Journal of Polymers and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Abstract
ACETEM
(E472a)
and
CITREM
(E472c)
are
fatty
acid
esters
used
as
additives
in
the
food
industry
to
improve
quality,
stability
sensory
properties
of
products
due
their
emulsifying,
stabilizing
properties,
antioxidant
antimicrobial
activities.
Herein,
we
have
explored
use
active
plasticizers
one
most
biobased
polymers,
polylactic
(PLA).
Initially,
different
CITREMs
(LR10,
SP70,
RO
VEG)
(SOFT-NSAFE),
with
a
variety
compositions
physical
states
at
room
temperature,
were
characterized.
The
studied
demonstrate
good
thermal
moderate
properties.
Subsequently,
PLA
films
containing
10%
tested
prepared
by
melt
extrusion
posterior
compression
molding.
obtained
analyzed
characterization
techniques
evaluate
role
plasticizers.
Raman
confocal
microscopy
showed
that
SOFT-NSAFE
is
homogeneously
distributed
films,
whereas
form
microdomains
immiscibility
PLA.
incorporation
these
decreases
tensile
strength,
Young’s
modulus
glass
transition
temperature.
However,
only
CITREM-LR10
able
significantly
enhance
elongation
break
up
42%,
orientation
along
cracks
formed
during
test.
Additionally,
provides
being
LR10,
SP70
impart
higher
activity.
In
terms
activity,
effectiveness
against
S.
aureus
,
while
was
L.
innocua
bacteria.
These
results
open
possibility
such
for
applications
packaging.
Packaging Technology and Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 14, 2025
ABSTRACT
Synthetic
plasticizers
are
essential
additives
widely
used
in
polymer‐based
products
such
as
food
packaging,
toys
and
medical
devices.
Despite
their
functional
properties,
they
present
significant
environmental
human
health
risks
due
to
toxicity
migration
behaviour.
Growing
awareness
of
these
adverse
effects
has
driven
interest
the
development
bio‐based
derived
from
natural
resources.
In
recent
years,
have
emerged
promising
alternatives,
offering
advantages
low
toxicity,
biodegradability
reduced
migration.
Their
application
is
particularly
relevant
packaging
industry,
where
transition
towards
sustainable
materials
gained
great
interest,
with
growing
use
biopolymers
starch,
poly(lactic
acid)
(PLA),
chitosan
gelatin.
Most
exhibit
limitations
barrier,
mechanical
processing
requiring
addition
improve
performance.
Natural
provide
a
synergistic
solution
by
enhancing
properties
while
maintaining
sustainability
resulting
materials.
Furthermore,
compatibility
makes
them
highly
suitable
for
industrial
applications.
This
review
explores
advancements
plasticizers,
integration
into
biopolymer
systems
challenges
associated
industrial‐scale
adoption
Journal of Polymers and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Abstract
ACETEM
(E472a)
and
CITREM
(E472c)
are
fatty
acid
esters
used
as
additives
in
the
food
industry
to
improve
quality,
stability
sensory
properties
of
products
due
their
emulsifying,
stabilizing
properties,
antioxidant
antimicrobial
activities.
Herein,
we
have
explored
use
active
plasticizers
one
most
biobased
polymers,
polylactic
(PLA).
Initially,
different
CITREMs
(LR10,
SP70,
RO
VEG)
(SOFT-NSAFE),
with
a
variety
compositions
physical
states
at
room
temperature,
were
characterized.
The
studied
demonstrate
good
thermal
moderate
properties.
Subsequently,
PLA
films
containing
10%
tested
prepared
by
melt
extrusion
posterior
compression
molding.
obtained
analyzed
characterization
techniques
evaluate
role
plasticizers.
Raman
confocal
microscopy
showed
that
SOFT-NSAFE
is
homogeneously
distributed
films,
whereas
form
microdomains
immiscibility
PLA.
incorporation
these
decreases
tensile
strength,
Young’s
modulus
glass
transition
temperature.
However,
only
CITREM-LR10
able
significantly
enhance
elongation
break
up
42%,
orientation
along
cracks
formed
during
test.
Additionally,
provides
being
LR10,
SP70
impart
higher
activity.
In
terms
activity,
effectiveness
against
S.
aureus
,
while
was
L.
innocua
bacteria.
These
results
open
possibility
such
for
applications
packaging.
