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Nanoscopic Characterization of Starch-Based Biofilms Extracted from Ecuadorian Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Varieties

Researchers compared biofilms made from starch extracted from four Ecuadorian potato varieties as a potential biodegradable plastic substitute, finding that both the potato variety and amount of glycerol added significantly affected the film's strength, water resistance, and nanoscale surface structure. The work contributes to developing plant-based plastic alternatives that could reduce the microplastic burden from conventional synthetic packaging.

2024 Polymers 2 citations
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Starch-based edible protective coating obtained from sweet potato waste.

Researchers developed an edible protective food coating made from sweet potato waste starch, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. The coating extended shelf life and improved food safety, demonstrating how agricultural waste can be used to create eco-friendly food preservation materials.

2023 1 citations
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Characterization of Biodegradable Films Made from Taro Peel (Colocasia esculenta) Starch

Researchers developed biodegradable films from taro peel starch for the first time, optimizing starch and glycerol concentrations to produce films with plastic-like qualities as a renewable alternative to petroleum-based packaging.

2023 Polymers 56 citations
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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.

2024 Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 8 citations
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The Influence of Starch Origin on the Properties of Starch Films: Packaging Performance

This study compared starch films made from maize, potato, oat, rice, and tapioca starches as potential food packaging materials, finding variation in tensile strength, water vapor transmission, moisture content, and surface free energy depending on starch origin.

2021 Materials 108 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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Stability of antioxidative, peroxidative, and stress genes of food materials in different packaging materials at refrigerated condition

Researchers examined how different packaging materials affect the stability of antioxidants, lipid peroxidation markers, and stress genes in stored fruits and vegetables under refrigeration. They found that plastic containers significantly altered antioxidant stability and downregulated stress gene expression compared to other packaging types, suggesting packaging material choice impacts food quality at a molecular level.

2025 Food Nutrition Chemistry 1 citations
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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.

2023 Coatings 87 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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High Barrier Sustainable Paper Coating Based on Engineered Polysaccharides and Natural Rubber

Researchers developed a paper-based food packaging coating using engineered polysaccharides and natural rubber that provides barrier performance approaching that of plastic films while being biodegradable and avoiding microplastic formation. The coating maintained oxygen and moisture barrier properties under stress conditions relevant to food shelf life.

2022 ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 45 citations
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Gelatin-Based Hydrogels Containing Microcrystalline and Nanocrystalline Cellulose as Moisture Absorbers for Food Packaging Applications

Researchers developed gelatin-based hydrogels incorporating microcrystalline and nanocrystalline cellulose derived from banana pseudostem and tested their performance as moisture absorbers for packaging chicken breasts. The sustainable cellulose-reinforced hydrogels showed suitable water absorption capacity and maintained food quality, offering a biodegradable alternative to conventional plastic absorbent pads.

2023 Journal of Composites Science 19 citations
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Preparation and investigation of the structural and mechanical properties of biodegradable gelatin- based films

Researchers prepared biodegradable gelatin-based films with carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) additives for potential use as food packaging and drug carriers, then characterized their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties using SEM, roughness measurement, and IR spectroscopy. CMC addition decreased film strength and elastic modulus while maximizing deformation at a CMC/gelatin mass ratio of 0.7, with H-bond and electrostatic interactions between gelatin proteins and polysaccharide macromolecules stabilizing the film structure.

2024 The Journal of Almaty Technological University 1 citations
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Films from Starch Inclusion Complexes with Bioactive Compounds as Food Packaging Material

Researchers created biodegradable food packaging films from starch combined with the bioactive compounds carvacrol and ascorbic acid. The films demonstrated antioxidant and antimicrobial properties while being mechanically suitable for packaging applications. The study presents a promising alternative to conventional plastic food packaging that could both preserve food and reduce plastic waste.

2025 Food and Bioprocess Technology 11 citations
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Valorization and Application of Fruit and Vegetable Wastes and By-Products for Food Packaging Materials

This review summarized recent research on converting fruit and vegetable processing waste into biopolymer-based food packaging materials, covering extraction of pectin, cellulose, and starch from by-products and their performance as biodegradable packaging films.

2021 Molecules 118 citations
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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.

2024 Polymer Engineering and Science 3 citations
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Food Eco-Covering: Characterization of Biodegradable Films Made With Starch From Andean Oxalis tuberosa

Researchers characterized biodegradable food-packaging films made from nopal mucilage and oca starch, finding water solubility above 91%, water activity between 0.402 and 0.573, and peak mass loss at approximately 300 degrees C, demonstrating their potential as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic food packaging.

2025 Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental
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Pemanfaatan Pektin Kulit Pisang Kepok (Musa paradisiaca L.) Untuk Pembuatan Kemasan Edible film Dengan Penambahan Gliserol Sebagai Plasticizer

This study found that increasing glycerol concentration from 1% to 3% in edible films made from kepok banana peel pectin increased film thickness and water vapor transmission but decreased tensile strength. The 2% glycerol concentration produced the optimal balance of mechanical and barrier properties. Edible films represent a biodegradable alternative to conventional plastic packaging that contributes to microplastic pollution.

2022 Rona Teknik Pertanian 4 citations
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Sprayable starch films for agricultural mulching

This study developed biodegradable cassava starch films sprayed directly onto agricultural soil as a plastic-free alternative to conventional plastic mulch films. Replacing plastic agricultural mulches with biodegradable alternatives could significantly reduce the microplastic contamination accumulating in farmland soil.

2023 Research Square (Research Square) 1 citations
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Edible Bioplastic Films Prevent Transpiration

Researchers developed edible bioplastic films designed to prevent transpiration in harvested fruits and vegetables, addressing postharvest spoilage which contributes to global food waste affecting roughly one-third of all food produced.

2025 Advanced Sustainable Systems
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In situ crosslinked Schiff base biohydrogels containing Carica papaya peel extract: application in the packaging of fresh berries

Researchers developed biohydrogels using papaya peel extract crosslinked via Schiff base chemistry, creating antimicrobial and antioxidant packaging films that extended the shelf life of fresh berries by leveraging fruit waste as a functional ingredient.

2023 Sustainable Food Technology 12 citations
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Comprehensive Review of Polysaccharide-Based Materials in Edible Packaging: A Sustainable Approach

This review examined polysaccharide-based edible packaging materials as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic packaging, highlighting their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and antimicrobial properties for food preservation.

2021 Foods 141 citations
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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.

2022 Food Chemistry 83 citations
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Sustainable biodegradable coatings for food packaging: challenges and opportunities

This review looks at biodegradable coatings made from both bio-based and petroleum-based materials as alternatives to traditional plastic food packaging. These sustainable coatings aim to reduce plastic waste while still protecting food, though challenges remain in matching the performance of conventional plastic packaging.

2024 Green Chemistry 200 citations
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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.

2024 Food Science & Nutrition 5 citations