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Characterization of Jatropha curcas L. Protein Cast Films with respect to Packaging Relevant Properties
Joint Authors
Gofferje, Gabriele
Stäbler, Andreas
Schmid, Markus
Source
International Journal of Polymer Science
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
There is increasing research ongoing towards the substitution of petrochemical based plastics by more sustainable raw materials, especially in the field of bioplastics.
Proteins of different types such as whey, casein, gelatine, or zein show potential beyond the food and feed industry as, for instance, the application in packaging.
Protein based coatings provide different packaging relevant properties such as barrier against permanent gases, certain water vapour barrier, and mechanical resistance.
The aim of this study was to explore the potential for packaging applications of proteins from Jatropha curcas L.
and to compare the performance with literature data on cast films from whey protein isolate.
As a by-product from oil extraction, high amounts of Jatropha meal are obtained requiring a concept for its sustainable utilization.
Jatropha seed cake includes up to 40% (w/w) of protein which is currently not utilized.
The present study provides new data on the potential of Jatropha protein for packaging applications.
It was shown that Jatropha protein cast films show suitable barrier and mechanical properties depending on the extraction and purification method as well as on the plasticiser content.
Based on these findings Jatropha proteins own potential to be utilized as coating material for food packaging applications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gofferje, Gabriele& Schmid, Markus& Stäbler, Andreas. 2015. Characterization of Jatropha curcas L. Protein Cast Films with respect to Packaging Relevant Properties. International Journal of Polymer Science،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066809
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gofferje, Gabriele…[et al.]. Characterization of Jatropha curcas L. Protein Cast Films with respect to Packaging Relevant Properties. International Journal of Polymer Science No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066809
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gofferje, Gabriele& Schmid, Markus& Stäbler, Andreas. Characterization of Jatropha curcas L. Protein Cast Films with respect to Packaging Relevant Properties. International Journal of Polymer Science. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066809
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1066809