The Use of Biopolymers in Food Packaging

Adeyeye, O. A.; Sadiku, Emmanuel Rotimi; Reddy, Abbavaram Babu; Ndamase, Abongile; Makgatho, G.; Sellamuthu, Periyar Selvam; Perumal, Anand Babu; Nambiar, Reshma B.; Fasiku, Victoria Oluwaseun; Ibrahim, Idowu David; Agboola, Oluranti; Kupolati, Williams Kehinde; Daramola, Oluyemi Ojo; Machane, Mokgaotsa Jonas; Jamiru, Tamba

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-8063-1_6

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“…When plastics are thrown away by consumers, some are blown off by wind to cover more area and some are washed away by rains to even find their way into water bodies. Plastics are one of the biggest pollutants of oceans [10,[61][62][63][64][65]. Living creatures like sea animals, birds and livestock have even been affected by the plastic waste that is being dumped in water bodies and on land.…”

Section: Plastic Waste Disposalmentioning

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An Overview of Plastic Waste Generation and Management in Food Packaging Industries

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Over the years, the world was not paying strict attention to the impact of rapid growth in plastic use. This has led to unprecedented amounts of mixed types of plastic waste entering the environment unmanaged. Packaging plastics account for half of the global total plastic waste. This paper seeks to give an overview of the use, disposal, and regulation of food packaging plastics. Demand for food packaging is on the rise as a result of increasing global demand for food due to population growth. Most of the food packaging are used on-the-go and are single use plastics that are disposed of within a short space of time. The bulk of this plastic waste has found its way into the environment contaminating land, water and the food chain. The food industry is encouraged to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging materials. A wholistic approach to waste management will need to involve all stakeholders working to achieve a circular economy. A robust approach to prevent pollution today rather than handling the waste in the future should be adopted especially in Africa where there is high population growth.

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Section: Plastic Waste Disposalmentioning

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An Overview of Plastic Waste Generation and Management in Food Packaging Industries

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“…The European Parliament set a target of using 100% reusable plastic by 2030 [ 9 , 10 ]. Biopolymers have many advantages, including biodegradability, renewability, biocompatibility, and eco-friendliness [ 6 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ]. Biopolymers have been extensively used to make films.…”

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Tannic-Acid-Cross-Linked and TiO2-Nanoparticle-Reinforced Chitosan-Based Nanocomposite Film

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A chitosan-based nanocomposite film with tannic acid (TA) as a cross-linker and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2) as a reinforcing agent was developed with a solution casting technique. TA and TiO2 are biocompatible with chitosan, and this paper studied the synergistic effect of the cross-linker and the reinforcing agent. The addition of TA enhanced the ultraviolet blocking and mechanical properties of the chitosan-based nanocomposite film. The reinforcement of TiO2 in chitosan/TA further improved the nanocomposite film’s mechanical properties compared to the neat chitosan or chitosan/TA film. The thermal stability of the chitosan-based nanocomposite film was slightly enhanced, whereas the swelling ratio decreased. Interestingly, its water vapor barrier property was also significantly increased. The developed chitosan-based nanocomposite film showed potent antioxidant activity, and it is promising for active food packaging.

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“…Therefore, food packaging should not only be biodegradable, but also functional. Compared to synthetic polymers derived from petroleum, biopolymers have a more complex chemical structure and side chain structure, which provides additional opportunities for the formation of packaging materials with specific characteristics for specific purposes [ 18 , 20 ].…”

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Approaches in Animal Proteins and Natural Polysaccharides Application for Food Packaging: Edible Film Production and Quality Estimation

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Natural biopolymers are an interesting resource for edible films production, as they are environmentally friendly packaging materials. The possibilities of the application of main animal proteins and natural polysaccharides are considered in the review, including the sources, structure, and limitations of usage. The main ways for overcoming the limitations caused by the physico-chemical properties of biopolymers are also discussed, including composites approaches, plasticizers, and the addition of crosslinking agents. Approaches for the production of biopolymer-based films and coatings are classified according to wet and dried processes and considered depending on biopolymer types. The methods for mechanical, physico-chemical, hydration, and uniformity estimation of edible films are reviewed.

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The Use of Biopolymers in Food Packaging

Cited by 43 publications

References 69 publications

An Overview of Plastic Waste Generation and Management in Food Packaging Industries

An Overview of Plastic Waste Generation and Management in Food Packaging Industries

Tannic-Acid-Cross-Linked and TiO2-Nanoparticle-Reinforced Chitosan-Based Nanocomposite Film

Approaches in Animal Proteins and Natural Polysaccharides Application for Food Packaging: Edible Film Production and Quality Estimation

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