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Alfonso Jiménez

Alfonso Jiménez

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Chemistry

D-Index
55
Citations
10169
World Ranking
12196
National Ranking
463

Overview

Alfonso Jiménez is affiliated with the University of Alicante in Spain. Their research primarily spans the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Materials Science, with a significant body of work across various related subfields.

The main subfields of study associated with Alfonso Jiménez include Biomaterials, Food Science, Plant Science, Biomedical Engineering, and Biochemistry. Their research topics focus on areas such as Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging, Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity, biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities, Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management, Microencapsulation and Drying Processes, and Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers.

Alfonso Jiménez has contributed to multiple publications in notable venues. The frequent publication venues include:

  • Polymers
  • Foods
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Antioxidants
  • ICERI proceedings

The scientist's recent papers demonstrate a consistent focus on biopolymer and food packaging research as well as the extraction and application of natural compounds. Selected recent works include:

  • Recent Trends in the Use of Pectin from Agro-Waste Residues as a Natural-Based Biopolymer for Food Packaging Applications, 2020, Materials
  • Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction of cocoa bean shell waste and evaluation of its antioxidant, physicochemical and functional properties, 2020, LWT
  • Encapsulation of Bioactive Compounds from Aloe Vera Agrowastes in Electrospun Poly (Ethylene Oxide) Nanofibers, 2020, Polymers
  • Optimisation of Sequential Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Essential Oil and Pigment from Lemon Peels Waste, 2020, Foods
  • Controlled Release of Thymol from Poly(Lactic Acid)-Based Silver Nanocomposite Films with Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity, 2020, Antioxidants

Collaboration is a notable aspect of Alfonso Jiménez's academic work. Frequent co-authors identified include:

  • María Carmen Garrigós
  • Marina Ramos
  • Cristina Mellinas
  • Carlos Javier Pelegrín
  • Ignacio Solaberrieta

Best Publications

  • Effects of modified cellulose nanocrystals on the barrier and migration properties of PLA nano-biocomposites.

    Elena Fortunati;M. Peltzer;Ilaria Armentano;Luigi Torre

  • Characterization and antimicrobial activity studies of polypropylene films with carvacrol and thymol for active packaging

    Marina Ramos;Alfonso Jiménez;Mercedes Peltzer;María C. Garrigós

  • Characterization and thermal stability of poly(vinyl chloride) plasticized with epoxidized soybean oil for food packaging.

    C. Bueno-Ferrer;M.C. Garrigós;A. Jiménez

  • Recent Trends in the Use of Pectin from Agro-Waste Residues as a Natural-Based Biopolymer for Food Packaging Applications.

    Cristina Mellinas;Marina Ramos;Alfonso Jiménez;María Carmen Garrigós

  • Disintegrability under composting conditions of plasticized PLA-PHB blends

    Marina Patricia Arrieta;Marina Patricia Arrieta;Juan López;Emilio Rayón;Alfonso Jiménez

  • State of the Art of Antimicrobial Edible Coatings for Food Packaging Applications

    Arantzazu Valdés;Marina Ramos;Ana Beltrán;Alfonso Jiménez

  • Combined effects of cellulose nanocrystals and silver nanoparticles on the barrier and migration properties of PLA nano-biocomposites

    Elena Fortunati;Mercedes Ana Peltzer;Ilaria Armentano;Alfonso Jiménez

  • Characterization and ageing study of poly(lactic acid) films plasticized with oligomeric lactic acid

    Nuria Burgos;Verónica P. Martino;Alfonso Jiménez

  • Active edible films: Current state and future trends

    Cristina Mellinas;Arantzazu Valdés;Marina Ramos;Nuria Burgos

  • Natural Pectin Polysaccharides as Edible Coatings

    Arantzazu Valdés;Nuria Burgos;Alfonso Jiménez;María del Carmen Garrigós

  • Combined Effect of Poly(hydroxybutyrate) and Plasticizers on Polylactic acid Properties for Film Intended for Food Packaging

    Marina Patricia Arrieta;Marina Patricia Arrieta;María D. Samper;Juan López;Alfonso Jiménez

  • Structure and mechanical properties of sodium and calcium caseinate edible active films with carvacrol

    Marina Patricia Arrieta;Marina Patricia Arrieta;Mercedes Ana Peltzer;María del Carmen Garrigós;Alfonso Jiménez

  • Processing and characterization of plasticized PLA/PHB blends for biodegradable multiphase systems

    Ilaria Armentano;Elena Fortunati;Nuria Burgos;Franco Dominici

  • Nano-biocomposite films with modified cellulose nanocrystals and synthesized silver nanoparticles.

    Elena Fortunati;Silvia Rinaldi;Mercedes Ana Peltzer;Nora Bloise

  • Thermal degradation study of poly(vinyl chloride): Kinetic analysis of thermogravimetric data

    A. Jiménez;V. Berenguer;J. López;A. Sánchez

  • Natural additives and agricultural wastes in biopolymer formulations for food packaging

    Arantzazu Valdés;Ana Cristina Mellinas;Marina Ramos;María Carmen Garrigós

  • Development of novel nano-biocomposite antioxidant films based on poly (lactic acid) and thymol for active packaging.

    Marina Ramos;Alfonso Jiménez;Mercedes Ana Peltzer;María del Carmen Garrigós

  • Processing and characterization of poly(lactic acid) films plasticized with commercial adipates

    V. P. Martino;A. Jiménez;R. A. Ruseckaite

  • Synthesis and Characterization of Lactic Acid Oligomers: Evaluation of Performance as Poly(Lactic Acid) Plasticizers

    Nuria Burgos;Daniel Tolaguera;Stefano Fiori;Alfonso Jiménez

  • Agaricus bisporus and its by-products as a source of valuable extracts and bioactive compounds.

    Marina Ramos;Nuria Burgos;Almero Barnard;Gareth Evans

  • Characterization of polylactic acid films for food packaging as affected by dielectric barrier discharge atmospheric plasma

    S.K. Pankaj;C. Bueno-Ferrer;N.N. Misra;L. O'Neill

Frequent Co-Authors

Jose Maria Kenny
Jose Maria Kenny University of Perugia
Elena Fortunati
Elena Fortunati University of Perugia
Luigi Torre
Luigi Torre University of Perugia
Ana M. Sanchez
Ana M. Sanchez University of Warwick
Ilaria Armentano
Ilaria Armentano Tuscia University
Debora Puglia
Debora Puglia University of Perugia
Livia Visai
Livia Visai University of Pavia
Luc Avérous
Luc Avérous University of Strasbourg
Hugh D. Burrows
Hugh D. Burrows University of Coimbra
Lars Berglund
Lars Berglund Royal Institute of Technology

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