Shuxiao Liang, Zhijie Yao, Jinxiang Chen, Jin Qian, Yufeng Dai, Haitao Li
{"title":"Structural characterization of a α-d-glucan from Ginkgo biloba seeds and its protective effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mice","authors":"Shuxiao Liang, Zhijie Yao, Jinxiang Chen, Jin Qian, Yufeng Dai, Haitao Li","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) poses a great global challenge to public health, yet it holds promise for amelioration through plant-derived polysaccharide. <em>Ginkgo biloba</em> seeds have long been used as medicine and food, which has potential benefits for various chronic diseases. However, the protective role of <em>Ginkgo biloba</em> seed polysaccharide against NAFLD remains unclear. In this study, we isolated and purified polysaccharide (GBSP-2) from <em>Ginkgo biloba</em> seeds. GBSP-2 is composed of α-<span>d</span>-glucopyranose residues, which are interconnected with α-<span>d</span>-glucopyranose units linked by (1→4) bonds, (1→4,6) bonds and (1→3,4) bonds, the ratio distribution is 15:1:1. By studying a mouse model, we investigated the effect of GBSP-2 (100 or 200 mg/kg) on high-fat-diet-induced NAFLD. We demonstrated that GBSP-2 significantly alleviated NAFLD, as evidenced by reduced hepatic steatosis, decreased inflammation, improved oxidative stress and ameliorative glucolipid metabolic disorders. Furthermore, GBSP-2 mitigated gut microbiota disturbance of NAFLD mice and markedly increased the abundance of <em>Akkermansia</em>, <em>Romboutsia</em>, <em>Lactobacillus</em> and <em>Bacteroides</em>. Mechanistically, GBSP-2 could activate AMPK/ACC signaling pathway to inhibit lipid synthesis by generating 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpropionic acid (DHPPA). Overall, these findings suggest that GBSP-2 plays a multi-channel and multi-target role in improving NAFLD through the gut-liver axis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"349 ","pages":"Article 123022"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142704559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anisotropic hydrogel sensors with muscle-like structures based on high-absorbent alginate fibers","authors":"Chen Hang, Zihan Guo, Kai Li, Jiuyong Yao, Hailing Shi, Ruihao Ge, Junxuan Liang, Fengyu Quan, Kewei Zhang, Xing Tian, Yanzhi Xia","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogel sensors have attracted much attention as they play a critical role in health monitoring, multifunctional electronic skin, and human-machine interfaces. However, the isotropic structure makes existing hydrogel sensors exhibit isotropic sensing performance. Therefore, it is a challenge to fabricate hydrogels with human tissue-like structures to achieve anisotropic sensing performance. Herein, we proposed a novel method to prepare anisotropic hydrogel sensors using high-absorbent alginate fibers. The anisotropic hydrogel, HAFG@CNTs, was prepared by adsorbing carbon nanotubes on high-absorbent alginate fibers and immobilized using polyacrylamide bonds. The hydrogel had anisotropic mechanical properties and anisotropic ionic conductivity. The modulus and toughness in the parallel fiber direction were 2.31 and 3.75 times higher than those in the perpendicular fiber direction, respectively, and the sensitivity of the parallel fiber direction was higher than that of the vertical direction when strain occurred. In addition, machine learning algorithms were used to predict and classify different action signals obtained from HAFG@CNTs with an accuracy of up to 98.18 %. These advantages offer great potential for applying HAFG@CNTs to wearable devices and medical monitoring.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"349 ","pages":"Article 123015"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142705264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel Fernández-Villa , Aitor Herraiz , Kyra de Wit , Fernando Herranz , María Rosa Aguilar , Luis Rojo
{"title":"Design of tunable hyaluronic acid and O′-carboxymethyl chitosan formulations for the minimally invasive delivery of multifunctional therapies targeting rheumatoid arthritis","authors":"Daniel Fernández-Villa , Aitor Herraiz , Kyra de Wit , Fernando Herranz , María Rosa Aguilar , Luis Rojo","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of injectable, dual-component formulations based on natural-based polysaccharides is a promising strategy for the localized treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the present study, biomimetic formulations consisting of aldehyde-functionalized hyaluronic acid (AHA) and <em>O</em>-carboxymethyl chitosan (OCC) were developed, presenting rapid in situ gelation rates and finely tunable physicochemical properties. These two properties allowed for the controlled delivery of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and pro-regenerative agents (i.e., strontium-methotrexate (SrMTX) and europium-tannic acid nanocomplexes (EuTA NCs), making them suitable for application in in vivo RA-models. Biological analyses demonstrated the system's cytocompatibility and its ability to modulate the activity of human articular chondrocytes at the secretome level and scavenge nitric oxide (NO). Moreover, the loaded cargoes not only extended the anti-inflammatory properties of the formulation but also the radiolabeling of EuTA NCs with <sup>68</sup>Ga allowed the visualization of the gel by positron emission tomography (PET). Overall, this work presents the design and in vitro evaluation of an easily modulable polymeric system that allows the in situ release of a multifunctional therapy with promising perspectives for RA treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"349 ","pages":"Article 123018"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142704574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luis Silva-Lagos , Adil Ijaz , P. Buwalda , Sonia Kassai , Cynthia E. Klostermann , Hans Leemhuis , Edwin J.A. Veldhuizen , Henk A. Schols , Gabriel López-Velázquez , Paul de Vos
{"title":"Immunostimulatory effects of isomalto/malto-polysaccharides via TLR2 and TLR4 in preventing doxycycline-induced cytokine loss","authors":"Luis Silva-Lagos , Adil Ijaz , P. Buwalda , Sonia Kassai , Cynthia E. Klostermann , Hans Leemhuis , Edwin J.A. Veldhuizen , Henk A. Schols , Gabriel López-Velázquez , Paul de Vos","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122980","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122980","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Isomalto/malto-polysaccharides (IMMPs) are α-glucans with prebiotic potential used as food ingredients. However, their ability to exert direct cellular effects remains unknown. IMMPs may enhance immunity by activating toll-like receptors (TLRs), key for defense against pathogens. Doxycycline is an antibiotic that requires an effective immune function but paradoxically has immune-attenuating effects by reducing TLR2 activity, potentially increasing antibiotic needs. We hypothesize that IMMPs are recognized by various cell surface TLRs, leading to the activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway. Furthermore, IMMPs' immune-stimulating effect could prevent the doxycycline-induced reduction of TLR2 activity in immune cells. IMMPs activated TLR2, increasing NF-κB signaling by 3.42- and 6.37-fold at 1 and 2 mg/mL, respectively. TLR4 activation increased 5.47-, 7.39-, and 8.34-fold at 0.5, 1, and 2 mg/mL. IMMPs enhanced IL-8, TNFα, and IL1-RA production in THP-1 monocytes. Additionally, preincubation of macrophages with IMMPs enhanced cytokine production and partially prevented doxycycline-induced cytokine reduction in response to TLR2 activation. Molecular docking analyses support IMMPs and doxycycline binding to these TLRs. These findings suggest that IMMPs stimulate immunity via TLR2 and TLR4, partially mitigating doxycycline's adverse effects. This provides a dietary strategy to enhance pathogen clearance, reduce antibiotic needs, and support immune health.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"350 ","pages":"Article 122980"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142719724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tiantian Wang , Bingbing Xu , Tong Yu , Yan Yu , Jiayi Fu , Yuhang Wang , Xianwu Gao , Zhebin Xue , Ruoxin Li , Guangtao Chang
{"title":"PVA/chitosan-based multifunctional hydrogels constructed through multi-bonding synergies and their application in flexible sensors","authors":"Tiantian Wang , Bingbing Xu , Tong Yu , Yan Yu , Jiayi Fu , Yuhang Wang , Xianwu Gao , Zhebin Xue , Ruoxin Li , Guangtao Chang","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123034","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123034","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogels have garnered significant interest as promising materials for flexible wearable devices. However, it remains a major challenge to develop multifunctional hydrogels. In this study, we prepared a multifunctional hydrogel based on the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan (CS), which is characterized by high strength, good electrical conductivity, and resistance to freezing and water retention. The hydrogel formulation utilizes <em>p</em>-carboxyphenylboronic acid (PBA) and MXene in combination with freeze-thaw cycling and glycerin (GL) immersion technology. Additionally, we explored the applications of this hydrogel in motion detection and sensing. Research results indicate that the hydrogel has excellent mechanical properties, achieving a strength of up to 3.42 MPa, with modulus and toughness improved by 7 times and 5 times, respectively, compared to pure PVA hydrogels. Moreover, when the MXene dispersion is at 8 vol%, the conductivity is 163.15 mS/m, and we explore their applications in strain sensing (GF = 7.03) and motion detection. The hydrogels exhibit a good strain range (600 %) and a fast response time (42 ms), as well as regular and stable electrical signals demonstrated at joints and breathing, providing strategic support for the application of this hydrogel in the field of smart wearable flexibility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"350 ","pages":"Article 123034"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142719727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ayoub Abarkan , Nafea Achalhi , Ridouan El Yousfi , Sara Moumnassi , Zoubida Aissaoui , Abdeslam Asehraou , Abderrahman El Idrissi
{"title":"State-of-the-art phosphorylation of water-soluble allyl cellulose via a green radical-mediated “click” reaction pathway with enhanced antifungal activity","authors":"Ayoub Abarkan , Nafea Achalhi , Ridouan El Yousfi , Sara Moumnassi , Zoubida Aissaoui , Abdeslam Asehraou , Abderrahman El Idrissi","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Allyl Cellulose (AC) was synthesized using allyl bromide in sodium hydroxide (NaOH)/urea aqueous solution. By employing a molar ratio of 6:1 of allyl bromide/cellulose, low-degree of substitution (DS) water-soluble AC (AC<sub>1</sub>) was obtained (DS = 0.67). Then, radical-mediated “click” reactions of AC<sub>1</sub> with diethyl phosphite (DEP) and dibutyl phosphite (DBP) were carried out in deionized water as green reaction medium, using 4,4′-azobis(4-cyanovaleric acid) (ACVA) as a radical initiator. The synthesized AC<sub>1</sub>-DEP and AC<sub>1</sub>-DBP showed high conversion percentages of 84 % and 87 %, respectively. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques were used to validate the structure of the products and confirm the successful radical-mediated “click” reactions of AC<sub>1</sub> with dialkyl phosphite (DAP) in water. X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), static contact angle, and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDX) analyses were used to investigate structural, thermal, and surface properties, revealing an increase in flexibility and hydrophobicity upon phosphorylation. AC<sub>1</sub>-diethyl phosphite (AC<sub>1</sub>-DEP) and AC<sub>1</sub>-dibutyl phosphite (AC<sub>1</sub>-DBP) exhibited efficient antifungal activities with inhibition zone ranges from 14 to 27 mm.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"349 ","pages":"Article 123014"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142704552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yue Jiao , Yao Wang , Huining Xiao , Jian Li , Changtong Mei , Qiliang Fu , Jingquan Han
{"title":"All-solid-state wire-shaped micro-supercapacitors: A microfluidic approach to core-shell structured bacterial cellulose-GN/PPy fibers","authors":"Yue Jiao , Yao Wang , Huining Xiao , Jian Li , Changtong Mei , Qiliang Fu , Jingquan Han","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122996","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122996","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The one-dimensional (1D) wire-shaped micro-supercapacitors (micro-SCs) hold great structural advantages of low mass/volume with promising applications in wearable electronics. All-solid-state wire-shaped micro-SCs, characterized by their lightweight, high capacitance, flexibility, and robust mechanical stability, have been developing in a promising direction of energy storage devices. These 1D fiber-shaped supercapacitors can be independently operated or woven into various shapes, accommodating diverse applications. Despite their potential, the complexity of their preparation processes, especially the continuous fabrication process, remains a significant challenge. This study introduces a novel microfluidic technique for synthesizing core-shell structured fibers using bacterial cellulose (BC) and graphene (GN) with a polypyrrole (PPy) coating. Utilizing BC as a scaffold and GN for enhanced electrical properties, this method ensures uniformity in fiber structure and stability in the PPy shell. Employing a solid-state H<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub>/PVA gel as the electrolyte, the developed micro-SCs demonstrated exceptional electrochemical performance, evidenced by a high specific capacitance of 162 mF cm<sup>−2</sup>, an energy density of 96.5 mW h cm<sup>−2</sup>, and superior cycling stability with 95.11 % capacitance retention after 5000 cycles. This work contributes to the fabrication of filament electrodes inspired by the microfluidic strategy, which allows one to design the unique architecture of core-shell structured BC-GN/PPy fibers for the construction of micro-SCs in high performance wearable electronics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"349 ","pages":"Article 122996"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142704560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mariana Mazetto de Carvalho, Christiane Færestrand Ellefsen, Andrea Angelov Eltvik, Marianne Hiorth, Anne Berit C. Samuelsen
{"title":"Chemical structure characterization of polysaccharides using diffusion ordered NMR spectroscopy (DOSY)","authors":"Mariana Mazetto de Carvalho, Christiane Færestrand Ellefsen, Andrea Angelov Eltvik, Marianne Hiorth, Anne Berit C. Samuelsen","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The potential of DOSY NMR spectroscopy to distinguish the linkage pattern of chemically related polysaccharides was evaluated using β-glucans isolated from yeast (<em>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</em>) and mushroom (<em>Pleurotus eryngii</em>). Laminarin from <em>Laminaria digitata</em> was included for chemical shift comparison. Characterization through methylation and 1D/2D NMR analysis showed that all the samples were constituted by <span><math><mo>→</mo></math></span>3)-Glc<em>p</em>-(1<span><math><mo>→</mo></math></span>; →3,6)-Glc<em>p</em>-(1<span><math><mo>→</mo></math></span>; Glc<em>p</em>-(1<span><math><mo>→</mo></math></span> and <span><math><mo>→</mo></math></span>6)-Glc<em>p</em>-(1<span><math><mo>→</mo></math></span> linkages. The results obtained allowed the identification of the well-known chemical structure of laminarin. Moreover, DOSY demonstrated that the units <span><math><mo>→</mo></math></span>3)-Glc<em>p</em>-(1<span><math><mo>→</mo></math></span> and <span><math><mo>→</mo></math></span>6)-Glc<em>p</em>-(1<span><math><mo>→</mo></math></span> from yeast β-glucans, presented the same diffusion time. For the mushrooms β-glucans, the diffusion time of these units were different, confirming that they belong to distinct polysaccharides. The yeast and the mushroom polysaccharide samples presented the same NMR correlations, but after DOSY analysis, different structures could be proposed. Therefore, DOSY NMR spectroscopy could be a tool for the identification of different linkage patterns of polysaccharides belonging to the same group and may be a useful contribution to the chemical structure and biological activity correlation studies of such structures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"349 ","pages":"Article 123021"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142705162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chengyu Ji, Nan Shi, Yingjie Li, Daihuo Liu, Qingcong Wei, Guanglei Ma, Xiaofang Shi, Zhiguo Hu
{"title":"A processable and recyclable gelatin/carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel electrolyte for high performance flexible zinc-ion batteries","authors":"Chengyu Ji, Nan Shi, Yingjie Li, Daihuo Liu, Qingcong Wei, Guanglei Ma, Xiaofang Shi, Zhiguo Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122982","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122982","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogels are currently under extensive research as flexible quasi-solid electrolytes for zinc-ion batteries. However, the non-degradability and non-recyclability of hydrogel electrolytes pose significant issues, leading to resource wastage and plastic pollution. Moreover, the increasing needs of hydrogel electrolyte with various shapes to meet individual requirements of next-generation flexible battery raise significant challenges. In this study, we introduce the Hofmeister effect and multiple non-covalent interactions to fabricate an eco-friendly and recyclable multifunctional hydrogel electrolyte using biomass natural polymers. This is achieved by simply soaking primary hydrogel networks of carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) and gelatin in zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) aqueous solutions, abbreviated as GCZ-x. The GCZ-x hydrogels exhibit both stiffness and toughness due to the formation of crystalline domains and ionic crosslinks. The dynamic physical interactions and temperature and pH responsiveness of the GCZ-x hydrogels enable them excellent processability and recyclability. The zinc-ion battery with GCZ-x hydrogel as electrolyte exhibits high specific capacity and superior cyclic performance (2200 h at 0.1 A g<sup>−1</sup>) without the formation of zinc dendrites. The GCZ-x electrolyte is sustainable with high recycling rate (above 80 %). It is envisaged that the GCZ-x hydrogel electrolyte will initiate new prosperity of green zinc-ion batteries in energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable ways.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"349 ","pages":"Article 122982"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142704575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Valorizing brewery industry waste in nanocellulose cryogel-PEG composites for cold chain packaging","authors":"Nadia Ahmadi Heidari , Nasser Hamdami , Gilberto Siqueira , Gustav Nyström","doi":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123031","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.123031","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Global concerns about food and energy waste call for new sustainable solutions. Phase changing materials (PCM) are promising thermal storage and management materials which have potential to mitigate food waste, yet they often suffer from leakage and non-shape stability. Here, a green shape-stabilized polyethylene glycol 300 (PEG) nanocellulose-based composite was developed using readily available and cost-effective side streams from the brewery industry. Two different routes were examined for the incorporation of PEG into the cellulose nanofiber (CNF) cryogel including adding different dry mass ratios of PEG in the sol stage, with or without physical crosslinking, or adding the PEG after CNF gelation. FTIR and TGA analysis revealed the improved thermal stability of PEG after incorporation into the CNF cryogel. The PEG/CNF composite produced by adding PEG in the gel stage outperformed the other material formulations by demonstrating the highest enthalpy value (93.2 J/g) and the best mechanical properties (Young's modulus of 140 kPa). The package containing the PEG/CNF composite could maintain the meat temperature below 0 °C around 4 times longer than the control package when the cold system was interrupted. Furthermore, the PEG/CNF composite showed a positive effect on the color and drip loss values of frozen meat.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":261,"journal":{"name":"Carbohydrate Polymers","volume":"349 ","pages":"Article 123031"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142705167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}