Exploring the viability of anti-microbial, superhydrophobic jute bags as an approach to sustainable food packaging system.
Food Chem
; 460(Pt 2): 140595, 2024 Dec 01.
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| ID: mdl-39079357
ABSTRACT
Jute in food packaging offers several advantages, including cost-effectiveness, biodegradability, renewability, and low environmental impact. Nevertheless, its hydrophilic characteristic makes it susceptible to airborne humidity and precipitation moisture. We combated this by chemically treating jute to make it water-resistant. The coated jute (WCA = â¼162°) exhibits high mechanical endurance against exposure to air (>1 month), ultrasonic washing (6 h), brush scrubbing (>50 cycles), and mutual abrasion (>150 cycles), along with good thermal stability. During a 2-month experiment involving seed storage in an RH of 85%, wheat grains stored in the coated bag showed 8.08% less moisture content than that stored in control. Furthermore, the preserved grains in the control jute exhibited altered colour, texture, and fungal development. Additionally, compared to the control, the coated jute delivers >50% bacterial growth reduction in 48 h. The proposed jute offers a sustainable packaging solution that promotes eco-friendly practices and reduces plastic waste.
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Food Packaging
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Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
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En
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Food Chem
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2024
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