ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Upcycling Tomato Harvest and Processing Residues into Polyphenol-Enriched Cellulosic Films with Tunable Antioxidant and UV-Blocking Properties.
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- Comparison of the Structural Characteristics and Functional Performances of Chitosan-Based Active Packaging Films Loaded with Three Varieties of Water Chestnut (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Hazelnut Shell Biorefinery for Bioactive CMC Films: Sequential Polyphenol and Cellulose Recovery and Wax-Modulating Performance.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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The development of bio-based functional materials through the upcycling of agri-food residues represents a sustainable strategy to reduce environmental impact and promote circular economy. This study achieved valorization by combining two tomato by-products: peels exhausted after supercritical fluid extraction and harvest residues mainly composed of stems and field wastes. Polyphenol-rich extract (TPPf) was obtained from peels through ultrasound-assisted maceration and solid-phase extraction, while cellulose from tomato harvest residues (THRs) was converted into carboxymethyl cellulose (THR-CMC, degree of substitution 0.76), as confirmed by structural analyses. Functional bioplastic films were prepared by solvent casting THR-CMC, plasticized with glycerol, and enriched with different TPPf concentrations (0-100 mg/100 mL). Increasing TPPf content enhanced mechanical strength and UV-blocking efficiency, while moderate loading improved moisture barrier properties. The films exhibited notable antioxidant activity (ABTS, DPPH assays) and biodegradability, demonstrating biofunctional performance suitable for food packaging. This integrated valorization strategy highlights the potential of combining agricultural and industrial tomato residues to develop sustainable, biodegradable, and active packaging materials, supporting waste reduction and circular bioeconomy objectives.
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