Abstract
This work not only eliminates the limitations and preserves the inherent advantages of eugenol but also imparts controllable hydrophobic and antioxidative properties to cellulose-based packaging. Eugenol, a prototypical natural phenolic compound, was immobilized by chemical linkage onto cellulose. A quantitative analysis based on Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) suggests a poly-eugenol structure on cellulose surface. Increasing the specific surface of cellulose by freeze-drying increased the reaction efficiency. The resulting material shows a robust antioxidant activity and tunable hydrophobility, making it a promising candidate for diverse applications.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 110296 |
Journal | Food Hydrocolloids |
Volume | 156 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2024 |
Keywords
- Antioxidation
- Cellulose
- Grafting from
- Reusability