Advances in chemical and materials engineering book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 119 - 154
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Bacterial
cellulose
has
attracted
great
attention
due
to
the
demand
for
eco–friendly
materials
and
sustainable
products.
It
possesses
properties
superior
those
of
plant
potential
uses
in
various
applications.
The
wider
application
bacterial
depends
on
practical
considerations
such
as
scale–up
capability
production
costs.
high
cost
is
main
drawback
that
hinders
industrial
implementation.
cost–competitiveness
can
be
improved,
maximized
by
utilization
agricultural
waste
by–products
cell
culture
media.
This
chapter
provides
an
overview
cost–effective
media
using
a
primary
nutrient
source.
applications
related
nanocellulose,
future
challenges
are
also
described.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(9), P. 4934 - 4974
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Bio-based
and
petroleum-based
biodegradable
coatings:
materials,
methods,
modifications
to
improve
the
performance
of
polymeric
substrates
for
plastic
paper-based
food
packaging
applications.
Carbohydrate Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
342, P. 122413 - 122413
Published: June 22, 2024
Petroleum-based
packaging
have
been
developed
during
the
last
century
to
transport
and
protect
many
products,
regardless
of
field
applications
(food,
electronics,
cosmetics,
leisure,
etc.).
Such
protection
has
very
useful
for
development
our
society
by
favoring
economic
growth,
limiting
food
waste
product
deterioration,
consequently
avoiding
strong
environmental
impacts.
An
concern
now
taken
into
consideration
numerous
countries,
with
several
legislations
being
promulgated
avoid
or
limit
plastic
waste.
In
this
context,
cellulose
emerges
as
an
alternative
material
since
it
is
bio-based,
biodegradable,
in
most
cases
recyclable
existing
stream.
However,
based
on
roll-to-roll
2D
products
plied
boxes
not
suitable
substitute
plastics
3D-shaped
packaging.
Recently,
interest
molded
increased
exponentially
thanks
new
adaptations
raw
materials
processes.
Alternatively,
research
groups
companies
try
adapt
injection
molding
production
cellulose-based
solutions.
This
review
details
first
time
various
processes
recent
works
direction.
After
proposing
basics
cellulose,
work
focuses
different
types
novel
strategies
produce
3D
materials.
Packaging Technology and Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37(8), P. 781 - 792
Published: May 21, 2024
ABSTRACT
Fruits
are
highly
susceptible
to
quality
deterioration
and
spoilage
during
postharvest
storage.
Edible
coating
emerges
as
an
effective
strategy
prolong
the
life
of
fruit
enhance
their
Carboxymethyl
cellulose
(CMC)
is
a
polysaccharide
derivative
widely
applied
in
various
industries
due
its
excellent
barrier
mechanical
properties.
CMC
has
been
utilized
edible
material
for
preservation
many
years.
Ongoing
research
centred
on
development
composite
films
by
integrating
with
natural
biopolymers
or
potential
active
agents
augment
functionality
preservation.
This
review
consolidates
findings
coatings
combined
materials
storage
preservation,
shedding
light
challenges
associated
such
coatings.
Discover Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Nanomaterials
play
a
pivotal
role
in
food
preservation
and
its
safety,
offering
ingenious
solutions
for
sustainable
packaging.
enable
the
creation
of
packaging
materials
having
unique
functional
properties.
It
not
only
extends
shelf
life
foods
by
releasing
preservatives
but
also
enhances
safety
preventing
microbial
contamination
or
spoilage.
In
this
review,
we
aim
to
provide
an
overview
various
applications
nanotechnology
packaging,
highlighting
key
advantages.
We
delve
into
considerations
regulatory
issues
involved
developing
nanotechnology-based
materials.
Additionally,
advancements
field
have
potential
create
safer,
more
sustainable,
high-quality
with
greater
functionality
that
delivers
essential
benefits
manufacturers
consumers.
Polysaccharides,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 28 - 28
Published: April 2, 2025
This
work
aimed
at
replacing
per-
or
poly-fluoroalkyl
substance
(PFAS)-based
food-serving
containers
with
wood-based,
oil-
and
grease-resistant
containers.
A
novel
container
was
developed
by
laminating
wet
cellulose
nanofibril
(CNF)
films
to
both
sides
of
yellow
birch
wood
veneer
using
a
food-grade
polyamide–epichlorohydrin
additive
(PAE)
as
an
adhesive.
CNFs
significantly
improved
the
container’s
mechanical
strength
barrier
properties.
The
testing
results
showed
significant
increases
in
flexural
modulus
elasticity
(MOE)
values
parallel
perpendicular
directions
grain.
All
formulations
excellent
oil
grease
resistance
properties
passing
“kit”
number
12
based
on
TAPPI
T
559
cm-12
standard.
water
absorption
tendency
formulation
treated
higher
temperature,
pressure,
longer
press
time
similar
performance
commercial
paper
plates
containing
PFASs.
composite
demonstrates
superior
properties,
presenting
sustainable
alternative
PFASs
Both
stand
out
for
their
remarkable
eco-friendliness,
they
are
biodegradable
naturally
compostable.
unique
characteristic
not
only
helps
minimize
waste
but
also
promotes
healthier
environment.
If
scaled
up,
these
may
present
solution
oil/grease
bio-based
food
Advanced Materials Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
Abstract
Natural
plant
fiber‐based
packaging
materials
emerges
as
sustainable
alternatives
to
conventional
plastic
and
non‐biodegradable
packaging.
This
paper
presents
an
extensive
review
of
the
current
technological
status
quo
commercial
applications
natural
such
foams,
molded
pulp
packaging,
bottles,
flexible
blister
stretchable
paper.
It
focuses
on
manufacturing
processes
newest
technology
advancement
environmentally
materials,
meanwhile,
currently
industry‐leading,
cutting‐edge
products
also
are
discussed.
In
conclusion,
advocates
for
pivotal
role
plays
in
transforming
industry,
addressing
waste
reduction,
resource
conservation,
climate
change.
encourages
wider
adoption
these
while
acknowledging
complexities
involved
need
continuous
research
development
ensure
their
viability
effectiveness
meeting
stringent
requirements.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 1257 - 1257
Published: May 5, 2025
Food
packaging
plays
a
crucial
role
in
preserving
freshness
and
prolonging
shelf
life
worldwide.
However,
traditional
primarily
acts
as
passive
barrier,
providing
limited
protection
against
spoilage.
Packaged
food
often
deteriorates
due
to
oxidation
microbial
growth,
reducing
its
quality
over
time.
Moreover,
the
majority
of
commercial
relies
on
petroleum-derived
polymers,
which
add
environmental
pollution
since
they
are
not
biodegradable.
Growing
concerns
sustainability
have
driven
research
into
eco-friendly
alternatives,
particularly
natural-based
active
solutions.
Among
various
biopolymers,
cellulose
is
most
abundant
natural
polysaccharide
has
gained
attention
for
biodegradability,
non-toxicity,
compatibility
with
biological
systems.
These
qualities
make
it
strong
candidate
developing
sustainable
materials.
pure
films
limitations,
lack
antimicrobial
antioxidant
properties,
their
ability
actively
preserve
food.
To
tackle
this
issue,
researchers
created
cellulose-based
by
integrating
bioactive
agents
properties.
Recent
innovations
emphasize
improving
these
through
incorporation
extracts,
polyphenols,
nanoparticles,
microparticles.
enhancements
strengthen
protective
functions,
leading
more
effective
preservation.
The
generally
classified
two
types:
(i)
blend
films,
where
soluble
substances
like
plant
extracts
polyphenols
incorporated
solution,
(ii)
composite
embed
nano-
or
micro-sized
fillers
within
structure.
addition
functional
components
enhances
efficiency
while
also
affecting
properties
water
resistance,
vapor
permeability,
mechanical
strength.
continuous
progress
highlights
potential
viable
alternative
conventional
innovative
only
extend
but
contribute
reliance
synthetic
polymers.
This
review
deals
development
biopolymer
towards
packaging.
