Development of sodium alginate–aloe vera hydrogel films enriched with organic fibers: study of the physical, mechanical, and barrier properties for food-packaging applications
Alina Hadi, Anjum Nawab, Feroz Alam, Sara Naqvi
Abstract
Hydrogels from a botanical origin can be beneficially utilized in the development of edible and biodegradable food-packaging films.
Topics & Concepts
Aloe veraFood packagingSodium alginateSelf-healing hydrogelsMaterials scienceFood scienceChitosanComposite materialChemical engineeringChemistrySodiumPolymer chemistryTraditional medicineOrganic chemistryMedicineEngineeringMetallurgyNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingMicroencapsulation and Drying Processesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties