Master's Thesis at the University of Basrah Explores Xylane Extraction and its Bio-Food Applications
The College of Agriculture at the University of Basrah reviewed a Master's thesis entitled "Extraction of Crude Xylane Polymer from Beech Wood Sawdust and Studying its Antioxidant Activity and Application in Food Packaging."
The thesis, presented by researcher Amal Mohammed Majeed, aimed to convert beech wood sawdust into sustainable biopolymers, including xylan polymer, which is used in the manufacture of edible and environmentally friendly films.
The study included estimating the chemical composition of the sawdust, extracting, purifying, and characterizing xylan, as well as studying its antioxidant properties and its application in the biofilm industry.
Simple and composite films were prepared by adding chitosan, and their efficiency in coating tomatoes and extending their shelf life was tested.
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