Application of Biodegradable Polymers in Food Packaging Industry: A Comprehensive Review

Mangaraj, S.; Yadav, Ankita; Bal, Lalit M.; Dash, Sanjaya K.; Mahanti, Naveen Kumar

doi:10.1007/s41783-018-0049-y

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“…PA or PET films) -at the outer side or middle layer of the packaging laminate [16]. Biodegradable polymers are gaining popularity in packaging, with PLA being the most commonly used polymer [17]. For these reasons, the heatsealable LDPE and the biodegradable PLA were selected as matrices for the fabrication of extruded O2 sensors.…”

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Extruded phosphorescence based oxygen sensors for large-scale packaging applications

Kelly

Yusufu

Okkelman

et al. 2020

Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical

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Extruded phosphorescent O2-sensitive composite materials comprising cross-linked polystyrene-divinylbenzene (PS-DVB) microspheres impregnated with Ptbenzoporphyrin dye and dispersed in low-density polyethylene (LDPE) or polylactic acid (PLA) carrier polymer are described. The sensors produced by hot melt extrusion method are specifically tailored to large-scale packaging applications and nondestructive measurement of residual O2 in packaged food products. A panel of LDPE and PLA based sensor materials in the form of extruded pellets and thin film structures were produced and their structural features and O2 sensing characteristics assessed with the view of packaging applications. The extruded LDPE film sensors were also integrated in packaging materials by heat lamination, to produce 'smart' packaging materials which also protect the sensor from direct contact with food. Analytical performance of extruded sensors was demonstrated by incorporating them in modified atmosphere packaged meat and cheese samples and monitoring residual O2 levels in these packs non-destructively with a handheld Optech® reader over product shelf life. The extruded O2 sensors show superiority over the sensors previously used or usable in packaged food products. This technology advances scaled manufacturing of optical O2 sensors, their integration in packaging platforms and cost reduction.

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Section: 1design and Fabrication Of Extruded O2 Sensing Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Extruded phosphorescence based oxygen sensors for large-scale packaging applications

Kelly

Yusufu

Okkelman

et al. 2020

Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical

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“…Major challenges are variability of raw material property (time and location of harvest), high production costs, and relatively poor performance (e.g., high hydrophobicity with poor permeability, low resistance to breakage, weak water barrier properties) compared to synthetic polymers. Other concerns are changes in mechanical properties during the storage, chance for the microbial growth, degradation under various conditions, and possible interaction with the compounds and the food products (Mangaraj et al 2018). Biopolymers are more prone to microbial and dust contamination which can be caused due to the prolonged exposure to the external environment during collection, transport, and storage process.…”

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Biopolymers for Nano-Enabled Packaging of Foods

Balan¹,

Kadeppagari²

2020

Handbook of Polymer and Ceramic Nanotechnology

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Packaging will extend the shelf life of the product by protecting it from physical, chemical, and biological agents. Biopolymer based packaging materials have become popular in recent times due to their easy disposability and environment-friendly nature, though they have lower resistance to breakage and weak water barrier properties compared to synthetic polymers. Biopolymers are mainly based on polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, and polyhydroxyalkanoates. However, few polymers are chemically synthesized from monomers of biological origin. Biopolymer derivatives will have added advantages for packaging applications. Nanoparticles can be incorporated into biopolymers to obtain improved, active, and intelligent (smart) food packaging systems. However, safety of these packaging materials should be evaluated before using them in food sector. In this chapter, role of biopolymers in food packaging, applications of nanotechnology

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“…Biocompatible and biodegradable materials having applications in agricultural, food, or healthcare sectors are the major goals of several scientific studies. Petroleum-based materials are being replaced by natural/biological and/ or biodegradable materials, which are also renewable in natural environment; for example, cellulose, starch, polycaprolactone, and PLA are being used to synthesize biodegradable packaging materials [16,17]. These renewable materials consist of nontoxic compounds that are capable of biological degradation by several soil microorganisms.…”

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Bioinspired Nanocomposites: Functional Materials for Sustainable Greener Technologies

Qamar¹,

Asgher²,

Khalid³

2020

Renewable Energy - Resources, Challenges and Applications

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This chapter presents a broad overview of the current advancements in bioplastics and bioinspired nanocomposites with nanoscale reinforcements that are being applied for a broad range of applications, that is, biomedical, electronics, durable goods and packaging materials. The production of nanocomposites by completely and/or partially renewable and biodegradable materials has helped in a range of different applications. Several drawbacks of conventional materials such as hydrophilicity, low-heat deflection, poor conductivity, and barrier properties can be efficiently overcome using biohybrid nanomaterials. Nano-reinforcements in composite materials deliver remarkably improved properties such as decrease in hydrophilicity and increase in mechanical properties as compared with neat biopolymer, which fails to exhibit these properties on its own. This approach can be used for other natural polymers to induce desired functionalities. This chapter covers the recent trends in nano-functional materials, renewable materials that are being applied for the production of nanobiocomposites and their applications especially in biomedical and healthcare sectors, which are discussed in detail. This emerging concept will definitely enhance the scope of nanohybrid materials for sustainable products development with improved properties than previously applied synthetic polymer-based or natural polymer-based materials.

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Application of Biodegradable Polymers in Food Packaging Industry: A Comprehensive Review

Cited by 297 publications

References 76 publications

Extruded phosphorescence based oxygen sensors for large-scale packaging applications

Extruded phosphorescence based oxygen sensors for large-scale packaging applications

Biopolymers for Nano-Enabled Packaging of Foods

Bioinspired Nanocomposites: Functional Materials for Sustainable Greener Technologies

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