Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024
Abstract
Food
packaging
(FP)
is
essential
for
preserving
food
quality,
safety,
and
extending
shelf‐life.
However,
growing
concerns
about
the
environmental
health
impacts
of
conventional
materials,
particularly
per‐
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
microplastics,
are
driving
a
major
transformation
in
FP
design.
PFAS,
synthetic
compounds
with
dual
hydro‐
lipophobicity,
have
been
widely
employed
materials
(FPMs)
to
impart
desirable
water
grease
repellency.
PFAS
bioaccumulate
human
body
linked
multiple
effects,
including
immune
system
dysfunction,
cancer,
developmental
problems.
The
detection
microplastics
various
FPMs
has
raised
significant
regarding
their
potential
migration
into
subsequent
ingestion.
This
comprehensive
review
examines
current
landscape
FPMs,
functions,
physicochemical
properties
put
perspective
why
there
widespread
use
FPMs.
then
addresses
challenges
posed
by
emphasizing
urgent
need
sustainable
bio‐based
alternatives.
We
highlight
promising
advancements
renewable
plant‐derived
polysaccharides,
proteins,
waxes,
as
well
recycled
upcycled
materials.
integration
these
active
systems
also
examined,
indicating
innovations
oxygen
scavengers,
moisture
absorbers,
antimicrobial
packaging.
concludes
identifying
key
research
gaps
future
directions,
life
cycle
assessments
strategies
improve
scalability
cost‐effectiveness.
As
industry
evolves,
holistic
approach
considering
impact,
functionality,
consumer
acceptance
will
be
crucial
developing
truly
solutions.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(15), С. e35022 - e35022
Опубликована: Июль 24, 2024
Given
that
a
substantial
amount
of
time
is
spent
in
kitchens
preparing
food,
the
kitchen
equipment
used
may
be
relevant
determining
composition
and
microplastics
ending
up
on
our
dinner
plate.
While
previous
research
has
predominantly
focused
foodstuffs
as
source
microplastics,
we
emphasise
micro-
nanoplastics
are
ubiquitous
likely
originate
from
diverse
sources.
To
address
existing
knowledge
gap
regarding
additional
sources
contributing
to
plates,
this
review
investigates
various
processes,
utensils
(excluding
single-use
items
foodstuffs)
get
better
understanding
potential
microplastic
within
home
kitchen.
Conducting
narrative
literature
using
terms
related
kitchenware
kitchen-affiliated
study
underscores
selection
preparation
tools,
storage,
serving,
cooking,
cleaning
procedures
have
significant
impact
exposure.
Mechanical,
physical,
chemical
processes
occurring
during
food
contribute
release
particles,
challenging
assumption
exposure
solely
tied
products
or
packaging.
This
highlights
kitchens,
posing
concerns
for
safety
human
health.
Chemical Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
60(57), С. 7331 - 7334
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
A
catalyst-free
contact-electro-catalytic
method
for
H
2
O
production
was
developed
by
combining
continuous
agitation
with
a
poly(tetrafluoroethylene)
stir
bar
and
ultrasonication.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024
Abstract
Food
packaging
(FP)
is
essential
for
preserving
food
quality,
safety,
and
extending
shelf‐life.
However,
growing
concerns
about
the
environmental
health
impacts
of
conventional
materials,
particularly
per‐
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
microplastics,
are
driving
a
major
transformation
in
FP
design.
PFAS,
synthetic
compounds
with
dual
hydro‐
lipophobicity,
have
been
widely
employed
materials
(FPMs)
to
impart
desirable
water
grease
repellency.
PFAS
bioaccumulate
human
body
linked
multiple
effects,
including
immune
system
dysfunction,
cancer,
developmental
problems.
The
detection
microplastics
various
FPMs
has
raised
significant
regarding
their
potential
migration
into
subsequent
ingestion.
This
comprehensive
review
examines
current
landscape
FPMs,
functions,
physicochemical
properties
put
perspective
why
there
widespread
use
FPMs.
then
addresses
challenges
posed
by
emphasizing
urgent
need
sustainable
bio‐based
alternatives.
We
highlight
promising
advancements
renewable
plant‐derived
polysaccharides,
proteins,
waxes,
as
well
recycled
upcycled
materials.
integration
these
active
systems
also
examined,
indicating
innovations
oxygen
scavengers,
moisture
absorbers,
antimicrobial
packaging.
concludes
identifying
key
research
gaps
future
directions,
life
cycle
assessments
strategies
improve
scalability
cost‐effectiveness.
As
industry
evolves,
holistic
approach
considering
impact,
functionality,
consumer
acceptance
will
be
crucial
developing
truly
solutions.
