Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26, P. 5566 - 5575
Published: Aug. 30, 2023
The
production
of
UV-resistant
films
from
biomaterials
is
currently
an
active
field
research.
ZnO
nanoparticle
polymer
fillers
have
been
found
to
improve
UV-light
opacity.
However,
using
as
a
filler
relatively
expensive
and
time-consuming
for
film
preparation.
Substituting
some
the
nanoparticles
with
Uncaria
gambir
extract
has
suggested
reduce
cost
production,
phenolic
hydroxyl
group
present
in
provides
excellent
UV
resistance.
This
study
characterized
dry
bacterial
cellulose
(BC)
powder-based
immersed
without
polyvinyl
alcohol/Uncaria
extract/ZnO
(M)
solution
2
5
minutes.
It
was
that
BC/M
biocomposites
blocked
100%
light
while
remaining
transparent
visible
wavelengths.
These
bendable
biocomposite
also
presented
high
tensile
thermal
resistance
properties.
Immersion
min
increased
significantly
strength,
elongation
at
break,
toughness
77.2
MPa,
12.3%,
5.8
MJ/m3,
increase
130%,
748%,
2,409%,
respectively,
compared
uncoated
BC
film.
results
suggest
immersion
method
could
provide
more
efficient,
environmentally
friendly
significant
Alexandria Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
91, P. 70 - 83
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
recent
advances
in
biodegradable
materials
for
sustainable
food
packaging
applications.
Biodegradable
polymers
offer
an
alternative
to
conventional
plastics
by
undergoing
decomposition
into
water,
carbon
dioxide,
and
biomass.
Synthetic
biopolymers
like
PLA,
PHAs,
bio-based
polyesters
as
well
natural
such
polysaccharides
proteins
have
shown
promise
substitutes
non-biodegradable
packaging.
These
provide
sustainability,
waste
reduction,
neutrality
benefits.
However,
inferior
barrier
properties,
low
heat
resistance,
poor
mechanical
strength,
high
costs
are
limitations.
Strategies
plasticization,
blending,
nanomaterial
reinforcement,
multilayer
composite
structures
expanded
biopolymer
applicability
various
foods.
Biodegradation
life
cycle
assessment
studies
demonstrated
their
environmental
advantages
over
plastics.
Addressing
remaining
challenges
collection
logistics,
composting
infrastructure,
costs,
functional
performance
will
be
crucial
widespread
commercial
adoption.
Recent
make
poised
major
contributions
development
the
industry.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
248, P. 125845 - 125845
Published: July 18, 2023
Sustainable
food
packaging
is
a
necessary
element
to
ensure
the
success
of
system,
accomplishment
which
weighed
in
terms
quality
retention
and
ensured
products
safety.
Irrespective
raised
environmental
concerns
regarding
petroleum-based
materials,
sustainable
analysis
lab
land
assessment
should
be
priority
eliminate
similar
fates
new
material.
Functionalized
bio-based
hydrogels
are
one
smartest
inventions
that
expected
revolutionize
industry.
Although
this
review,
focus
relies
on
recent
developments
hydrogel
natural
biopolymers
such
as
proteins
polysaccharides
from
could
obtained,
challenges
encountered
hydrogel-based
materials
future
prospects
also
discussed.
Moreover,
need
for
Life
Cycle
Assessment,
stress
certifications
waste
management
system
suggested
can
bring
both
into
same
recycling
bins.
Aggregate,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Abstract
Pickering
multiphase
systems
stabilized
by
solid
particles
have
recently
attracted
increasing
attention
due
to
their
excellent
stability.
Among
various
stabilizers,
natural
and
renewable
cellulosic
micro/nanoparticles
that
are
derived
from
agricultural
forestry
sources
become
promising
candidates
for
stabilization
unique
morphological
features
tunable
surface
properties.
In
this
review,
recent
progress
on
forming
stabilizing
using
colloidal
is
summarized,
including
the
physicochemical
factors
affecting
assembly
at
interfaces
preparation
methods
suitable
producing
emulsions.
addition,
relevant
application
prospects
of
corresponding
materials
outlined.
Finally,
current
challenges
future
perspectives
such
presented.
This
review
aims
encourage
utilization
as
key
components
in
development
systems,
leading
enhanced
performance
functionalities.
