PMID- 38231978
OWN - NLM
STAT- PubMed-not-MEDLINE
LR  - 20240121
IS  - 2073-4360 (Electronic)
IS  - 2073-4360 (Linking)
VI  - 15
IP  - 23
DP  - 2023 Nov 30
TI  - Innovative HDPE Composites Enriched with UV Stabilizer and Diatomaceous 
      Earth/Zinc Oxide for Enhanced Seafood Packaging and Antimicrobial Properties.
LID - 10.3390/polym15234577 [doi]
LID - 4577
AB  - The fisheries industry encounters distinct packaging challenges, including the 
      need to protect perishable seafood from rapid spoilage caused by UV radiation 
      while allowing for reuse. This study tackles these issues by introducing advanced 
      high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites enhanced with a UV stabilizer and 
      inorganic fillers, such as diatomaceous earth/zinc oxide (DZ). Our investigation 
      explores the transformative effects of weathering on these pioneering composites, 
      evaluating shifts in mechanical, physical, thermal properties, and sub-zero 
      temperature stability. Incorporating a UV stabilizer alongside DZ within the HDPE 
      matrix significantly enhances mechanical performance and weathering resilience. 
      These enhancements extend the longevity of seafood packaging while preserving 
      product quality. Moreover, our findings reveal a substantial breakthrough in 
      antimicrobial properties. The inclusion of DZ, with or without a UV stabilizer, 
      results in an impressive up to 99% enhancement in antibacterial activity against 
      both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. This discovery not only bolsters 
      the protective attributes of HDPE packaging but also presents a compelling case 
      for the development of active packaging materials derived from DE/ZnO composites. 
      This study bridges the gap between packaging and seafood quality, introducing 
      advanced polymeric packaging technology for seafood products. It highlights the 
      mutually beneficial link between packaging improvements and ensuring seafood 
      quality, meeting industry needs while promoting sustainability.
FAU - Charoensri, Korakot
AU  - Charoensri K
AD  - Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea 
      University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
FAU - Shin, Yang J
AU  - Shin YJ
AD  - Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea 
      University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
FAU - Park, Hyun J
AU  - Park HJ
AD  - Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea 
      University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
LA  - eng
PT  - Journal Article
DEP - 20231130
PL  - Switzerland
TA  - Polymers (Basel)
JT  - Polymers
JID - 101545357
PMC - PMC10708040
OTO - NOTNLM
OT  - UV stabilizers
OT  - active packaging
OT  - antimicrobial
OT  - food packaging
OT  - seafood
OT  - zinc oxide
COIS- This paper has no conflicts of interest and the results reported in this 
      manuscript have not been published elsewhere nor have they been submitted for 
      publication elsewhere.
EDAT- 2024/01/17 18:42
MHDA- 2024/01/17 18:43
PMCR- 2023/11/30
CRDT- 2024/01/17 13:03
PHST- 2023/11/16 00:00 [received]
PHST- 2023/11/26 00:00 [revised]
PHST- 2023/11/28 00:00 [accepted]
PHST- 2024/01/17 18:43 [medline]
PHST- 2024/01/17 18:42 [pubmed]
PHST- 2024/01/17 13:03 [entrez]
PHST- 2023/11/30 00:00 [pmc-release]
AID - polym15234577 [pii]
AID - polymers-15-04577 [pii]
AID - 10.3390/polym15234577 [doi]
PST - epublish
SO  - Polymers (Basel). 2023 Nov 30;15(23):4577. doi: 10.3390/polym15234577.