This
review
examines
the
potential
of
nanomaterials
in
revolutionizing
food
packaging,
focusing
on
their
role
enhancing
barrier
properties
and
extending
shelf
life
packaged
foods.
Traditional
packaging
materials
often
fall
short
effectively
protecting
against
oxygen,
moisture,
UV
light,
resulting
diminished
quality
shorter
life.
Nanomaterials,
including
nanoclays,
metal
oxide
nanoparticles
(e.g.,
ZnO,
TiO₂),
carbon-based
graphene,
carbon
nanotubes),
biodegradable
options
like
cellulose
nanocrystals,
have
emerged
as
promising
solutions.
These
offer
exceptional
gas
moisture
properties,
antimicrobial
effects,
protection
capabilities.
The
provides
an
in-depth
exploration
various
nanomaterials,
highlighting
distinctive
mechanisms;
such
tortuosity
which
enhance
performance
by
limiting
permeability.
It
also
discusses
recent
advancements
integrating
into
both
flexible
rigid
systems,
well
active
intelligent
that
employs
nanosensors
for
real-time
monitoring
freshness
spoilage.
Despite
potential,
challenges
toxicity
concerns,
environmental
impacts,
economic
constraints
to
large-scale
adoption
are
addressed.
emphasizes
need
future
research
dual-function
can
simultaneously
improve
enable
sensing.
innovations
could
transform
technologies,
promoting
enhanced
safety
sustainability.
Nanomaterials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(5), С. 356 - 356
Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025
Cellulose
nanofibers
(CNFs),
cellulose
nanomaterials
(CNMs),
and
cellulose-based
composites
represent
a
convergence
of
material
science,
sustainability,
advanced
engineering,
paving
the
way
for
innovative
eco-friendly
materials.
This
paper
presents
comprehensive
review
these
materials,
encompassing
their
extraction,
preparation
methods,
properties,
applications,
future
directions.
The
manufacturing
CNFs
CNMs
leverages
diverse
techniques-chemical,
mechanical,
enzymatic-with
each
offering
distinct
advantages
in
tailoring
characteristics
to
meet
specific
needs.
Strategies
functionalization
surface
modification
are
detailed,
highlighting
role
enhancing
properties
while
addressing
challenges
scaling
production
industrial
levels.
structural,
thermal,
optical,
electrical,
biocompatibility
CNFs,
CNMs,
explored,
underscoring
versatility
applications
across
various
industries.
Cellulose-based
composites,
particular,
demonstrate
exceptional
tunable
uses,
although
achieving
uniform
dispersion
remains
key
technical
hurdle.
These
materials
have
packaging,
automotive,
aerospace,
biomedical
devices,
energy
storage,
environmental
remediation.
Emerging
research
trends
emphasize
integration
with
technologies,
promoting
sustainable
practices
life
cycle
considerations
advancing
commercialization
potential.
rapidly
evolving
field
holds
immense
promise
global
by
creating
high-performance,
is
crucial
understanding
nanofibers,
nanomaterials,
providing
valuable
insights
that
will
drive
development
sustainable,
high-performance
wide
range
ultimately
challenges.
