[HTML][HTML] Trends and challenges in the development of bio-based barrier coating materials for paper/cardboard food packaging; a review

M Mujtaba, J Lipponen, M Ojanen, S Puttonen… - Science of the total …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Currently, petroleum-based synthetic plastics are used as a key barrier material in the paper-
based packaging of several food and nonfood goods. This widespread usage of plastic as a …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in bio-based functional additives for polymers

V Marturano, A Marotta, SA Salazar, V Ambrogi… - Progress in Materials …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
In recent decades, the strong global concern on depletion of fossil fuel and the
environmental impact of oil-based compounds has pushed towards more sustainable …

Bioplastics for food packaging

E Shlush, M Davidovich-Pinhas - Trends in food science & technology, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Background. Packaging materials are responsible for approximately 40% of the produced
plastics while food packaging is the number one end user of such materials. Due to the …

Formulation of biodegradable plastic mulch film for agriculture crop protection: a review

MAM Akhir, M Mustapha - Polymer Reviews, 2022‏ - Taylor & Francis
Recently, the demands of biodegradable plastic for mulching application have vastly
increased due to environmental concern, conservation of soil health and ease of residue …

Food packaging wastes amid the COVID-19 pandemic: Trends and challenges

WQ de Oliveira, HMC de Azeredo, IA Neri-Numa… - Trends in Food Science …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Background The COVID-19 crisis generated changes in consumer behavior related to food
purchase and the management of food packaging. Due to the intensification of online …

Recent advances in extruded polylactic acid-based composites for food packaging: A review

HL Foong, MR Ismail-Fitry, MA Noranizan… - International Journal of …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
This review article provides a comprehensive overview of recent progress in polylactic acid
(PLA) extrusion, emphasizing its applications in food packaging. PLA has witnessed a …

[HTML][HTML] Improving the ductility and heat deflection temperature of injection molded Poly (lactic acid) products: A comprehensive review

T Tábi, T Ageyeva, JG Kovács - Polymer Testing, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The widely used plastic products which became a part of our everyday life are produced
almost entirely from crude oil. There are various estimates on oil resources, but there is an …

Strategies for strengthening toughened poly (lactic acid) blend via natural reinforcement with enhanced biodegradability: A review

D Shahdan, NA Rosli, RS Chen, S Ahmad… - International Journal of …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The growing popularity of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) can be attributed to its favorable attributes,
such as excellent compostability and robust mechanical properties. Two notable limitations …

Biobased triesters as plasticizers for improved mechanical and biodegradable performance of polylactic acid fibrous membranes as facemask materials

Y Sun, S Eckstein, X Niu, M Yermakov… - ACS Sustainable …, 2024‏ - ACS Publications
The COVID-19 pandemic has incredibly escalated the use of petroleum-based disposable
facemasks, posing a significant environmental burden. In response, polylactide acid (PLA), a …

Poly (lactic acid) and its improved properties by some modifications for food packaging applications: A review

CJ da Silva Pens, TV Klug, L Stoll, F Izidoro… - Food Packaging and …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The development of green and ecologically balanced food packaging materials is a major
concern for the food packaging industry, which is highly dependent on non-biodegradable …