{"title":"含纳米银的蛋白质纳米纤维用于活性食品包装","authors":"Jinan Alhariry , Krishna Mohan Poluri","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2025.101559","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing environmental crisis from non-biodegradable plastics, alongside the need for extended shelf life and protection against physical damage and foodborne diseases, underscores the urgent demand for innovative food packaging materials. Nanotechnology-based interventions address these intertwined challenges by developing multifunctional films using edible biopolymer matrices embedded with metal nanoparticles. This study presents an efficient approach to producing lysozyme silver nanoparticles (LSNP)-loaded gelatin-zein nanofibers, crosslinked by glucose, via direct blending of varying LSNP concentrations into the proteinaceous solution before electrospinning. FESEM findings revealed that incorporating 2 mg/mL LSNP into nanofibers (NF2) produced the smallest average diameter of 235.47 ± 73.13 nm. EDX-elemental mapping and TEM analysis demonstrated uniform LSNP dispersion within nanofibers, confirming the effective incorporation during electrospinning. FTIR and XPS analysis suggested intermolecular interaction between LSNP and gelatin/zein matrix. XRD analysis confirmed the preserved crystalline nature of LSNP within the nanofibers. Interestingly, NF2 exhibited enhanced mechanical properties with a tensile strength (TS) of 8.66 MPa, an elongation at break (EAB) of 114.9 %, and Young's modulus (YM) of 920 MPa. Moreover, NF2 showed the highest water contact angle (WCA) of 144.49˚, indicating excellent hydrophobicity. Additionally, the film demonstrated great solvent resistance, antioxidant activity of 78.3 %, and strong antibacterial efficiency against various bacterial strains of food-related pathogens. The nanomats exhibited exceptional biodegradability within a 10-day soil burial environment. Concurrently, fruits packaged in NF2 maintained freshness for up to 10 days at 25 ℃. These results accentuate the promising potential of LSNP-loaded proteinaceous nanofibers as a superior alternative for active food packaging applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"50 ","pages":"Article 101559"},"PeriodicalIF":10.6000,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Proteinaceous nanofibers loaded with nano-silver for active food packaging applications\",\"authors\":\"Jinan Alhariry , Krishna Mohan Poluri\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.fpsl.2025.101559\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><div>The increasing environmental crisis from non-biodegradable plastics, alongside the need for extended shelf life and protection against physical damage and foodborne diseases, underscores the urgent demand for innovative food packaging materials. Nanotechnology-based interventions address these intertwined challenges by developing multifunctional films using edible biopolymer matrices embedded with metal nanoparticles. This study presents an efficient approach to producing lysozyme silver nanoparticles (LSNP)-loaded gelatin-zein nanofibers, crosslinked by glucose, via direct blending of varying LSNP concentrations into the proteinaceous solution before electrospinning. FESEM findings revealed that incorporating 2 mg/mL LSNP into nanofibers (NF2) produced the smallest average diameter of 235.47 ± 73.13 nm. EDX-elemental mapping and TEM analysis demonstrated uniform LSNP dispersion within nanofibers, confirming the effective incorporation during electrospinning. FTIR and XPS analysis suggested intermolecular interaction between LSNP and gelatin/zein matrix. XRD analysis confirmed the preserved crystalline nature of LSNP within the nanofibers. Interestingly, NF2 exhibited enhanced mechanical properties with a tensile strength (TS) of 8.66 MPa, an elongation at break (EAB) of 114.9 %, and Young's modulus (YM) of 920 MPa. Moreover, NF2 showed the highest water contact angle (WCA) of 144.49˚, indicating excellent hydrophobicity. Additionally, the film demonstrated great solvent resistance, antioxidant activity of 78.3 %, and strong antibacterial efficiency against various bacterial strains of food-related pathogens. The nanomats exhibited exceptional biodegradability within a 10-day soil burial environment. Concurrently, fruits packaged in NF2 maintained freshness for up to 10 days at 25 ℃. 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Proteinaceous nanofibers loaded with nano-silver for active food packaging applications
The increasing environmental crisis from non-biodegradable plastics, alongside the need for extended shelf life and protection against physical damage and foodborne diseases, underscores the urgent demand for innovative food packaging materials. Nanotechnology-based interventions address these intertwined challenges by developing multifunctional films using edible biopolymer matrices embedded with metal nanoparticles. This study presents an efficient approach to producing lysozyme silver nanoparticles (LSNP)-loaded gelatin-zein nanofibers, crosslinked by glucose, via direct blending of varying LSNP concentrations into the proteinaceous solution before electrospinning. FESEM findings revealed that incorporating 2 mg/mL LSNP into nanofibers (NF2) produced the smallest average diameter of 235.47 ± 73.13 nm. EDX-elemental mapping and TEM analysis demonstrated uniform LSNP dispersion within nanofibers, confirming the effective incorporation during electrospinning. FTIR and XPS analysis suggested intermolecular interaction between LSNP and gelatin/zein matrix. XRD analysis confirmed the preserved crystalline nature of LSNP within the nanofibers. Interestingly, NF2 exhibited enhanced mechanical properties with a tensile strength (TS) of 8.66 MPa, an elongation at break (EAB) of 114.9 %, and Young's modulus (YM) of 920 MPa. Moreover, NF2 showed the highest water contact angle (WCA) of 144.49˚, indicating excellent hydrophobicity. Additionally, the film demonstrated great solvent resistance, antioxidant activity of 78.3 %, and strong antibacterial efficiency against various bacterial strains of food-related pathogens. The nanomats exhibited exceptional biodegradability within a 10-day soil burial environment. Concurrently, fruits packaged in NF2 maintained freshness for up to 10 days at 25 ℃. These results accentuate the promising potential of LSNP-loaded proteinaceous nanofibers as a superior alternative for active food packaging applications.
期刊介绍:
Food packaging is crucial for preserving food integrity throughout the distribution chain. It safeguards against contamination by physical, chemical, and biological agents, ensuring the safety and quality of processed foods. The evolution of novel food packaging, including modified atmosphere and active packaging, has extended shelf life, enhancing convenience for consumers. Shelf life, the duration a perishable item remains suitable for sale, use, or consumption, is intricately linked with food packaging, emphasizing its role in maintaining product quality and safety.