Chitosan-metal and metal oxide nanocomposites for active and intelligent food packaging; a comprehensive review of emerging trends and associated challenges
Carbohydrate Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
357, P. 123459 - 123459
Published: March 3, 2025
In
recent
years,
significant
advancements
in
biopolymer-based
packaging
have
emerged
as
a
response
to
the
environmental
challenges
posed
by
traditional
petroleum-based
materials.
The
drive
for
sustainable,
renewable,
and
degradable
alternatives
fossil-based
components
industry
has
led
an
increased
focus
on
chitosan,
second
most
abundant
biopolymer
after
cellulose.
Chitosan
offers
intrinsic
properties
such
biodegradability,
biocompatibility,
antimicrobial
activity,
excellent
barrier
film-forming
capabilities,
positioning
it
ideal
candidate
food
applications.
However,
limitations
including
inferior
mechanical,
thermal,
properties,
brittleness
compared
conventional
plastics
limiting
its
widespread
adoption
industry.
been
extensively
utilized
various
forms,
particularly
nanocomposites
incorporating
metal
nanoparticles,
leading
chitosan-based
nanocomposite
films/coatings
that
synergistically
combine
advantageous
of
both
chitosan
nanoparticles.
Through
in-depth
analysis
current
research
(primarily
last
5
years),
this
review
delves
into
physicochemical,
sensing,
innovative
material.
This
will
provide
insights
potential
toxicity
impact
nanoparticle
migration,
well
prospects
associated
with
chitosan-metal/metal
oxide
films
development
sustainable
solutions.
Language: Английский
Physicochemical and optical activity of chitosan based ternary nanocomposites for food packaging applications
Shalinee Singh,
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Santosh Kumar,
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Joonseok Koh
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et al.
Journal of Molecular Structure,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1311, P. 138210 - 138210
Published: April 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Novel biopolymeric materials potential utilization for environmental practices
Journal of Molecular Structure,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1311, P. 138390 - 138390
Published: April 17, 2024
Language: Английский
Efficient Removal of Malachite Green Dye and Antioxidant Properties, Mechanical Analysis of Chitosan Film Dopped with Biosynthesized Iron Nanoparticle from Moringa Oleifera Leaf
G. Velmurugan,
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Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan,
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K. Narayanamoorthy
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et al.
Water Air & Soil Pollution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
236(4)
Published: March 15, 2025
Language: Английский
A study on the effects of silver/zinc oxide nanocomposite dispersed modified elastin-collagen matrix on crystallization, thermal and antimicrobial properties of poly (lactic acid) films
Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 106137 - 106137
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Enhancing Chitosan Nanofilm with Agricultural Waste Fillers for Sustainable and Safe Functional Food Packaging
ACS Agricultural Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(11), P. 1136 - 1162
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
This
review
explores
the
development
of
chitosan-based
nanofilms
reinforced
with
agricultural
waste
fillers,
offering
a
promising
approach
to
sustainable
food
packaging.
By
integrating
chitosan's
natural
properties─biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
and
antimicrobial
activity─with
mechanical
improvements
gained
from
these
provide
substantial
enhancement
over
conventional
plastic
The
incorporation
fillers
(e.g.,
cellulose,
starch,
lignin)
derived
byproducts
not
only
strengthens
films
but
also
promotes
valorization,
contributing
circular
economy.
These
effectively
address
key
challenges
in
packaging
industry
by
improving
moisture
oxygen
barriers,
enhancing
durability,
protection,
all
which
are
essential
for
extending
shelf
life
preserving
freshness
perishable
goods.
Unlike
traditional
plastics,
pose
significant
environmental
risks
due
their
long-term
persistence,
naturally
biodegrade,
reducing
ecological
footprint.
highlights
advancements
synthesis
functional
optimization
nanofilms,
showing
capability
meet
stringent
requirements
Moreover,
use
production
aligns
global
sustainability
efforts,
dual
benefit
properties
while
waste.
Nevertheless,
acknowledges
several
commercialization,
such
as
need
cost-effective
large-scale
methods
ensuring
regulatory
compliance
safety
standards.
Overall,
potential
replace
plastics
is
clear,
they
offer
sustainable,
high-performance
alternative
both
practical
advantages.
Language: Английский
Food packaging technology considerations for designers: Attending to food, consumer, manufacturer, and environmental issues
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(6)
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Food
packaging
is
essential
for
preserving
food
safety
and
quality
while
also
addressing
environmental
concerns.
Designers
are
at
the
forefront
of
developing
solutions
that
not
only
meet
functional
requirements
but
align
with
evolving
consumer
preferences
sustainability
To
inform
designers,
this
paper
discusses
fundamental
principles
technology,
encompassing
aspects
such
as
preservation,
distribution,
marketing,
usability,
disposal.
It
provides
examples
innovations
in
active
smart
packaging,
nanotechnology,
material
biodegradability,
recyclability,
well
strategies
to
reduce
waste.
By
providing
future
designers
knowledge
these
insights,
we
hope
encourage
them
contribute
needs
consumers
environment.
Language: Английский
Ultra‐sensitive electrochemical immunosensor based on 2D vanadium diselenide (VSe2) for efficient detection of pathogens: Salmonella Typhimurium
Luminescence,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39(9)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Layered
transition
metal
dichalcogenides
(TMDs),
with
an
extensive
surface
area,
intriguing
tunable
electrical
and
optical
features,
a
distinctive
Van
der
Waals
layered
structure,
yield
outstanding
sensing
properties.
Essentially,
most
TMDs
originally
existed
in
the
crystallographic
phase
of
2H
trigonal
prismatic
which
is
semiconducting
nature
poor
electrocatalytic
activity.
In
contrast,
vanadium
diselenide
(VSe
Language: Английский
Novel Pla / Chitosan Blends With Bio-released Ag-nps Nano Composites for Eco-friendly Food Packaging.
Malarvizhi Nithya,
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Rajeswari Balaji,
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Tharani Sundarajan
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et al.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Abstract
Polylactic
acid
/
Chitosan
blends
with
bio-released
Ag
nanoparticles
nano
composite
films
were
prepared
for
eco-friendly
food
packaging
materials.
These
materials
to
enhance
the
biodegradability
of
as
well
increase
shelf
life
products
against
microbial
action.
The
preparation
was
made
by
dissolving
PLA
and
chitosan
using
suitable
solvents
PEG
400.
To
this
blend
silver
obtained
from
Tulsi
leaves
extract
added
homogenized.
PLA/Chitosan
Ag-NPs
characterized
their
spectral,
morphological
antimicrobial
properties.
spectral
studies
showed
blending
in
nanocomposites.
antibacterial
activity
PLA/Chitosan/AgNPs
nanocomposites
(PCAg)
greater
inhibitory
effect
Staphylococcus
aureus
also
Escherichia
coli.
Language: Английский
Self-assembled nanomaterials for fabrication of electrochemical biosensors for biomedical applications
Arunadevi Natarajan,
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N. Sivakumar,
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Pooja Singh
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et al.
Electrochemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 174 - 205
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Self-assembled
nanoparticles
have
proven
results
in
the
fabrication
of
sensors
for
biomedical
applications.
In
recent
years
assembled
into
clusters
by
adopting
various
techniques
to
develop
superstructures.
The
characteristics
self-assembled
are
modified
altering
interactions
occurring
between
nano-sized
components
via
external
and
internal
fields.
It
exhibits
easily
tuneable
flexible
surfaces
multi-dimensional
structures.
this
chapter,
we
explored
integration
electrochemical
with
nanoparticles.
We
correlated
properties
motifs
like
size
electrical
sensing
performance.
Initially,
discussed
single-component
nanomaterials
DNA
peptides
their
applications
arena.
Additionally,
will
undergo
a
self-assembly
process
drugs,
targeted
tumor
therapy.
Further
nature
transition
nano
metals/oxides
role
as
electrode
support
signal
labelling
was
deliberated.
For
fruitful
understanding
title
compound
challenges
prospects
biosensors
medical
were
also
addressed.
This
chapter
serve
an
exhaustive
guide
harmonize
vital
aspects
formulate
stable
nanostructures
Language: Английский