Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 1678 - 1678
Published: May 9, 2025
In
this
study,
hazelnut
shell-based
vegetable
carbon
black
(HCB)
was
synthesized
from
renewable
agricultural
waste
and
incorporated
into
chitosan
(CS)
gelatin
(GEL)
matrices
to
fabricate
active
packaging
films.
The
structure
of
HCB
characterized,
the
structure,
physicochemical
properties,
antibacterial
activity,
ultraviolet
resistance,
functional
performance
CS-GEL-HCB
films
with
varying
contents
(0,
1,
5,
9
wt%
based
on
GEL)
were
systematically
investigated.
FT-IR
results
revealed
that
intermolecular
hydrogen
bonds
formed
between
CS
GEL.
showed
tensile
strength
CS-GEL
film
(15.83
±
0.40~32.06
0.61
MPa),
as
well
its
water
vapor
oxygen
barrier
properties
(0.55
0.03~0.15
0.02
g/d·m2),
UV-visible
light
significantly
improved
(p
<
0.05)
after
addition
HCB,
while
permeability,
moisture
content,
solubility
effectively
reduced
(24.84
0.45~20.10
0.45%).
More
importantly,
exhibited
enhanced
which
helped
delay
oxidation
deterioration
oil
sample
during
accelerated
test.
These
suggest
could
serve
an
effective
food
material
improve
stability
soybean
in
industry,
showing
great
potential
maintaining
quality
extending
shelf
life.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(15), P. 3177 - 3177
Published: July 26, 2023
The
recycling
of
biomass
into
high-value-added
materials
requires
important
developments
in
research
and
technology
to
create
a
sustainable
circular
economy.
Lignin,
as
component
biomass,
is
multipurpose
aromatic
polymer
with
significant
potential
be
used
renewable
bioresource
many
fields
which
it
acts
both
promising
biopolymer
bioactive
compound.
This
comprehensive
review
gives
brief
insights
the
recent
technological
trends
on
lignin
development
utilization.
It
divided
ten
main
sections,
starting
an
outlook
its
diversity;
properties
possibilities
raw
material
for
fuels,
chemicals,
plastics,
or
thermoset
substitutes;
new
use
compound
nanoparticles,
hydrogels,
3D-printing-based
biomaterials,
energy
production
storage.
In
each
section
are
presented
preparation
lignin-based
especially
green
approaches
obtaining
multifunctional
blends
bio(nano)composites;
most
suitable
type
category
envisaged
products;
obtained
materials,
etc.
Different
application
categories
within
various
sectors,
could
provide
completely
conversion,
such
agriculture
environment
protection,
food
packaging,
biomedicine,
cosmetics,
also
described.
medical
therapeutic
lignin-derived
evidenced
applications
antimicrobial,
antiviral,
antitumor
agents;
carriers
drug
delivery
systems
controlled/targeting
release;
tissue
engineering
wound
healing;
coatings,
natural
sunscreen,
surfactants.
Lignin
mainly
fuel,
and,
recently,
studies
highlighted
more
bioenergy
technologies,
supercapacitor
electrode,
photocatalysts,
photovoltaics.
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.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 2085 - 2085
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
This
review
highlights
recent
innovations
in
food
packaging,
emphasizing
the
shift
from
conventional
petroleum-based
materials
to
bio-based
alternatives
and
smart
packaging
systems.
Bio-based
materials,
such
as
starch,
cellulose,
polyhydroxyalkanoates
(PHA),
offer
sustainable
solutions
due
their
biodegradability
reduced
environmental
impact.
These
are
positioned
eco-friendly
traditional
plastics
but
face
challenges
related
production
costs
scalability.
Additionally,
advancements
technologies,
including
sensor
indicator
systems,
provide
real-time
quality
monitoring,
enhancing
safety
reducing
waste.
Active
incorporating
natural
antioxidants
moisture
control,
extend
product
shelf
life
improve
preservation.
Furthermore,
these
biopolymers
typically
present
a
lower
CO2
footprint,
energy
costs,
water
consumption
during
production,
compared
traditionally
used
synthetic
plastics.
The
identifies
challenges,
regulatory
barriers
technological
limitations,
also
outlines
significant
opportunities
for
future
research
innovation
sector,
aiming
more
efficient,
safer,
environmentally
solutions.
Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37(11), P. 3413 - 3435
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
In
this
work,
firstly,
the
optimal
performance
ratio
of
potato
starch
and
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
was
selected,
then
sustainable
high-grade
food
packaging
film
developed
by
adding
different
amounts
(0,
5,
10,
15,
20,
25
wt%
based
on
mass)
functional
additive
lignin
into
-
PVA
matrix.
Starch
films
with
were
studied
from
aspects
morphology,
physical
chemical
properties,
barrier
mechanical
properties
antioxidant
properties.
Mechanical
tests
showed
that
significantly
improved
tensile
strength
(TS)
effectively
blocked
passage
water
vapor.
Lignin,
linked
hydrogen
bond
to
form
polymer
network
structure,
which
interfacial
compatibility
between
polymers.
The
interaction
molecules
distribution
particles
confirmed
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM).
high
content
phenolic
hydroxyl
in
undergoes
proton
coupled
transfer
mechanism,
endows
composite
activity,
is
proved
DPPH
radical
scavenging
activity
experiment.
At
same
time,
it
also
gives
excellent
UV
antibacterial
introduction
study
provides
a
valuable
way
for
preparation
multifunctional
using
biomass
as
raw
materials,
has
potential
application
prospect
packaging.
