Carvacrol@ZnO and <i>trans</i>-Cinnamaldehyde@ZnO Nanohybrids for Poly-Lactide/tri-Ethyl Citrate-Based Active Packaging Films.

ABSTRACT: The growing demand for sustainable food packaging has driven the development of active packaging systems using biopolymers like poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and natural antimicrobials. This study focuses on creating novel nanohybrids by loading carvacrol (CV) and trans-cinnamaldehyde (tCN) onto ZnO nanorods for incorporation into PLA/triethyl citrate (TEC) films. The CV@ZnO and tCN@ZnO nanohybrids were synthesized and characterized using XRD, FTIR, desorption kinetics, and by assessing their antioxidant and antibacterial properties. These nanohybrids were then integrated into PLA/TEC films via extrusion. The resulting active films were evaluated for their physicochemical, mechanical, barrier, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. The tCN@ZnO nanohybrid exhibited

SUBMITTER: Leontiou AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12692982 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature