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Nanocellulose-tannin films: From trees to sustainable active packaging

  • A.L. Missio
  • , B.D. Mattos
  • , D.D.F. Ferreira
  • , W.L.E. Magalhães
  • , D.A. Bertuol
  • , D.A. Gatto
  • , A. Petutschnigg
  • , G. Tondi
  • Laboratório de Produtos Florestais (PPGEF), Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia e Ciência dos Materiais (PIPE), Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Department of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Federal University of Santa Maria
  • Centro Nacional de Pesquisas Florestais – Embrapa Florestas
  • Laboratório de Processos Ambientais (LAPAM), Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria

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Abstract

Cellulose nanofibrils and condensed tannins were chosen to prepare a strong, sustainable packaging material. Cellulose nanofibrils provided the physical and mechanical requirements, while the tannin was incorporated due to its antioxidant properties. Herein, an easy, one-step method was designed to prepare a film containing 190 mg/g of active molecules. The incorporation of tannin into the cellulose matrix was carried out through the mechanical fibrillation of cellulose pulp and tannin mixtures. The tannin-incorporated cellulose films presented high density and improved surface hydrophobicity, which resulted in a 6-fold enhancement in their air-barrier properties. A slow release of antioxidant components was verified upon soaking, as well as good resistance to several solvents. The mechanical features of the cellulose matrix were not significantly affected by the incorporation of such phenolic molecules. These properties are key factors to put forward the utilization of tannin-added films as a valid green, nontoxic packaging material for food and pharmaceutical products. © 2018 Elsevier Ltd
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)143-151
Number of pages9
JournalJ. Clean. Prod.
Volume184
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Keywords

  • Acacia mearnsii
  • NFC
  • Polyphenols
  • Preservative
  • Shelf-life
  • Wettability
  • Antioxidants
  • Cellulose
  • Flavonoids
  • Molecules
  • Nanocellulose
  • Nanofibers
  • Packaging materials
  • Pulp materials
  • Tannins
  • Wetting
  • Antioxidant properties
  • Mechanical requirements
  • Pharmaceutical products
  • Shelf life
  • Surface hydrophobicity
  • Cellulose films
  • Packaging Materials

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