Sustainable food packaging using modified kombucha-derived bacterial cellulose nanofillers in biodegradable polymers

Koreshkov, Mikhail; Takatsuna, Yuuki; Bismarck, Alexander; Fritz, Ines; Reimhult, Erik; Zirbs, Ronald

doi:10.1039/d4su00168k

RSC Sustain.

2024

DOI: 10.1039/d4su00168k

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Sustainable food packaging using modified kombucha-derived bacterial cellulose nanofillers in biodegradable polymers

Mikhail Koreshkov,

Yuuki Takatsuna,

Alexander Bismarck

et al.

Abstract: The incorporation of modified bacterial cellulose derived from agricultural waste improves biodegradable composites by reducing oxygen permeability and accelerating biodegradation while maintaining mechanical properties.

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The scientific community has explored new packaging materials owing to environmental challenges and pollution from plastic waste. Bacterial cellulose (BC), produced by bacteria like Gluconacetobacter xylinus, shows high potential for food preservation owing to its exceptional mechanical strength, high crystallinity, and effective barrier properties against gases and moisture, making it a promising alternative to conventional plastics. This review highlights recent advances in BC production, particularly agro-industrial residues, which reduce costs and enhance environmental sustainability. Incorporating antimicrobial agents into BC matrices has also led to active packaging solutions that extend food shelf-life and improve safety. A bibliometric analysis reveals a significant increase in research on BC over the last decade, reflecting growing global interest. Key research themes include the development of BC-based composites and the exploration of their antimicrobial properties. Critical areas for future research include improving BC production’s scalability and economic viability and the integration of BC with other biopolymers. These developments emphasize BC’s potential as a sustainable packaging material and its role in the circular economy through waste valorization.

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This review highlights recent innovations in food packaging, emphasizing the shift from conventional petroleum-based materials to bio-based alternatives and smart packaging systems. Bio-based materials, such as starch, cellulose, and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), offer sustainable solutions due to their biodegradability and reduced environmental impact. These materials are positioned as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics but face challenges related to production costs and scalability. Additionally, advancements in smart packaging technologies, including sensor and indicator systems, provide real-time food quality monitoring, enhancing food safety and reducing waste. Active packaging technologies, incorporating natural antioxidants and moisture control, extend product shelf life and improve food preservation. Furthermore, these biopolymers typically present a lower CO2 footprint, energy costs, and water consumption during production, compared to traditionally used synthetic plastics. The review identifies challenges, such as regulatory barriers and technological limitations, but also outlines significant opportunities for future research and innovation in the food packaging sector, aiming for more efficient, safer, and environmentally sustainable packaging solutions.

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Sustainable food packaging using modified kombucha-derived bacterial cellulose nanofillers in biodegradable polymers

Abstract: The incorporation of modified bacterial cellulose derived from agricultural waste improves biodegradable composites by reducing oxygen permeability and accelerating biodegradation while maintaining mechanical properties.

Cited by 3 publications

References 52 publications

Applications of bacterial cellulose in the food industry and its health-promoting potential

Applications of bacterial cellulose in the food industry and its health-promoting potential

Bacterial Cellulose in Food Packaging: A Bibliometric Analysis and Review of Sustainable Innovations and Prospects

Innovations in Food Packaging: From Bio-Based Materials to Smart Packaging Systems

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