Preparation and characterization of pectin aerogels loaded with Senna alata (L.) Roxb. leaves extract

In this study, an approach to prepare, produce, and characterize pectin aerogels that were loaded with Senna alata (L.) roxb leaves extraction was conducted. The purpose of this research was to extract the leaves of senna alata and incorporated the extraction with pectin aerogels for application in food packaging industries. The study focused on the preparation and characterization of pectin aerogels loaded with Senna Alata (L.) roxb. leaves extract. The study aims to investigate the effect of Senna Alata (L.) roxb. extract on the physical, chemical, thermal, and antimicrobial properties of pectin aerogel antimicrobial properties of 5wt% and 10wt% of pectin aerogels loaded with 0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0% of Senna alata (L.) roxb leaves extraction that was incorporated with into aerogels. The significance of the study lies in the potential of pectin aerogels as a sustainable and environmentally beneficial alternative for food packaging absorbent cushioning. The result of the characterization indicated both 5wt% and 10wt% of pectin aerogels that incorporated with Senna alata (L.) roxb leaves extraction shown are very good results. Hence, from all the characterization of pectin aerogels with Senna alata (L.) roxb leaves extraction, the result of 10wt% showed the best result to use in food packaging.