Enhanced Antibacterial Property of Pectin/Carboxymethyl Cellulose Films via Essential Oil Nanoemulsion and Silver Nanoparticles Integration

Quang Khanh Tran; Le Phuong Linh Dang; Thi Lan Anh Nguyen; Thi Minh Thu Nguyen; Huy Hoang Do; Thi Son Nguyen; Thanh Hien Pham; Thanh Huyen Dang; Duc Huynh Mai; Minh Dong Le; Duy Vuong Nguyen; Hong Anh Thu Ngo

doi:10.15625/2525-2518/22568

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Quang Khanh Tran University of Science, Vietnam National University Hanoi https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6056-3022
Le Phuong Linh Dang
Thi Lan Anh Nguyen
Thi Minh Thu Nguyen
Huy Hoang Do
Thi Son Nguyen https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0788-3391
Thanh Hien Pham https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8622-6171
Thanh Huyen Dang
Duc Huynh Mai
Minh Dong Le
Duy Vuong Nguyen https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7373-641X
Hong Anh Thu Ngo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6519-6599

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15625/2525-2518/22568

Keywords:

essential oil nanoemulsions, cinnamon, silver nanoparticles, Pectin/ Carboxy-methyl cellulose films

Abstract

Pectin/Carboxymethyl cellulose (Pectin/CMC) films are biodegradable and edible materials with excellent film-forming properties but limited antibacterial properties. This study developed a novel essential oil nanoemulsion (EON) system by combining cinnamon essential oil with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to enhance the antibacterial properties of Pectin/CMC films for food preservation. Dynamic light scattering spectroscopy revealed that the cinnamon essential oil nanoemulsion in the Tween 80/Span 80 ratio at 0.75/0.25 achieved the smallest particle size of 78.32 nm and the most stable distribution. The EON/AgNP system exhibited robust antibacterial activity against E.coli over 7 days, highlighting its stability and efficacy in food preservation. Incorporating EON/AgNPs into Pectin/CMC films significantly enhanced their mechanical properties, increasing elongation at the break by 1.2 times while retaining tensile strength. Additionally, the films demonstrated improved sensory attributes, suggesting their potential as sustainable and efficient materials for future food packaging applications.

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