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Physical and chemical methods used to enhance the structure and mechanical properties of protein films: A review
Mila Wihodo,Carmen I. Moraru +1 more
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A comprehensive review of the various methods used to modify protein film functional properties, including cross-linking techniques induced by heat, chemical, enzymes, and irradiation, and use of nanocomposites to enhance their barrier properties are discussed in this paper.About:
This article is published in Journal of Food Engineering.The article was published on 2013-02-01. It has received 265 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Nanocomposite & Polymer.read more
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Effect of Pulsed Light treatment on the functional properties of casein films
Mila Wihodo,Carmen I. Moraru +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of Pulsed Light (PL) treatment as a cross-linking method on the properties of casein films was evaluated, and the results indicate the potential of PL for creating protein films with unique characteristics and functionality.
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Humidity-Sensitive and Conductive Nanopapers from Plant-Derived Proteins with a Synergistic Effect of Platelet-Like Starch Nanocrystals and Sheet-Like Graphene
TL;DR: In this paper, a multifunctional composite nanopaper was developed on the basis of soy protein isolate (SPI) from the synergistic reinforcement of sheet-like graphene (RGO) and platelet-like starch nanocrystals (SNCs), providing a conductive function as well as enhanced mechanical and barrier properties.
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Incorporating Zataria multiflora Boiss. essential oil and sodium bentonite nano-clay open a new perspective to use zein films as bioactive packaging materials
TL;DR: Water vapor permeability, UV light barrier, tensile strength, and Young’s modulus values of active films were improved by incorporation of 2% sodium bentonite clay, and the antibacterial activity of different contents of Z. multiflora Boiss.
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Relationship between nano/micro structure and physical properties of TiO2-sodium caseinate composite films.
Juan Manuel Montes-de-Oca-Ávalos,Davide Altamura,Roberto Candal,Francesco Scattarella,Dritan Siliqi,Cinzia Giannini,Maria Lidia Herrera +6 more
TL;DR: NE-films containing structures with smaller and more homogeneously distributed building blocks showed greater potential for food applications than the films prepared from sodium caseinate solutions, which are the best known films.
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Edible whey protein films and coatings added with prebiotic ingredients
Leonardo M. Fernandes,Jonas T. Guimarães,Tatiana Colombo Pimentel,Erick A. Esmerino,Mônica Q. Freitas,Carlos Wanderlei Piler de Carvalho,Adriano G. Cruz,Marcia C. Silva +7 more
TL;DR: In this article, the utilization of edible films and coatings made of whey proteins and prebiotics, as a technology that can be used to reduce the impact of conventional non-edible packages in the environment and, at the same time, offer a healthy casing with increased functional benefits.
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