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Renato Souza Cruz
Researcher at State University of Feira de Santana
Publications - 51
Citations - 2097
Renato Souza Cruz is an academic researcher from State University of Feira de Santana. The author has contributed to research in topics: Starch & Chemistry. The author has an hindex of 14, co-authored 45 publications receiving 1597 citations. Previous affiliations of Renato Souza Cruz include Federal University of Bahia & Federal Fluminense University.
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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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Antimicrobial and physical-mechanical properties of pectin/papaya puree/cinnamaldehyde nanoemulsion edible composite films
Caio G. Otoni,Caio G. Otoni,Caio G. Otoni,Márcia R. de Moura,Márcia R. de Moura,Fauze A. Aouada,Geany Peruch Camilloto,Geany Peruch Camilloto,Renato Souza Cruz,Renato Souza Cruz,Marcos V. Lorevice,Nilda de Fátima Ferreira Soares,Luiz H. C. Mattoso,Luiz H. C. Mattoso +13 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of papaya puree and cinnamaldehyde droplet diameter in the antimicrobial and physical-mechanical properties of high or low methylester pectin films was investigated.
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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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Mercury-selenium relationships in liver of Guiana dolphin: the possible role of Kupffer cells in the detoxification process by tiemannite formation.
José Lailson-Brito,José Lailson-Brito,Renato Souza Cruz,Paulo R. Dorneles,Paulo R. Dorneles,Leonardo R. Andrade,Alexandre F. Azevedo,Ana Bernadete Lima Fragoso,Lara G. Vidal,Marianna Badini Costa,Tatiana L. Bisi,Ronaldo de Almeida,Dario Pires de Carvalho,Wanderley Rodrigues Bastos,Olaf Malm +14 more
TL;DR: Accumulation of Se-Hg amorphous crystals in Kupffer Cells was demonstrated through ultra-structural analysis, which shows that Guiana dolphin is capable of carrying out the demethylation process via mercury selenide formation.
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Acetate cellulose film with bacteriophages for potential antimicrobial use in food packaging
TL;DR: In this article, the authors evaluated the efficiency of active biodegradable films incorporated with bacteriophage for future application in packaging materials, such as cellulose acetate films.