaging based on polymer nanomaterials

TL;DR: In this article, the latest innovations in food packaging, using improved, active and smart nanotechnology is analyzed, and the limits to the development of the new polymer nanomaterials that have the potential to completely transform the food packaging industry.
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