Journal of food science and technology(Iran)

Journal of food science and technology(Iran)

Optimizing the Electrospinning Process of Poly vinyl alcohol-Based Nanocarriers Containing Microwave-Roasted Camelina (Camelina sativa L.) Seed Oil

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Sanaz Khaledi 1
Nafiseh Jahanbakhshian 2
Zahra Emam-Djomeh 3
Sediqeh Soleimanifard 4
Zahra Beigmohammadi 1
1 Department of Food Science and Technology, NT.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Food Science and Technology, ShK.C., Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran
3 Transfer Phenomena Laboratory (TPL), Department of Food Science, Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
4 Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran
10.48311/fsct.2026.84077.0
Abstract
Nanocarriers, as advanced delivery systems for bioactive compounds, play a pivotal role in enhancing stability, improving functionality, and enabling innovative applications in food and packaging industries. This study focuses on the fabrication and optimization of biocompatible nanocarriers based on poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) loaded with microwave-roasted Camelina sativa seed oil (CSO), aimed at applications in smart food packaging. Electrospinning combined with Response Surface Methodology (RSM) using a Central Composite Rotatable Design (CCRD) was employed to investigate the effects of key processing variables, including oil concentration (5–25% w/w), applied voltage (10–30 kV), tip-to-collector distance (7.5–22.5 cm), and pump rate (0.5–5 mL/h), on the nanocarrier diameter. The developed regression model showed a high degree of fit, confirming strong correlations between the factors and response (R2=0.998). Analysis of variance and Pareto chart indicated that pump rate and CSO concentration significantly influenced fiber diameter. Increasing CSO concentration led to thicker and more uniform fibers, attributed to higher viscosity and reduced charge density. These nanocarriers offer controlled release of bioactive compounds and are promising candidates for use in active and intelligent food packaging systems.
Keywords
Nanocarrier
Electrospinning
Camelina oil
Response surface methodology
Roasted

Subjects

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