Fabrication of biodegradable and active pectin-based films with enhanced properties by the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents

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Zoratti, Marianela; Mercadal, Pablo Agustin; Gimenez, Paola Alejandra; Picchio, Matías Luis; González, Agustín
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2025
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Achieving biodegradable and functional food packaging with enhanced mechanical resistance, barrier efficiency, and bioactive properties remains a challenge. This study investigates the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents (NAES) as a strategy to improve the performance of pectin-based films. These NAES, composed of choline chloride (ChCl) and tannic acid (TA) or citric acid (CA), were added at concentrations of 67 and 80 wt% to develop materials suitable for food packaging applications. The films were fabricated via a casting method, and their structural, physicochemical, and functional characteristics were thoroughly analyzed. Results revealed that NAES played a key role in reinforcing the mechanical properties of the films, increasing their tensile strength from ≈0.75 MPa in the control samples to ≈2.2 MPa. Additionally, the presence of NAES significantly improved the films’ capacity to block UV radiation, particularly in the 200–350 nm range, which is crucial for preserving light-sensitive food products like polyunsaturated oils. Environmental sustainability was also confirmed through biodegradation assays, where the films exhibited an 80% weight loss after 20 days in soil. Furthermore, antimicrobial properties conferred by NAES effectively inhibited the growth of E. coli and S. aureus, with inhibition zones surpassing 15 mm. When applied to food preservation, the films provided remarkable oxidative protection to chia oil, reducing hydroperoxide levels from approximately 57 to 7.5 meqO2 kg−1 oil, while extending the oxidation induction period from 0.25 to ≈4.6 hours over 25 days of storage in oxidative accelerated conditions. These findings underscore the potential of NAES as active additives that enhance the properties of biopolymer-based films while imparting bioactive functionality, paving the way for sustainable and efficient food packaging solutions.
Fil: Zoratti, Marianela. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Químicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; Argentina
Fil: Mercadal, Pablo Agustin. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; Argentina
Fil: Gimenez, Paola Alejandra. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; Argentina
Fil: Picchio, Matías Luis. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; Argentina
Fil: González, Agustín. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; Argentina
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spelling Fabrication of biodegradable and active pectin-based films with enhanced properties by the incorporation of natural eutectic solventsZoratti, MarianelaMercadal, Pablo AgustinGimenez, Paola AlejandraPicchio, Matías LuisGonzález, AgustínNATURAL EUTECTIC SOLVENTSPECTIN FILMFOOD PACKAGINGhttps://purl.org/becyt/ford/2.9https://purl.org/becyt/ford/2Achieving biodegradable and functional food packaging with enhanced mechanical resistance, barrier efficiency, and bioactive properties remains a challenge. This study investigates the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents (NAES) as a strategy to improve the performance of pectin-based films. These NAES, composed of choline chloride (ChCl) and tannic acid (TA) or citric acid (CA), were added at concentrations of 67 and 80 wt% to develop materials suitable for food packaging applications. The films were fabricated via a casting method, and their structural, physicochemical, and functional characteristics were thoroughly analyzed. Results revealed that NAES played a key role in reinforcing the mechanical properties of the films, increasing their tensile strength from ≈0.75 MPa in the control samples to ≈2.2 MPa. Additionally, the presence of NAES significantly improved the films’ capacity to block UV radiation, particularly in the 200–350 nm range, which is crucial for preserving light-sensitive food products like polyunsaturated oils. Environmental sustainability was also confirmed through biodegradation assays, where the films exhibited an 80% weight loss after 20 days in soil. Furthermore, antimicrobial properties conferred by NAES effectively inhibited the growth of E. coli and S. aureus, with inhibition zones surpassing 15 mm. When applied to food preservation, the films provided remarkable oxidative protection to chia oil, reducing hydroperoxide levels from approximately 57 to 7.5 meqO2 kg−1 oil, while extending the oxidation induction period from 0.25 to ≈4.6 hours over 25 days of storage in oxidative accelerated conditions. These findings underscore the potential of NAES as active additives that enhance the properties of biopolymer-based films while imparting bioactive functionality, paving the way for sustainable and efficient food packaging solutions.Fil: Zoratti, Marianela. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Químicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; ArgentinaFil: Mercadal, Pablo Agustin. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; ArgentinaFil: Gimenez, Paola Alejandra. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; ArgentinaFil: Picchio, Matías Luis. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; ArgentinaFil: González, Agustín. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. 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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Fabrication of biodegradable and active pectin-based films with enhanced properties by the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents
title Fabrication of biodegradable and active pectin-based films with enhanced properties by the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents
spellingShingle Fabrication of biodegradable and active pectin-based films with enhanced properties by the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents
Zoratti, Marianela
NATURAL EUTECTIC SOLVENTS
PECTIN FILM
FOOD PACKAGING
title_short Fabrication of biodegradable and active pectin-based films with enhanced properties by the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents
title_full Fabrication of biodegradable and active pectin-based films with enhanced properties by the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents
title_fullStr Fabrication of biodegradable and active pectin-based films with enhanced properties by the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents
title_full_unstemmed Fabrication of biodegradable and active pectin-based films with enhanced properties by the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents
title_sort Fabrication of biodegradable and active pectin-based films with enhanced properties by the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Zoratti, Marianela
Mercadal, Pablo Agustin
Gimenez, Paola Alejandra
Picchio, Matías Luis
González, Agustín
author Zoratti, Marianela
author_facet Zoratti, Marianela
Mercadal, Pablo Agustin
Gimenez, Paola Alejandra
Picchio, Matías Luis
González, Agustín
author_role author
author2 Mercadal, Pablo Agustin
Gimenez, Paola Alejandra
Picchio, Matías Luis
González, Agustín
author2_role author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv NATURAL EUTECTIC SOLVENTS
PECTIN FILM
FOOD PACKAGING
topic NATURAL EUTECTIC SOLVENTS
PECTIN FILM
FOOD PACKAGING
purl_subject.fl_str_mv https://purl.org/becyt/ford/2.9
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/2
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Achieving biodegradable and functional food packaging with enhanced mechanical resistance, barrier efficiency, and bioactive properties remains a challenge. This study investigates the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents (NAES) as a strategy to improve the performance of pectin-based films. These NAES, composed of choline chloride (ChCl) and tannic acid (TA) or citric acid (CA), were added at concentrations of 67 and 80 wt% to develop materials suitable for food packaging applications. The films were fabricated via a casting method, and their structural, physicochemical, and functional characteristics were thoroughly analyzed. Results revealed that NAES played a key role in reinforcing the mechanical properties of the films, increasing their tensile strength from ≈0.75 MPa in the control samples to ≈2.2 MPa. Additionally, the presence of NAES significantly improved the films’ capacity to block UV radiation, particularly in the 200–350 nm range, which is crucial for preserving light-sensitive food products like polyunsaturated oils. Environmental sustainability was also confirmed through biodegradation assays, where the films exhibited an 80% weight loss after 20 days in soil. Furthermore, antimicrobial properties conferred by NAES effectively inhibited the growth of E. coli and S. aureus, with inhibition zones surpassing 15 mm. When applied to food preservation, the films provided remarkable oxidative protection to chia oil, reducing hydroperoxide levels from approximately 57 to 7.5 meqO2 kg−1 oil, while extending the oxidation induction period from 0.25 to ≈4.6 hours over 25 days of storage in oxidative accelerated conditions. These findings underscore the potential of NAES as active additives that enhance the properties of biopolymer-based films while imparting bioactive functionality, paving the way for sustainable and efficient food packaging solutions.
Fil: Zoratti, Marianela. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Químicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; Argentina
Fil: Mercadal, Pablo Agustin. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; Argentina
Fil: Gimenez, Paola Alejandra. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; Argentina
Fil: Picchio, Matías Luis. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; Argentina
Fil: González, Agustín. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada; Argentina
description Achieving biodegradable and functional food packaging with enhanced mechanical resistance, barrier efficiency, and bioactive properties remains a challenge. This study investigates the incorporation of natural eutectic solvents (NAES) as a strategy to improve the performance of pectin-based films. These NAES, composed of choline chloride (ChCl) and tannic acid (TA) or citric acid (CA), were added at concentrations of 67 and 80 wt% to develop materials suitable for food packaging applications. The films were fabricated via a casting method, and their structural, physicochemical, and functional characteristics were thoroughly analyzed. Results revealed that NAES played a key role in reinforcing the mechanical properties of the films, increasing their tensile strength from ≈0.75 MPa in the control samples to ≈2.2 MPa. Additionally, the presence of NAES significantly improved the films’ capacity to block UV radiation, particularly in the 200–350 nm range, which is crucial for preserving light-sensitive food products like polyunsaturated oils. Environmental sustainability was also confirmed through biodegradation assays, where the films exhibited an 80% weight loss after 20 days in soil. Furthermore, antimicrobial properties conferred by NAES effectively inhibited the growth of E. coli and S. aureus, with inhibition zones surpassing 15 mm. When applied to food preservation, the films provided remarkable oxidative protection to chia oil, reducing hydroperoxide levels from approximately 57 to 7.5 meqO2 kg−1 oil, while extending the oxidation induction period from 0.25 to ≈4.6 hours over 25 days of storage in oxidative accelerated conditions. These findings underscore the potential of NAES as active additives that enhance the properties of biopolymer-based films while imparting bioactive functionality, paving the way for sustainable and efficient food packaging solutions.
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