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Bilayer Films of Poly(lactic acid) and Cottonseed Protein for Packaging Applications

Researchers produced bilayer films combining polylactic acid with cottonseed protein isolate for food packaging applications and found that the bilayer design improved mechanical and barrier properties compared to single-layer PLA films while maintaining biodegradability.

2023 Polymers 19 citations
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Investigating the characteristics of carboxymethyl cellulose film as a possible material for green packaging

Researchers developed biodegradable carboxymethyl cellulose films from agricultural waste as a potential sustainable alternative to conventional plastic food packaging. Replacing single-use plastics with biodegradable packaging is directly relevant to reducing the source of microplastic pollution, as conventional packaging is a major contributor to plastic fragmentation in the environment.

2023 GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences 7 citations
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Biodegradable carboxymethyl cellulose based material for sustainable packaging application

Researchers converted sugarcane agricultural waste into carboxymethyl cellulose and blended it with gelatin and agar to create a biodegradable plastic film suitable for food packaging, demonstrating a low-cost, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional petroleum-based packaging materials.

2020 Scientific Reports 248 citations
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Preparation and characteristics of carboxymethyl cellulose-based films embedding cinnamon essential oil and their application on mutton preservation

Researchers prepared carboxymethyl cellulose-based composite films embedded with functional additives and characterized their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties, finding the films showed promise as biodegradable packaging alternatives with tunable performance characteristics.

2025 Frontiers in Nutrition 2 citations
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Biodegradable UV-Protective Composite Film from Cellulosic Waste: Utilisation of Cotton Gin Motes as Biocomponent

Researchers developed biodegradable composite films by compounding cotton gin mote waste powder (up to 50% by weight) with polycaprolactone (PCL) and polyethylene glycol plasticizer, using a solvent-free melt extrusion process. The resulting films exhibited UV-shielding properties from lignin in the cotton waste, with 9.5 MPa yield strength and 442% elongation, offering a renewable alternative to non-biodegradable plastic films.

2023 Polymers 4 citations
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Advances in Cellulose-Based Packaging Films for Food Products

This review covers recent advances in cellulose-based packaging films as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, examining how different cellulose structures and derivatives enable versatile film properties for food packaging applications.

2023 IntechOpen eBooks 6 citations
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Biodegradable composites based on well-characterized cellulose and poly (butyleneadipate-co-terephthalate)

Researchers developed biodegradable cellulose/PBAT composite films using a silane compatibilizer and one-step reactive extrusion, achieving improved thermal stability, barrier properties, and mechanical performance compared to unmodified blends, making them a promising sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging.

2023 BioResources 6 citations
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Effect of Glycerol Concentrations on the Characteristics of Cellulose Films from Cattail (Typha angustifolia L.) Flowers

Cellulose fibers extracted from cattail plants were used to fabricate biodegradable films with varying glycerol concentrations, and the resulting films showed properties suitable as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging.

2023 Polymers 22 citations
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Enhancing the Mechanical Properties of Inherently Brittle, Biobased and Biodegradable Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) Polymer by Cotton Fibre Reinforcement and Interfacial Grafting

This study developed biobased and biodegradable packaging films by modifying PLA and PBSA blends, achieving improved flexibility and toughness compared to brittle pure PLA, with the goal of replacing fossil-fuel-based packaging materials with compostable alternatives.

2025 Advanced Sustainable Systems 2 citations
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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.

2022 Polymers 95 citations
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Advances and recent trends in plant-based materials and edible films: a mini-review

This review highlights recent advances in plant-based packaging materials and edible films made from natural polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic packaging. Researchers explored how 3D printing and functionalization strategies can enhance the mechanical strength, barrier properties, and shelf-life extension of these materials. The findings point toward a growing toolkit of biodegradable options that could help reduce plastic waste in food packaging.

2024 Frontiers in Chemistry 39 citations
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Biodegradation, Water Sorption Isotherms and Thermodynamic Properties of Extruded Packaging Composed of Cassava Starch With Tomato Peel

Scientists tested biodegradable packaging films made from cassava starch and tomato peel as an alternative to conventional plastic packaging. The films showed promising biodegradability and physical properties, suggesting that agricultural byproducts can be used to create sustainable food packaging.

2023 Research Square (Research Square) 2 citations
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Xyloglucan films from tamarind kernels reinforced with chemically modified cellulose nanospheres

Researchers developed biodegradable films from tamarind kernel xyloglucan reinforced with chemically modified cellulose nanospheres as an alternative to conventional plastic food packaging. The bio-based films showed improved mechanical and barrier properties, offering a renewable approach to reducing microplastic and nanoplastic generation from the food packaging sector.

2025 International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 1 citations
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Edible and Functionalized Films/Coatings—Performances and Perspectives

This review covers recent advances in edible and biodegradable food films and coatings made from biological materials, examining their performance properties and potential as sustainable replacements for conventional petroleum-based food packaging.

2020 Coatings 116 citations
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Enzymatic Degradation and Pilot-Scale Composting of Cellulose-Based Films with Different Chemical Structures

Researchers investigated the enzymatic degradability and pilot-scale composting of 14 cellulose-based materials including regenerated cellulose, cellulose acetate, methyl cellulose, and cellophane, finding that hydrolysis rate decreased exponentially as the degree of chemical substitution increased. The study establishes structure-biodegradability relationships to guide development of cellulose-based plastic alternatives that balance mechanical strength with natural biodegradability.

2019 Journal of Polymers and the Environment 114 citations
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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.

2023 Foods 8 citations
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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.

2024 Foods 40 citations
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In Situ Synthesis of Plasticized Bacterial Cellulose Films for Daily Packaging Using Biobased Plasticizers

Researchers synthesized plasticized bacterial cellulose films in situ and characterized their mechanical, optical, and barrier properties for daily packaging applications, finding the bio-based materials offered competitive performance with lower environmental impact than petroleum-based alternatives.

2025 ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 4 citations
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Structural Properties, Mechanical Behavior, and Food Protecting Ability of Chickpea Protein-Derived Biopolymer Films

This study developed protein-based food-packaging films by blending chickpea protein with whey protein at varying ratios, finding that increasing whey content improved mechanical strength and barrier properties while maintaining the inherent nutritional and food-protective benefits of plant proteins.

2025 Polymers 3 citations
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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.

2023 Foods 27 citations