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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Flexible Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF)-Nano- Montmorillonite (MMT) Composite Sheet Structure and Water Vapor Barrier Performance
ClearBarrier Performance of Spray Coated Cellulose Nanofiber–Montmorillonite (MMT) Composites
Researchers developed cellulose nanofiber coatings blended with clay minerals to create paper-based packaging with very low oxygen permeability. This biodegradable alternative to plastic packaging could help reduce plastic waste in food packaging applications.
Design of cellulose nanofibre-based composites with high barrier properties
Researchers tested four types of cellulose nanofibres and two clay mineral combinations for making composite films with gas barrier properties, finding that TEMPO-oxidized and cationized nanofibres with clay minerals produced films with superior mechanical and barrier performance. These plant-derived composites offer a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based packaging films.
A waterproof cellulose nanofibril sheet prepared by the deposition of an alkyl ketene dimer on a controlled porous structure
Researchers created a waterproof cellulose nanofibril sheet by impregnating its porous structure with alkyl ketene dimer wax, achieving superhydrophobicity and water vapor barrier performance comparable to LLDPE plastic film — offering a potential bio-based alternative to synthetic polymer packaging.
Biodegradable Poly(butylene succinate) Laminate with Nanocellulose Interphase Layer for High-Barrier Packaging Film Application
Researchers developed a biodegradable food packaging film by layering nanofibrillated cellulose derived from hemp waste between blown poly(butylene succinate) films. The study found that even a single cellulose layer, making up just 0.35% of the composite's weight, reduced water vapor transmission by up to 5.5 times. This approach suggests a pathway toward sustainable packaging alternatives that reduce reliance on petroleum-based plastics.
Recent Advances in Cellulose Nanofiber Modification and Characterization and Cellulose Nanofiber-Based Films for Eco-Friendly Active Food Packaging
This review covers advances in cellulose nanofibers, a plant-based material being developed as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic food packaging. These nanofibers are biodegradable, can be extracted from agricultural waste, and can be enhanced with antimicrobial or barrier properties. Replacing conventional plastic packaging with bio-based films like these could help reduce the microplastic contamination that enters the food supply.
Renewable cellulosic nanocomposites for food packaging to avoid fossil fuel plastic pollution: a review
Researchers reviewed how cellulose nanoparticles extracted from plant biomass can replace petroleum-based plastics in food packaging, finding that adding just 1–5% cellulose nanoparticles significantly improves strength, reduces oxygen and water vapor permeability, and keeps packaging biodegradable. The review positions cellulose nanocomposites as a scalable, eco-friendly alternative to fossil-fuel plastics that contribute to microplastic pollution.
Effect of nanofibrillated cellulose on alginate and chitosan film properties as potential barrier coatings for paper food packaging
Researchers tested nanofibrillated cellulose as an additive for chitosan and alginate biopolymer films intended for food packaging applications. The study found that adding oxidized nanofibrillated cellulose improved the mechanical and barrier properties of the films, suggesting these biodegradable composites could serve as alternatives to conventional plastic packaging coatings.
Nanocellulose as Sustainable Bio-Nanomaterial for Packaging and Biomedical Applications
This review examines the potential of nanocellulose, a material derived from plant fibers, as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics in packaging and biomedical applications. Researchers found that nanocellulose can provide effective moisture and gas barriers when used in paper-based packaging, reducing the need for plastic coatings. The study highlights nanocellulose as a biodegradable, renewable material that could help address both plastic waste and food preservation challenges.
Blends of Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Cottonseed Protein as Biodegradable Films
Researchers developed biodegradable films from blends of carboxymethyl cellulose and cottonseed protein as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging. The study found that adjusting the proportions of these plant-based components produced films with varying levels of opacity, water vapor permeability, and mechanical strength, suggesting potential applications in water-soluble food packaging and agricultural coatings.
High Barrier, Biodegradable Nanocomposite Films Based on Clay‐Coated and Chemically Modified Gum Kondagogu
Researchers fabricated biodegradable nanocomposite films from tree gum kondagogu coated with spray-applied sodium-hectorite clay dispersion, achieving very high barrier properties including low oxygen transmission rate (approximately 1.7 cm3/m2/day) even at high relative humidity. The films were designed as a sustainable, mechanically stable substitute for petro-sourced plastic packaging materials in response to microplastic pollution concerns.
Nanocellulose Coating on Kraft Paper
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it evaluates nanofibrillated cellulose coatings on kraft paper as a biodegradable alternative to plastic-based food packaging coatings, finding improvements in barrier properties, density, and mechanical strength.
Nanocellulose-based membrane as a potential material for high performance biodegradable aerosol respirators for SARS-CoV-2 prevention: a review
Researchers reviewed nanocellulose-based membrane materials as biodegradable alternatives to synthetic face mask filters, finding that cellulose nanofibers and nanocrystals offer promising filtration efficiency, biocompatibility, and environmental safety compared to single-use plastic-based respirators.
Functional Nanocellulose, Alginate and Chitosan Nanocomposites Designed as Active Film Packaging Materials
Researchers formulated and characterized 25 nanocellulose-based composite films using cellulose nanocrystals, nanofibrils, and bacterial nanocellulose combined with chitosan and alginate, finding that combinations with chitosan generally provided the best mechanical and barrier properties for potential food packaging use.
Market competition and risk assessment of nanofiber composite materials
This review examines the market competition and risk assessment landscape for nanocellulose composite materials, which are biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics for some applications. Replacing plastic with plant-based materials can reduce long-term microplastic accumulation in the environment.
Material properties and water resistance of inorganic–organic polymer coated cellulose paper and nanopaper
Researchers developed and characterised ORMOCER-coated cellulose paper and nanopaper as biodegradable, plastic-free alternatives for agricultural and packaging applications, finding that the inorganic-organic polymer coatings significantly improved water resistance while retaining the renewable and lightweight properties of the cellulose substrates.
Spontaneous delamination of affordable natural vermiculite as a high barrier filler for biodegradable food packaging
Researchers developed a new procedure for spontaneous delamination of natural vermiculite in organic solvents to produce low-cost nanocomposite coatings with high barrier properties for biodegradable food packaging applications.
Crosslinked PVA/Nanoclay Hydrogel Coating for Improving Water Vapor Barrier of Cellulose-Based Packaging at High Temperature and Humidity
Researchers developed a crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol and nanoclay hydrogel coating for cellulose-based paper packaging, demonstrating that the formulation reduced water vapor transmission rate from 1861 to 195 g/m2/day at 38 degrees C and 90% relative humidity while maintaining hydrophobicity and achieving a Kit number of 12 for grease resistance.
Nanocellulose Bio-Based Composites for Food Packaging
This review explores the use of nanocellulose-based bio-composites as sustainable alternatives to synthetic plastic packaging in the food industry. Researchers found that nanocellulose materials offer improved mechanical strength, barrier properties, and biodegradability compared to conventional plastics. The study highlights how these plant-derived materials could help reduce plastic packaging waste while maintaining food quality and safety standards.
Drying of the Natural Fibers as A Solvent-Free Way to Improve the Cellulose-Filled Polymer Composite Performance
This materials science paper describes how thermal drying of cellulose fibers improves their performance as fillers in polymer composites. Developing stronger plant-fiber composites is part of the broader effort to create biodegradable plastic alternatives that do not generate persistent microplastic pollution.
Recent Advances in Chemically Modified Cellulose and Its Derivatives for Food Packaging Applications: A Review
This review examined recent advances in chemically modified cellulose and its derivatives for food packaging applications, highlighting how cellulose-based biodegradable materials can replace petroleum-based plastics while discussing challenges in moisture barrier and mechanical properties.
A multifunctional biogenic films and coatings from synergistic aqueous dispersion of wood-derived suberin and cellulose nanofibers
Researchers developed multifunctional bio-based packaging films and coatings using suberin, an industrial byproduct, stabilized with amphiphilic cellulose nanofibers. The resulting materials demonstrated UV shielding and antimicrobial properties while serving as effective food packaging. The study presents a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging that could help reduce microplastic pollution from packaging degradation.
The Effect of Cellulose Nanofibres on Dewatering during Wet-Forming and the Mechanical Properties of Thermoformed Specimens Made of Thermomechanical and Kraft Pulps
Researchers compared thermomechanical pulp and Kraft pulp fibres in wet-moulding and thermopressing trials for biodegradable packaging, investigating how the addition of cellulose nanofibres at 2-6% concentrations affected dewatering time and final mechanical properties. Kraft pulp retained more water and showed higher compression resistance, while cellulose nanofibre additions improved mechanical performance of thermopressed specimens despite extending dewatering time.
Preparation and Characterization of Degradable Cellulose−Based Paper with Superhydrophobic, Antibacterial, and Barrier Properties for Food Packaging
Researchers prepared food packaging paper coated with polylactic acid and cinnamaldehyde as a barrier layer and nano silica-modified stearic acid as a superhydrophobic outer layer, creating a cellulose-based alternative to plastic packaging. The resulting material showed excellent water resistance, thermal stability, and antimicrobial activity while being made from renewable and biodegradable components.
Effect of the combined addition of ultrasonicated kraft lignin and montmorillonite on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose bionanocomposites
Researchers incorporated ultrasonicated kraft lignin (0-10% w/w) and montmorillonite clay (3% w/w) into hydroxypropyl methylcellulose bionanocomposite films, finding that the combination reduced oxygen permeability by 65.8% and water vapour permeability by 43.8%, while also providing UV-shielding, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial activity through synergistic lignin-clay interactions.