Biobased Materials for Skin-Contact Products Promoted by POLYBIOSKIN Project

Coltelli, Maria Beatrice; Danti, Serena

doi:10.3390/jfb11040077

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“…The search for better performing, ecologically sustainable, bio-based and biodegradable or compostable diapers is one of the high-impact materials challenges [ 36 ]. For this purpose, modified polysaccharides forming hydrogels, such as those derived from mushrooms or algae [ 37 , 38 ], in combination with fluff pulp and SAP, may offer great opportunities in improving the expected sustainability goals.…”

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Manufacturing of Fluff Pulp Using Different Pulp Sources and Bentonite on an Industrial Scale for Absorbent Hygienic Products

Ismaeilimoghadam

Sheikh²,

Taheri³

et al. 2022

Molecules

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In this study, for the first time, a composite fluff pulp was produced based on the combination of softwood (i.e., long-length fiber), hardwood (i.e., short-length fiber), non-wooden pulps (i.e., bagasse) and bentonite, with specific amounts to be used in hygienic pads (e.g., baby diapers and sanitary napkins). After the defibration process, the manufactured fluff pulp was placed as an absorbent mass in diapers and sanitary napkins. Therefore, tests related to the fluff pulp, such as grammage, thickness, density, ash content, humidity percentage, pH and brightness, tests related to the manufactured baby diapers, such as absorption capacity, retention rate, retention capacity, absorption time and rewet, and tests related to the sanitary napkin, such as absorption capacity and rewet, were performed according to the related standards. The results demonstrated that increasing the amount of bagasse pulp led to increasing the ash content, pH and density of fluff pulp and decreasing the brightness. The addition of bentonite as a filler also increased ash content and pH of fluff pulp. The results also demonstrated that increasing of bagasse pulp up to 30% in combination with softwood pulp led to increasing absorption capacity, retention rate, retention capacity, absorption time and rewet of baby diapers and of sanitary napkins.

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Manufacturing of Fluff Pulp Using Different Pulp Sources and Bentonite on an Industrial Scale for Absorbent Hygienic Products

Ismaeilimoghadam

Sheikh²,

Taheri³

et al. 2022

Molecules

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“…Innovative researches are exploring the use of materials of natural origin and bioactive ingredients with demonstrated antiaging efficacy. Interesting sources have been recently obtained by industrial and agri-food waste with high potential to be used for skin care in sanitary, cosmetic and biomedical sectors [29].…”

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Preliminary Studies on an Innovative Bioactive Skin Soluble Beauty Mask Made by Combining Electrospinning and Dry Powder Impregnation

Teno¹,

Pardo-Figuerez

Hummel

et al. 2020

Cosmetics

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The world of cosmetics is now aiming at biobased materials which are skin-compatible and can be used to generate more sustainable beauty masks with enhanced bioactivity. This work presents, in this line of interest, the combination of two innovative technologies, namely electrospinning and dry powder impregnation, to generate biobased skin soluble electrospun pullulan carriers dry impregnated with chitin nanofibrils-nanolignin-glycyrrethinic acid (CLA) complexes, as effective biobased and skin compatible beauty masks. The scalability of the pullulan electrospun carrier and bioactive complexes impregnation were optimized and the morphology evaluated. Subsequently, skin compatibility and mask effectiveness were investigated in vitro and in vivo. The results showed that cell viability was optimal for both impregnated and neat pullulan fibers. Additionally, the CLA impregnated pullulan fibers were able to upregulate the endogenous antimicrobial molecule HBD-2. Preliminary studies in vivo indicated that the beauty mask containing the CLA complexes significantly decreased area, length and depth of forehead and crow’s feet wrinkles, and significantly increased moisturizing levels in the skin. The developed beauty mask was also seen to increase skin firmness, while it did not show skin irritation after the test. The work demonstrates that the combination of these two technologies may open new alternatives to more sustainable bioactive cosmetic products for the skin.

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“…Only barrier creams and anti-fungal agents are available for treatment. However, using biobased polymers as the top sheet in diaper construction can lead to healthy as well as economic diapers, which are biodegradable [72]. Conventional plastics and materials derived from plastic that contains bisphenol A, which had shown to reduce fertility, raise the risk of miscarriage in expectant mothers, and even premature birth [73].…”

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Chitosan Superabsorbent Biopolymers in Sanitary and Hygiene Applications

Mistry

Konar

Latha

et al. 2023

International Journal of Polymer Science

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The consumption of diapers and sanitary products has constantly been rising. Several problems are associated with using chemical-based sanitary products, which are difficult to degrade easily and cause nappy rash and bacterial infections in babies. Therefore, there is an increasing shift towards natural-based sanitary products because of their biodegradability, non-toxicity, and biocompatibility. Several studies are being carried out in which researchers have incorporated natural polymers, such as cellulose, starch, alginate, and xantham gum for producing superabsorbent materials. Chitosan (CS) is one such natural polymer that exhibits anti-microbial activity because of the functional groups present in its structure. Moreover, it is also easily available, biodegradable, and non-toxic. This review mainly focuses on CS’s properties and several approaches to synthesizing natural polymer-based superabsorbent products, such as sanitary pads and diapers. It also briefly discusses the diversified applications of CS as a biopolymer in the cosmetic, medical, food, and textile industries. In addition, this study implies using CS as a superabsorbent biopolymer in the manufacturing and producing sanitary products for women and children. Due to the excellent water retention capacity, swelling ability, and anti-microbial activity exhibited by CS can be considered a potential candidate for producing superabsorbent biopolymers.

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Biobased Materials for Skin-Contact Products Promoted by POLYBIOSKIN Project

Abstract: The skin is the body outermost tissue and acts as a barrier and defense line to protect our organs [...]

Cited by 10 publications

References 11 publications

Manufacturing of Fluff Pulp Using Different Pulp Sources and Bentonite on an Industrial Scale for Absorbent Hygienic Products

Manufacturing of Fluff Pulp Using Different Pulp Sources and Bentonite on an Industrial Scale for Absorbent Hygienic Products

Preliminary Studies on an Innovative Bioactive Skin Soluble Beauty Mask Made by Combining Electrospinning and Dry Powder Impregnation

Chitosan Superabsorbent Biopolymers in Sanitary and Hygiene Applications

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