期刊
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
卷 337, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116488
关键词
Cinnamon essential oil; Chitosan nanocapsules; Biodegradable polymer; Films properties; Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)
资金
- CNPq [305819/2017-8]
- FAPESP [2018/11277-7]
- UFABC
- CAPES [001]
- Multiuser Central Facilities (CEM - UFABC)
- REVALORES Strategic Unit, CAPES [001]
The study focused on the impact of different chitosan nanocapsules loaded with cinnamon essential oil on polymer films, showing promising biological activity and antimicrobial effects. The highest content of nanocapsules significantly improved the mechanical properties of the films, with potential for food packaging applications.
Active biodegradable packaging is an important area. The shelf life increased in packaged food, minimizing the disposal of solid waste. In this work, different chitosan nanocapsules (CN-EO) content (2, 5, and 8 wt%) loaded with cinnamon essential oil (EO) were prepared and used as active agents in poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) films. The prepared samples were characterized by chemical, physical-chemical, mechanical, and biological properties. The CN-EO presented monodispersed sizes from 20 to 100 nm and spherical shape. The nanocapsules showed biological activity due to the synergistic antibacterial efficiency of chitosan and essential oil, and when applied to the films, it promoted inhibition against E. coli. The highest CN-EO (8 wt%) improved the films' mechanical properties, which can be associated with strong interactions between the materials and the increase in PBAT crystallinity. The changes in films' crystallinity and capsules content influenced the oil release and, consequently, antimicrobial properties. The films showed good potential for food packaging application, being an alternative to conventional packaging's environmental problems. (C) 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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