Overview of renewable polysaccharide-based composites for biodegradable food packaging applications

Deng, Jia; Zhu, En-Qing; Xu, Guogang; Naik, Nithesh; Murugadoss, Vignesh; Ma, Ming‐Guo; Guo, Zhanhu; Shi, Zhengjun

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“…3 In recent times, a mass of the scientic community has focused their research predominantly on the development of biodegradable active edible packaging utilizing various natural bioresources as a functional preservative with due concern for food safety and security for consumers, overcoming the environmental drawbacks of current packaging, and the preservation of fossil fuel resources. 4,5 In this context, chitosan, a biodegradable, nontoxic, biobased substance with good lm-forming properties and biocompatible polymers, obtained from the deacetylation of chitin, found in crustaceans and insects, 6 has received much attention for the development of active and edible foodpackaging materials. 7 Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide, associated with the b- (1)(2)(3)(4) glycosidic bond between D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (NADG).…”

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“…3 In recent times, a mass of the scientific community has focused their research predominantly on the development of biodegradable active edible packaging utilizing various natural bioresources as a functional preservative with due concern for food safety and security for consumers, overcoming the environmental drawbacks of current packaging, and the preservation of fossil fuel resources. 4,5…”

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Development of antioxidant-rich edible active films and coatings incorporated with de-oiled ethanolic green algae extract: a candidate for prolonging the shelf life of fresh produce

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“…Many biopolymers are being implemented in different coating materials due to their excellent properties in terms of degradability and compatibility; these biopolymers include gums, starch, proteins cellulose, lipids, and their derivatives [ 77 , 78 , 79 , 80 , 81 , 82 , 83 ]. In this sense, chitosan is a promising material for that purpose due to several reasons associated with its biocompatibility and abundance [ 84 , 85 ].…”

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Chitosan as a Tool for Sustainable Development: A Mini Review

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New developments require innovative ecofriendly materials defined by their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and versatility. For that reason, the scientific society is focused on biopolymers such as chitosan, which is the second most abundant in the world after cellulose. These new materials should show good properties in terms of sustainability, circularity, and energy consumption during industrial applications. The idea is to replace traditional raw materials with new ecofriendly materials which contribute to keeping a high production rate but also reducing its environmental impact and the costs. The chitosan shows interesting and unique properties, thus it can be used for different purposes which contributes to the design and development of sustainable novel materials. This helps in promoting sustainability through the use of chitosan and diverse materials based on it. For example, it is a good sustainable alternative for food packaging or it can be used for sustainable agriculture. The chitosan can also reduce the pollution of other industrial processes such as paper production. This mini review collects some of the most important advances for the sustainable use of chitosan for promoting circular economy. Hence, the present review focuses on different aspects of chitosan from its synthesis to multiple applications.

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“…Various renewable carbon-based biopolymers are available; polysaccharides and proteins are excellent choices to explore for food packaging applications. Among polysaccharides, cellulose, starch, and chitosan are the most widely used as food packaging materials [ 7 , 8 ], while soy protein isolates, gelatin, whey, and casein are the most studied proteins for food packaging applications.…”

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Current Trends in the Utilization of Essential Oils for Polysaccharide- and Protein-Derived Food Packaging Materials

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Essential oils (EOs) have received attention in the food industry for developing biopolymer-derived food packaging materials. EOs are an excellent choice to replace petroleum-derived additives in food packaging materials due to their abundance in nature, eco-friendliness, and superior antimicrobial and antioxidant attributes. Thus far, EOs have been used in cellulose-, starch-, chitosan-, and protein-based food packaging materials. Biopolymer-based materials have lower antioxidant and antibacterial properties in comparison with their counterparts, and are not suitable for food packaging applications. Various synthetic-based compounds are being used to improve the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of biopolymers. However, natural essential oils are sustainable and non-harmful alternatives to synthetic antimicrobial and antioxidant agents for use in biopolymer-derived food packaging materials. The incorporation of EOs into the polymeric matrix affects their physicochemical properties, particularly improving their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. EOs in the food packaging materials increase the shelf life of the packaged food, inhibit the growth of microorganisms, and provide protection against oxidation. Essential oils also influence other properties, such as tensile, barrier, and optical properties of the biopolymers. This review article gives a detailed overview of the use of EOs in biopolymer-derived food packaging materials. The innovative ways of incorporating of EOs into food packaging materials are also highlighted, and future perspectives are discussed.

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Overview of renewable polysaccharide-based composites for biodegradable food packaging applications

Abstract: Renewable environmentally-friendly polysaccharides and their composites meet the requirements of green chemistry, which have been extensively used for biodegradable food packaging applications. The renewable polysaccharides include cellulose, nanocellulose, hemicellulose, chitosan,...

Cited by 80 publications

References 104 publications

Development of antioxidant-rich edible active films and coatings incorporated with de-oiled ethanolic green algae extract: a candidate for prolonging the shelf life of fresh produce

Development of antioxidant-rich edible active films and coatings incorporated with de-oiled ethanolic green algae extract: a candidate for prolonging the shelf life of fresh produce

Chitosan as a Tool for Sustainable Development: A Mini Review

Current Trends in the Utilization of Essential Oils for Polysaccharide- and Protein-Derived Food Packaging Materials

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