Recent trends in polysaccharide-based biodegradable polymers for smart food packaging industry

Pinku Chandra Nath, Ramesh Sharma, Shubhankar Debnath, Minaxi Sharma, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Praveen Kumar Dikkala, Prakash Kumar Nayak, Kandi Sridhar

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Abstract

Artificial packaging materials, such as plastic, can cause significant environmental problems. Thus, the use of polysaccharide-based biodegradable polymers (cellulose, starch, and alginate) has the potential in the field of environmental sustainability, reprocessing, or protection of the environment. Morphological and structural alterations caused by material degradation have a substantial impact on polymer material characteristics. To avoid degradation during storage, it is critical to evaluate and comprehend the structure, characteristics, and behavior of modern bio-based materials for potential food packaging applications. Hence, this review focused on the various types of polysaccharide-based biodegradable polymers (cellulose, starch, and alginate), their properties, and their commercial potential for food packaging applications. In addition, we overviewed the recent development of polysaccharide-based biodegradable polymer (cellulose, starch, and alginate) packaging for food products. The review concluded that the membrane and chromatographics are widely used in production of cellulose, starch, and alginate-based biodegradable polymers. Also, nanotechnology-based food packaging is widely used to improve the properties of cellulose, starch, and alginate biodegradable polymers and the incorporation of active agents to enhance the shelf life of food products. Overall, the review highlighted the potential of cellulose, starch, and alginate biodegradable polymers in the food packaging industry and the need for potential research and development to improve their properties and commercial viability.

Original languageEnglish
Article number127524
JournalInternational Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Volume253
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cellulose-based biodegradable polymer
  • Eco-friendly
  • Packaging materials
  • Sustainable food packaging

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Structural Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology

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