Smart Indicator Film Based on Sodium Alginate/Polyvinyl Alcohol/TiO<sub>2</sub> Containing Purple Garlic Peel Extract for Visual Monitoring of Beef Freshness

The aim of this study was to prepare a novel pH-sensitive smart film based on the addition of purple garlic peel extract (PGE) and TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles in a sodium alginate (SA)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix to monitor the freshness of beef. FT-IR spectroscopy revealed the form...

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Main Authors: Kai Jiang, Jiang Li, Margaret Brennan, Charles Brennan, Haiyan Chen, Yuyue Qin, Mingwei Yuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/21/4308