Physical-mechanical and antimicrobial properties of nanocomposite films with pediocin and ZnO nanoparticles

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
10601570	Carbohydrate Polymers	2013	10 Pages	PDF

Abstract

âº Nanocomposite films of methyl cellulose were made using central composite design. âº ZnO nanoparticles and pediocin were incorporated in nanocomposite films. âº Antimicrobial activity and physical-mechanical changes were evaluated. âº Antimicrobials affected significantly nanocomposite films properties. âº Nanocomposite films had activity against S. aureus and L. monocytogenes.

Keywords

Food packaging Nanocomposite films ZnO nanoparticles Food preservation Food borne pathogens Pediocin

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Physical Sciences and Engineering Chemistry Organic Chemistry

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Physical-mechanical and antimicrobial properties of nanocomposite films with pediocin and ZnO nanoparticles

Authors

Paula Judith Perez Espitia, Nilda de Fátima Ferreira Soares, Reinaldo F. Teófilo, Jane Sélia dos Reis Coimbra, Débora M. Vitor, Rejane Andrade Batista, Sukarno Olavo Ferreira, Nélio José de Andrade, Eber Antonio Alves Medeiros,