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Table 4 Matrix components used during migration of metal particles and their effect on the growth of microbes

From: Metal-based nanoparticles, sensors, and their multifaceted application in food packaging

Matrix

Nanomaterial

Size

Analytical method used

Amount used

Migration amount

Effect

References

PE film

PVA-Chitosan film

TiO2

TiO2

20-80 nm

17-170 nm

ICP-MS

ICP-MS

250 µg/g Ti

0.1%w/v

AA: 0.23, 1.1, 2.0

E: 0.08, 0.10 and 0.35

Traces (4 × 10–3)

Suppress growth of Pseudomonas, Rhodotorula, and micro-organisms growth in packed pears

UV barrier properties, reduction in the growth of for Salmonella, E. coli, and S. aureus

[187]

PLA

TiO2 and Ag

Nanosize

ICP-AES

0.5% w/w

AA < 0.59

E < 0.17

Inhibits physiological processes (respiration, ethylene production), growth of yeast, molds and maintain the quality of bayberries

[189]

PLA

TiO2 and Ag

10-15 nm

ICP-AES

3w/w

H:18.8–21.2

Hinder the oxidation of fish oil

[190]

LDPE

ZnO

20-400 nm

0.25% w/w

 < 0.12

Inhibit the growth of Salmonella in liquid egg

[191]

LDPE

ZnO and Ag

70 nm ZnO, 10 nm Ag

ICP-MN

10%w/w

Zn-407, Ag < 0.17

Reduce the growth of E. coli and prevent phytodegradation

[192]

LDPE

CuO

50 nm

AAS

1%w/w

38

Decrease the growth of coliform bacteria and reduce microbial growth

[193]

PLA

Al2O3

25 nm

ICP-MS

25 nm coating

Al-500

Improve gas barrier properties

[194]

LDPE

Ag, TiO2 and SiO2

40–60 nm

ICP-MN

1% w/w

Lowers the respiration rate, ethylene scavenging and maintain the nutrient quality

[195]