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  • Food Science
  • Polymer Chemistry

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  • Active packaging enhances food preservation beyond conventional methods.
  • Incorporating polyphenols into packaging enables intelligent freshness monitoring.
  • Polypropylene (PP)-based membranes offer a versatile platform for active packaging development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize polypropylene-based membranes incorporating curcumin (Cur) and quercetin (Quer) for food packaging.
  • To evaluate the membranes' barrier properties, mechanical performance, and bioactive release kinetics.
  • To assess the membranes' functionality as pH-responsive and spoilage-indicating colorimetric systems.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of PP-based membranes loaded with curcumin and quercetin.
  • Characterization of membrane properties: water vapor permeability, mechanical strength, and bioactive release.
  • Evaluation of colorimetric response to pH changes and spoilage-related volatile compounds (e.g., ammonia).

Main Results:

  • PP-Cur-A2 membranes exhibited excellent barrier properties (low water vapor permeability) and superior mechanical performance.
  • Complete curcumin release was achieved within 20 days, indicating efficient bioactive delivery.
  • The membranes demonstrated distinct, visible color transitions in response to pH variations and ammonia, confirming indicator functionality.

Conclusions:

  • The developed PP-based membranes show promise for active and intelligent food packaging.
  • These materials offer efficient bioactive release, strong barrier characteristics, and reliable colorimetric spoilage indication.
  • The findings support the potential for sustainable and advanced food preservation solutions.