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3. Novel Bioplastic Based on PVA Functionalized with Anthocyanins: Synthesis, Biochemical Properties and Food Applications.

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Patanè, Giuseppe Tancredi, Calderaro, Antonella, Putaggio, Stefano, Ginestra, Giovanna, Mandalari, Giuseppina, Cirmi, Santa, Barreca, Davide, Russo, Annamaria, Gervasi, Teresa, Neri, Giovanni, Chelly, Meryam, Visco, Annamaria, Scolaro, Cristina, Mancuso, Francesca, Ficarra, Silvana, Tellone, Ester, and Laganà, Giuseppina

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FOURIER transform infrared spectroscopy, CHEMICAL processes, CIRCULAR economy, FOOD packaging, RESPONSE surfaces (Statistics), ANTHOCYANINS
Abstract

Over the last ten years, researchers' efforts have aimed to replace the classic linear economy model with the circular economy model, favoring green chemical and industrial processes. From this point of view, biologically active molecules, coming from plants, flowers and biomass, are gaining considerable value. In this study, firstly we focus on the development of a green protocol to obtain the purification of anthocyanins from the flower of Callistemon citrinus, based on simulation and on response surface optimization methodology. After that, we utilize them to manufacture and add new properties to bioplastics belonging to class 3, based on modified polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with increasing amounts from 0.10 to 1.00%. The new polymers are analyzed to monitor morphological changes, optical properties, mechanical properties and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra of the new materials show the characteristic bands of the PVA alone and a modification of the band at around 1138 cm−1 and 1083 cm−1, showing an influence of the anthocyanins' addition on the sequence with crystalline and amorphous structures of the starting materials, as also shown by the results of the mechanical tests. These last showed an increase in thickening (from 29.92 μm to approx. 37 μm) and hydrophobicity with the concomitant increase in the added anthocyanins (change in wettability with water from 14° to 31°), decreasing the poor water/moisture resistance of PVA that decreases its strength and limits its application in food packaging, which makes the new materials ideal candidates for biodegradable packaging to extend the shelf-life of food. The functionalization also determines an increase in the opacity, from 2.46 to 3.42 T%/mm, the acquisition of antioxidant activity against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhdrazyl and 2,2′-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radicals and, in the ferric reducing power assay, the antimicrobial (bactericidal) activity against different Staphylococcus aureus strains at the maximum tested concentration (1.00% of anthocyanins). On the whole, functionalization with anthocyanins results in the acquisition of new properties, making it suitable for food packaging purposes, as highlighted by a food fresh-keeping test. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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16. Resveratrol

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Tellone, Ester, primary, Galtieri, Antonio, additional, Russo, Annamaria, additional, Barreca, Davide, additional, and Ficarra, Silvana, additional

Published
2019
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35. Antioxidant Activity of Caffeine

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Tellone, Ester, primary, Galtieri, Antonio, additional, Giardina, Bruno, additional, Russo, Annamaria, additional, Bellocco, Ersilia, additional, Barreca, Davide, additional, and Ficarra, Silvana, additional

Published
2015
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