Journal
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
Volume 214, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112472
Keywords
Food packaging; Active packaging; Biodegradable; Advanced material; Antimicrobial
Funding
- Kasetsart University, Thailand through the Graduate School Fellowship Program, Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute, KURDI [FF (KU) 1.65]
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The addition of zinc oxide nanoparticles improves the functional properties and extends the shelf life of biodegradable packaging for food. The morphology and dispersion of the nanocomposite films play a crucial role in their performance. High concentrations of zinc oxide have significant effects on inhibiting microbial growth. Under refrigerated conditions, the nanocomposite films effectively extend the shelf life of food.
Biodegradable polymers typically have inferior barrier properties compared to petroleum-based nonbiodegrad-able plastic. The addition of zinc oxide nanoparticles may enhance the functional properties of biodegradable packaging and extends the shelf life of packaged foods. Polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT) and thermoplastic starch (TPS) blended ZnO (1-5%) nanocomposite films were developed via blown extrusion for functional active meat packaging. The nanocomposite film morphology showed agglomeration of the nano-particles, causing poor mechanical properties. Nanovoids formed at the interface between the polymer and nanoparticles, increasing permeability. Dispersion of ZnO nanofillers modified C= O and C-O ester bonding in PBAT and increased hydrogen bonding with TPS. The interaction between ZnO and polymers increased the dispersion and reduced the agglomeration of nanoparticles. The highest ZnO content at 5% resulted in a stronger interaction between ZnO and TPS due to increased amorphous starch content, which improved homogeneous dispersion within the matrices, reducing nanoparticle size. The ZnO nanocomposite films reduced lipid oxidation and delayed microbial growth, resulting in a lower total viable count, lactic acid bacteria and yeast and mold in packaged pork meat. Higher ZnO concentrations from 3% showed microbial inhibitory effects. The growth of microorganisms was controlled by residual oxygen, morphology of the films and nanoparticle characteristics. The nanocomposite films effectively extended the shelf life by more than 3 days under refrigerated conditions.
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