Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
The
advances
in
nanocomposites
incorporating
bioactive
substances
have
the
potential
to
transform
food
packaging
sector.
Different
nanofillers
been
incorporated
into
polymeric
matrixes
develop
nanocomposite
materials
with
improved
mechanical,
thermal,
optical
and
barrier
properties.
Nanoclays,
nanosilica,
carbon
nanotubes,
nanocellulose,
chitosan/chitin
nanoparticles
successfully
included
films,
resulting
advanced
characteristics.
Nanostructured
antimicrobial
films
promising
applications
as
active
industry.
Nanocomposite
containing
such
essential
oils,
bacteriocins,
enzymes,
or
metallic
developed.
These
are
useful
enhance
safety.
Nanocomposites
for
use
practical
safe
substitutes
traditional
plastics.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
21(4), P. 3673 - 3716
Published: June 17, 2022
Abstract
Inorganic
nanoparticles
(NPs)
and
natural
antioxidant
compounds
are
an
emerging
trend
in
the
food
industry.
Incorporating
these
substances
biobased
biodegradable
matrices
as
polysaccharides
(e.g.,
starch,
cellulose,
chitosan)
proteins
has
highlighted
potential
active
packaging
applications
due
to
more
significant
antimicrobial,
antioxidant,
UV
blocking,
oxygen
scavenging,
water
vapor
permeability
effects,
low
environmental
impact.
In
recent
years,
migration
of
metal
NPs
oxides
contact
their
toxicological
have
raised
concerns
about
safety
nanomaterials.
this
review,
we
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
main
polymer
nanocomposites,
inorganic
NPs,
antioxidants,
use
packaging.
The
intrinsic
properties
actives
materials
evaluated
extend
shelf‐life,
safety,
quality.
Toxicological
aspects
understand
current
controversy
on
applying
some
nanomaterials
synergism
plant‐derived
vitamins,
polyphenols,
carotenoids)
essential
oils
(EOs)
potentiated
antibacterial
nanocomposite
films.
Biodegradable
films
based
green
NPs—this
is
biosynthesized
from
plant
extracts–showed
suitable
mechanical
barrier
had
lower
impact
offered
efficient
protection.
Furthermore,
AgNPs
TiO
2
released
ions
into
contents
insufficiently
cause
harm
human
cells,
which
could
be
helpful
understanding
critical
gaps
progress
field.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
851, P. 158328 - 158328
Published: Aug. 28, 2022
Currently,
petroleum-based
synthetic
plastics
are
used
as
a
key
barrier
material
in
the
paper-based
packaging
of
several
food
and
nonfood
goods.
This
widespread
usage
plastic
lining
is
not
only
harmful
to
human
marine
health,
but
it
also
polluting
ecosystem.
Researchers
manufacturers
focused
on
biobased
alternatives
because
its
numerous
advantages,
including
biodegradability,
biocompatibility,
non-toxicity,
structural
flexibility.
When
alone
or
composites/multilayers,
these
provide
strong
qualities
against
grease,
oxygen,
microbes,
air,
water.
According
most
recent
literature
reports,
polymers
for
coatings
having
difficulty
breaking
into
business.
Technological
breakthroughs
field
bioplastic
production
application
rapidly
evolving,
proffering
new
options
academics
industry
collaborate
develop
sustainable
solutions.
Existing
techniques,
such
multilayer
coating
nanocomposites,
can
be
improved
further
by
designing
them
more
systematic
manner
attain
best
qualities.
Modified
nanocellulose,
lignin
nanoparticles,
bio-polyester
among
promising
future
candidates
nanocomposite-based
films
with
high
In
this
review,
state-of-art
research
advancements
made
polymeric
paper
board
summarized.
Finally,
existing
limitations
potential
development
prospects
materials
reviewed.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(23), P. 4198 - 4198
Published: Nov. 30, 2021
Polymeric
nanocomposites
have
received
significant
attention
in
both
scientific
and
industrial
research
recent
years.
The
demand
for
new
methods
of
food
preservation
to
ensure
high-quality,
healthy
foods
with
an
extended
shelf
life
has
increased.
Packaging,
a
crucial
feature
the
industry,
plays
vital
role
satisfying
this
demand.
exhibit
remarkably
improved
packaging
properties,
including
barrier
oxygen
impermeability,
solvent
resistance,
moisture
permeability,
thermal
stability,
antimicrobial
characteristics.
Bio-based
polymers
drawn
considerable
interest
mitigate
influence
application
petroleum-derived
polymeric
materials
related
environmental
concerns.
integration
nanotechnology
systems
shown
promise
enhancing
quality
food.
This
article
provides
general
overview
bio-based
comprising
polymer
matrices
inorganic
nanoparticles,
describes
their
classification,
fabrication,
applications
active
future
perspectives.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(21), P. 7513 - 7513
Published: Nov. 3, 2022
In
recent
years,
changing
lifestyles
and
food
consumption
patterns
have
driven
demands
for
high-quality,
ready-to-eat
products
that
are
fresh,
clean,
minimally
processed,
extended
shelf
lives.
This
demand
sparked
research
into
the
creation
of
novel
tools
ingredients
modern
packaging
systems.
The
use
phenolic-compound-based
active-packaging
edible
films/coatings
with
antimicrobial
antioxidant
activities
is
an
innovative
approach
has
gained
widespread
attention
worldwide.
As
phenolic
compounds
natural
bioactive
molecules
present
in
a
wide
range
foods,
such
as
fruits,
vegetables,
herbs,
oils,
spices,
tea,
chocolate,
wine,
well
agricultural
waste
industrial
byproducts,
their
utilization
development
materials
can
lead
to
improvements
oxidative
status
properties
products.
paper
reviews
trends
potential
packaging,
particularly
compounds-based
active
films.
Moreover,
applications
modes-of-action
advantages,
limitations,
challenges
discussed
highlight
novelty
efficacy
enhancing
quality
life
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7
Published: Aug. 3, 2023
Non-biodegradable
plastics
have
been
extensively
used
for
food
packaging
due
to
their
outstanding
properties
that
preserve
quality
during
transportation
and
shelf-life.
The
global
awareness
of
plastic
pollution
has
led
the
development
environmentally
friendly
technologies
such
as
biodegradable
polymers,
edible
films
coatings,
active
or
smart
packaging.
However,
petroleum-based
polymers
market
seems
not
be
interested
in
setting
back
current
waste
management
strategies
continue
deficient
both
technical
economic
aspects.
This
work
aimed
provide
insights
into
state-of-the-art
based
on
advances
made
improve
moisture,
heat,
barrier
novel
materials
could
close
gap
conventional
terms
performance
costs.
literature
review
takes
a
multidisciplinary
approach,
focusing
required
potential
impact
physicochemical
products.
aim
is
identify
gaps
between
demand
impede
alignment
industry
with
environmental
policies.
Several
sustainable
options
were
identified,
biopolymers
like
PLA
PBAT.
most
successful
solutions
are
up
PVA,
chitosan,
gelatin,
proteins.
In
cases,
addition
essential
oils,
natural
extracts,
nanoparticles
material
demonstrated
its
effectiveness
improving
ensuring
preservation
over
an
extended
period
shelf.
significant
research
identified
regarding
scaling
despite
technology
appearing
sufficiently
advanced
practical
implementation.
Hence,
it
necessary
only
optimize
parameters
enhance
functionality
mechanical
but
demonstrate
feasibility
industrial
production.
Furthermore,
assess
impact.
It
important
evidence
real-world
applications
new
developed,
demonstrating
under
critical
storage
conditions
different
groups.
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Natural
polymer-based
nanocomposites
have
received
significant
attention
in
both
scientific
and
industrial
research
recent
years.
They
can
help
to
eliminate
the
consequences
of
application
petroleum-derived
polymeric
materials
related
environmental
concerns.
Such
consist
natural
biopolymers
(e.g.,
chitosan,
starch,
cellulose,
alginate
many
more)
derived
from
plants,
microbes
animals
that
are
abundantly
available
nature,
biodegradable
thus
eco-friendly,
be
used
for
developing
agriculture
food
industry
applications.
Biopolymer-based
act
as
slow-release
nanocarriers
delivering
agrochemicals
(fertilizers/nutrients)
or
pesticides
crop
plants
increase
yields.
Similarly,
biopolymer-based
nanofilms
hydrogels
may
direct
product
coating
extend
shelf
life
improve
seed
germination
protection
pathogens
pests.
Biopolymers
huge
potential
food-packaging.
However,
their
packaging
properties,
such
mechanical
strength
gas,
water
microbial
barriers
remarkably
improved
when
combined
with
nanofillers
nanoparticles.
This
article
provides
an
overview
strategic
applications
polymer
active
compounds,
hydrogels,
nanocoatings
nanofilms.
risk,
challenges,
chances,
consumers'
perceptions
nanotechnology
production
been
also
discussed.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(3), P. 1593 - 1617
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
This
review
illuminates
the
pivotal
synergy
between
machine
learning
(ML)
and
biopolymers,
spotlighting
their
combined
potential
to
reshape
sustainable
energy,
fuels,
biochemicals.
Biobased
polymers,
derived
from
renewable
sources,
have
garnered
attention
for
roles
in
energy
fuel
sectors.
These
when
integrated
with
ML
techniques,
exhibit
enhanced
functionalities,
optimizing
systems,
storage,
conversion.
Detailed
case
studies
reveal
of
biobased
polymers
applications
industry,
further
showcasing
how
bolsters
efficiency
innovation.
The
intersection
also
marks
advancements
biochemical
production,
emphasizing
innovations
drug
delivery
medical
device
development.
underscores
imperative
harnessing
convergence
future
global
sustainability
endeavors
collective
evidence
presented
asserts
immense
promise
this
union
holds
steering
a
innovative
trajectory.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 820 - 820
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
The
development
of
new
biopolymer
production
technologies
is
becoming
increasingly
relevant
for
tackling
the
negative
impact
linear
plastics.
Despite
these
potential
benefits,
their
and
commercialization
still
face
several
obstacles
that
might
hinder
widespread
adoption.
present
systematic
review
aimed
to
offer
a
thorough
analysis
multi-level
supply-side
barriers
across
researchers,
policymakers,
industry
professionals.
Searches
were
performed
in
Web
Science,
SCOPUS,
PubMed,
IEEE
Xplore
between
June
July
2023.
Publications
2019
2023
considered
(n
=
176).
Content
was
coded
following
PICO
structure
results
reported
PRISMA
checklist.
We
found
technological
knowledge
most
identified,
followed
by
economic,
regulatory,
supply
stability,
behavioral
challenges.
Moreover,
we
82%
documents
identified
more
than
one
barrier,
reflecting
complex
interaction
different
challenges
field.
Fostering
interdisciplinary
collaboration,
establishing
clear
regulatory
frameworks,
enhancing
communication
strategies
are
recommendations
overcoming
barriers.
These
findings
draft
multifaceted
roadmap
key
new,
sustainable
technologies,
carry
significant
implications
future
research,
policy
development,
practices.