WO2015170161A1 - Electrochemical process and system for the preservation of perishable food - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to processes and systems for preserving perishable food.
- Food spoilage is the process by which food deteriorates to a point at which it is no longer edible, or suitable for consumption by humans.
- Food capable of spoiling is known as perishable food, and common examples of perishable food include fruits and vegetables.
- Many different factors can cause food spoilage, or affect the rate at which food spoils, such as oxidation, enzymatic degradation, temperature, moisture, and microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, mold, yeast).
- methods for preventing, reducing, or delaying food spoilage attempt to counteract one or more of these factors. Such methods include the addition of preservatives, refrigeration/freezing, drying/dehydration of food, and storage under vacuum (e.g., canning). Because exposure to oxygen and sunlight are two of the main sources of food oxidation, food is often also stored in the dark to reduce sunlight exposure, or sealed in wax or other protective coating to reduce exposure to oxygen in the air, to further reduce food spoilage.
- the aforementioned methods of food preservation have some limitations. More specifically, the addition of preservatives can change the flavor of the food, and depending on the particular preservative added, can also introduce chemicals into food that may cause adverse effects when consumed. Moreover, refrigeration, freezing, dehydration, and canning can only preserve food for a limited amount of time before either the food begins to spoil, or the quality and flavor of the food deteriorates to a point at which one no longer wants to consume it, even though the food may not have spoiled and is thus still safe for human consumption.
- antioxidants have also been used as additives to prevent or delay food spoilage.
- Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit the oxidation of other substances or molecules.
- Antioxidants used as additives for food preservation include both natural antioxidants, such as ascorbic acid, retinols, bioflavonoids, and tocopherols, and synthetic antioxidants, such as butylated hydroxy toluene and butylated hydroxyanisole.
- natural antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, retinols, bioflavonoids, and tocopherols
- synthetic antioxidants such as butylated hydroxy toluene and butylated hydroxyanisole.
- synthetic antioxidants such as butylated hydroxy toluene and butylated hydroxyanisole.
- H 2 diatomic hydrogen
- ROS reactive oxygen species
- melanin absorbs all wavelengths of electromagnetic energy, including visible and invisible light energy, and dissipates this absorbed energy by means of water dissociation and its consequent reformation.
- a photoelectrochemical process for generating energy using melanin, or analogs, precursors, derivatives, or variants of melanin is described in U.S. Patent No.
- melanin can split and reform the water molecule outside of a living cell using any form of electromagnetic energy, particularly with light energy (visible or invisible) having a wavelength in the range of 200 nm to 900 nm to form H 2 and 0 2 .
- the invention relates to an electrochemical process for preserving at least one perishable food.
- the process comprises:
- the source of electromagnetic energy comprises invisible or visible light energy having a wavelength of 200 nm to 900 nm.
- the melanin material comprises natural melanin or synthetic melanin.
- the invention in another general aspect, relates to a system for preserving at least one perishable food.
- the system comprises:
- the invention relates to electrochemical processes and systems for preserving perishable food. Although it has previously been demonstrated that melanin can catalyze electrolysis of water to generate H 2 and 0 2 outside of a living cell, until now this process has only been shown to occur with melanin submerged in water. However, it is now discovered that melanin can catalyze water electrolysis to generate sufficient amounts of diatomic hydrogen in the presence of water moisture and electromagnetic energy, without the need for the melanin to be submerged in water.
- water electrolyzing material refers to a substance that is capable of catalyzing the electrolysis of water, i.e., splitting the water molecule into oxygen and hydrogen.
- melanin materials including melanin (natural and synthetic), melanin precursors, melanin derivatives, melanin analogs, and melanin variants are water electrolyzing materials.
- the term “melanin material” refers to melanin, melanin precursors, melanin derivatives, melanin analogs, or melanin variants.
- melanin materials include, but are not limited to, natural melanin, synthetic melanin, eumelanin, pheomelanin, neuromelanin, sepiomelanins, and alomelanin; aromatic compounds such as dopamine, indole, polyhydroxyindole, humic acid, polyindolequinones, pyrrole black, indole black, benzene black, thiophene black, aniline black, ommochrome black; polyquinones in hydrated form, dopa black, adrenalin black, catechol black, 4-amine catechol black; precursors of melanin such as phenols, aminophenols, or diphenols, indole polyphenols, quinones, semiquinones or hydroquinones, L- tyrosine, L-dopamine, morpholine, ortho-benzoquinone, dimorpholine, porphyrin black, and pterin black; linear carbon containing compounds such as acetylene black; and
- the melanin material is melanin, such as natural or synthetic melanin.
- melanin such as natural or synthetic melanin.
- Natural melanin is intended to refer to melanin that is isolated from a natural source, such as a plant or animal.
- Synthetic melanin is intended to refer to melanin that is chemically synthesized.
- moisture refers to the presence of a liquid in small quantities, such that a humid environment is created.
- water moisture specifically refers to the presence of water in a small quantity creating a humid environment.
- Water moisture can be in the form of water vapor, i.e., water present in the air in a gaseous state.
- Water moisture can also be in the form of dew.
- dew refers to water in the form of droplets on a surface, such as an inner wall of a container, due to condensation.
- the perishable food to be preserved is the source of the water moisture, and water moisture is derived at least partially from the natural release thereof by the perishable food.
- food spoilage and “spoil,” when used with reference to perishable food, refer to the process by which food deteriorates or decays to a point at which it is no longer edible, or safe for consumption by mammals, and particularly for consumption by humans.
- perishable food refers to any food that can decay, spoil or deteriorate to a point at which it is no longer edible, or safe for consumption, by mammals, and particularly for consumption by humans. Perishable food is also a food that typically spoils if it is stored improperly (e.g., at high temperature rather than under refrigeration), or stored for a prolonged period before consumption.
- a perishable food used in the invention can be any substance produced by the earth suitable for consumption by mammals, or any substance that is prepared for consumption by mammals.
- the perishable food can be in any physical state, such as liquid, solid, or semi-solid, and is preferably a solid (e.g., cheese) or liquid (e.g., milk).
- Perishable food includes, but is not limited to, fruits, vegetables, poultry, meats, fish, and dairy products.
- perishable fruits include, but are not limited to, apples, bananas, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, oranges, grapes, mangos, pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon, pears, kiwi, and blackberries.
- perishable vegetables include, but are not limited to, cucumbers, peppers, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, spinach, potatoes, tomatoes, and onions.
- perishable poultry and meats include, but are not limited to chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products.
- perishable fish include, but are not limited to, shellfish, such as shrimp and scallops; salmon; tuna; sea bass; and halibut.
- perishable dairy products include, but are not limited to, yogurt, milk, cheeses, and butter.
- perishable food can be preserved by preventing, reducing, or delaying the progression of food spoilage that occurs as a result of oxidation.
- preserving refers to inhibiting oxidation of the perishable food.
- preserving refers to delaying the onset of oxidation of the perishable food.
- preserving refers to delaying the progression of oxidation of perishable food.
- Any method known in the art in view of the present disclosure can be used to determine if food spoilage has been prevented, reduced, or delayed, such as, for example, visual inspection to determine if there is mold or fungal growth on the surface of the food, discoloration (browning), or rotting of the food; sniffing the food to determine if there is an unpleasant odor emanating from the food; or chemical testing to detect the growth of microorganisms that are not visible to the naked eye.
- the perishable food can be both visually inspected and smelled to determine if food spoilage has been prevented, reduced, or delayed.
- food spoilage can be assessed by determining the amount of food browning or discoloration, or the rate at which food browns or becomes discolored, which is indicative of oxidation of the perishable food.
- the invention provides an electrochemical process for preserving at least one perishable food.
- an electrochemical process comprises providing a closed container containing water moisture, at least one perishable food, and at least one water electrolyzing device, wherein the at least one water electrolyzing device comprises a substrate and at least one melanin material; providing a source of electromagnetic energy to the at least one water electrolyzing device to initiate a reaction of electrolysis of water by the at least one melanin material; and maintaining the the at least one perishable food and water electrolyzing device inside the closed container, thereby preserving the perishable food.
- a process of the invention preserves perishable food by preventing, reducing, or delaying the progression of oxidation of the perishable food.
- any type of electromagnetic energy can be used in a process of the invention including, but not limited to, visible and invisible light, gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet radiation, electromagnetic waves, infrared radiation, microwaves, and radio waves.
- the electromagnetic energy comprises visible or invisible light energy (ultraviolet and infrared radiation).
- the visible or invisible light energy has a wavelength between 200 nm and 900 nm.
- At least one water electrolyzing device is present in a closed container in a process of the invention.
- the water electrolyzing device is comprised of a substrate and at least one melanin material, such that the melanin material is held on or within the substrate.
- the melanin material can be dispersed throughout the substrate or adsorbed onto the substrate.
- the substrate is transparent to electromagnetic energy to allow for increased transmission of the electromagnetic energy to the melanin material, resulting in increased electrolysis of water.
- a water electrolyzing device can comprise one type of melanin material, or more than one type of melanin material.
- a water electrolyzing device for use in the invention can comprise melanin and eumelanin.
- more than one water electrolyzing device can be used, with each device comprising the same or different type of melanin material.
- a first water electrolyzing device comprising melanin and a second water electrolyzing device comprising eumelanin can both be used in a process for preserving perishable food according to the invention.
- more than one electrolyzing device with each comprising melanin can be used in a process of the invention.
- the at least one melanin material is selected from the group consisting of melanin, melanin precursors, melanin derivatives, melanin analogs, and melanin variants.
- the at least one melanin material is melanin, preferably natural melanin or synthetic melanin. Any method known in the art in view of the present disclosure can be used to obtain a melanin material.
- melanin materials can be chemically syMhesized ⁇ risolated-from
- Melanin can also be synthesized from amino acid precursors of melanin, such as L- tyrosine.
- the melanin material can also be obtained from commercial sources.
- the substrate of the water electrolyzing device can be any inert material, including, but not limited to, silica, plastic, and glass.
- the substrate is silica, such that a water electrolyzing device is a mixture of silica and at least one melanin material.
- the water electrolyzing device can be, for example, a melanin/silica plate or cube, either of which can be made by combining a cementing mixture of silica with an aqueous melanin solution.
- a water electrolyzing device for use in the invention is melanin (synthetic or natural) mixed with silica.
- the melanin is dispersed in the silica, forming a homogeneous mixture of melanin and silica.
- the water electrolyzing device can take on any size or shape, including, but not limited to, a rod (cylindrical), plate, sphere, or cube- shape. At least one water electrolyzing device can be used, but the number of water electrolyzing devices, and the size or shape of the water electrolyzing devices, is not limited in any way.
- the rate of diatomic hydrogen (H 2 ) production will depend upon a variety of factors and can be controlled by varying, for example, the size, shape, surface area, amount of melanin material in the device, and/or number of water electrolyzing devices present in the closed container.
- the water electrolyzing device is in the shape of a cube.
- multiple water electrolyzing devices each in the shape of a cube are used in an electrochemical process of the invention.
- water is present in the form of water moisture.
- melanin can have tightly bound water molecules, and it is believed that the associated water content of melanin is at least 40%.
- the source of water for the water electrolysis reaction catalyzed by melanin can also be the bound water molecules.
- the water moisture is water that has condensed on the surface of the perishable food, or on one or more of the interior surfaces of the closed container, or both. In a preferred embodiment, the water moisture is naturally released from the perishable food.
- the electromagnetic energy is either visible or invisible light having a wavelength ranging from 200 nm to 900 nm.
- the electrochemical process is a photoelectrochemical process, wherein the electromagnetic energy is photoelectric energy, such as visible light energy.
- the source of photoelectric energy is natural light.
- An electrochemical process for preserving perishable food according to the invention is carried out in a closed container.
- a closed container There are at least two purposes for using a closed container. The first is to prevent the loss of significant water moisture present in the container. The second is to maintain the perishable food in contact with the water electrolyzing device in order to preserve the perishable food.
- the closed container has an airtight seal.
- a closed container for use in a process of the invention can be any size or shape.
- the closed container can be made of any suitable material including, but not limited to, plastics, such as polyethylene; glass; and any other materials that allow for the transmission of the desired wavelengths of electromagnetic energy into the closed container, such that the electromagnetic energy can be absorbed by the melanin material in the water electrolyzing device.
- the material of the closed container is preferably light transparent to allow for the transmission of visible light.
- the material of the closed container is also preferably substantially impermeable to diatomic hydrogen.
- the container can have a rigid shape, or it can have a free form shape, such as plastic wrap or a plastic bag.
- the electrochemical process comprises maintaining the at least one perishable food and water electrolyzing device within the container, thereby preserving the at least one perishable food.
- the amount of time the perishable food and water electrolyzing device are held within the container can vary depending on various factors such as the perishable food to be preserved, the temperature, the number of water electrolyzing devices in the container, the amount of melanin material in each water electrolyzing device, etc.
- the perishable food and water electrolyzing device are held within the container until the perishable food is to be consumed.
- an electrochemical process ac3 ⁇ 4OTding " to ⁇ the-inventiOn-can-be-used-to-preser-ve-any- perishable food in view of the present disclosure including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, and dairy products.
- the perishable food is a fruit or vegetable, and more preferably, a fruit, such as bananas or apples.
- the perishable food for use in a process of the invention can be peeled or unpeeled.
- a banana having an intact peel i.e., unpeeled
- an apple that has been cut in half, or has its peel partially removed, such that the flesh is exposed i.e., peeled
- an electrochemical process of the invention can also be preserved using an electrochemical process of the invention.
- only one perishable food is in the closed container.
- more than one perishable food is in the closed container.
- the perishable food can be the same or different. For example, multiple apples can be in the same container. As another example, an apple and a banana can be in the same container.
- the electrochemical process can be initiated prior to the onset of any food spoilage, such as oxidation or discoloration of the perishable food, to prevent spoilage.
- the electrochemical process can also be initiated after the onset of food spoilage to prevent any additional food spoilage, or reduce the rate of continuing food spoilage.
- the electrochemical process for preserving perishable food can be performed at any temperature at which melanin is known to be stable (approximately -150°C to 500°C). According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the electrochemical process is performed at a temperature ranging from 0°C to 50°C, more preferably from 12°C to 30°C, and most preferably at room temperature (approximately 25°C). Because melanin can absorb any wavelength of electromagnetic energy and does not necessarily require natural light, the process can also be performed in a refrigerator (about 4°C). Performing the electrochemical process under refrigeration can have the advantage of preserving the perishable food for an even longer period of time due to the added preservative effects of refrigeration and storage at cooler temperatures.
- the water electrolysis reaction of can be catalyzed by at least one melanin material, wherein the at least one melanin material is the only water electroiyzing material used in the process.
- the at least one melanin material is the only water electroiyzing material used in an electrochemical process for preserving perishable food.
- melanin synthetic or natural is the only water electroiyzing material used in a process for preservation of perishable food.
- At least one water electroiyzing device comprises a substrate and at least one melanin material selected from the group consisting of melanin, melanin precursors, melanin derivatives, melanin analogs, and melanin variants; and
- a closed container of a system contains water moisture, at least one perishable food, and at least one water electroiyzing device.
- the closed container is sealed, preferably with a gas-tight seal.
- the closed container can be of any size or shape, and can be made of any suitable material in view of the present disclosure.
- the closed container is made of plastic, or other material that is substantially impermeable to 3 ⁇ 4. Using a container with a gas-tight seal made of a material that is substantially impermeable to H 2 will prevent the escape of any diatomic hydrogen that is produced by the electrochemical process, which is thus believed to enhance the preservative effects of the process on the perishable food.
- a system comprises at least one water electrolyzing device.
- the water electrolyzing device(s) are held within the container of the system. Any of the water electrolyzing devices described herein can be used.
- Preferably one or more water electrolyzing devices comprised of a mixture of silica and melanin (natural or synthetic) are used.
- any melanin material including melanin and its precursors, analogs, derivatives and variants, can be used.
- the energy provided by the source of electromagnetic energy to the closed container is transmitted through the container, such that it is absorbed by the melanin material of the water electrolyzing device.
- the source of electromagnetic energy provides invisible or visible light energy having a wavelength between 200 nm and 900 nm to the closed container.
- electrochemical process is a photoelectrochemical process with the source of electromagnetic energy being photoelectric energy, preferably visible light energy, and more preferably natural light energy.
- water moisture of the system is derived at least partially from the at least one perishable food item, e.g., by natural release of water from the perishable food.
- the electrochemical process and system for preserving perishable food can be carried out with water moisture, a water electrolyzing device comprising a melanin material, and electromagnetic energy, such as light energy, without the need for any other type of water electrolyzing material.
- a water electrolyzing device comprising a melanin material, and electromagnetic energy, such as light energy, without the need for any other type of water electrolyzing material.
- melanin is one of the most stable molecules known to man, having a half-life estimated to be on the order of millions of years, the melanin material or water electrolyzing device can be used for decades before it needs to be replaced. Thus, no complex setup or maintenance is required.
- melanin absorbs the electromagnetic energy, promoting the conversion of low energy electrons to high energy electrons.
- the high energy electrons are thought to be transferred by mobile electron carriers within the melanin material. This electron transfer releases energy and establishes a proton gradient sufficient to initiate the splitting of water into diatomic hydrogen (H 2 ) and diatomic oxygen (0 2 ) along with the release of four high energy electrons.
- Two apples were each halved through their core.
- the two halves of one apple were wrapped together in transparent plastic foil, with the cut side of the apple facing upward, along with five cubes made of melanin mixed with silica (water electrolyzing device) randomly placed around the apple halves.
- Each of the melanin/silica cubes had an average size of 1 cm x 1 cm x lcm.
- the cubes were produced by mixing water, silica powder, and melanin in a container of the same size, and allowing the water/silica/melanin mixture to harden within the container.
- the two halves of the other apple were wrapped together in transparent plastic foil without any melanin/silica cubes as a control.
- the plastic-wrapped apples were stored at room temperature (25°C) and exposed to natural (visible) light for about 5 weeks.
- the water moisture for the process was the natural moisture produced by the apples from the humidity within the microenvironment of the plastic-wrapped apple. No other water electrolyzing material was wrapped with the apples.
- the exposed flesh of the apples exhibited no browning or other discoloration at the start of the experiment, indicating that minimal to no oxidation had occurred.
- the exposed flesh of the apples wrapped together in plastic with the melanin/silica cubes showed significantly less browning (oxidation) than the flesh of the apples wrapped in plastic without the melanin/silica cubes.
- the rate of browning (discoloration) of the exposed flesh of the apple wrapped with the melanin/silica cubes was slowed as compared to the rate of browning of the exposed flesh of the apple wrapped without the melanin/silica cubes.
- Example 2 Preservation of bananas by an electrochemical process of the invention
- the plastic-wrapped bananas were stored at room temperature (25°C) and exposed to visible light for about 2 weeks.
- the water moisture for the process was the natural moisture produced by the bananas from the humidity within the microenvironment of the plastic-wrapped banana. No other water electrolyzing material was wrapped with the bananas.
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