Packaging Technology and Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
rising
demand
for
sustainable
and
antimicrobial
packaging
materials
has
fuelled
innovations
in
polymer‐based
solutions,
especially
the
preservation
of
fresh
fruit
to
reduce
food
waste
enhance
safety.
This
review
delves
into
advancement
refinement
nanocomposites
based
on
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
packaging,
emphasising
synergistic
effects
combining
PLA
with
nanofillers
agents,
such
as
metal
oxide
nanoparticles,
plant
extracts
essential
oils
(EOs)
carbon
nanomaterial.
By
elucidating
that
emerge
from
these
combinations,
this
examines
ability
mechanical
antibacterial
properties
PLA,
followed
by
a
recent
changes
solutions
integrate
technological
features
environmental
considerations.
Ultimately,
provides
comprehensive
overview
advancements
PLA‐based
offering
insights
benefits
integrating
functionality
future
preservation.
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100776 - 100776
Published: May 28, 2024
The
growing
global
population
challenges
the
food
industry
to
ensure
it
remains
safe
for
consumption.
Food
waste
caused
by
imbalances
between
production
and
handling
creates
significant
economic,
environmental,
social
risks.
However,
packaging
technology
innovation
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool,
offering
solution
extending
shelf
life
maintaining
product
quality.
Consumers'
increasing
interest
in
eco-friendly
driven
research
into
renewable
materials
low-toxicity
bioactive
components.
Gallic
acid,
promising
phenolic
compound,
holds
potential
preservation
sustainable
development.
Its
antibacterial
antifungal
properties
against
resistant
microbes
biofilm
formation,
its
ability
prevent
lipid
protein
oxidation,
color
indicator
monitoring
freshness
all
contribute
preservation.
incorporation
edible
polymers
offers
strategy
innovative
packaging.
Depending
on
dosage
material
composition,
loading
gallic
acid
within
polymer
matrix
can
improve
properties,
including
UV
barrier,
mechanical
strength,
water
vapor
oxygen
permeability.
This
article
reviews
of
developing
biodegradable,
active,
intelligent,
Future
directions
include
evaluating
acid's
toxicity,
dispersion
matrix,
pro-oxidative
activity,
compatibility
with
biodegradable
(especially
those
derived
from
agricultural
by-products),
migration
products,
stability
under
different
environmental
conditions.
sustainability
perspective
(environment,
social)
is
also
discussed.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(2)
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
This
review
examines
the
potential
of
nanomaterials
in
revolutionizing
food
packaging,
focusing
on
their
role
enhancing
barrier
properties
and
extending
shelf
life
packaged
foods.
Traditional
packaging
materials
often
fall
short
effectively
protecting
against
oxygen,
moisture,
UV
light,
resulting
diminished
quality
shorter
life.
Nanomaterials,
including
nanoclays,
metal
oxide
nanoparticles
(e.g.,
ZnO,
TiO₂),
carbon-based
graphene,
carbon
nanotubes),
biodegradable
options
like
cellulose
nanocrystals,
have
emerged
as
promising
solutions.
These
offer
exceptional
gas
moisture
properties,
antimicrobial
effects,
protection
capabilities.
The
provides
an
in-depth
exploration
various
nanomaterials,
highlighting
distinctive
mechanisms;
such
tortuosity
which
enhance
performance
by
limiting
permeability.
It
also
discusses
recent
advancements
integrating
into
both
flexible
rigid
systems,
well
active
intelligent
that
employs
nanosensors
for
real-time
monitoring
freshness
spoilage.
Despite
potential,
challenges
toxicity
concerns,
environmental
impacts,
economic
constraints
to
large-scale
adoption
are
addressed.
emphasizes
need
future
research
dual-function
can
simultaneously
improve
enable
sensing.
innovations
could
transform
technologies,
promoting
enhanced
safety
sustainability.
Food Chemistry X,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23, P. 101510 - 101510
Published: May 28, 2024
We
prepared
tea
tree
essential
oil
microcapsules,
and
the
microcapsules
pullulan
were
coated
on
kraft
paper
to
prepare
an
antibacterial
paper.
The
activity,
structural
characterization,
thermal
stability
of
packaging
then
tested.
found
that
retention
rate
reached
87.1%
after
a
70
min
high-temperature
treatment.
minimum
inhibitory
concentrations
S.
aureus
E.
coli
112
mg/mL
224
mg/mL,
bacteriostatic
zones
17.49
mm
22.75
mm,
respectively.
irregular.
coating
was
formed
via
hydrogen
bonding,
which
filled
pores
fibers.
When
compared
with
base
paper,
roughness
reduced
7.16
nm
(Rq)
5.61
(Ra),
no
decomposition
occurred
at
<288
°C,
together
implies
good
application
prospect.
