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ArticleFood chemistry: X2025

Characterization, antibacterial properties, and application of gelatin films reinforced with smectite and illite clays for cherry fruit preservation.

Nermine Sayah, Nasir A Ibrahim, Walid Elfalleh, Nacim Zouari, Noureddine Hamdi, Mourad Jridi

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Nermine SayahLaboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-Resources (LR17ES27), Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja (ISBB), University of Jendouba, 9000, Beja, Tunisia.
Nasir A IbrahimDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia.
Walid ElfallehDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia.
Nacim ZouariLaboratory of Biodiversity, Molecules, and Applications (BMA) - LR22ES02, Higher Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine (ISBAM), Medenine, University of Gabes, Tunisia.
Noureddine HamdiHigher Institute of the Sciences and Techniques of Waters of Gabes, University of Gabes, Tunisia.
Mourad JridiLaboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-Resources (LR17ES27), Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja (ISBB), University of Jendouba, 9000, Beja, Tunisia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigates the development of biodegradable composite films (F) based on gelatin (G), reinforced with smectite (Sm) and illite (IL) clays as fillers within the biopolymer matrix. A comprehensive set of characterization techniques was employed to evaluate the structural, thermal, mechanical, and barrier properties of the films. Mechanical testing revealed that incorporating 5 % clay significantly enhanced TS while reducing EAB compared to the control. Notably, the gelatin-illite film (GF-IL5%) exhibited superior mechanical stability and lower deformability compared to the gelatin-smectite counterpart (GF-Sm5%). Contact angle measurements indicated increased surface hydrophobicity, consistent with reduced WVP, suggesting improved barrier functionality. Additionally, the films showed enhanced antibacterial and antioxidant activities. Biodegradability tests and preservation trials on cherry fruits demonstrated that GF-Sm5% and GF-IL5% films contribute to prolong fruit freshness and microbial stability. These findings highlight the potential of Sm- and IL-reinforced gelatin films as high-performance materials for food preservation applications.

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Antibacterial and antioxidant activitiesGelatinIlliteSmectiteStructural and thermal propertiesWettability

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