This research investigates active packaging films made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and nanocellulose fibers (NFC), incorporating silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized from Terminalia chebula extract, which possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties. The developed films were tested for their mechanical properties, microbial inhibition, and biodegradability. The results showed that the addition of AgNPs from Terminalia chebula enhanced product protection and effectively extended the shelf life of strawberries while being environmentally friendly.
บรรจุภัณฑ์แอคทีฟถูกพัฒนาเพื่อปกป้องผลิตภัณฑ์และยืดอายุการเก็บรักษา โดยสามารถแลกเปลี่ยนแก๊สได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ ฟิล์มที่ผลิตจากพอลิไวนิลแอลกอฮอล์ (PVA) มีความยืดหยุ่น แข็งแรง และสามารถละลายน้ำได้ อีกทั้งยังสามารถเติมอนุภาคซิลเวอร์นาโน (AgNPs) เพื่อเพิ่มคุณสมบัติในการยับยั้งจุลินทรีย์ สมอไทย (Terminalia chebula) ซึ่งอุดมไปด้วยสารต้านเชื้อแบคทีเรียและเชื้อรา ถูกนำมาใช้ในการสังเคราะห์ AgNPs เพื่อนำไปประยุกต์ใช้กับฟิล์มบรรจุภัณฑ์แอคทีฟ งานวิจัยนี้จึงศึกษาคุณสมบัติของฟิล์มที่พัฒนาขึ้นสำหรับการเคลือบสตรอเบอร์รีเพื่อยืดอายุการเก็บรักษาอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ
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Listeriosis is a severe foodborne illness characterized by a fatality rate exceeding 30%, attributed to the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. This study evaluated 160 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from Thai pickled crabs for their potential as agents against L. monocytogenes and for their probiotic properties and probiogenomic characteristics. Among these strains, strain DRC3-2 exhibited activity through the synthesis of bacteriocin DRC3-2, which significantly inhibited L. monocytogenes ATCC 19115 in spot-on-lawn assays. Phenotypic and whole-genome analyses revealed that strain DRC3-2 thrived in environments with 2-6% NaCl, pH values ranging from 3 to 9, and temperatures between 25 and 45°C. Based on average nucleotide identity (ANI) and digital DNA‒DNA hybridization (dDDH) values, strain DRC3-2 was taxonomically classified as Lactococcus lactis subsp. hordinae. The production of bacteriocin DRC3-2 peaked during the late stationary phase, following its synthesis in the early exponential growth phase. BAGEL4 analysis identified the putative novel bacteriocin DRC3-2 as lactococcin A and B, with respective bit-scores of 40.05 and 36.58. In silico safety assessments confirmed the nonpathogenic nature of strain DRC3-2 in humans, highlighting its absence of antibiotic resistance genes. Finally, this investigation underscores the novel bacteriocin DRC3-2 for application in the prevention and treatment of L. monocytogenes infections.
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This cooperative education project aims to enhance speed and facilitate the verification process for stock issuance, transfers, distributions, and receipts in the warehouse. The primary focus is to address issues related to wasted time and delays in operational processes. Through analysis, it was found that SAP, the current system, involves complex processes requiring specialized expertise. Although the company has developed the iWarehouse system to improve efficiency, delays and procedural complexity persist. To resolve these challenges, Power BI was utilized to visualize data related to stock issuance, transfers, distributions, and receipts, allowing warehouse staff to work more efficiently by minimizing waste and accelerating processes. Additionally, Power Automate was integrated to automate the processing of received stock numbers from emails, reducing errors and delays caused by manual data entry. The results of this improvement indicate a significant increase in employee efficiency and a noticeable reduction in wasted time. Upon project completion, the findings and development approach will be provided to the company for further enhancement.
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This project aims to introduce an Automated Vertical Metal Sheet Storage System. The project is aimed at teaching how to make an Automation Vertical Metal Sheet Storage System with the integration of microcontroller devices. The project is divided into two main sections, which are the structure and control systems of the Automation Vertical Metal Sheet Storage System that will be designed and drawn through a computer program and constructed using major aluminum structures upon completion of their actual sizes outlined in the programs. Also, a Microcontroller control system using GX Works 2 program from Mitsubishi PLC has been designed for this purpose where it controls up and down movements as well as sideways movement of the pallet. It also has a weighing capability along with touch screen display for displaying information about the steel plates and controlling the Automation Vertical Metal Sheet Storage System with safety light curtain that protect users safety. These tests have shown that the machine operates normally. There are few mistakes whose rates fall within those expected by humans.