Environmental Technology & Innovation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29, P. 103023 - 103023
Published: Jan. 18, 2023
The
commercial
marketability
of
various
food
packaging
biofilms
is
limited
by
their
poor
breathability
and
biodegradability.
For
that
reason,
designing
materials
with
desirable
functional
properties
take
advantage
each
individual
component
through
polymer
blending
can
extend
the
shelf
life
perishable
products
while
also
overcoming
major
obstacles
connected
fabrication
safe
ecologically
friendly
solutions.
Therefore,
present
study
aims
to
overcome
these
constraints
fabricating
novel
agarose
(Ag),
gum
neem
(GN),
nano-hydroxyapatite
(nHA)
polyoxyethylene
sorbitan
monooleate
(PS80)
based
edible
biofilm
was
fabricated
them
into
a
film
matrix
using
solution
casting
method
obtain
economically
sustainable
material
for
applications
towards
circular
economy
same
currently
tested
applications.
characterized
FE-SEM
(Field-emission,
scanning
electron
microscopy),
FT-IR
(Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy),
XRD
(X-ray-diffraction),
TGA
(Thermogravimetric
analysis),
H1-NMR
(Nuclear
magnetic
resonance)
its
cytotoxicity
evaluated
against
human
breast
epithelial
cell
line
(FR2).
Furthermore,
series
mechanical
tests
showed
excellent
performance
bio-film
great
(elongation
at
break:
6.6%,
Tensile
strength:
53.3
MPa,
coefficient
friction:
0.007),
thermal
stability,
water
oxygen
barrier
(oxygen
transmission
rate:
1171.906
Cc/m2
day
0.1
MPa
pressure,
vapour
3.64
g/m2
day).
mango
grape
preservation
demonstrated
bio-film's
superior
capability.
Edible
films
coatings
enable
fresh
processed
foods,
quality,
prevention
microbiological
contamination
and/or
oxidation
reactions,
prolonging
items.
In
addition,
complete
biodegradability,
which
be
potentially
applied
as
greener
potential
alternative
conventional
films,
are
capable
inhibiting
altering
spoilage.
Applied Food Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 100356 - 100356
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Packaging
materials
are
critical
in
ensuring
the
safety
and
quality
of
foods.
Conventional
packaging
from
non-renewable
sources
have
revolutionized
food
industry,
driven
largely
by
convenience,
low
cost,
good
moisture
barriers,
exhibition
excellent
mechanical
handling
properties.
However,
growing
ecological
crisis
health
burden
emanating
heterogenous
plastic
waste
demands
sustainable
biodegradable
alternatives,
which
promote
circularity
lead
to
responsible
material
consumption.
Beyond
protection
containment,
materials,
unlike
their
traditional
fossil
cousins,
leave
minimal
environmental
impact
carbon
footprint
birth
dust.
There
is,
therefore,
a
body
research
on
systems
different
classes
natural
polymers
derived
mainly
plants
animals.
Bio-based
been
identified
as
possible
renewable
that
can
potentially
replace
conventional
materials.
They
be
extracted
biomass,
chemically
synthesized,
or
produced
microorganisms.
Besides,
they
processed
using
wet
dry
processes,
other
complementary
processes.
generally
abundant
nature,
broadly
categorized
into
polysaccharides,
proteins,
polyhydroxyalkanoates.
Though
noted
sources,
application
has
some
limitations,
such
difficulty
processing
poor
performance.
blended
with
overcome
these
improving
intrinsic
extrinsic
properties,
thereby
increasing
applicability
industry.
This
review
aims
provide
an
overview
bio-based
consideration
for
packaging.
it
discusses
properties
prospects.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(3), P. 114 - 114
Published: March 21, 2024
Food
packaging
plays
an
imperative
role
in
the
food
processing
sector
by
safeguarding
foods
from
their
point
of
harvesting
until
moment
consumption.
In
recent
years,
biopolymers
have
attracted
attention
scientific
community
as
alternative
to
conventional
materials.
Among
available
biopolymer
sources,
a
lot
focus
has
been
on
polysaccharides
due
superior
barrier
properties
against
gases,
oils,
and
odors
versatility.
Moreover,
there
is
also
growing
interest
aliphatic
polyester
potential
replacement
for
petrochemical-based
synthetic
plastics.
Both
polyesters
gained
popularity
sustainable
unique
characteristics,
including
low
cost,
availability,
biodegradability,
gas
moisture
properties,
film-forming
capabilities,
excellent
heat
resistance,
ability
be
processed
into
films,
trays,
coatings.
This
review
highlights
structural
features,
advancements
several
vital
polysaccharides,
namely,
starch,
chitosan,
cellulose,
alginate,
pectin,
carrageenan,
polyesters,
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
polyhydroxybutyrate
(PHB)
developing
materials,
applications
industry.
Conventional
future
perspectives
biopolymer-based
are
comprehensively
covered
this
review.
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 100387 - 100387
Published: March 1, 2022
Global
plastic
production
in
increasing
rapidly
making
a
big
threat
to
our
health
and
climate.
Growing
of
petroleum-based
is
raising
issue
regarding
environment
due
their
undisposable
properties.
These
issues
are
encouraging
researchers
engage
themselves
bioplastic
research
invent
eco-friendly
disposable
using
natural
ingredients.
This
work
aimed
develop
friendly
from
low
cost
resource
such
as
tamarind
Arjuna
with
compatible
mechanical,
thermal
antimicrobial
Bioplastic
samples
have
been
synthesized
keeping
base
material
changing
the
percentage
Arjuna.
The
plastics
subjected
biodegradable
test,
mechanical
FTIR
SEM
XRD
test
test.
Biodegradable
reveals
that
process
biodegradation
increases
increase
time
73%
only
30
days.
5.23
N/mm2
stress
produced
by
tensile
Presence
functional
groups
revealed
analysis.
Only
5%
weight
loss
observed
at
above
room
temperature
Antibacterial
tests
showed
efficiency
against
virus.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. 29 - 29
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
This
research
paper
introduces
an
innovative
methodology
to
produce
biodegradable
composite
films
by
combining
kaolin,
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA),
and
potato
starch
(PS)
using
a
solvent
casting
technique.
The
novelty
of
this
study
resides
in
the
identification
implementation
optimal
synthesis
conditions,
which
were
achieved
utilizing
Response
Surface
Methodology—Central
Composite
Design.
defines
starch,
kaolin
as
independent
variables
examines
their
influence
on
important
mechanical
qualities,
water
absorption
capacity,
moisture
content,
degradability
primary
outcomes.
establishes
ideal
parameters
5.5
weight
percent
Kaolin,
2.5
g
3.5
PVA.
These
settings
yield
notable
outcomes,
including
tensile
strength
26.5
MPa,
elongation
at
break
96%,
capacity
21%,
content
3%,
remarkable
48%.
emphasizes
that
augmentation
has
substantial
impact
many
properties,
degradability,
strength,
break.
Simultaneously,
it
leads
reduction
content.
study’s
is
reinforced
conducting
additional
examination
film,
includes
investigations
FTIR,
TGA,
SEM-EDX
techniques.
consistency
between
predicted
experimental
results
noteworthy,
provides
further
validation
for
prediction
accuracy
Design
Expert
software’s
quadratic
equations.
equations
effectively
capture
complex
interactions
exist
process
selected
responses.
presents
novel
opportunities
extensive
utilization
PVA/PS
films,
various
packaging
scenarios,
thereby
significantly
advancing
sustainable
alternatives.
statistical
analysis
strong
evidence
supporting
relevance
models,
hence
increasing
our
level
trust
skills.
conclusion
based
95%
confidence
p-values
are
below
threshold
0.05.