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{"title":"Graphene and its composites: A review of recent advances and applications in logistics transportation","authors":"Jianwei Yan, Shangjie Yi, Xiaoyu Yuan","doi":"10.1002/pts.2795","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2795","url":null,"abstract":"The research boom regarding graphene and its composites since its great discovery has continued to mount. Due to its superior electrical and thermal conductivities, high mechanical strength and lightweight characteristics, it has become a hugely potential candidate in hydrogen storage, aerospace, high-performance composite, sensors, new energy batteries, etc. Here we provide a review of the application of graphene composites and extend into the field of transportation packaging to explore the possibilities of their application. The preparation process, mechanical properties and research methods of graphene structure are introduced, and the practical application of graphene-reinforced composites is listed. The application prospects of graphene composites in packaging and transportation are presented.","PeriodicalId":19626,"journal":{"name":"Packaging Technology and Science","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139926487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Migration of catalyst elements from polyethylene terephthalate bottles into food simulants and mineral water under short- and long-term conditions","authors":"Eri Kishi, Asako Ozaki, Tomoko Ooshima, Yutaka Abe, Motoh Mutsuga, Yukihiko Yamaguchi, Tetsuo Yamano","doi":"10.1002/pts.2794","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2794","url":null,"abstract":"As polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are common beverage containers, their safety is a matter of grave concern. In this study, migration behaviour of five elements (Ge, Ti, Sb, Co and P) used as catalysts, bluing agents and stabilizers during manufacturing from PET into beverages were assessed. Migration tests were performed on eight unused PET bottles under various conditions (food simulants: distilled water, 4% acetic acid and 50% ethanol; time: 10 days to 24 months; temperature: 25–60°C). The migration levels of two catalyst elements (Ge and Sb) under these conditions were 0.12–31.9 and <0.1–1.8, respectively, whereas Ti, Co and P were not detected (<2, <0.1 and <20 μg/L, respectively). The results showed storage temperature were positively correlated with migration of Sb and Ge in all food simulants. Different food simulants led to different levels of these elements migration at the same storage time and temperature, and the levels into 50% ethanol were higher than those into the other two food simulants. It was also shown that migration levels of Sb and Ge were below 2 and 20 μg/L even after 2 years of storage at room temperature, not exceeding the Japanese and EU regulation values. The Sb levels in distilled water were similar to those in commercially available bottled mineral waters, indicating that the migration tests provide a good reflection of the actual situation.","PeriodicalId":19626,"journal":{"name":"Packaging Technology and Science","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139773488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mechanical and gas permeability properties of poly(L-lactic acid)–based films and their application in fresh produce preservation—Review","authors":"Xueyan Yun, Linze Liu, Jian Hu, Tao Sun, Jiatao Zhang, Tungalag Dong","doi":"10.1002/pts.2796","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2796","url":null,"abstract":"Plastics have remained the best choice for fruit and vegetable packaging due to their exceptional transparency, flexibility, optional good barrier and cost-effectiveness. However, a large number of plastics end up in the environment after serving their intended purpose and persist there for centuries. Since worldwide attention to environmental issues has become an irreversible historical trend, cost-effective renewable biodegradable packaging material is highly desirable for the packaging industry to satisfy both industrial demands as well as consumer expectations. Poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA), a renewable biodegradable polymer derived from biomass, has been widely studied as a very attractive polymer for food packaging applications. However, its brittle nature and medium CO₂/O₂ permeability are not friendly for its utilisation in the aspect of fresh agricultural products packaging. In such a context, great efforts have been devoted to improvements in the mechanical and permeability of PLLA to meet the requirements of food packaging. The main purpose of the review is to summarise the mechanical and permeability properties of composite films developed by the incorporation of toughness reinforcing agents into the PLLA matrix. The elongation at break of PLA can be increased up to 250 times by modification, and the CO₂ permeability of PLA can be increased by 2–3 times by modification. We also elaborate on studies of the preservation effect of PLLA composite films on fresh fruits and vegetables.","PeriodicalId":19626,"journal":{"name":"Packaging Technology and Science","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139770028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Consumer experiences and perception with reclosable pharmaceutical child resistant closures in Ghana, West Africa","authors":"Samuel Ofosu, Kojo Agyapong Afrifah, Laura Bix","doi":"10.1002/pts.2792","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2792","url":null,"abstract":"Child resistant closures (CRCs) are an effective deterrent in preventing inadvertent poisoning in young children. Nevertheless, investigations since their debut have shown that users in different parts of the world do not embrace this safety package due to their opening mechanism. In this study, consumers who have interacted with pharmaceutical CRCs in Ghana within the West African sub-region were interrogated to assess their experiences and perception. The assessments centred on consumer attitudes towards using CRCs generally, as well as their understanding of and importance for CRCs, the types that are available, observed cases of unintended medicinal child poisoning, ease of opening and injuries/accidents caused by them. The two observed CRCs used in the region were push and turn and squeeze and turn closures, with the former being the most popular. Regardless of educational level, consumers within the region had little understanding of how CRCs worked and how important they were. Due to their imprecise instructions and unpleasant opening mechanisms, CRCs were generally assessed by consumers as being challenging to open. Consumers unable to open CRCs employed their teeth, knives and sharp objects, resulting in injuries and casualties such as cuts and scratches. To maintain safe containment and limit children's exposure to medications, consumers identified CRCs as their top choice for pharmaceutical packaging. In conclusion, consumers oppose changing the design of CRCs but advocate for better opening instructions and pharmacist education for correct use.","PeriodicalId":19626,"journal":{"name":"Packaging Technology and Science","volume":"167 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139583543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preparation and properties of antibacterial food-preservative paper incorporating ceramic pigments","authors":"Dongyan Lu, Yuping Ning, Xiangyao Liu, Shixue Ren, Baoxin Ni, Yang Song, Jian Li, Zhiqiang Li, Wenbo Liu","doi":"10.1002/pts.2797","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2797","url":null,"abstract":"Ag@ceramic composite papermaking pigment was prepared by coating silver onto red ceramic powder using the electroless plating method. SEM and XRD showed that the ceramic pigments have a porous crystalline structure and that silver particles had been successfully loaded onto the surface and into the pores of the Ag@ceramic. Untreated ceramic pigment and Ag@ceramic pigment were incorporated into paper sheets by coating, filling and filling-coating. Using spinach as an example, the ability of the different papers to preserve food was then evaluated. Four indicators were used to assess the preservative effect of the papers: inhibition of growth of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Escherichia coli</i>, weight loss of the spinach and retention of vitamin C and chlorophyll in the spinach. Although the ceramic preservative paper has no antibacterial properties, it reduced weight loss from the spinach and increased retention of vitamin C and chlorophyll. The antibacterial preservative papers inhibited the growth of <i>E. coli</i> and <i>S. aureus</i> by &gt;99%, and because of their additional antibacterial activity, these papers preserved the spinach more effectively. The experimental results showed that the antibacterial food-preservative paper incorporating ceramic pigments had great potential in food packing applications.","PeriodicalId":19626,"journal":{"name":"Packaging Technology and Science","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139583845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"White-button mushroom storage in trays with layerings of chitosan and turmeric","authors":"Maria Lidia de Oliveira Mariano Pilger, Suse Botelho da Silva, Lauri Lourenço Radunz, Renar João Bender","doi":"10.1002/pts.2791","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2791","url":null,"abstract":"White-button mushrooms (<i>Agaricus bisporus</i>) are short-lived commodities and preserving freshness and quality poses significant challenges. Considering active packaging as a possibility to extend mushroom shelf life, in the present work two alternative systems were evaluated for their after harvest effects on quality and control of microbiological contamination. Chitosan films, with or without turmeric, were used to layer polystyrene trays for mushroom storage at a temperature of 7°C ± 1.5°C for up to 17 days. At retrieval from storage, quality parameters, respiration rates, total polyphenols and psychrotrophic bacteria counts were determined. Chitosan layers resulted in significantly lower microbiological contamination and the inclusion of turmeric reduced in approximately 2 log CFU g⁻¹ microbial counts compared to the usual storage procedure. Chitosan and chitosan plus turmeric layers enhanced fresh mass losses, though quality traits, polyphenols and respiratory patterns were not influenced by any of the film layering's in the polystyrene trays. These findings suggest that storage trays layered with chitosan and turmeric effectively mitigate microbial contamination on white-button mushrooms without compromising overall quality characteristics.","PeriodicalId":19626,"journal":{"name":"Packaging Technology and Science","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139461294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Review on functionalized pectin films for active food packaging","authors":"Anantha Janani Vellaisamy Singaram, Srisowmeya Guruchandran, Nandhini Devi Ganesan","doi":"10.1002/pts.2793","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2793","url":null,"abstract":"Owing to environmental distresses and growing demands for food safety, biopolymers have found noble applications in food packaging films as they are biodegradable, biocompatible and non-toxic. Pectin, polysaccharide based biomass was considered a promising substrate in fabricating polymeric films because of its advantages concerning film-forming ability, low cost, bioactivity, compatibility with other polymers with a distinctive oxygen barrier capacity, which helps in improving shelf life of commodities. Introducing active agents into the packaging films focus to prolong the shelf life and preserve the sensorial quality and safety of packaged foods devoid of contamination. Antimicrobial agents or secondary metabolites derived from plants and fungi are perceived as promising natural bio-active agents integrated into films to prevent microbial deterioration. Pectin has been greatly utilized in active packaging films incorporated with natural additives such as essential oils, nanoparticles, free fatty acids and phenolic compounds that inhibit/retard the growth of major foodborne pathogens. The above-mentioned functionalization of pectin films with bio-active compounds enhanced microbial resistance and contemporarily influenced the mechanical strength and barrier properties of the film. This review is intended to focus on the background of pectin, its source and the utilization of pectin in active packaging films, and the types and method of incorporation of natural compounds. Specific emphasis has been given to the types of bioactive compounds incorporated into pectin films and their impact on the functional properties of the films. This review will benefit researchers in exploring innovative methods of incorporating bioactive compounds into pectin-based films.","PeriodicalId":19626,"journal":{"name":"Packaging Technology and Science","volume":"65 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139461327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Deliquescence-induced release of ethyl formate and chlorine dioxide from their precursors-loaded sachets for in-package fumigation of spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii Matsumura)","authors":"Amr Zaitoon, Ayesha Jabeen, Singam Suranjoy Singh, Cynthia Scott-Dupree, Loong-Tak Lim","doi":"10.1002/pts.2790","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2790","url":null,"abstract":"The toxicity and environmental concerns of methyl bromide (MB) have been a significant impetus for research into environmentally benign fumigant alternatives. Ethyl formate (EF) and chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) are FDA-approved agents with potential as alternatives to MB. However, both are chemically unstable and pose considerable end-use challenges. In this study, we developed moisture-activated sachets for EF and ClO₂ to facilitate their end-use deployment for in-package fumigation. The sachets were loaded with EF or ClO₂ metastable precursors, citric acid (CA), and a deliquescent salt carrier (e.g., CaCl₂ or NaCl). When placed in an elevated relative humidity environment, these combinations activate the release of EF or ClO₂ gases, separately. The deliquescence lowering phenomenon and its effect on fumigants release rate were investigated when mixing CA with CaCl₂ or NaCl. The mutual deliquescence relative humidity for CA–CaCl₂ and CA–NaCl mixtures were 40% and 63%, respectively. CaCl₂ enhanced the release rate of fumigants from their sachets, whereas NaCl resulted in a slower release rate. EF and ClO₂ sachets were evaluated for fumigation of different life stages of spotted wing drosophila (SWD). Complete control of SWD adults was achieved after exposure to 10.1 mg·h/L EF, while eggs, larval, and pupal stages were more tolerant toward EF vapour and required 110.2 mg·h/L EF to achieve control. ClO₂ at low concentrations was more effective than EF against all SWD life stages, excluding pupae. Complete mortality was achieved after fumigating SWD adults, eggs, and larvae with 0.73, 2.39, and 1.21 mg·h/L ClO₂, respectively. These results indicated that both EF and ClO₂ sachets could be employed safely for EF and ClO₂ in-packaging fumigation to control produce pests.","PeriodicalId":19626,"journal":{"name":"Packaging Technology and Science","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139411100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of carbon dioxide concentration in modified atmosphere packaging on the shelf life and quality criteria of whole wheat bread during storage","authors":"Farnaz Naserifar, Asli Sahiner, Ozlem Kizilirmak Esmer","doi":"10.1002/pts.2788","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2788","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to determine the effects of carbon dioxide concentration in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the quality criteria and shelf life of whole wheat flour bread. Four different concentrations of CO₂ and N₂ gases (30% CO₂ + 70% N₂, 50% CO₂ + 50% N₂, 70% CO₂:30% N₂ and 100% CO₂) were applied to the bread samples, which were packaged with PA/EVOH/LDPE (polyamide/ethylene vinyl alcohol/low-density polyethylene). The samples were stored at room temperature (25°C ± 1°C) for 13 days. The control group was packaged using BOPP (bi-oriented polypropylene) under atmospheric air as in traditional current use. The effects of MAP on headspace gas analysis, pH, moisture content, water activity, water-holding capacity, blue value, hardness, total mould and yeast count and sensory evaluation were analysed on days 0, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 and 13. The results showed that the most effective gas combination in extending the shelf life of whole wheat bread was 100% CO₂, and its shelf life was 10 days, whereas it was only 3 days for the control group. Increasing concentrations of CO₂ significantly affected mould and yeast growth. As the CO₂ concentration increased, the bread exhibited higher water-holding capacity and blue values, which are important indicators for bread staling. An improved preservation of sensory properties was observed in proportion to increasing CO₂ concentrations. However, the CO₂ gas concentration did not affect the hardness of the bread. Overall, the study suggests that MAP technology, particularly using 100% CO₂, can effectively extend the shelf life of whole wheat flour bread without the need for preservatives, not only extending the microbiological shelf life but also increasing the sensory shelf life. The species that grew in air-packaged samples were suppressed under modified atmosphere conditions and chalk mould fungi were the dominant and shelf life-impacting species in the MAP samples. These findings could be beneficial in reducing bread wastage, which is a critical issue in today's society due to the limited shelf life of bread caused by rapid microbiological deterioration or staling.","PeriodicalId":19626,"journal":{"name":"Packaging Technology and Science","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2023-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139056829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Utilization of perforated zipper-lock packaging bags to improve the quality of stem-on and stem-free ‘Chelan’ and ‘Lapins’ sweet cherries during the storage and marketing periods","authors":"Huanhuan Zhi, Huimin Dai, Rachel Leisso, Yu Dong","doi":"10.1002/pts.2789","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2789","url":null,"abstract":"In the current domestic market, improper packaging systems cause a significant amount of food loss and waste of sweet cherry fruit from the packinghouse to the table. The purpose of this study was to assess whether reducing the commercial zipper-lock bags' perforation ratio (PR) from 2% to 0.5% or 0.05% had the potential to improve the quality and resistance to postharvest disorders of stem-on (SO) and stem-free (SF) ‘Chelan’ and ‘Lapins’ cherries during a series of 14 days at 0°C, 2 days at 10°C and 2 days at 20°C (the storage and marketing periods). Regardless of whether the stem was attached to the fruit, reducing PR from 2% to 0.5% or 0.05% resulted in a high relative humidity, an increased CO₂ with a decreased O₂ in bags and reduced weight loss of fruit and stems in both cultivars during the entire storage and marketing periods; furthermore, higher fruit firmness, skin brightness and stem green color with lower rates of surface pitting and stem browning and relative leakage of stems were observed in either SO or SF of ‘Chelan’ and ‘Lapins’ cherries packaged with 0.5% and 0.05% PR bags compared to 100 (air) and 2% PR-treated cherries. However, the 0.05% PR packaging system retained a significant amount of condensation water in the bag; as a result, the decay incidence of SF cherries statistically increased. Overall, packing SO and SF ‘Chelan’ and ‘Lapins’ cherries in bags with a 0.5% PR provided great benefits in delaying weight loss and pathogen infection and maintaining the high eating and storage quality during the storage and marketing periods.","PeriodicalId":19626,"journal":{"name":"Packaging Technology and Science","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2023-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139056830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}