Polymer Engineering and Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
63(9), С. 2675 - 2699
Опубликована: Июль 10, 2023
Abstract
Food
packaging
is
used
worldwide
and
a
common
technique
for
protecting
food
safety
quality
while
increasing
shelf
life.
Environmental
issues
caused
by
using
polymers
in
derived
from
petroleum
are
becoming
more
significant
well‐known.
Interest
ecofriendly
materials
made
of
renewable
resources
(biopolymers)
has
steadily
increased,
particularly
temporary
throw‐away
applications.
However,
biopolymers
frequently
have
poor
processability,
mechanical,
barrier
characteristics,
restricting
their
industrial
application
scalable
manufacturing.
Researchers
created
bionanocomposites
with
improved
qualities
like
antibacterial
function,
mechanical
toughness,
optical
clarity,
gas
water
properties
to
overcome
these
restrictions.
This
review
seeks
inform
readers
about
recent
advances
active
that
use
bionanocomposite
materials.
The
difficulties
possibilities
presented
such
the
sector
been
examined.
timely
given
spike
interest
research
projects
both
academia
industry
seeking
create
new
group
based
on
biopolymer
potential
uses
elsewhere.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(4), С. e25785 - e25785
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024
Biochar
usage
for
removing
heavy
metals
from
aqueous
environments
has
emerged
as
a
promising
research
area
with
significant
environmental
and
economic
benefits.
Using
the
PICO
approach,
question
aimed
to
explore
using
biochar
remove
media.
We
merged
data
Scopus
Web
of
Science
Core
Collection
databases
acquire
comprehensive
perspective
subject.
The
PRISMA
guidelines
were
applied
establish
search
parameters,
identify
appropriate
articles,
collect
bibliographic
information
publications
between
2010
2022.
bibliometric
analysis
showed
that
biochar-based
metal
remediation
is
field
increasing
scholarly
attention.
removal
Cr(VI),
Pb(II),
Cd(II),
Cu(II)
was
most
studied
among
metals.
identified
five
main
clusters
centered
on
adsorption,
water
treatment,
adsorption
models,
analytical
techniques,
hydrothermal
carbonization
by
performing
keyword
co-occurrence
analysis.
Trending
topics
include
reusability,
modification,
acid
mine
drainage
(AMD),
wastewater
hydrochar.
reutilization
metal-loaded
spent
includes
transforming
it
into
electrodes
supercapacitors
or
stable
catalyst
materials.
This
study
provides
overview
in
aquatic
highlights
knowledge
gaps
future
directions.
Food Chemistry X,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25, С. 102174 - 102174
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
The
development
of
innovative,
biodegradable
food
packaging
materials
to
combat
plastic
pollution
has
garnered
significant
attention
from
scholars
and
government
agencies
worldwide.
Natural
polysaccharides
proteins
exhibit
excellent
modifiability,
biodegradability,
high
ductility,
compatibility
with
products,
making
them
ideal
candidates
for
constructing
hydrogels.
Hydrogel
films
based
on
these
biopolymers
have
opened
new
research
horizons
in
applications.
This
review
examines
natural
commonly
used
hydrogel
film
preparation
explores
strategies
improve
their
performance,
including
the
use
binary
mixtures
exogenous
additives.
To
optimize
functionality,
cross-linking
mechanisms
between
film-forming
methods
are
summarized.
Additionally,
recent
applications
discussed,
showcasing
ability
extend
or
monitor
freshness.
Despite
existing
challenges,
current
advancements
present
a
promising
sustainable
alternative
conventional
paving
way
innovative
solutions.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Авг. 2, 2024
Increased
mass
manufacturing
and
the
pervasive
use
of
plastics
in
many
facets
daily
life
have
had
detrimental
effects
on
environment.
As
a
result,
these
worries
heighten
possibility
climate
change
due
to
carbon
dioxide
emissions
from
burning
conventional,
non-biodegradable
polymers.
Accordingly,
biodegradable
gelatin
chitosan
polymers
are
being
created
as
sustainable
substitute
for
polymeric
materials
various
applications.
Chitosan
is
only
naturally
occurring
cationic
alkaline
polysaccharide,
well-known
edible
polymer
derived
chitin.
The
biological
activities
chitosan,
such
its
antioxidant,
anticancer,
antimicrobial
qualities,
recently
piqued
interest
researchers.
Similarly,
hydrolytic
breakdown
collagen
protein
offers
medicinal
advantages
owing
unique
amino
acid
composition.
In
this
review,
we
present
an
overview
recent
studies
focusing
applying
fields.
These
include
using
food
packaging,
antioxidants
properties,
properties
encapsulating
biologically
active
substances,
tissue
engineering,
microencapsulation
technology,
water
treatment,
drug
delivery.
This
review
emphasizes
significance
investigating
options
plastics.
It
showcases
diverse
uses
tackling
environmental
issues
driving
progress
across
different
industries.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23(3)
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2024
Abstract
Food
waste
and
byproducts
(FWBP)
are
a
global
issue
impacting
economies,
resources,
health.
Recycling
utilizing
these
wastes,
due
to
processing
economic
constraints,
face
various
challenges.
However,
valuable
components
in
food
inspire
efficient
solutions
like
active
intelligent
packaging.
Though
research
on
this
is
booming,
its
material
selectivity,
effectiveness,
commercial
viability
require
further
analysis.
This
paper
categorizes
FWBP
explores
their
potential
for
producing
packaging
from
both
animal
plant
perspectives.
In
addition,
the
preparation/fabrication
methods
of
films/coatings
have
also
been
summarized
comprehensively,
focusing
advantages
disadvantages
adaptability.
Finally,
functions
ultimate
performance
protecting
(meat,
dairy
products,
fruits,
vegetables)
reviewed
systematically.
provide
variety
application
edible
films,
including
being
made
into
coatings,
fibers
preservation,
or
extracting
substances
directly
indirectly
them
(in
form
encapsulation)
adding
endow
with
such
as
barrier,
antibacterial,
antioxidant,
pH
response.
casting
method
most
commonly
used
but
more
film
production
(extrusion,
electrospinning,
3D
printing)
need
be
tried
make
up
shortcomings
current
methods.
researchers
conduct
in‐depth
compounds
achieve
better
effects