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Synthesis and characterization of polymeric composites with Cascabela thevetia incorporated zinc nanoparticles: Food packaging applications

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JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
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WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/app.54528

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food packaging; kappa carrageenan; nanocomposite; polyvinyl pyrrolidone; zinc nitrate

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In this study, environmentally friendly packaging material was synthesized using nanotechnology, which effectively inhibits microbial growth and improves the shelf-life of food.
BackgroundMost food packaging materials are non-biodegradable and do not protect against microbial growth. In the present study, we have synthesized and characterized environmentally friendly packaging material using nanotechnology.ObjectiveCascabela thevetia incorporated zinc nanoparticles and PVP/KC blended films of various ratios were synthesized using the solvent casting method. The nanoparticles were tested for their physical and chemical properties. The antimicrobial activity of films and an in vivo toxicity studies were performed using Drosophila as a model system.ResultsThe thickness of blend films increases as the concentration of nanoparticles is enhanced. The UV-visible spectra of prepared ZnO nanoparticles exhibited maximum absorbance wavelength (?max) at 360-380 nm. The nanocomposite films' TS and EB and Y were also increased. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis suggested that all the films were homogenous, crack-free, and possessed continuous bubble-free surfaces. FT-IR results showed chemical interaction between PVP/KC and Zinc oxide nanoparticles. Fifth sample showed greater antibacterial activity. A toxicity study showed that the flies survived >92% in all the samples up to 10 days of continuous feeding, which signifies that the material has low toxicity.ConclusionNanocomposite films can be used as antimicrobial food packaging material to enhance the shelf-life of food.

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