Development and characterization of semi-refined carrageenan (SRC) films from Eucheuma cottonii incorporated with glycerol and α-tocopherol for active food packaging application

• Main Authors: Khadijah Husna, Abd Hamid, Nur 'Alia Zaini, Mohd Saupy, Norashikin, Mat Zain, Siti Kholijah, Abdul Mudalip, Shalyda, Md Shaarani, Nurul Aini, Mohd Azman
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: IOP Publishing 2018
• Subjects: QH301 Biology
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/24784/1/2018_Hamid_2018_IOP_Conf._Ser.__Mater._Sci._Eng._458_012022.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/24784/; https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/458/1/012022

This works focuses on the development of biodegradable active films packaging using all natural compounds with the aim of contributing sustainable film not only by reducing the plastic waste to environment but also as a potential substitute of synthetic preservative in food. Active film packaging wa...