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ArticleScientific reports2026

Preparation of starch/PVA/Cu-NPs bio-nanocomposites in packing as preservation of UF soft cheese.

Heba A El-Refai, Sanaa K Gomaa, Rania A Zaki, Samah M El-Sayed, Hoda S El-Sayed, Youssef R Hassan, Abdelmonem Elrefaey, M E Abd El-Aziz

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Heba A El-RefaiChemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
Sanaa K GomaaChemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt. Dr.sanaaibrahime@gmail.com.
Rania A ZakiChemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
Samah M El-SayedDairy Science Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (former El Tahrir st.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt.
Hoda S El-SayedDairy Science Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (former El Tahrir st.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt.
Youssef R HassanPackaging Materials Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (former El Tahrir st.), Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
Abdelmonem ElrefaeySchool of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, AZ, 85281, USA.
M E Abd El-AzizPolymers and Pigments Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.

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Abstract

This study represents the biosynthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) via bacteria and their utilization in the synthesis of a bio-nanocomposite based on starch (St) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to be applied in preserving ultrafiltration (UF) soft cheese. The bio-nanocomposites were synthesized by blending St/PVA with a ratio of 4:1 wt, wt and loaded with various concentrations of CuO-NPs (0, 20, 40, and 80 mg) to obtain bio-nanocomposite coatings S1, S2, S3, and S4, respectively. The coatings' mechanical strength, water and oxygen barrier quality, morphology, and crystallinity were all studied. The chemical composition, microbial load, total solids, and pH changes for uncoated and coated cheese samples that were stored at 5 ± 2 °C for 60 days were evaluated. Results showed that films loaded with CuO-NPs significantly improved the mechanical and barrier properties of the prepared films, in addition to reducing the moisture loss and microbial growth and extending the shelf life of the coated cheese. In addition, the bio-nanocomposite coating loaded with higher CuO-NP concentrations (S3 and S4) showed superior antimicrobial effects, indicating their potential as active edible coatings for cheese preservation.

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CheeseEdible FilmsFood PackagingNanocompositesStarchAnti-Infective AgentsCopperFood PreservationMetal NanoparticlesPolyvinyl AlcoholUltrafiltrationAnti-Infective AgentsCoppercupric oxidePolyvinyl AlcoholStarchActive food packagingBarrier and antimicrobial propertiesBiosynthesized CuO-NPsEdible coatingsSoft cheeseSt/PVA bio-nanocomposites

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