Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Abstract
A
novel
thermoset
biopolymer
was
developed
from
citric
acid
and
glycerol
(referred
to
as
Polyglycerol
citrate
(PGC))
through
polycondensation.
PGC
is
a
completely
biodegradable
water‐soluble
polymer,
but
it
has
poor
thermal
stability,
fire
retardant
mechanical
properties.
To
enhance
the
usability
of
this
material
in
food
packaging,
insulations,
other
domestic
products,
its
strength
enhanced
by
reinforcement
jute
fiber
(JF)
which
also
environmentally
friendly.
The
stability
fire‐retardant
properties
jute/PGC
composite
were
improved
incorporating
aluminum
trihydride
(ATH)
particles
it.
concentration
ATH
varied
between
0%
12%
evaluate
optimum
composition
for
thermal,
flammability
modulus
evaluated
using
tensile
test
while
determined
burning
tests,
cone
calorimetry
thermogravimetric
analysis.
surface
morphology
studied
scanning
electron
microscope.
maximum
obtained
9%
composite,
236%
higher
than
neat
resin.
Similarly,
heat
release
rate
reduced
17%
with
incorporation
particles.
Also,
72%.
Thermal
observed
improve.
Possible
chemical
interaction
constituents
confirmed
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR).
biodegradation
specimens
validated
soil
burial
test.
Highlights
(PGC)
synthesized
glycerol.
reinforced
added
into
PGC/jute
improve
stability.
Jute
have
OH
jute/ATH/PGC
composites
are
non‐toxic.
Sustainable Food Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 548 - 566
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Motivated
by
the
urgent
need
to
address
environmental
concerns
associated
with
traditional
food
packaging,
this
review
explores
shift
towards
sustainable,
bio-based
packaging
solutions.
Materials Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
escalating
environmental
challenges
posed
by
different
waste
sources,
including
agricultural
residues
and
industrial
byproducts,
necessitate
innovative
solutions
for
utilization.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Although
traditional
petroleum‐based
packaging
materials
pose
environmental
problems,
biodegradable
have
attracted
extensive
attention
from
research
and
industry
for
their
environmentally
friendly
properties.
Bio‐based
films,
as
an
alternative
to
demonstrate
significant
advantages
in
terms
of
friendliness
resource
sustainability.
This
paper
provides
insight
into
the
development
biomass
food
films
such
cellulose,
starch,
chitosan,
gelatine,
including
properties,
methods
preparation
(e.g.,
solution
casting,
extrusion
blow
molding,
layer‐by‐layer
assembly,
electrostatic
spinning),
applications
packaging.
Through
these
methods,
analyzes
how
properties
can
be
effectively
tuned
optimized
meet
specific
needs.
It
was
found
that
film
not
only
possess
functional
antimicrobial,
preservation,
indication,
but
also
continued
material
innovation
technological
improvements
offer
promising
prospects
use
commercial
applications.
These
advances
could
help
advance
global
sustainable
goals,
while
showing
great
potential
improving
safety
extending
shelf
life.
Future
will
further
explore
new
functions
providing
additional
solutions
protection
