Processes,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(9), С. 1886 - 1886
Опубликована: Сен. 3, 2024
Polyhydroxyalkanoates
(PHAs)
are
promising
biodegradable
polymers
known
for
their
biodegradability
and
eco-friendly
properties.
Recent
studies
indicate
that
PHAs
can
reduce
the
environmental
impact
by
up
to
50%
compared
petroleum-based
plastics.
This
comprehensive
review
evaluates
application
of
in
sustainable
food
packaging,
covering
over
100
published
between
2018
2023.
The
highlights
advancements
PHA
production,
with
a
focus
on
submerged
solid-state
fermentation
methods,
achieving
60%
improvement
production
efficiency
through
optimized
culture
selection.
Sustainable
extraction
purification
methods
have
been
identified,
reducing
energy
consumption
30%.
Blending
other
like
polylactic
acid,
starch,
cellulose
enhances
material
performance,
40%
mechanical
incorporation
antimicrobial
agents
essential
oils
has
shown
extend
shelf
life
25%
while
maintaining
safety
standards.
underscores
potential
active
PHA-based
packaging
improving
barrier
properties
35%
when
combined
coatings,
positioning
as
key
future
environmentally
responsible
safe
packaging.
