Bioplastics from Biopolymers: An Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Solution of Plastic Pollution

Muneer, Faizan; Nadeem, Habibullah; Arif, Amna; Zaheer, Warda

doi:10.1134/s1811238221010057

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“…In addition, the use of these biobased alternatives reduces fossil resources and GHG emissions and is thus associated with a lower carbon footprint [213,214]. Bioplastics are produced from renewable biomass sources, such as vegetable oil, cellulose, starch, and chitin [215]. The most superior differentiation of biodegradable films depending on their resources is the distinction between polysaccharides, proteins, lipids and their derivatives [197,216].…”

Section: Chitin and Chitosan-based Food Packaging Bioplastics Productionmentioning

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Insect-Derived Chitin and Chitosan: A Still Unexploited Resource for the Edible Insect Sector

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Chitin and chitosan are biopolymers that are frequently found in nature and have a broad range of applications in the food, biomedical and industrial sectors, due to their high biological activity. The primary source of chitin and chitosan is shellfish, however, shortages in the supply chain, seasonality issues in their availability, as well as ecological degradation are only a few of the problems with the main chitin resources. Due to the broad spectrum of applications for which chitin can be used, the demand for chitin and its derivatives is increasing. Therefore, the market is looking for widely available, greener alternatives to the main commercial chitin sources. Insects appear as a suitable candidate to fill this gap. During insect rearing and processing, a number of side streams are generated, e.g., exuviae of larvae and pupae, dead adults, etc. which are currently mostly discarded as waste. However, these side streams could constitute a novel and long-term supply of chitin for industrial applications. Recent research has demonstrated the suitability of several edible insect species for the production of chitin and chitosan, wherein the exoskeleton of the black soldier fly and field cricket are rich in chitin, making them a good source for chitin and chitosan extraction and purification among other farmed insect candidates. Moreover, several potential uses have been identified for insect-derived chitin and chitosan. Thus, this review aims to present recent advances in the production of chitin and chitosan from edible insects, specifically on their extraction and purification, as well as on their applications for agriculture, food and nutrition, biomedicine and bioplastic production.

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Section: Chitin and Chitosan-based Food Packaging Bioplastics Productionmentioning

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Insect-Derived Chitin and Chitosan: A Still Unexploited Resource for the Edible Insect Sector

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“…However, other sugar-rich plants and crops, such as sugarcane, cassava, sugar beet pulp, and tapioca root, can be used. It is a versatile material that is a thermoplastic, a gas barrier, UV-resistant, biocompatible, elastic, rigid, and hydrophobic, which makes it a possible replacement for several petroleum-based plastics, such as PET and PVC [32,94].…”

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Advances in the Food Packaging Production from Agri-Food Waste and By-Products: Market Trends for a Sustainable Development

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Agricultural waste has been a prominent environmental concern due to its significant negative impact on the environment when it is incinerated, disposed of in landfills, or burned. These scenarios promoted innovations in the food packaging sector using renewable resources, namely agri-food waste and by-products such as bagasse, pulps, roots, shells, straws, and wastewater for the extraction and isolation of biopolymers that are later transformed into packaging materials such as bioplastics, biofilms, paper, and cardboards, among others. In this context, the circular bioeconomy (CBE) model is shown in the literature as a viable alternative for designing more sustainable production chains. Moreover, the biorefinery concept has been one of the main links between the agri-food chain and the food packaging industry. This review article aimed to compile recent advances in the food packaging field, presenting main industrial and scientific innovations, economic data, and the challenges the food packaging sector has faced in favor of sustainable development.

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“…This circumstance may be related to the high demand and extensive usage of plastic materials while considering its essential aspects of sustainability and environmental implications. These significant aspects have encouraged the growth of biopolymer-based agricultural waste biomass as an alternative solution for combating plastic pollution [24]. Therefore, this research aimed to (1) extract pectin content from durian rind and (2) synthesize and characterize pectin-based biopolymer films.…”

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“…Furthermore, appropriate waste management should be implemented immediately to utilize the potential contents of tropical fruit waste. These are also related to the important contribution of biopolymers in the establishment of a circular economy, as well as an alternative solution for coping with plastic pollution in the future [24,25].…”

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Tropical Fruit Waste Management: Developing Pectin-based Biopolymer from Durian Rind (Durio zibethinus)

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Itsnaini,

Khoirunnisaa

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Durian (Durio zibethinus) is a popular native tropical fruit and is largely produced in Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, 1.71 million metric tons of durian were produced in 2022. However, this high production may lead to organic waste issues due to the large amount of durian rind generation. About 60 – 75% of the durian is the rind, which is mostly discarded, hard to be decomposed, and not utilized optimally. Meanwhile, the durian rind poses as a potential reservoir containing high concentrations of cellulose and pectin. Therefore, this research aimed to (1) extract pectin content from durian rind and (2) synthesize and characterize pectin-based biopolymer films. First, the pectin was extracted from dried durian rind powder using acid extraction and alcoholic precipitation methods. Then, biopolymer synthesis was done by mixing formulations of pectin, chitosan, ethylene glycol, and glycerol solutions to form thin films. About 0.13 – 0.71 g of pectin (0.46% of the pectin yield) was extracted per 100 g of dried durian rind powder. The FTIR spectroscopy results of the extracted pectin confirmed the presence of the O - H groups at 3327.83 cm-1, which indicated the pyranose ring, the main characteristic of pectin. Pectin-based biopolymer films were produced with thickness, transparency, and tensile strength of 0.01 – 0.07 mm, 7.40 - 40.50, and 1.26 – 2.69 MPa, respectively. The findings of the soil burial degradation test for biodegradability showed that the biopolymer experienced weight loss of up to 62% in 14 days. Considering the potential utilization of the durian rind for developing biopolymers as value-added bioproducts from agricultural biomass, tropical fruit waste management should be done properly in the future. This also can be offered as one of the alternative solutions for plastic substitution with proper development in the future.

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Bioplastics from Biopolymers: An Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Solution of Plastic Pollution

Cited by 37 publications

References 99 publications

Insect-Derived Chitin and Chitosan: A Still Unexploited Resource for the Edible Insect Sector

Insect-Derived Chitin and Chitosan: A Still Unexploited Resource for the Edible Insect Sector

Advances in the Food Packaging Production from Agri-Food Waste and By-Products: Market Trends for a Sustainable Development

Tropical Fruit Waste Management: Developing Pectin-based Biopolymer from Durian Rind (Durio zibethinus)

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