Versatile functionalization of pectic conjugate: From design to biomedical applications

J Chen, MS Mei, Y Xu, S Shi, S Wang, H Wang - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2023 - Elsevier
Pectin exists extensively in nature and has attracted much attention in biological
applications for its unique chemical and physical characteristics. Functionalized pectin …

Films and coatings from pequi mesocarp incorporated with nano-ZnO: Properties and capacity to increase mango shelf life

IC Guerra, TL de Sousa, PM de Farias… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The need for new packaging technologies to decrease environmental pollution, while
contributing to food preservation is driving the development of innovative materials using …

Pectin extracted from Premna Microphylla Turcz for preparation of a “sandwich” multi-property sensor film involved with deep eutectic solvent

Y Su, Y Chen, Y Qin, R Qin, A Ahmad, S Yao - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
An acidic deep eutectic solvent (DES, choline chloride/citric acid) was used to efficiently
extract edible pectin from Premna microphylla Turcz (PMTP) and further prepare the film …

Efficient mineralisation and disinfection of neonicotinoid pesticides with unique ZnAl-LDH intercalation structure and synergistic effect of Cu2O crystalline surface

J Zheng, C Fan, X Li, Q Yang, D Wang, A Duan… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2024 - Elsevier
Photocatalysts based on crystallographic effects and visible light-driven tunable
nanostructures have been confirmed as a novel, scalable, and easy-to-implement …

Preparation, properties, and characterization of modified sesbania gum composite film

M Wang, Y Zhu, H Huan, Y Sun, J Chen… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural biodegradable packaging materials have become the focus of current research due
to increased environmental consciousness and emphasis on food safety. In this paper …

Fabrication and Characterization of Complex Coacervation: The Integration of Sesame Protein Isolate-Polysaccharides

Z Dong, S Yu, K Zhai, N Bao, MMA Rashed, X Wu - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
The exceptional biocompatibility of emulsion systems that rely on stabilizing protein–
polysaccharide particles presents extensive possibilities for the transportation of bioactive …

Extraction of microfibrillated cellulose from elephant egesta and evaluating its reinforcing ability in pectin/alginate packaging films

SA Varughese, S Gokul, P Keerthi - Polymer Composites, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Pectin and sodium alginate (SA) composite films were prepared by adding various
concentrations of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) via solvent casting using glycerol as a …

Physiochemical profiling of bioplasticizer derived from Ficus benghalensis leaves for eco-friendly applications

A Kanagaraj, P Senthamaraikannan… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Ficus benghalensis is a tree belonging to the Moraceae family, reaching a height of 20–30
m and featuring branches that spread out widely, along with roots that grow in the air. F …

The coexistence of carboxymethylcellulose and transglutaminase modified the physicochemical properties and structure of whey protein concentrate films

X Cong, X Lin, S Li, X Wu, G Mu… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Whey protein concentrate (WPC) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) were abundant in
nature and biodegradable raw materials, which have a wide range of prospects for …

Tunning the hydrophobic performance and thermal stability of pectin film by acetic anhydride esterification

H Zhang, Z Fan, D Peng, C Huang, X Wu… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Pectin, a polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, is characterized by a high abundance of
hydroxyl groups and carboxylic acid groups, which results in a strong affinity for water and …