The future of bioplastics in food packaging: An industrial perspective

Ghasemlou, Mehran; Barrow, Colin J.; Adhikari, Benu

doi:10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101279

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“…Moreover, it should also be highlighted that the scalability of these processes currently represents a significant challenge for the bioplastics industry. Thus, studies have pointed out that the large-scale implementation of bioplastics is still far from being fully reached, as several obstacles delay their broad adoption [ 58 ]. Then, a proper solution is likely supposed to be found in a longer time than desired when bioplastics can be sold at similar or even lower prices than petroleum-based polymers.…”

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“…Then, a proper solution is likely supposed to be found in a longer time than desired when bioplastics can be sold at similar or even lower prices than petroleum-based polymers. For this to happen, bioplastic technology should effectively improve as crude oil costs increase [ 58 ]. Furthermore, investment in bioplastics can yield long-term benefits in terms of sustainability and reduction in plastic pollution.…”

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Seaweed as Basis of Eco-Sustainable Plastic Materials: Focus on Alginate

Santana,

Felix,

Bengoechea

2024

Polymers

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Seaweed, a diverse and abundant marine resource, holds promise as a renewable feedstock for bioplastics due to its polysaccharide-rich composition. This review explores different methods for extracting and processing seaweed polysaccharides, focusing on the production of alginate plastic materials. Seaweed emerges as a promising solution, due to its abundance, minimal environmental impact, and diverse industrial applications, such as feed and food, plant and soil nutrition, nutraceutical hydrocolloids, personal care, and bioplastics. Various manufacturing techniques, such as solvent casting, injection moulding, and extrusion, are discussed for producing seaweed-based bioplastics. Alginate, obtained mainly from brown seaweed, is particularly known for its gel-forming properties and presents versatile applications in many sectors (food, pharmaceutical, agriculture). This review further examines the current state of the bioplastics market, highlighting the growing demand for sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics. The integration of seaweed-derived bioplastics into mainstream markets presents opportunities for reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainability in material production.

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confidence: 99%