A review of biodegradable plastics: chemistry, applications, properties, and future research needs

MS Kim, H Chang, L Zheng, Q Yan, BF Pfleger… - Chemical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Environmental concerns over waste plastics' effect on the environment are leading to the
creation of biodegradable plastics. Biodegradable plastics may serve as a promising …

Recent advances in polymers and polymer composites for food packaging

M Zhang, GM Biesold, W Choi, J Yu, Y Deng… - Materials Today, 2022 - Elsevier
The growing world population, evolving urbanization, and globalization have created more
demand for food, which has increased challenges in food safety. Development and …

Nanocellulose in food packaging: A review

SS Ahankari, AR Subhedar, SS Bhadauria… - Carbohydrate …, 2021 - Elsevier
The research in eco-friendly and sustainable materials for packaging applications with
enhanced barrier, thermo-mechanical, rheological and anti-bacterial properties has …

Surface modifications of nanocellulose: From synthesis to high-performance nanocomposites

M Ghasemlou, F Daver, EP Ivanova, Y Habibi… - Progress in Polymer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Nanocellulose is at the cutting edge of current research owing to its highly useful features,
such as abundance and renewability of its source, biocompatibility, nanoscale dimension …

[HTML][HTML] Cellulose nanocrystal based composites: A review

J Shojaeiarani, DS Bajwa, S Chanda - Composites Part C: Open Access, 2021 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) have received much attention as renewable, biodegradable,
nontoxic, and low-cost nanomaterials with some remarkable properties. Desirable …

Bio-based poly (butylene succinate): Recent progress, challenges and future opportunities

O Platnieks, S Gaidukovs, VK Thakur, A Barkane… - European Polymer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Rising energy concerns, rapid infrastructure development, and greater environmental
awareness have fueled the demand for sustainable materials. In this direction, sustainable …

Trends and challenges of biopolymer‐based nanocomposites in food packaging

M Taherimehr, H YousefniaPasha… - … Reviews in Food …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The ultimate goal of new food packaging technologies, in addition to maintaining the quality
and safety of food for the consumer, is to consider environmental concerns and reduce its …

Multi-functional nanocellulose based nanocomposites for biodegradable food packaging: hybridization, fabrication, key properties and application

Y Dong, Y **e, X Ma, L Yan, HY Yu, M Yang… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nowadays, non-degradable plastic packaging materials have caused serious environmental
pollution, posing a threat to human health and development. Renewable eco-friendly …

An overview on properties and applications of poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate)–PBAT based composites

FV Ferreira, LS Cividanes, RF Gouveia… - Polymer Engineering …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
There is growing interest in biodegradable polymers (BP), in particular poly (butylene
adipate‐co‐terephthalate)(PBAT), due to environmental problems associated with the …

Green composites for sustainable food packaging: Exploring the influence of lignin-TiO2 nanoparticles on poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)

R Venkatesan, T Dhilipkumar, A Kiruthika, N Ali… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Titanium dioxide (TiO 2) is a common pigment used in food packaging to provide a
transparent appearance to plastic packaging materials. In the present study, poly (butylene …