TY  - JOUR
AU  - Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo
AU  - Albornoz, Karin
AU  - Belchi, Maria Dolores Lopez
AU  - Giordano, Ady
AU  - Bravo-Arrepol, Gaston
AU  - Moya-Elizondo, Ernesto
AU  - Martin, Juan San
AU  - Valdes, Oscar
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12870
AB  - In this work, chitosan films loaded with gallic acid and different content of chitin nanofibers were prepared and subjected to different characterization techniques. The results showed that the inclusion of gallic acid to chitosan films caused moderate decrease in water vapor permeability (by 29 %) and increased tensile strength of films (by 169 %) in comparison to the neat chitosan films. Furthermore, it was found that the addition of chitin nanofibers up to 30 % into chitosan/gallic acid films additionally improved tensile strength (by 474 %) and reduced plasticity of films (by 171 %), when compared to the chitosan/gallic acid films. Increased concentration of chitin nanofibers in films reduced the overall water vapor permeability of films by 51 %. In addition, gallic acid and chitin nanofibers had synergic effect on high chitosan film's antioxidant and antifungal activity toward Botrytis cinerea (both above 95 %). Finally, chitosan/gallic acid/chitin nanofibers films reduced decay incidence of strawberries, increased total soluble solid content, and promoted high production of some polyphenols during cold storage, in comparison to the control chitosan films and uncoated strawberry samples. Hence, these results suggest that chitosan/gallic acid/chitin nanofibers can present eco-sustainable approach for preservation of strawberries, giving them additional nutritional value.
T2  - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
T1  - Influence of chitin nanofibers and gallic acid on physical-chemical and biological performances of chitosan-based films
VL  - 263, Part 1
SP  - 130159
DO  - 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130159
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo and Albornoz, Karin and Belchi, Maria Dolores Lopez and Giordano, Ady and Bravo-Arrepol, Gaston and Moya-Elizondo, Ernesto and Martin, Juan San and Valdes, Oscar and Nešić, Aleksandra",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In this work, chitosan films loaded with gallic acid and different content of chitin nanofibers were prepared and subjected to different characterization techniques. The results showed that the inclusion of gallic acid to chitosan films caused moderate decrease in water vapor permeability (by 29 %) and increased tensile strength of films (by 169 %) in comparison to the neat chitosan films. Furthermore, it was found that the addition of chitin nanofibers up to 30 % into chitosan/gallic acid films additionally improved tensile strength (by 474 %) and reduced plasticity of films (by 171 %), when compared to the chitosan/gallic acid films. Increased concentration of chitin nanofibers in films reduced the overall water vapor permeability of films by 51 %. In addition, gallic acid and chitin nanofibers had synergic effect on high chitosan film's antioxidant and antifungal activity toward Botrytis cinerea (both above 95 %). Finally, chitosan/gallic acid/chitin nanofibers films reduced decay incidence of strawberries, increased total soluble solid content, and promoted high production of some polyphenols during cold storage, in comparison to the control chitosan films and uncoated strawberry samples. Hence, these results suggest that chitosan/gallic acid/chitin nanofibers can present eco-sustainable approach for preservation of strawberries, giving them additional nutritional value.",
journal = "International Journal of Biological Macromolecules",
title = "Influence of chitin nanofibers and gallic acid on physical-chemical and biological performances of chitosan-based films",
volume = "263, Part 1",
pages = "130159",
doi = "10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130159"
}

Cabrera-Barjas, G., Albornoz, K., Belchi, M. D. L., Giordano, A., Bravo-Arrepol, G., Moya-Elizondo, E., Martin, J. S., Valdes, O.,& Nešić, A.. (2024). Influence of chitin nanofibers and gallic acid on physical-chemical and biological performances of chitosan-based films. in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 263, Part 1, 130159.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130159

Cabrera-Barjas G, Albornoz K, Belchi MDL, Giordano A, Bravo-Arrepol G, Moya-Elizondo E, Martin JS, Valdes O, Nešić A. Influence of chitin nanofibers and gallic acid on physical-chemical and biological performances of chitosan-based films. in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2024;263, Part 1:130159.
doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130159 .

Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo, Albornoz, Karin, Belchi, Maria Dolores Lopez, Giordano, Ady, Bravo-Arrepol, Gaston, Moya-Elizondo, Ernesto, Martin, Juan San, Valdes, Oscar, Nešić, Aleksandra, "Influence of chitin nanofibers and gallic acid on physical-chemical and biological performances of chitosan-based films" in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 263, Part 1 (2024):130159,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130159 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Giordano, Ady
AU  - Morales-Tapia, Pablo
AU  - Moncada-Basualto, Mauricio
AU  - Pozo-Martínez, Josué
AU  - Olea-Azar, Claudio
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
AU  - Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10130
AB  - Plant biochemistry studies have increased in recent years due to their potential to improve human health. Argylia radiata is an extremophile plant with an interesting polyphenolic profile. However, its biomass is scarce and occasionally available. Argylia in vitro biomass was obtained from tissue culture and compared with in vivo roots regarding its polyphenolic and flavonoid content. Different solvents were used to prepare extracts from the in vitro tissue of callus and aerial plant organs and in vivo roots. UPLC-MS/MS was used to assess the chemical composition of each extract. ORAC-FL and scavenging of free radicals (DPPH and OH) methods were used to determine the antioxidant capacity of extracts. Furthermore, the biological activity of the extracts was established using the cellular antioxidant activity method. The vitroplants were a good source of polyphenols (25–68 mg GAE/100 g tissue FW), and methanol was the most efficient solvent. Eight polyphenolic compounds were identified, and their antioxidant properties were investigated by different chemical methods with EPR demonstrating its specific scavenging activity against free radicals. All extracts showed cellular dose-dependent antioxidant activity. The methanolic extract of vitroplants showed the highest cellular antioxidant activity (44.6% and 51%) at 1 and 10 µg/mL of extract, respectively. Vitroplants of A. radiata are proposed as a biotechnological product as a source of antioxidant compounds with multiple applications.
T2  - Molecules
T1  - Polyphenolic Composition and Antioxidant Activity (ORAC, EPR and Cellular) of Different Extracts of Argylia radiata Vitroplants and Natural Roots
VL  - 27
IS  - 3
SP  - 610
DO  - 10.3390/molecules27030610
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Giordano, Ady and Morales-Tapia, Pablo and Moncada-Basualto, Mauricio and Pozo-Martínez, Josué and Olea-Azar, Claudio and Nešić, Aleksandra and Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Plant biochemistry studies have increased in recent years due to their potential to improve human health. Argylia radiata is an extremophile plant with an interesting polyphenolic profile. However, its biomass is scarce and occasionally available. Argylia in vitro biomass was obtained from tissue culture and compared with in vivo roots regarding its polyphenolic and flavonoid content. Different solvents were used to prepare extracts from the in vitro tissue of callus and aerial plant organs and in vivo roots. UPLC-MS/MS was used to assess the chemical composition of each extract. ORAC-FL and scavenging of free radicals (DPPH and OH) methods were used to determine the antioxidant capacity of extracts. Furthermore, the biological activity of the extracts was established using the cellular antioxidant activity method. The vitroplants were a good source of polyphenols (25–68 mg GAE/100 g tissue FW), and methanol was the most efficient solvent. Eight polyphenolic compounds were identified, and their antioxidant properties were investigated by different chemical methods with EPR demonstrating its specific scavenging activity against free radicals. All extracts showed cellular dose-dependent antioxidant activity. The methanolic extract of vitroplants showed the highest cellular antioxidant activity (44.6% and 51%) at 1 and 10 µg/mL of extract, respectively. Vitroplants of A. radiata are proposed as a biotechnological product as a source of antioxidant compounds with multiple applications.",
journal = "Molecules",
title = "Polyphenolic Composition and Antioxidant Activity (ORAC, EPR and Cellular) of Different Extracts of Argylia radiata Vitroplants and Natural Roots",
volume = "27",
number = "3",
pages = "610",
doi = "10.3390/molecules27030610"
}

Giordano, A., Morales-Tapia, P., Moncada-Basualto, M., Pozo-Martínez, J., Olea-Azar, C., Nešić, A.,& Cabrera-Barjas, G.. (2022). Polyphenolic Composition and Antioxidant Activity (ORAC, EPR and Cellular) of Different Extracts of Argylia radiata Vitroplants and Natural Roots. in Molecules, 27(3), 610.
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27030610

Giordano A, Morales-Tapia P, Moncada-Basualto M, Pozo-Martínez J, Olea-Azar C, Nešić A, Cabrera-Barjas G. Polyphenolic Composition and Antioxidant Activity (ORAC, EPR and Cellular) of Different Extracts of Argylia radiata Vitroplants and Natural Roots. in Molecules. 2022;27(3):610.
doi:10.3390/molecules27030610 .

Giordano, Ady, Morales-Tapia, Pablo, Moncada-Basualto, Mauricio, Pozo-Martínez, Josué, Olea-Azar, Claudio, Nešić, Aleksandra, Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo, "Polyphenolic Composition and Antioxidant Activity (ORAC, EPR and Cellular) of Different Extracts of Argylia radiata Vitroplants and Natural Roots" in Molecules, 27, no. 3 (2022):610,
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27030610 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Davidović, Slađana
AU  - Miljković, Miona
AU  - Gordić, Milan V.
AU  - Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana I.
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10068
AB  - The development of edible films and coatings in the food packaging industry presents one of the modern strategies for protecting food products and ensuring their freshness and quality during their shelf lives. The application of microbial polysaccharides to the development of food package materials, as an alternative option to the commonly used plastic materials, is both economic and environmentally favorable. New edible films were developed using dextran from lactic acid bacterium Leuconostoc mesenteroides T3, and additionally plasticized by different concentrations of polyglycerol. The best tensile strength of the films was obtained using a formulation that contained 10 wt% of polyglycerol, which corresponded to a value of 4.6 MPa. The most flexible formulation, with elongation at break of 602%, was obtained with 30 wt% of polyglycerol. Water vapor permeability values of the films synthesized in this study were in the range of (3.45–8.81) ∗ 10−12 g/m s Pa. Such low values indicated that they could be efficient in preventing fruit from drying out during storage. Thus, the film formulations were used to coat blueberries in order to assess their quality during a storage time of 21 days at 8 °C. The results showed that dextran/polyglycerol films could be efficient in extending the shelf life of blueberries, which was evidenced by lower weight loss and total sugar solids values, as well as a delay in titratable acidity, in comparison to the uncoated blueberries.
T2  - Polymers
T1  - Dextran-Based Edible Coatings to Prolong the Shelf Life of Blueberries
VL  - 13
IS  - 23
SP  - 4252
DO  - 10.3390/polym13234252
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Davidović, Slađana and Miljković, Miona and Gordić, Milan V. and Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo and Nešić, Aleksandra and Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana I.",
year = "2021",
abstract = "The development of edible films and coatings in the food packaging industry presents one of the modern strategies for protecting food products and ensuring their freshness and quality during their shelf lives. The application of microbial polysaccharides to the development of food package materials, as an alternative option to the commonly used plastic materials, is both economic and environmentally favorable. New edible films were developed using dextran from lactic acid bacterium Leuconostoc mesenteroides T3, and additionally plasticized by different concentrations of polyglycerol. The best tensile strength of the films was obtained using a formulation that contained 10 wt% of polyglycerol, which corresponded to a value of 4.6 MPa. The most flexible formulation, with elongation at break of 602%, was obtained with 30 wt% of polyglycerol. Water vapor permeability values of the films synthesized in this study were in the range of (3.45–8.81) ∗ 10−12 g/m s Pa. Such low values indicated that they could be efficient in preventing fruit from drying out during storage. Thus, the film formulations were used to coat blueberries in order to assess their quality during a storage time of 21 days at 8 °C. The results showed that dextran/polyglycerol films could be efficient in extending the shelf life of blueberries, which was evidenced by lower weight loss and total sugar solids values, as well as a delay in titratable acidity, in comparison to the uncoated blueberries.",
journal = "Polymers",
title = "Dextran-Based Edible Coatings to Prolong the Shelf Life of Blueberries",
volume = "13",
number = "23",
pages = "4252",
doi = "10.3390/polym13234252"
}

Davidović, S., Miljković, M., Gordić, M. V., Cabrera-Barjas, G., Nešić, A.,& Dimitrijević-Branković, S. I.. (2021). Dextran-Based Edible Coatings to Prolong the Shelf Life of Blueberries. in Polymers, 13(23), 4252.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13234252

Davidović S, Miljković M, Gordić MV, Cabrera-Barjas G, Nešić A, Dimitrijević-Branković SI. Dextran-Based Edible Coatings to Prolong the Shelf Life of Blueberries. in Polymers. 2021;13(23):4252.
doi:10.3390/polym13234252 .

Davidović, Slađana, Miljković, Miona, Gordić, Milan V., Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo, Nešić, Aleksandra, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana I., "Dextran-Based Edible Coatings to Prolong the Shelf Life of Blueberries" in Polymers, 13, no. 23 (2021):4252,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13234252 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
AU  - Bravo-Arrepol, Gaston
AU  - Rodríguez-Llamazares, Saddys
AU  - Valdés, Oscar
AU  - Banerjee, Aparna
AU  - Castaño, Johanna
AU  - Delattre, Cédric
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10100
AB  - This study investigated the biocomposite pectin films enriched with murta (Ugni molinae T.) seed polyphenolic extract and reinforced by chitin nanofiber. The structural, morphological, mechanical, barrier, colorimetric, and antioxidant activity of films were evaluated. The obtained data clearly demonstrated that the addition of murta seed extract and the high load of chitin nanofibers (50%) provided more cohesive and dense morphology of films and improved the mechanical resistance and water vapor barrier in comparison to the control pectin film. The antioxidant activity ranged between 71% and 86%, depending on the film formulation and concentration of chitin nanofibers. The presented results highlight the potential use of chitin nanofibers and murta seed extract in the pectin matrix to be applied in functional food coatings and packaging, as a sustainable solution.
T2  - Molecules
T1  - Bioactive Pectin-Murta (Ugni molinae T.) Seed Extract Films Reinforced with Chitin Fibers
VL  - 26
IS  - 24
SP  - 7477
DO  - 10.3390/molecules26247477
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo and Nešić, Aleksandra and Bravo-Arrepol, Gaston and Rodríguez-Llamazares, Saddys and Valdés, Oscar and Banerjee, Aparna and Castaño, Johanna and Delattre, Cédric",
year = "2021",
abstract = "This study investigated the biocomposite pectin films enriched with murta (Ugni molinae T.) seed polyphenolic extract and reinforced by chitin nanofiber. The structural, morphological, mechanical, barrier, colorimetric, and antioxidant activity of films were evaluated. The obtained data clearly demonstrated that the addition of murta seed extract and the high load of chitin nanofibers (50%) provided more cohesive and dense morphology of films and improved the mechanical resistance and water vapor barrier in comparison to the control pectin film. The antioxidant activity ranged between 71% and 86%, depending on the film formulation and concentration of chitin nanofibers. The presented results highlight the potential use of chitin nanofibers and murta seed extract in the pectin matrix to be applied in functional food coatings and packaging, as a sustainable solution.",
journal = "Molecules",
title = "Bioactive Pectin-Murta (Ugni molinae T.) Seed Extract Films Reinforced with Chitin Fibers",
volume = "26",
number = "24",
pages = "7477",
doi = "10.3390/molecules26247477"
}

Cabrera-Barjas, G., Nešić, A., Bravo-Arrepol, G., Rodríguez-Llamazares, S., Valdés, O., Banerjee, A., Castaño, J.,& Delattre, C.. (2021). Bioactive Pectin-Murta (Ugni molinae T.) Seed Extract Films Reinforced with Chitin Fibers. in Molecules, 26(24), 7477.
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26247477

Cabrera-Barjas G, Nešić A, Bravo-Arrepol G, Rodríguez-Llamazares S, Valdés O, Banerjee A, Castaño J, Delattre C. Bioactive Pectin-Murta (Ugni molinae T.) Seed Extract Films Reinforced with Chitin Fibers. in Molecules. 2021;26(24):7477.
doi:10.3390/molecules26247477 .

Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo, Nešić, Aleksandra, Bravo-Arrepol, Gaston, Rodríguez-Llamazares, Saddys, Valdés, Oscar, Banerjee, Aparna, Castaño, Johanna, Delattre, Cédric, "Bioactive Pectin-Murta (Ugni molinae T.) Seed Extract Films Reinforced with Chitin Fibers" in Molecules, 26, no. 24 (2021):7477,
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26247477 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Díaz-Galindo, Edaena Pamela
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
AU  - Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo
AU  - Mardones, Claudia
AU  - von Baer, Dietrich
AU  - Bautista-Baños, Silvia
AU  - Dublan Garcia, Octavio
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/8891
AB  - The aim of this paper is to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological properties of active thermoplastic starch-based materials. The extract obtained from grape cane waste was used as a source of stilbene bioactive components to enhance the functional properties of thermoplastic starch (TPS). The biomaterials were prepared by the compression molding technique and subjected to mechanical, thermal, antioxidant, and microbiological tests. The results showed that the addition of grape cane extract up to 15 wt% (TPS/WE15) did not significantly influence the thermal stability of obtained biomaterials, whereas mechanical resistance decreased. On the other side, among all tested pathogens, thermoplastic starch based materials showed antifungal activity toward Botrytis cinerea and antimicrobial activity toward Staphylococcus aureus, suggesting potential application in food packaging as an active biomaterial layer.
T2  - Molecules
T1  - Physical-Chemical Evaluation of Active Food Packaging Material Based on Thermoplastic Starch Loaded with Grape cane Extract
VL  - 25
IS  - 6
SP  - 1306
DO  - 10.3390/molecules25061306
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Díaz-Galindo, Edaena Pamela and Nešić, Aleksandra and Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo and Mardones, Claudia and von Baer, Dietrich and Bautista-Baños, Silvia and Dublan Garcia, Octavio",
year = "2020",
abstract = "The aim of this paper is to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological properties of active thermoplastic starch-based materials. The extract obtained from grape cane waste was used as a source of stilbene bioactive components to enhance the functional properties of thermoplastic starch (TPS). The biomaterials were prepared by the compression molding technique and subjected to mechanical, thermal, antioxidant, and microbiological tests. The results showed that the addition of grape cane extract up to 15 wt% (TPS/WE15) did not significantly influence the thermal stability of obtained biomaterials, whereas mechanical resistance decreased. On the other side, among all tested pathogens, thermoplastic starch based materials showed antifungal activity toward Botrytis cinerea and antimicrobial activity toward Staphylococcus aureus, suggesting potential application in food packaging as an active biomaterial layer.",
journal = "Molecules",
title = "Physical-Chemical Evaluation of Active Food Packaging Material Based on Thermoplastic Starch Loaded with Grape cane Extract",
volume = "25",
number = "6",
pages = "1306",
doi = "10.3390/molecules25061306"
}

Díaz-Galindo, E. P., Nešić, A., Cabrera-Barjas, G., Mardones, C., von Baer, D., Bautista-Baños, S.,& Dublan Garcia, O.. (2020). Physical-Chemical Evaluation of Active Food Packaging Material Based on Thermoplastic Starch Loaded with Grape cane Extract. in Molecules, 25(6), 1306.
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25061306

Díaz-Galindo EP, Nešić A, Cabrera-Barjas G, Mardones C, von Baer D, Bautista-Baños S, Dublan Garcia O. Physical-Chemical Evaluation of Active Food Packaging Material Based on Thermoplastic Starch Loaded with Grape cane Extract. in Molecules. 2020;25(6):1306.
doi:10.3390/molecules25061306 .

Díaz-Galindo, Edaena Pamela, Nešić, Aleksandra, Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo, Mardones, Claudia, von Baer, Dietrich, Bautista-Baños, Silvia, Dublan Garcia, Octavio, "Physical-Chemical Evaluation of Active Food Packaging Material Based on Thermoplastic Starch Loaded with Grape cane Extract" in Molecules, 25, no. 6 (2020):1306,
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25061306 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Diaz-Galindo, Edaena Pamela
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
AU  - Bautista-Baños, Silvia
AU  - Dublan García, Octavio
AU  - Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/8944
AB  - Active packaging represents a large and diverse group of materials, with its main role being to prolong the shelf-life of food products. In this work, active biomaterials based on thermoplastic starch-containing cinnamon oil emulsions were prepared by the compression molding technique. The thermal, mechanical, and antifungal properties of obtained materials were evaluated. The results showed that the encapsulation of cinnamon oil emulsions did not influence the thermal stability of materials. Mechanical resistance to break was reduced by 27.4%, while elongation at break was increased by 44.0% by the addition of cinnamon oil emulsion. Moreover, the novel material provided a decrease in the growth rate of Botrytis cinerea by 66%, suggesting potential application in food packaging as an active biomaterial layer to hinder further contamination of fruits during the storage and transport period.
T2  - Foods
T1  - Corn-Starch-Based Materials Incorporated with Cinnamon Oil Emulsion: Physico-Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity
VL  - 9
IS  - 4
SP  - 475
DO  - 10.3390/foods9040475
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Diaz-Galindo, Edaena Pamela and Nešić, Aleksandra and Bautista-Baños, Silvia and Dublan García, Octavio and Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Active packaging represents a large and diverse group of materials, with its main role being to prolong the shelf-life of food products. In this work, active biomaterials based on thermoplastic starch-containing cinnamon oil emulsions were prepared by the compression molding technique. The thermal, mechanical, and antifungal properties of obtained materials were evaluated. The results showed that the encapsulation of cinnamon oil emulsions did not influence the thermal stability of materials. Mechanical resistance to break was reduced by 27.4%, while elongation at break was increased by 44.0% by the addition of cinnamon oil emulsion. Moreover, the novel material provided a decrease in the growth rate of Botrytis cinerea by 66%, suggesting potential application in food packaging as an active biomaterial layer to hinder further contamination of fruits during the storage and transport period.",
journal = "Foods",
title = "Corn-Starch-Based Materials Incorporated with Cinnamon Oil Emulsion: Physico-Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity",
volume = "9",
number = "4",
pages = "475",
doi = "10.3390/foods9040475"
}

Diaz-Galindo, E. P., Nešić, A., Bautista-Baños, S., Dublan García, O.,& Cabrera-Barjas, G.. (2020). Corn-Starch-Based Materials Incorporated with Cinnamon Oil Emulsion: Physico-Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity. in Foods, 9(4), 475.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9040475

Diaz-Galindo EP, Nešić A, Bautista-Baños S, Dublan García O, Cabrera-Barjas G. Corn-Starch-Based Materials Incorporated with Cinnamon Oil Emulsion: Physico-Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity. in Foods. 2020;9(4):475.
doi:10.3390/foods9040475 .

Diaz-Galindo, Edaena Pamela, Nešić, Aleksandra, Bautista-Baños, Silvia, Dublan García, Octavio, Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo, "Corn-Starch-Based Materials Incorporated with Cinnamon Oil Emulsion: Physico-Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity" in Foods, 9, no. 4 (2020):475,
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9040475 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Díaz-Galindo, E.P.
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
AU  - Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo
AU  - Dublan-García, Octavio
AU  - Ventura-Aguilar, Rosa Isela
AU  - Vázquez-Armenta, Francisco Javier
AU  - Aguilar-Montes de Oca, Saúl 
AU  - Mardones, Claudia
AU  - Ayala-Zavala, Jesus Fernando
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/9786
AB  - The aim of this study was evaluation of the physico-chemical properties and adhesion of microorganisms on poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based films loaded with grapevine cane extract (5–15 wt%). The films were processed in a compression molding machine and characterized by mechanical, thermal, water vapor barrier and microbiological tests. The best physical-chemical properties for PLA film containing 10 wt% of extract were obtained. The addition of 10 wt% of extract into PLA films led to decrease of tensile strength for 52% and increase in elongation at break for 30%. The water vapor barrier of this film formulation was enhanced for 55%. All films showed thermal stability up to 300◦C. The low release of the active compounds from films negatively influenced their antimicrobial and antifungal activity. Botrytis cinerea growth inhibition onto PLA containing extracts (PLA-E) films was in the range between 15 and 35%. On the other side, PLA/extract films exhibited the antiadhesive properties against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pectobacterium carotovorum, Saccharomyces pastorianus, and Listeria monocytogenes, which could imply their potential to be used as sustainable food packaging materials for preventing microbial contamination of food. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
T2  - Polymers
T2  - Polymers
T1  - Physico-chemical and antiadhesive properties of poly(Lactic acid)/grapevine cane extract films against food pathogenic microorganisms
VL  - 12
IS  - 12
SP  - 1
EP  - 15
DO  - 10.3390/polym12122967
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Díaz-Galindo, E.P. and Nešić, Aleksandra and Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo and Dublan-García, Octavio and Ventura-Aguilar, Rosa Isela and Vázquez-Armenta, Francisco Javier and Aguilar-Montes de Oca, Saúl  and Mardones, Claudia and Ayala-Zavala, Jesus Fernando",
year = "2020",
abstract = "The aim of this study was evaluation of the physico-chemical properties and adhesion of microorganisms on poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based films loaded with grapevine cane extract (5–15 wt%). The films were processed in a compression molding machine and characterized by mechanical, thermal, water vapor barrier and microbiological tests. The best physical-chemical properties for PLA film containing 10 wt% of extract were obtained. The addition of 10 wt% of extract into PLA films led to decrease of tensile strength for 52% and increase in elongation at break for 30%. The water vapor barrier of this film formulation was enhanced for 55%. All films showed thermal stability up to 300◦C. The low release of the active compounds from films negatively influenced their antimicrobial and antifungal activity. Botrytis cinerea growth inhibition onto PLA containing extracts (PLA-E) films was in the range between 15 and 35%. On the other side, PLA/extract films exhibited the antiadhesive properties against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pectobacterium carotovorum, Saccharomyces pastorianus, and Listeria monocytogenes, which could imply their potential to be used as sustainable food packaging materials for preventing microbial contamination of food. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.",
journal = "Polymers, Polymers",
title = "Physico-chemical and antiadhesive properties of poly(Lactic acid)/grapevine cane extract films against food pathogenic microorganisms",
volume = "12",
number = "12",
pages = "1-15",
doi = "10.3390/polym12122967"
}

Díaz-Galindo, E.P., Nešić, A., Cabrera-Barjas, G., Dublan-García, O., Ventura-Aguilar, R. I., Vázquez-Armenta, F. J., Aguilar-Montes de Oca, S., Mardones, C.,& Ayala-Zavala, J. F.. (2020). Physico-chemical and antiadhesive properties of poly(Lactic acid)/grapevine cane extract films against food pathogenic microorganisms. in Polymers, 12(12), 1-15.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12122967

Díaz-Galindo E, Nešić A, Cabrera-Barjas G, Dublan-García O, Ventura-Aguilar RI, Vázquez-Armenta FJ, Aguilar-Montes de Oca S, Mardones C, Ayala-Zavala JF. Physico-chemical and antiadhesive properties of poly(Lactic acid)/grapevine cane extract films against food pathogenic microorganisms. in Polymers. 2020;12(12):1-15.
doi:10.3390/polym12122967 .

Díaz-Galindo, E.P., Nešić, Aleksandra, Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo, Dublan-García, Octavio, Ventura-Aguilar, Rosa Isela, Vázquez-Armenta, Francisco Javier, Aguilar-Montes de Oca, Saúl , Mardones, Claudia, Ayala-Zavala, Jesus Fernando, "Physico-chemical and antiadhesive properties of poly(Lactic acid)/grapevine cane extract films against food pathogenic microorganisms" in Polymers, 12, no. 12 (2020):1-15,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12122967 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
AU  - Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana I.
AU  - Davidović, Slađana Z.
AU  - Radovanović, Neda
AU  - Delattre, Cédric
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/8800
AB  - The use of polysaccharide-based materials presents an eco-friendly technological solution, by reducing dependence on fossil resources while reducing a product’s carbon footprint, when compared to conventional plastic packaging materials. This review discusses the potential of polysaccharides as a raw material to produce multifunctional materials for food packaging applications. The covered areas include the recent innovations and properties of the polysaccharide-based materials. Emphasis is given to hemicelluloses, marine polysaccharides, and bacterial exopolysaccharides and their potential application in the latest trends of food packaging materials, including edible coatings, intelligent films, and thermo-insulated aerogel packaging.
T2  - Molecules
T1  - Prospect of Polysaccharide-Based Materials as Advanced Food Packaging
VL  - 25
IS  - 1
SP  - 135
DO  - 10.3390/molecules25010135
ER  - 

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author = "Nešić, Aleksandra and Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo and Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana I. and Davidović, Slađana Z. and Radovanović, Neda and Delattre, Cédric",
year = "2019",
abstract = "The use of polysaccharide-based materials presents an eco-friendly technological solution, by reducing dependence on fossil resources while reducing a product’s carbon footprint, when compared to conventional plastic packaging materials. This review discusses the potential of polysaccharides as a raw material to produce multifunctional materials for food packaging applications. The covered areas include the recent innovations and properties of the polysaccharide-based materials. Emphasis is given to hemicelluloses, marine polysaccharides, and bacterial exopolysaccharides and their potential application in the latest trends of food packaging materials, including edible coatings, intelligent films, and thermo-insulated aerogel packaging.",
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Nešić, A., Cabrera-Barjas, G., Dimitrijević-Branković, S. I., Davidović, S. Z., Radovanović, N.,& Delattre, C.. (2019). Prospect of Polysaccharide-Based Materials as Advanced Food Packaging. in Molecules, 25(1), 135.
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010135

Nešić A, Cabrera-Barjas G, Dimitrijević-Branković SI, Davidović SZ, Radovanović N, Delattre C. Prospect of Polysaccharide-Based Materials as Advanced Food Packaging. in Molecules. 2019;25(1):135.
doi:10.3390/molecules25010135 .

Nešić, Aleksandra, Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana I., Davidović, Slađana Z., Radovanović, Neda, Delattre, Cédric, "Prospect of Polysaccharide-Based Materials as Advanced Food Packaging" in Molecules, 25, no. 1 (2019):135,
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010135 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Meseldžija, Slađana
AU  - Petrović, Jelena M.
AU  - Onjia, Antonije E.
AU  - Volkov-Husović, Tatjana
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
AU  - Vukelić, Nikola
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1226086X18311985
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/8110
AB  - In this study, unmodified lemon peel, as agro-industrial waste, was used to investigate removal efficiency of copper ions from aqueous solutions and mining wastewater. The effects of solution pH, adsorption time, metal ion concentration and dose of adsorbent on sorption were studied in batch experiments. The maximum Langmuir adsorption capacity was evaluated to be 13.2 mg/g at optimum contact time of 15 min. The maximum removal of copper ions from mining-wastewater at natural pH (pH3) was 89%, indicating that lemon peel could be employed as an effective low-cost adsorbent for removal of copper ions from wastewater at acidic conditions. © 2019 The Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
T2  - Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
T1  - Utilization of agro-industrial waste for removal of copper ions from aqueous solutions and mining-wastewater
VL  - 75
SP  - 246
EP  - 252
DO  - 10.1016/j.jiec.2019.03.031
ER  - 

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year = "2019",
abstract = "In this study, unmodified lemon peel, as agro-industrial waste, was used to investigate removal efficiency of copper ions from aqueous solutions and mining wastewater. The effects of solution pH, adsorption time, metal ion concentration and dose of adsorbent on sorption were studied in batch experiments. The maximum Langmuir adsorption capacity was evaluated to be 13.2 mg/g at optimum contact time of 15 min. The maximum removal of copper ions from mining-wastewater at natural pH (pH3) was 89%, indicating that lemon peel could be employed as an effective low-cost adsorbent for removal of copper ions from wastewater at acidic conditions. © 2019 The Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry",
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Meseldžija, S., Petrović, J. M., Onjia, A. E., Volkov-Husović, T., Nešić, A.,& Vukelić, N.. (2019). Utilization of agro-industrial waste for removal of copper ions from aqueous solutions and mining-wastewater. in Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 75, 246-252.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2019.03.031

Meseldžija S, Petrović JM, Onjia AE, Volkov-Husović T, Nešić A, Vukelić N. Utilization of agro-industrial waste for removal of copper ions from aqueous solutions and mining-wastewater. in Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. 2019;75:246-252.
doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2019.03.031 .

Meseldžija, Slađana, Petrović, Jelena M., Onjia, Antonije E., Volkov-Husović, Tatjana, Nešić, Aleksandra, Vukelić, Nikola, "Utilization of agro-industrial waste for removal of copper ions from aqueous solutions and mining-wastewater" in Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 75 (2019):246-252,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2019.03.031 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Radovanović, Neda
AU  - Malagurski, Ivana
AU  - Lević, Steva
AU  - Gordić, Milan V.
AU  - Petrović, Jelena M.
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir B.
AU  - Mitrić, Miodrag
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana I.
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/8454
AB  - New agar-based composite films with increasing Cu-carbonate and Cu-phosphate mineral phase content were prepared by in situ mineralization and solvent casting method. SEM and optical analysis revealed that Cu-carbonate phase had better compatibility with agar matrix than Cu-phosphate phase. Incorporation of both mineral phases improved mechanical and water vapor barrier properties of the obtained mineralized films, in concentration dependent manner. When 5 mM of carbonate precursor was incorporated into agar matrix, mechanical resistance was enchanced for 44% and water vapor barrier property for 40%. The release of Cu (II) was higher in acidic conditions for both mineralized composites and remained in the range of specific release limits for this metal. In addition, both mineralized composite films exhibited distinctive antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria. Overall, the Cu-carbonate and Cu-phosphate mineralized agar films showed potential to be used for food packaging materials, agriculture or medical purposes. © 2019 Elsevier Ltd
T2  - European Polymer Journal
T1  - Tailoring the physico-chemical and antimicrobial properties of agar-based films by in situ formation of Cu-mineral phase
VL  - 119
SP  - 352
EP  - 358
DO  - 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.08.004
ER  - 

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author = "Radovanović, Neda and Malagurski, Ivana and Lević, Steva and Gordić, Milan V. and Petrović, Jelena M. and Pavlović, Vladimir B. and Mitrić, Miodrag and Nešić, Aleksandra and Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana I.",
year = "2019",
abstract = "New agar-based composite films with increasing Cu-carbonate and Cu-phosphate mineral phase content were prepared by in situ mineralization and solvent casting method. SEM and optical analysis revealed that Cu-carbonate phase had better compatibility with agar matrix than Cu-phosphate phase. Incorporation of both mineral phases improved mechanical and water vapor barrier properties of the obtained mineralized films, in concentration dependent manner. When 5 mM of carbonate precursor was incorporated into agar matrix, mechanical resistance was enchanced for 44% and water vapor barrier property for 40%. The release of Cu (II) was higher in acidic conditions for both mineralized composites and remained in the range of specific release limits for this metal. In addition, both mineralized composite films exhibited distinctive antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria. Overall, the Cu-carbonate and Cu-phosphate mineralized agar films showed potential to be used for food packaging materials, agriculture or medical purposes. © 2019 Elsevier Ltd",
journal = "European Polymer Journal",
title = "Tailoring the physico-chemical and antimicrobial properties of agar-based films by in situ formation of Cu-mineral phase",
volume = "119",
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Radovanović, N., Malagurski, I., Lević, S., Gordić, M. V., Petrović, J. M., Pavlović, V. B., Mitrić, M., Nešić, A.,& Dimitrijević-Branković, S. I.. (2019). Tailoring the physico-chemical and antimicrobial properties of agar-based films by in situ formation of Cu-mineral phase. in European Polymer Journal, 119, 352-358.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.08.004

Radovanović N, Malagurski I, Lević S, Gordić MV, Petrović JM, Pavlović VB, Mitrić M, Nešić A, Dimitrijević-Branković SI. Tailoring the physico-chemical and antimicrobial properties of agar-based films by in situ formation of Cu-mineral phase. in European Polymer Journal. 2019;119:352-358.
doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.08.004 .

Radovanović, Neda, Malagurski, Ivana, Lević, Steva, Gordić, Milan V., Petrović, Jelena M., Pavlović, Vladimir B., Mitrić, Miodrag, Nešić, Aleksandra, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana I., "Tailoring the physico-chemical and antimicrobial properties of agar-based films by in situ formation of Cu-mineral phase" in European Polymer Journal, 119 (2019):352-358,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.08.004 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Castillo, Catalina
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
AU  - Urra, Nestor
AU  - Maldonado, Alvaro
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0141813018321949
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/7941
AB  - In this work, the influence of different concentrations of thermoplasticized starch on thermal, mechanical, biodegradation and phytotoxic properties of biodegradable blend carrier composed of poly(lactic acid) and poly(butylene adipate‑co‑terephtalate) was investigated. The results showed that the addition of poly(butylene adipate‑co‑terephtalate) increased elasticity of PLA materials, whereas the presence of thermoplasticized starch promoted higher biodegradation rate of the investigated materials. Moreover, the prepared materials did not show phytotoxic effect on plant, thus proving potential application in forest industry as a biodegradable carrier for multiplication of plants. © 2018
T2  - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
T1  - Influence of thermoplasticized starch on physical-chemical properties of new biodegradable carriers intended for forest industry
VL  - 122
SP  - 924
EP  - 929
DO  - 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.11.026
ER  - 

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.11.026

Castillo C, Nešić A, Urra N, Maldonado A. Influence of thermoplasticized starch on physical-chemical properties of new biodegradable carriers intended for forest industry. in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2019;122:924-929.
doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.11.026 .

Castillo, Catalina, Nešić, Aleksandra, Urra, Nestor, Maldonado, Alvaro, "Influence of thermoplasticized starch on physical-chemical properties of new biodegradable carriers intended for forest industry" in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 122 (2019):924-929,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.11.026 . .