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Antimicrobial nanostructures in food packaging
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In this paper, the authors summarize published data regarding mechanisms and scopes of action of nanostructured antimicrobial agents, as well as their proposed applications for food packaging purposes.Abstract:
Active antimicrobial food packaging systems are supposed not only to passively protect food products against environmental factors, but also to inhibit or retard microbial growth on food surfaces, extending food shelf life. Nanostructured antimicrobials have a higher surface area-to-volume ratio when compared with their higher scale counterparts. Therefore, antimicrobial nanocomposite packaging systems are supposed to be particularly efficient in their activities against microbial cells. The objective of this review is to summarize published data regarding mechanisms and scopes of action of nanostructured antimicrobial agents, as well as their proposed applications for food packaging purposes.read more
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Applying N-halamine Antimicrobial in Poultry Production and Food Processing for Improving Food Safety
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Nano Formulated Soy Proteins for Improvement of Beef Burgers Quality
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Active Agents Incorporated in Polymeric Substrates to Enhance Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties in Food Packaging Applications
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TL;DR: In this paper , the antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of various active agents incorporated into polymeric substrates and their bulk processing technologies involved in the field of food packaging are studied, including extrusion molding, thermoforming, blow molding and electrospinning.
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Biodegradable Nanocomposite Packaging Films for Meat and Meat Products: A Review
TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive and advanced knowledge in the realm of biodegradable nanocomposite films with special reference to meat and meat products has been presented, where various types of biopolymers, nanofillers, biopolymer Nanocomposites, antimicrobial nanocomposition, characterization of nanocom composites, health, and safety issues associated with the usage of nan composites are discussed.
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Nanocomposites in food packaging
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