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Recent advancements in alginate-based films for active food packaging applications
Summary
This review covers advances in alginate-based films as alternatives to plastic food packaging, which could help reduce the amount of plastic entering the environment. While not directly about microplastic health effects, developing effective biodegradable packaging is one strategy to reduce the flow of plastics that eventually break down into microplastics. These plant-based films could help decrease the overall microplastic burden in food and the environment.
Food packaging possesses a critical role in preserving food quality, increasing food shelf life, and reducing waste.
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