A new eco-friendly packaging system incorporating lignocellulose nanofibres from agri-food residues applied to fresh-cut lettuce

Bascón-Villegas, Isabel; Pereira, Miguel; Espinosa, Eduardo; Sánchez-Gutiérrez, Mónica; Rodríguez, Alejandro; Pérez‐Rodríguez, Fernando

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133597

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“…The antimicrobial efficiency of these films suggested that they were suitable candidates for food packaging applications. Bascón-Villegas et al (2022) [ 67 ] incorporated lignocellulose nanofibers from wheat straw waste at a maximum of 1% in PLA–PBAT blends to develop biocomposite films on a pilot scale. Results showed improved optical characteristics, water vapor permeability, and antioxidant and antimicrobial properties for the agro-waste added films, with comparable results to commercial packaging for fresh-cut lettuce.…”

Section: Packaging Developments Using Agro-wastementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Lignocellulose is a complex matrix consisting of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin [ 71 ]. Lignocellulose reinforcements produced from cassava bagasse [ 72 ], vegetable processing wastes [ 67 ], and cellulose fillers extracted from sugarcane bagasse showed a significant decrease in the water vapor permeability of bio-based film. The reduction in permeability of bioplastic film is associated with a network formed between the polymer matrix and reinforcement via hydrogen bonds, increasing a tortuous path and reducing the availability of hydrophilic hydroxyl groups to interact with water molecules, which makes it more difficult for the water molecules to absorb and pass through [ 63 , 69 , 72 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The reduction in permeability of bioplastic film is associated with a network formed between the polymer matrix and reinforcement via hydrogen bonds, increasing a tortuous path and reducing the availability of hydrophilic hydroxyl groups to interact with water molecules, which makes it more difficult for the water molecules to absorb and pass through [ 63 , 69 , 72 ]. In contrast, reinforced polymer composites made using lignocellulose from raw wheat bran [ 67 ] and cellulose from rice husk flour [ 61 ] as fillers have an increase in water absorption and water vapor permeability, respectively, due to the hydrophilic properties of the fillers and the low chemical affinity between fillers and biopolymer matrices [ 61 , 67 ]. The incorporation of a small amount of fibers as reinforcement or filler in the bioplastic composite could reduce water absorption and water vapor diffusivity in the composite.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Renovation of Agro-Waste for Sustainable Food Packaging: A Review

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Waste management in the agricultural sector has become a major concern. Increased food production to satisfy the surge in population has resulted in the generation of large volumes of solid waste. Agro-waste is a rich source of biocompounds with high potential as a raw material for food packaging. Utilization of agro-waste supports the goal of sustainable development in a circular economy. This paper reviews recent trends and the development of agro-wastes from plant and animal sources into eco-friendly food packaging systems. Different plant and animal sources and their potential development into packaging are discussed, including crop residues, process residues, vegetable and fruit wastes, and animal-derived wastes. A comprehensive analysis of the properties and production methods of these packages is presented. Future aspects of agro-waste packaging systems and the inherent production problems are addressed.

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Section: Packaging Developments Using Agro-wastementioning

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“…This phenomenon is expected, as the higher thermal stability of the PLA content decreased and was replaced by RS particles with lower thermal stability [ 38 ]. Additionally, composites with MA exhibited higher thermal stability compared to those without MA, attributed to the enhanced surface adhesion between the matrix and reinforcement [ 39 , 40 ].…”

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Biocomposite Based on Polylactic Acid and Rice Straw for Food Packaging Products

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Plastic containers, commonly produced from non-biodegradable petroleum-based plastics such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), raise significant environmental concerns due to their persistence. The disposal of agricultural waste, specifically rice straw (RS), through burning, further compounds these environmental issues. In response, this study explores the integration of polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable material, with RS using a twin-screw extruder and injection process, resulting in the creation of a biodegradable packaging material. The inclusion of RS led to a decrease in the melt flow rate, thermal stability, and tensile strength, while concurrently enhancing the hydrophilic properties of the composite polymers. Additionally, the incorporation of maleic anhydride (MA) contributed to a reduction in the water absorption rate. The optimized formulation underwent migration testing and met the standards for food packaging products. Furthermore, no MA migration was detected from the composite. This approach not only provides a practical solution for the disposal of RS, but also serves as an environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional synthetic plastic waste.

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“…A focus on more sustainable materials fully biobased and biodegradable especially aiming to use by-products and waste from the agri-food industry is extensively reported in the literature review [14,17,47,[55][56][57]59,60,62,80,81] (See Sections 3 and 5.1). For instance, Báscón-Villegas et al recently published a work on composite PLA and polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT) with lignocellulose nanofibers obtained from wheat straw [82]. Similarly, Silva dos Santos et al formulated a coating paperboard packaging based on chitosan, palmitic acid, and active carbon that provides increased fat and moisture barrier for paper packaging preserving biodegradability and recyclability [83].…”

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Sustainable and Bio-Based Food Packaging: A Review on Past and Current Design Innovations

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Food loss and waste occur for many reasons, from crop processing to household leftovers. Even though some waste generation is unavoidable, a considerable amount is due to supply chain inefficiencies and damage during transport and handling. Packaging design and materials innovations represent real opportunities to reduce food waste within the supply chain. Besides, changes in people’s lifestyles have increased the demand for high-quality, fresh, minimally processed, and ready-to-eat food products with extended shelf-life, that need to meet strict and constantly renewed food safety regulations. In this regard, accurate monitoring of food quality and spoilage is necessary to diminish both health hazards and food waste. Thus, this work provides an overview of the most recent advances in the investigation and development of food packaging materials and design with the aim to improve food chain sustainability. Enhanced barrier and surface properties as well as active materials for food conservation are reviewed. Likewise, the function, importance, current availability, and future trends of intelligent and smart packaging systems are presented, especially considering biobased sensor development by 3D printing technology. In addition, driving factors affecting fully biobased packaging design and materials development and production are discussed, considering byproducts and waste minimization and revalorization, recyclability, biodegradability, and other possible ends-of-life and their impact on product/package system sustainability.

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A new eco-friendly packaging system incorporating lignocellulose nanofibres from agri-food residues applied to fresh-cut lettuce

Cited by 19 publications

References 53 publications

Renovation of Agro-Waste for Sustainable Food Packaging: A Review

Renovation of Agro-Waste for Sustainable Food Packaging: A Review

Biocomposite Based on Polylactic Acid and Rice Straw for Food Packaging Products

Sustainable and Bio-Based Food Packaging: A Review on Past and Current Design Innovations

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