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ClearAn Antibacterial and Antioxidant Food Packaging Film Based on Amphiphilic Polypeptides‐Resveratrol‐Chitosan
Researchers developed a biodegradable food packaging film made from natural materials including chitosan and resveratrol that kills bacteria and prevents food spoilage. Unlike conventional plastic packaging that breaks down into microplastics, this film is made entirely from biological materials and poses no microplastic contamination risk. This type of eco-friendly alternative could help reduce the microplastics that enter the food supply through traditional plastic packaging.
Advancements in Biodegradable Active Films for Food Packaging: Effects of Nano/Microcapsule Incorporation
This review examines how incorporating nano- and microcapsules containing natural antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds into biodegradable packaging films can extend food shelf life. Researchers found that these capsules protect the active compounds during processing and allow their controlled release over time. The technology offers a promising alternative to synthetic preservatives while also reducing reliance on conventional plastics in food packaging.
Biodegradable materials based on poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and poly (lactic acid) (PLA) with antioxidant and antimicrobial activity for food packaging applications
Researchers developed biodegradable food packaging films by combining poly(vinyl alcohol) and polylactic acid with natural antioxidants and antimicrobials. The resulting films extended food shelf life and degraded in the environment unlike conventional plastic packaging. Replacing petroleum-based plastic food packaging with biodegradable alternatives could significantly reduce microplastic contamination from packaging waste.
Starch-polyester bilayer films with phenolic acids for pork meat preservation
Researchers created biodegradable bilayer food packaging films made from starch and plant-based polyesters, enhanced with natural phenolic acids, finding they reduced lipid oxidation and bacterial growth in packaged pork meat. These active films offer a promising plastic-free alternative to extend food shelf life while reducing environmental impact.
Carrageenan-Based Films Incorporated with Jaboticaba Peel Extract: An Innovative Material for Active Food Packaging
This study developed carrageenan-based food packaging films enriched with jaboticaba berry peel extract, which has natural antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Developing effective biodegradable food packaging alternatives could help reduce the use of conventional plastic packaging, a major source of microplastic pollution.
Production and Characterization of k-Carrageenan Films Incorporating Cymbopogon winterianus Essential Oil as New Food Packaging Materials
Researchers developed biodegradable food packaging films made from seaweed-derived k-carrageenan combined with citronella essential oil as a potential replacement for petroleum-based plastics. The films showed strong antioxidant and antimicrobial properties while maintaining good structural integrity. The study suggests these bio-based films could serve as a more environmentally friendly alternative for food packaging applications.
Bio-nanocomposites films based on unmodified and modified thermoplastic starch reinforced with chemically modified nanoclays
Researchers developed biodegradable bio-nanocomposite films by combining chemically modified thermoplastic starch with functionalized nanoclays via reactive extrusion, demonstrating that both strategies synergistically reduce water sensitivity and improve mechanical and barrier properties — offering a pathway toward more stable, sustainable packaging materials that degrade without generating persistent plastic waste.
Incorporation of Chitosan-Stabilized Green Tea Pickering Nanoemulsion into Hybrid Semi-Refined Carrageenan-Gelatin Films: Stability, Antioxidant Activity, and Performance in Active Food Packaging
Researchers developed sustainable hybrid films made from semi-refined carrageenan and gelatin enriched with chitosan-stabilized green tea nanoemulsions as an alternative to conventional plastic packaging. The films demonstrated good stability, antioxidant activity, and improved mechanical properties for active food packaging applications. The study offers a biodegradable approach to reducing reliance on plastic packaging materials in food preservation.
Evaluation of the Food Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Carrageenan‐Starch Composite Films
This study developed and tested composite films made from carrageenan and starch for food packaging applications, evaluating their barrier properties against water vapor and oxygen as well as mechanical strength. The bio-based composites showed promising properties as plastic-free food packaging alternatives.
Biodegradable Packaging Materials for Foods Preservation: Sources, Advantages, Limitations, and Future Perspectives
This review examines biodegradable packaging materials derived from natural sources as alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics for food preservation. Researchers found that materials made from polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids can effectively extend food shelf life while being more environmentally friendly. The study acknowledges that cost and performance limitations remain, but highlights recent advances in combining these natural materials with antimicrobial and antioxidant agents to improve their practical viability.
Influence of Biochar on the Properties of Antibacterial PBAT/Carvacrol Films
Adding biochar at different concentrations to PBAT bioplastic films containing the antimicrobial compound carvacrol modified the films' mechanical properties and altered the release kinetics of the active ingredient.
PLA Films Containing Montmorillonite Nanoclay–Citronella Essential Oil Hybrids for Potential Active Film Formulation
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper characterises films made from polylactic acid (PLA) blended with montmorillonite nanoclay and citronella essential oil as a potential active food packaging material with antimicrobial properties.
Enhancing water resistance and mechanical properties of starch‐based edible biofilms through chitosan, seaweed, and sodium tripolyphosphate modifications
Researchers developed improved starch-based edible biofilms using chitosan, seaweed, and sodium tripolyphosphate as sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic food wrapping. The study found that these modifications significantly enhanced the biofilms' mechanical strength and water resistance while maintaining non-toxic and antimicrobial properties, offering a promising eco-friendly replacement for conventional plastic packaging.
Development and characterization of active gelatin-chitosan packaging incorporated with guava leaf extract for extending meat shelf life
Researchers developed active food packaging films made from gelatin and chitosan incorporating natural antimicrobial agents, evaluating their barrier properties, mechanical strength, and ability to extend food shelf life. The bio-based packaging showed effective antimicrobial activity and reduced food spoilage compared to untreated films.
Study of structure and properties of biodegradable composite films based on thermoplastic starch
Researchers studied the structure and properties of biodegradable thermoplastic starch composites as potential replacements for conventional polyethylene plastics. Using starch — a natural, renewable polymer — as a filler in plastic films could reduce microplastic pollution by enabling faster environmental breakdown.
A Review on Biopolymer-Based Biodegradable Film for Food Packaging: Trends over the Last Decade and Future Research
This systematic review explores biodegradable packaging made from natural materials like starch and proteins as alternatives to conventional plastics. Reducing plastic packaging is important because traditional plastics break down into microplastics that contaminate food and the environment.
Development and Characterization of PVA/KGM-Based Bioactive Films Incorporating Natural Extracts and Thyme Oil
Researchers developed and characterized polyvinyl alcohol and konjac glucomannan composite films incorporating Aronia melanocarpa extract, red dragon fruit extract, and thyme essential oil, evaluating their mechanical properties, phenolic content, and free radical scavenging activity as bioactive food packaging materials.
A review of biodegradable thermoplastic starches, their blends and composites: recent developments and opportunities for single-use plastic packaging alternatives
This review analyzed how different plasticizers, compatibilizers, and essential oils affect biodegradable thermoplastic starch blends and composites. The study suggests these materials offer promising alternatives to single-use plastic packaging, highlighting recent developments in improving their mechanical and barrier properties.
Cinnamon-Nanoparticle-Loaded Macroalgal Nanocomposite Film for Antibacterial Food Packaging Applications
Researchers developed antibacterial food packaging films using cinnamon nanoparticles incorporated into a red seaweed biopolymer matrix. The study found that these nanocomposite films demonstrated effective antimicrobial properties against foodborne pathogens while offering a biodegradable alternative to conventional plastic food packaging materials.
Innovative Packaging Solutions from Agri-food Wastes and By-products
This review examined biodegradable bio-packaging materials derived from agri-food wastes as alternatives to petrochemical plastics, covering their preparation, properties, and use in food industries. While bio-packaging reduces microplastic accumulation and carbon footprint, the authors noted ongoing challenges in mechanical performance and cost.