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Paula J.P. Espitia
Researcher at University of Atlántico
Publications - 33
Citations - 3107
Paula J.P. Espitia is an academic researcher from University of Atlántico. The author has contributed to research in topics: Food packaging & Active packaging. The author has an hindex of 18, co-authored 32 publications receiving 2169 citations. Previous affiliations of Paula J.P. Espitia include State University of Feira de Santana & Universidade Federal de Viçosa.
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Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Antimicrobial Activity and Food Packaging Applications
Paula J.P. Espitia,Nilda de Fátima Ferreira Soares,Jane Sélia dos Reis Coimbra,Nélio José de Andrade,Renato Souza Cruz,Eber Antonio Alves Medeiros +5 more
TL;DR: The main synthesis methods of ZnO nanoparticles, principal characteristics and mechanisms of antimicrobial action as well as the effect of their incorporation in polymeric matrices are discussed in this paper.
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Edible films from pectin: Physical-mechanical and antimicrobial properties - A review
Paula J.P. Espitia,Wen-Xian Du,Roberto J. Avena-Bustillos,Nilda de Fátima Ferreira Soares,Tara H. McHugh +4 more
TL;DR: Pectin is one of the main components of the plant cell wall chemically constituted by poly α 1−4-galacturonic acids as mentioned in this paper and is used as gelling, stabilizing, or thickening agent in food products such as jams, yoghurt drinks, fruity milk drinks, and ice cream.
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Trends in antimicrobial food packaging systems: Emitting sachets and absorbent pads
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the development of antimicrobial active packaging focused exclusively on emitting sachets and absorbent pads, including elaboration techniques, characterization methods, and applications for food preservation purposes, is presented.
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Bioactive Peptides: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications in the Packaging and Preservation of Food
Paula J.P. Espitia,Nilda de Fátima Ferreira Soares,Jane Sélia dos Reis Coimbra,Nélio José de Andrade,Renato Souza Cruz,Eber Antonio Alves Medeiros +5 more
TL;DR: Peptides have shown several useful properties for human health, including antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, and antitumor activities, and among their applications in food preservation, peptides have been incorporated into packaging materials.
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Physical-mechanical and antimicrobial properties of nanocomposite films with pediocin and ZnO nanoparticles.
Paula J.P. Espitia,Nilda de Fátima Ferreira Soares,Reinaldo F. Teófilo,Jane Sélia dos Reis Coimbra,Débora Monique Vitor,Rejane Andrade Batista,Sukarno Olavo Ferreira,Nélio José de Andrade,Eber Antonio Alves Medeiros +8 more
TL;DR: This study evaluated film physical-mechanical properties, including crystallography by X-ray diffraction, mechanical resistance, swelling and color properties, microscopy characterization, thermal stability, as well as antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes.