Publication: Eco-friendly rice straw paper coated with longan (Dimocarpus longan) peel extract as bio-based and antibacterial packaging
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2021-09-01
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20734360
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Mahidol University
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Polymers. Vol.13, No.18 (2021)
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Rungsima Chollakup, Wuttinant Kongtud, Udomlak Sukatta, Maneenuch Premchookiat, Kanyanut Piriyasatits, Hataitip Nimitkeatkai, Amnat Jarerat Eco-friendly rice straw paper coated with longan (Dimocarpus longan) peel extract as bio-based and antibacterial packaging. Polymers. Vol.13, No.18 (2021). doi:10.3390/polym13183096 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/76591
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Eco-friendly rice straw paper coated with longan (Dimocarpus longan) peel extract as bio-based and antibacterial packaging
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This study aimed to develop active paper from rice straw fibers with its function as antibacterial activity obtained from longan (Dimocarpus longan) peels. The morphology and mechanical properties of fibers of rice straw were examined as quality parameters for paper production. Rice straw paper (RSP) with basis weight ca 106.42 g/m2, 0.34 mm thickness, 34.15% brightness, and 32.26 N·m/g tensile index was successfully prepared from fibers and pulps without chemical bleach-ing process. Bioactive compounds of longan peels were extracted using maceration technique with a mixture of ethanol-water, and subsequently coated onto RSP at concentration of 10%, 15% and 20% (w/v). Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopic analysis demonstrated the functional groups of phytochemicals in the peel extract. The results of physical properties showed that the coated RSP had similar thickness and tensile index, but had lower brightness compared to control papers. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed the significantly different of surface and cross-section structures between coated and uncoated RSP. The coated RSP had relatively greater barrier properties to prevent water absorption. In addition, the RSP coated with longan peel extracts showed significant antibacterial activity against foodborne bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus. This study reveals the benefits of natural byproducts as potential materials for active packaging prepared by environmentally friendly processes.