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Preparation of Active Nanocomposite Film Consisting of Sodium Caseinate, ZnO Nanoparticles and Rosemary Essential Oil for Food Packaging Applications

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Active films based on sodium caseinate (SC) were fabricated via the casting method; these films were reinforced with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and rosemary essential oil (REO). The films’ optical, mechanical, and barrier and antimicrobial properties were evaluated. Further characterization was done using SEM, XRD, and FTIR spectroscopy. The results disclosed that the incorporation of ZnO NPs and REO into the SC matrix significantly improved the mechanical and barrier properties as well as moisture resistance of the SC film. The simultaneous incorporation of ZnO NPs and REO considerably reduced the water vapor permeability (WVP) of the films but increased their flexibility and strength. The microscopic and spectroscopic characterization revealed that the additives were highly compatible with the SC film matrix given the formation of uniform and homogeneous composite films. The nanocomposite films also exhibited noteworthy antimicrobial activity against the tested bacteria. In summary, this type of biopolymer-based active film can be considered as a promising material for food packaging applications.

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Abbreviations

SEM:

Scanning electron microscopy

XRD:

X-ray diffraction

FTIR:

Fourier transform infrared

WVP:

Water vapor permeability

ZnO:

Zinc oxide

NPs:

Nanoparticles

SC:

Sodium caseinate

REO:

Rosemary essential oil

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  1. Division of Food Safety and Hygiene, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran

    Mahmood Alizadeh-Sani

  2. Department of Food Science and Technology, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran

    Ehsan Moghaddas Kia

  3. Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

    Zahra Ghasempour & Ali Ehsani

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Alizadeh-Sani, M., Moghaddas Kia, E., Ghasempour, Z. et al. Preparation of Active Nanocomposite Film Consisting of Sodium Caseinate, ZnO Nanoparticles and Rosemary Essential Oil for Food Packaging Applications. J Polym Environ 29, 588–598 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-020-01906-5

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