Carboxymethyl Cellulose Concentration Research Articles

Optimization attributes of fig (<i>Ficus carica</i> L.) salad dressing enrichment by <i>Mentha pulegium</i> L. extract and carboxymethyl cellulose

Common salad dressings led to further calories for consumers owing to high fat in their formulations. The aim of this research is to produce low-calorie salad dressing with high nutritional value and reduced fat. Box-Behnken designs were applied including figs (Ficus carica L.) (40 to 80%), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) (0.25 to 1.25%) and Mentha pulegium L. (MPL) extract (0.01 to 0.05%) as independent variables. The total soluble solids (TSS), pH, viscosity, stability, peroxide index and sensory evaluations were performed; afterwards, calorie, and fatty acids (FA) were evaluated, and also scanning electron microscopy was carried out. The optimal conditions were obtained for salad dressing formulations with the highest TSS (40.3479%), viscosity (15898.75 cP), stability (94.2994%) and sensory (4.6282) and also the lowest pH (4.6032) and peroxide (0.9778 mEq/kg oil) related to fig (65.4545%), CMC (1.995%) and MPL (0.01%) concentrations, respectively. The optimal sample reduced 6-fold the calories compared to control and also demonstrated the maximum monounsaturated FAs with uniform distribution for particles. Fig salad dressing produced as a low-calorie product has the potential to be used by consumers.

Harnessing carboxymethyl cellulose as eco-binder to transform polyester textile waste into high-performance fire-resistant thermal insulation panels

This study aims to investigate the applicability of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) as a binder in insulating panels made from polyester textile waste (PTW), which is the most produced textile waste worldwide. This combination addresses the pressing need to recycle a widely manufactured material while introducing CMC as an environmentally friendly solution for elaborating panels with excellent thermal insulation and fire resistance. The composite panels were manufactured using compression molding process. The resulting thermal insulation panels demonstrate excellent thermal conductivity values, ranging from 0.0499 to 0.0514 W/m.K, comparable to established insulation materials. Panels with increased CMC content show remarkable mechanical strength, with compressive strengths of 217 kPa and 351 kPa for samples S4 and S5, respectively, and a flexural strength of 1.58 MPa for sample S5. This emphasizes that CMC as a binder helps distribute stresses more evenly across the composite, leading to higher strength and stiffness. Furthermore, employing CMC in the composite preparation confers exceptional resistance to flame propagation, namely, samples S4 and S5 exhibited immediate self-extinguishing properties and resistance to flame propagation. Accordingly, the mechanism behind CMC ability to resist flame propagation was investigated. Despite the composite's remarkable characteristics, its water sensitivity remains a disadvantage. Therefore, this shortcoming has been addressed highlighting several strategies that can be employed to mitigate CMC sensitivity to water including applying a waterproof coating to improve the composite humidity and water resistance increasing its overall durability.

Optimization of the foam-mat drying process to develop high-quality tomato powder: A response surface methodology approach

This research aimed to estimate the optimum formulation of process parameters in making tomato powder with optimal physicochemical properties using foam-mat drying. The egg albumin (EA) concentration (1–5%), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) concentration (1–1.5%), and drying temperature (60–70 °C) were employed as independent variables in optimizing through Response Surface Methodology (RSM) in combination with Box-Behnken experimental design (BBD). Based on the total 17 runs of BBD, foam-mat dried powder showed physicochemical properties such as 0.18–0.33 g/cm3 foam density, 178.54–350% foam expansion, 40–94% foam stability, 46.80–62% water soluble index (WSI), 1.13–2.96 water absorption index (WAI), 1.51–2 °Brix TSS, 2.30–3.98 mg/100mL ascorbic acid, 0.22–0.38% titratable acidity, and color (L*: 29.26–48.07, a*: 9.73–16.86, and b*: 6.81–21.56). Furthermore, the ANOVA findings revealed the correlation of determination (R2) exceeding 85% for the models, suggesting that the interaction between the responses and the prediction of the implied model is suitable. The optimal formulation from RSM was 4.59% EA, 0.70% CMC, and 60 °C drying temperature. Under the optimized conditions, the experimental values were 0.19±0.03 g/cm3 foam density, 346.60±3.35% foam expansion, 89.05±2.80% foam stability, 55.56±3.22% WSI, 2.49±0.09 WAI, 1.84±0.15 °Brix TSS, 2.93±0.10 mg/100 mL ascorbic acid, 0.39±0.02% titratable acidity, 46.95±6.35 L*, 17.54±1.50 a*, and 21.85±0.74 b*. The optimized parameters were verified, and there was good agreement between the experimental results and the predicted values (residual standard error (RSE) ≤ 5).

Study on preparation and performance of bagasse/sodium carboxymethyl cellulose gel for inhibiting coal spontaneous combustion

In order to effectively prevent and control coal spontaneous combustion and improve the safety of coal mining, bagasse carboxymethy cellulose (BCC) prepared from bagasse (BS) and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) were used as the substrates. A gel (BCC-CMC) for inhibiting coal spontaneous combustion was prepared using a chemical crosslinking method involving zirconium citrate crosslinking and glucono-delta-lactone (GDL) modification. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were utilized to characterize both the crystal and molecular structure of bagasse and its derived bagasse carboxymethyl cellulose. The results indicated that new carboxymethyl groups were introduced into bagasse during the treatment, facilitating the successful extraction and preparation of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. The results of viscosity and bonding tests demonstrated that the concentration and dosage of CMC had the most significant influence on the gel viscosity, which remained higher and more stable at room temperature. The coal bonded by the gel coal mixture can effectively seal surface cracks, with a bonding degree of up to 70.72 %. TG-DTG, temperature-programmed oxidation experiment and FTIR analyses revealed that, compared to raw coal, coal samples treated with gel exhibited improved stability, fewer active groups, and fewer oxygen-containing functional groups, effectively inhibiting coal’s low temperature oxidation and reducing the risk of spontaneous combustion. The gel is environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and exhibits good flame retardant properties. This study is of great significance for preventing and controlling coal spontaneous combustion, effectively ensuring the safe production of coal resources and the safety of mine workers, achieving the green sustainable development of the mine.

Stretchable Composite Films Are Prepared by Using Cellulose Pulp with Differential Substitution of Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Thymol with an Infrared Heating Process for Packaging Application.

Herein, cellulose pulp (CP), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and thymol-based eco-friendly, transparent, and flexible composite films are prepared. These materials dissolved well in an environment-friendly process in N-methyl morpholine N-oxide (NMMO) ionic liquids using infrared heating. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses are used to study the structure, microstructure, and morphology of the composite films. The thermal properties of the CP/CMC/thymol composites are thoroughly studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The thermal stability of the composites (T 5%-57.8-91.2 °C and T 10%-216.6-284.1 °C) significantly improves following the CMC addition. In each case, all the composite film exhibits unique T g (140.5-143.1 °C) values, as confirmed by DSC. The tensile strength of the cellulose pulp is 66.5 MPa, increasing to 78.4 MPa for the CP/CMC-1:0.5 composites and steadily increasing to 93.8 MPa with increasing CMC content. Similarly, CMC increases the EB of cellulose pulp from 9.3 to 7.4%. The water vapor permeability and swelling ratio values of the CP/CMC/thymol composites are in the range of 1.9-2.11 × 10-9 g/(m2·Pa·s) and 52.5-50.8° respectively. The CP, CMC, and thymol-based composite do not exhibit cytotoxicity to the aneuploid immortal keratinocyte cell line and demonstrate excellent antioxidant properties, for promising packaging and biomedical applications.

Soy glycinin-carboxymethyl cellulose “chain bead-like” nanocomplexes: Focus on formation mechanism, functional characteristics and stability properties

In this study, the aim was to solve the problem of poor functional characteristics and stability of soy glycinin (11S). 11S and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) nanocomplexes (SCs) were prepared by pH-driven method. They were further analyzed for the effects on the SCs formation mechanism, function and stability properties of CMC concentration (0.05%, 0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, w/v) and degree of substitution (DS, 0.7, 0.9, 1.2). The particle size and zeta potential indicated that the SCs were small in size, uniformly distributed, and high in potential. Classical DLVO theory calculation, FTIR, 3D fluorescence spectroscopy, and UV spectroscopy revealed that 11S and CMC interact mainly through electrostatic forces and hydrogen bonding, and the secondary and tertiary structures of the protein were altered. SEM, AFM and TEM showed that 11S formed “protein nanobeads” and engulfed the “chain” of CMC, generating “chain bead-like” SCs. With the increase in CMC concentration and DS, the hydrophobicity decreased and the molecular flexibility increased of SCs. The solubility, turbidity, emulsifying and foaming properties showed the tendency to enhance and then decrease as the CMC concentration increased; these properties improved better when the DS was stronger. The optimum functional characteristics of the formed SCs were obtained when the concentration and DS of CMC were 0.5% and 1.2, respectively. Furthermore, the addition of CMC significantly improved the pH, ionic stability and thermal stability of the nanocomplexes. This study will provide a theoretical basis for deeper understanding of the mechanism of pH-driven protein-polysaccharide interactions and applications in functional foods.

Effect of carboxymethyl cellulose incorporation to gelatin‐sunflower oil bigel on the physicochemical and structural properties

AbstractBigels are innovative and appealing heterogeneous matrices composed of two structured‐gel (hydrogel and oleogel) phases, which suitable for the entrapment of both hydrophilic and lipophilic active agents. As structuring the bigel phases using convenient materials can enhance the main characteristics, this study aimed to develop bigel system based on a hybrid hydrogel consisting of gelatin and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). The impact of incorporating various concentrations of CMC (0, 0.5, 1, 2, and 3% w/w) into gelatin‐based hydrogel at a constant organogel/hydrogel ratio of 60:40 was investigated on bigel properties. The integration of gelatin and CMC significantly affected the solvent holding capacity (SHC), microstructure, rheology, thermal, and textural properties. The results showed that bigel samples containing gelatin‐CMC had lower SHC compared to gelatin‐based samples. The integration of CMC to bigel formulation resulted in a significant decrease in hardness, cohesiveness, and adhesiveness also smooth texture. Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) analysis of the bigels showed a descending trend in melting point from 99.07 to 98.60°C for bigel samples as the CMC concentration increased from 0% to 2%. This was followed by an increase in melting temperature (100.95°C) in the bigel containing 3% CMC. Particle size distribution data indicated that the droplet sizes of the bigels increased with the incorporation of CMC into the hydrogel phase, without displaying a distinct concentration‐dependent trend. The rheological characteristics of strain sweep, frequency sweep, and loss factor affected by gelatin/CMC concentration. Overall obtained results highlight that CMC incorporation to gelatin plays a crucial role in bigel offering different textural, rheological and thermal properties. So that carefully selection and optimization of gelatin and CMC concentrations in hydrogel phase are essential for tailoring the mechanical strength and stability of bigels for various applications such as drug delivery, cosmetic, and food industries. Regarding the desired properties of CMC, it could be recommend to use by combination with gelatin to create a structure–function aimed bigels.

Synthesis and characterization of nanocomposites PVA/CMC/NFC as a barrier film paper packaging

Abstract The renewable discovery resulting from the synthesis of nanocomposites using nano fibrillated cellulose (NFC) as a nanofiller and poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) as a matrix with the addition of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) additives demonstrates good potential for food packaging applications. NFC was synthesized through a mechanical homogenization method from microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) and was effectively characterized by its physical properties, including density and particle size. Subsequently, PVA/CMC/NFC nanocomposites were created using a mechanical homogenization method with various CMC concentrations (0, 0.5, 1, and 2%) and a 90:10 ratio of PVA/CMC to NFC. The resulting nanocomposites were also characterized for their physical properties. It was found that adding CMC 2% increased the density of the solution. Then, these nanocomposites were used to apply as a coating paper. Micro photo characterization was carried out on the nanocomposite to examine the nanocomposite’s morphology on the paper and evaluate the nanocomposite’s performance as a coating paper. The results indicate that the nanocomposite has an uneven particle size distribution and demonstrates agglomeration with increased CMC concentration. This is due to hydrogen bonding interactions among PVA, CMC, and NFC, the adhesion properties to the paper, and the ratio between PVA, CMC, and NFC in solution.

Ultrasonic-assisted synthesis for the production of green and sustainable hemp carboxymethyl cellulose

Hemp fiber (Cannabis sativa) is being widely used to produce carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). This study focused on synthesizing carboxymethyl cellulose from bleached hemp fiber to investigate the impact of different factors, i.e., chemical concentration and synthesis time, on its characteristics. The fiber morphology analysis revealed desirable properties, which are essential for high-quality CMC production. Optimal condition for CMC synthesis were investigated, which involved using 20 % NaOH (w/v), the shortest total synthesis time (2.30h), and using 0.9 g MCA (w/w). This resulted in a non-significantly high DS (0.80) in both nonspray-dried and spray-dried hemp carboxymethyl cellulose, representing a high CMC content around 96 %. Moreover, the use of ultrasonic assistance and spray drying techniques significantly improved the hemp carboxymethyl cellulose properties, indicating a decreased molecular weight (2.65 × 104 g/mol) and a decreased particle size (7.82 μm). Thermal analysis revealed that spray-dried hemp carboxymethyl cellulose had lower thermal stability than hemp fiber and nonspray-dried hemp carboxymethyl cellulose. FTIR and 13C NMR analyses confirmed the successful CMC synthesis. Additionally, XRD and SEM analyses demonstrated changes in the crystalline structure and hemp carboxymethyl cellulose surface morphology. This revealed advanced techniques that could enhance hemp carboxymethyl cellulose quality and properties, making it suitable for various industrial applications.

Increasing digesta viscosity altered nutrient transporter gene expression and decreased nutrient utilisation in Eimeria-challenged birds

ABSTRACT 1. Two experiments were conducted, the first was to investigate the effect of increasing digesta viscosity by dietary carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) on the growth performance and intestinal morphology and characteristics of healthy birds. The second experiment evaluated the impact of increased digesta viscosity in birds during an Eimeria spp. challenge. 2. In experiment 1, a corn-soybean meal-based basal diet was supplemented with 0, 10 or 20 g/kg CMC at the expense of cornstarch and offered to seven birds in each of eight replicate cages per diet from d 8 to 22 post hatching. 3. Increasing digesta viscosity due to dietary CMC linearly reduced (p < 0.05) body weight (BW) gain and the apparent ileal digestibility of nutrients. The relative lengths of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum linearly increased (p < 0.01) with dietary CMC inclusion. 4. In experiment 2, on d 14, 256 broiler chickens were randomly assigned to eight replicate cages in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments with two CMC concentrations (0 or 10 g CMC/kg of diet), with or without an Eimeria challenge. On d 15, birds in the challenge groups were orally gavaged with a 1 ml solution containing 25,000, 25,000 or 125,000 oocysts of E. maxima, E. tenella and E. acervulina; or 1% PBS, respectively. 5. Increasing digesta viscosity in Eimeria-challenged birds decreased the total tract digestibility of dry matter and gross energy (p < 0.05). The ileal gene expression of glucose transporters was upregulated (p < 0.05) in challenged birds that received the CMC-supplemented diet. 6. In summary, increased digesta viscosity induced changes in the expression of nutrient transporter genes and decreased nutrient utilisation in Eimeria-challenged birds.

Flotation separation mechanism of rutile and chlorite using CMC as depressant

In ores containing rutile, chlorite is the most common silicate gangue mineral. However, the flotation separation of rutile and chlorite has yet to be thoroughly studied. In this study, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) was used to depress chlorite when sodium oleate (NaOL) was used as the collector of rutile. The selective depression and its mechanism were investigated through micro-flotation experiments, zeta potential analyses, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and particle video microscopy (PVM). Single mineral flotation showed selective depression of chlorite by CMC appeared at pH 7, NaOL concentration of 20 mg/L, and CMC concentration of 10 mg/L, when 88.39 % recovery difference between rutile and chlorite was obtained. The most effective concentration of CMC for the artificially mixed ore test was 15 mg/L, resulting in rutile recoveries and grades of 87.78 % and 75.28 % respectively. The results of Zeta, FTIR, and XPS tests indicate that the adsorption of CMC on chlorite surface is attributed to chemical and hydrogen bonding interactions, wherein the OH– and COOH– groups in CMC interact with hydroxyl groups of Fe2+ and Al3+ complexes, thereby diminishing chlorite floatability and impeding subsequent NaOL adsorption. PVM image further elucidates that hydration-repulsion interaction potentials between CMC-absorbed chlorite particles and gas bubbles deter particle adhesion. This markedly reduces chlorite ore carryover on bubble surfaces while minimally impacting rutile. This study can provide a theoretical basis for separating rutile and other vein minerals under the NaOL system.

Effect of Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Polyvinyl Alcohol on the Dispersibility and Chemical Functional Group of Nonwoven Fabrics Composed of Recycled Carbon Fibers.

In this study, recycled carbon fibers (rCFs) recovered from waste carbon composites were used to manufacture wet-laid nonwoven fabrics. The aim was to improve dispersibility by investigating the changes in the dispersibility of carbon fibers (CFs) based on the content of the dispersant carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and the binder polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and the length and basis weight of the CFs. In addition, the chemical property changes and oxygen functional group mechanisms based on the content of the CMC dispersant and PVA binder were investigated. The nonwoven fabrics made with desized CFs exhibited significantly improved dispersibility. For nonwoven fabrics produced with a fixed binder PVA content of 10%, optimal dispersibility was achieved at a dispersant CMC concentration of 0.4%. When the dispersant CMC concentration was fixed at 0.4% and the binder PVA content at 10%, the best dispersibility was observed at a CF length of 3 mm, while the maximum tensile strength was achieved at a fiber length of 6 mm. Dispersibility remained almost consistent across different basis weights. As the dispersant CMC concentration increased from 0.2% to 0.6%, the oxygen functional groups, such as carbonyl group (C=O), lactone group (O=C-O), and natrium hydroxide (NaOH), also increased. However, hydroxyl group (C-O) decreased. Moreover, the contact angle decreased, while the surface free energy increased. On the other hand, when the dispersant CMC concentration was fixed at 0.4%, the optimal binder PVA content was found to be 3%. As the binder PVA content increased from 0% to 10%, the formation of hydrogen bonds between the CMC dispersant and the PVA binder led to an increase in C=O and O=C-O bonds, while C-O and NaOH decreased. As the amount of oxygen increased, the contact angle decreased and the surface free energy increased.

Transdermal drug delivery of rizatriptan using microneedles array patch: preparation, characterization and ex-vivo/in-vivo study

Given the extensive first pass metabolism of rizatriptan in oral administration and its delayed absorption during a migraine attack as a result of gastric stasis, focus has been on transdermal delivery. The main purpose of this study is to prepare and assess transdermal formulation of rizatriptan, loaded on hydrogel microneedles delivery system, to avoid first pass metabolism and also improve its percutaneous permeation rate. Rizatriptan hydrogel microneedles were prepared using micromolding method and evaluated in terms of mechanical strength, encapsulation efficiency, permeation and in-vivo skin absorption. Different formulations of rizatriptan microneedles (F1–F5) were successfully prepared using different concentrations of carboxymethyl cellulose and gelatin type A. Rizatriptan hydrogel microneedles demonstrated favorable mechanical properties, including withstanding insertion forces, thereby enhancing its skin insertion ability. In permeation study, the percent cumulative drug released after 24 h ranged between 93.1–100% which means that microneedles were able to deliver the drug effectively. For in-vivo study, F3 formulation was selected due to its superior characteristics over other formulations as it exhibited the highest swelling capacity, and demonstrated favorable mechanical properties. Furthermore, F3 showcased the most controlled drug release over a 24-hour period. Relative bioavailability of F3 microneedles was 179.59% compared to oral administration based on the AUC0-24. The observed AUC0-24 in F3 microneedles was statistically significant and 1.80 times greater than that in oral administration. The higher rizatriptan level in the microneedle demonstrated adequate drug permeability through the rat skin, suggesting the potential of microneedles for enhanced therapeutic effectiveness.

Suspension stability of passion fruit nectar formulated with carboxymethyl cellulose: Analysis of sedimentation kinetics

This study evaluated the suspension stability of passion fruit nectar formulated with different concentrations of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). Passion fruit nectars with 0, 0.02, 0.1 and 0.2% (w/v) CMC were placed at rest in test tubes at room temperature (~25 °C) to measure the phase separation height for 87 h. Passion fruit nectars with 0 and 0.02% (w/v) CMC showed notable phase separation, while those with 0.1 and 0.2% (w/v) CMC were relatively stable suspensions. The analysis of sedimentation kinetics revealed that passion fruit nectars with 0 and 0.02% (w/v) CMC presented respectively: maximum sedimentation velocity of 0.426 m/s and 0.260 m/s, equilibrium sedimentation index of 46.494% and 20.434%, and sedimentation rate speed of 0.0362 and 0.0556%/s. A concentration of 0.2% (w/v) CMC is recommended in passion fruit nectar to maintain the appearance of a stable suspension, which is a characteristic desired by the consumer.

Influence of CMC, HPMC, and CNF on Performance of Corrugated Base Paper

AbstractThis study aims to comprehensively examine the influence of three distinct additives, namely carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), and cellulose nanofibers (CNF), on the performance enhancement of corrugated base paper. For this purpose, steam‐exploded rice straw was treated with varying concentrations (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 wt%) of CMC, HPMC and CNF. Analysis of the rice straw pre and post expansion, as well as the modified corrugated base paper, was conducted using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TG), tensile performance testing, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results indicated that adding CMC, CNF, and HPMC to corrugated base paper significantly improved bonding between paper layers, particularly at 2 %, 6 %, and 8 % concentrations, respectively. This enhancement notably increased tensile strength and elastic modulus of the corrugated base paper. Tensile performance saw increases of 57.76 %, 59.01 %, and 60.25 %, while elastic modulus showed increments of 52.7 %, 9.4 %, and 136.69 %, respectively. These findings provide valuable insights for the preparation of corrugated base paper and highlight the potential of CMC, HPMC, and CNF in enhancing paper mechanical properties.

Numerical analysis of polyphenol oxidase inactivation in non-Newtonian characteristic liquid food with high viscosity during radio frequency treatment

Enzymatic browning is one of the main problems in the food industry, especially in juice and jam processing. An efficient approach to reduce enzymatic browning is to inactivate key polyphenol oxidases (PPO) that cause color reactions. Radio frequency (RF) treatment has advantages of volumetric heating and no chemical residue, making it one of the most potential treatments to replace traditional heating for pasteurization. In this study, a finite element model was established using the commercial software, COMSOL, to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of PPO inactivation in non-Newtonian characteristic liquid food with high viscosity during pilot-scale RF treatments. The PPO was represented by the tyrosinase, and four concentrations of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) solutions were considered to have high viscosity and non-Newtonian characteristics for liquid food. The results showed that the relative residual enzyme activity rapidly decreased to 1.2% when the target temperature increased to 70 °C during a batch RF enzyme inactivation. Meanwhile, the simulated and experimental trends were consistent with an acceptable RMSE value. The low-concentration CMC solutions (0.5% and 1.0%) with shorter heating times may be more suitable for developing the batch RF enzyme inactivation technology. During continuous-flow RF enzyme inactivation, the F-value increased with an increase in the solution concentration but sharply decreased with an increase in the volumetric flow rate. The exponential function could be used to describe the relationship between the relative residual enzyme activity and the volumetric flow rate of the CMC solution after RF treatment. The optimal volumetric flow rates for reducing the activity of PPO in 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0% CMC solutions to 20% were 426.13, 467.87, 552.05, and 566.07 mL/min, respectively. This study can provide valuable information for inactivating enzymes in non-Newtonian characteristic liquid food with high viscosity.

Short Synthesis Time and Characterization of Dialdehyde Carboxymethyl Cellulose (DCMC) from High Bagasse Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMCB) Concentration

ABSTRACT Bagasse is a type of bast fiber obtained from agricultural waste. It is a suitable material for producing cellulose derivatives, specifically as a DCMC crosslinking agent. The optimal synthesized conditions of dialdehyde carboxymethyl cellulose (DCMCB) from the elemental chloride-free (ECF) bleached bagasse pulp were evaluated, including the concentration of bagasse carboxymethyl cellulose (CMCB) at 3% and 6% (w/v), the sodium periodate (NaIO4) concentration at 5%, 10%, and 15% (w/v) and the reaction time from 1 to 4 hours. The optimal conditions were characterized based on the DCMCB properties, including production yield, aldehyde content, and degree of oxidation. The optimal conditions for synthesizing DCMCB are a pH of 3.0, a reaction temperature of 35°C, a NaIO4-to-CMCB mass ratio of 1:6, and a reaction time of 2.5 hours. It obtained 97.37% yield and 97.70% aldehyde content. This optimal condition led to a 27.2% significant increase in DCMCB aldehyde content and a 37.5% reduction in reaction time. Various analytical techniques were employed to verify the success of CMCB oxidation and to fully characterize the crystallinity, thermal stability, and structure of DCMCB. CMCB encountered oxidation, resulting in alterations in functional groups and influencing the crystallinity, thermal stability, and structure of DCMCB.

Optimasi Pembuatan Heat Sealable Film dari Kolang-Kaling sebagai Bahan Kemasan

The sugar palm fruit (Arenga pinnata Merr.) has a great potential to be widely used in food industries due to its galactomannan that is able to form stable gels at high temperatures and produce excellent film properties. This study aimed to determine the optimum formula of edible films made from sugar palm fruit blended with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), beeswax, and glycerol, and then used them as food packaging. The independent variables included CMC concentration was 2–4% (w/v), beeswax concentration was 0.5–2% (w/v) and glycerol concentration was 1–2% (v/v). Sugar palm fruit 10 g and 100 mL of distilled water were set as fixed variables. The quality of the films was observed including thickness, heat sealability, water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), and solubility. The optimum formula was achieved as follows: 3.11% (w/v) CMC, 2.00% (w/v) beeswax, and 1.00% (v/v) glycerol. The optimum formula of edible film was thickness of 0.15 mm, heat sealability of 115.51 N/m, WVTR value of 2.86 g/m2/h, and solubility of 75.61%. Based on the characteristics of dissolution time test showed that the edible pouch took 2.5 min to dissolved.

Optimization of antimicrobial nanocomposite films based on carboxymethyl cellulose incorporating chitosan nanofibers and Guggul gum polysaccharide

The present study utilized response surface methodology (RSM) to investigate the impact of varying concentrations of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC: 0.75–1.75 wt%), Commiphora mukul polysaccharide (CMP: 0–1 wt%), and Chitosan Nanofiber (CHNF: 0–1 wt%) on the physical and antimicrobial characteristics of nanocomposite films based on CMC. The optimization process aimed to enhance ultimate tensile strength (UTS), strain at break (SAB), and antibacterial activity, while minimizing water vapor permeability (WVP), solubility, swelling, moisture content, opacity, and total color difference (ΔE). The results revealed that both CMP and CHNF had a positive influence on reducing moisture content, WVP, and increasing UTS. However, higher concentrations of CMP and CHNF had a divergent effect on SAB, ΔE, and swelling. The incorporation of CMP led to increased opacity and solubility, while the inclusion of CHNF resulted in decreased opacity and solubility. Notably, only CHNF addition significantly improved the antibacterial properties of the films. By applying the optimization procedure utilizing RSM, the formulation containing CMC (1.5 wt%), CMP (0.25 wt%), and CHNF (0.75 wt%) demonstrated superior physical, mechanical, and antibacterial properties in the biodegradable film matrix. These findings highlight the potential of utilizing these components to enhance the performance of CMC-based nanocomposite films.

Effects and mechanisms of ultrasound-assisted emulsification treatment on the curcumin delivery and digestive properties of myofibrillar protein-carboxymethyl cellulose complex emulsion gel

Different emulsion gel systems are widely applied to deliver functional ingredients. The effects and mechanisms of ultrasound-assisted emulsification (UAE) treatment and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) modifying the curcumin delivery properties and in vitro digestibility of the myofibrillar protein (MP)-soybean oil emulsion gels were investigated. The rheological properties, droplet size, protein and CMC distribution, ultrastructure, surface hydrophobicity, sulfhydryl groups, and zeta potential of emulsion gels were also measured. Results indicate that UAE treatment and CMC addition both improved curcumin encapsulation and protection efficiency in MP emulsion gel, especially for the UAE combined with CMC (UAE-CMC) treatment which encapsulation efficiency, protection efficiency, the release rate, and bioaccessibility of curcumin increased from 86.75 % to 97.67 %, 44.85 % to 68.85 %, 18.44 % to 41.78 %, and 28.68 % to 44.93 % respectively. The protein digestibility during the gastric stage was decreased after the CMC addition and UAE treatment, and the protein digestibility during the intestinal stage was reduced after the CMC addition. The fatty acid release rate was increased after CMC addition and UAE treatment. Apparent viscosity, storage modulus, and loss modulus were decreased after CMC addition while increased after UAE and UAE-CMC treatment especially the storage modulus increased from 0.26 Pa to 41 Pa after UAE-CMC treatment. The oil size was decreased, the protein and CMC concentration around the oil was increased, and a denser and uniform emulsion gel network structure was formed after UAE treatment. The surface hydrophobicity, free SH groups, and absolute zeta potential were increased after UAE treatment. The UAE-CMC treatment could strengthen the MP emulsion gel structure and decrease the oil size to increase the curcumin delivery properties, and hydrophobic and electrostatic interaction might be essential forces to maintain the emulsion gel.