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Development and evaluation of superabsorbent hydrogels based on natural polymers
Batista, Rejane Andrade; Espitia, Paula J. P.; Vergne, Daviane M. C.; Vicente, A. A.; Pereira, Paula; Cerqueira, Miguel Ângelo Parente RibeiroSuperabsorbent hydrogels (SAHs) are three dimensional networks formed by polymers that can absorb aqueous solution of over 100% of their initial weight. This work aimed to develop and characterize SAHs of Chitosan/Xanthan gum (CG), Chitosan/Alginate (CA) and controlled Chitosan (C), Xanthan gum (G), and Alginate (A) produced using “onion-like” methodology. The swelling performance, the morphological structure, ...
Hydrogel as an alternative structure for food packaging systems
Batista, Rejane Andrade; Espitia, Paula Judith Perez; Quintans, Jullyana de Souza Siqueira; Freitas, Mayanna Machado; Cerqueira, Miguel ÂngeloHydrogels are three-dimensional, hydrophilic networks, comprising polymeric chains linked through physical or chemical bonds. In the area of food, hydrogels have great potential to be used in food packaging systems or as carriers of bioactive components. This paper reviews the nature of hydrogels, their 3D network conformation, their functional properties, and their potential applications in food packaging syst...