Drying conditions highly influence the characteristics of glycerol-plasticized alginate films
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.12.001
Abstract: Abstract This paper focusses on the characteristics of Na-alginate films (using glycerol as the plasticizer) produced under different drying conditions. Response surface methodology (RSM) was applied to study the effects of drying temperature (25–90 °C) and… read more here.
Keywords: alginate films; plasticized alginate; temperature; drying temperature ... See more keywords
Production of alginate films containing Hypericum perforatum extract as an antibacterial and antioxidant wound dressing material
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DOI: 10.1177/08839115211073155
Abstract: The incorporation of herbal extracts in wound dressing materials is an important concept that has been researched recently. In this study, alginate films incorporated in the various ratio (0.25–1% v/v) of Hypericum perforatum extract (HPE)… read more here.
Keywords: hypericum perforatum; alginate films; antioxidant; hpe ... See more keywords
Mechanical, Barrier, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Alginate Films: Effect of Seaweed Powder and Plasma-Activated Water
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238356
Abstract: The incorporation of natural fillers such as seaweed may potentially enhance the properties of biopolymer films. In this study, we investigated the effect of seaweed powder as a bio-filler in alginate-based films at different concentrations… read more here.
Keywords: effect; water; seaweed powder; alginate films ... See more keywords
Oromucosal Alginate Films with Zein Nanoparticles as a Novel Delivery System for Digoxin
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DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13122030
Abstract: Digoxin is a hydrophobic drug used for the treatment of heart failure that possesses a narrow therapeutic index, which raises safety concerns for toxicity. This is of utmost relevance in specific populations, such as the… read more here.
Keywords: delivery system; digoxin; zein nanoparticles; alginate films ... See more keywords
Physicochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Alginate Films Containing Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare L.) Essential Oil
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15020260
Abstract: Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) is a common plant used in folk medicine for digestive problems, fevers, and migraines; against parasites; and as an insect repellent. The active substances in essential oil are responsible for its antimicrobial… read more here.
Keywords: tanacetum vulgare; essential oil; alginate films; tansy tanacetum ... See more keywords