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.
Trends in Food Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
133, P. 138 - 147
Published: Feb. 7, 2023
Conventional
plastics
have
been
widely
applied
in
the
food
industry
as
packaging
material
because
of
their
attractive
characteristics,
such
great
mechanical
resistance
and
moldability,
well
highly
cost-effective
ratio.
However,
use
negative
impacts
on
environment,
including
waste
generation
pollution.
Biodegradable
edible
films
produced
from
naturally
available
biomacromolecules
seen
an
alternative
to
synthetic
polymers
derived
petroleum
development
packaging.
In
this
context,
due
its
rich
composition
interesting
bioactive
properties,
Spirulina
has
considered
a
promising
raw
for
production
multifunctional
materials.
This
article
comprehensively
reviews
along
it
sections
state
art
using
phycocyanin
develop
active
smart
biodegradable
materials
application
packaging,
thus
serving
guide
researchers.
Finally,
last
section
addresses
recent
trends
challenges
related
more
environmentally
friendly
Spirulina-based
gaining
prominence
food,
pharmaceutical
cosmetic
industries
properties.
Thus,
studies
conducted
analyze
potential
biopolymer
source
compounds
systems
so
extend
monitor
shelf
life
packaged
foods.
Although
results
are
promising,
few
literature
elucidate
use,
which
justifies
need
expand
encourage
line
research.
Journal of Polymer Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(2), P. 83 - 116
Published: Jan. 27, 2024
Abstract
Biopolymer-based
nanocomposites
have
gained
significant
attention
in
biomedicine
due
to
their
unique
properties
and
potential
applications.
These
combine
biopolymers,
natural
polymers
derived
from
renewable
sources,
with
nanoparticles
or
other
nanoscale
materials
create
enhanced
functionalities.
Biopolymers
that
are
used
make
bio-nanocomposites
cellulose,
alginate,
chitosan,
starch,
polylactic
acid
(PLA),
polyhydroxyalkanoate
(PHA),
polyhydroxybutyrate
(PHB),
etc.
different
properties,
they
can
be
several
types
of
treatments.
Scaffolds
frequently
employ
acid-gelatin,
nanocellulose,
chitosan.
Studies
shown
some
special
hydrogel
films
proven
beneficial
anticancer
treatment.
Synthetic
naturally
occurring
substances
such
as
PLA,
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA),
guar
gum,
chitosan
employed
the
drug
delivery
system.
Nanocomposites
silver
sulfated
polysaccharides,
thyme-loaded
carrot
nanocellulose
starch
biopolymer
been
stop
bacterial
development.
This
review
article
provides
a
comprehensive
insight
into
biopolymer-based
uses.
Also,
it
has
incorporated
fields
biosensors,
bioimaging,
blood
clotting,
immunomodulation,
antibacterial
antiviral
drugs,
food
packaging.
Hence,
primary
objective
this
is
provide
an
overall
perspective
on
nanomedicine.
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.
