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ClearExploring Agricultural and Industrial Fruit-Based Waste/By-products for Eco-friendly Multifunctional Bio-based Food Packaging and Coating Materials
Researchers reviewed how agricultural and industrial fruit waste — including peels, seeds, and pomace — can be converted into multifunctional bio-based food packaging materials with demonstrated antimicrobial, antioxidant, and shelf-life-extending properties, while identifying scalability and regulatory alignment as key barriers to widespread adoption.
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.
Chitosan-Based Films Blended with Tannic Acid and Moringa Oleifera for Application in Food Packaging: The Preservation of Strawberries (Fragaria ananassa)
Researchers developed biodegradable food packaging films made from chitosan blended with tannic acid and moringa seed powder, and tested them for strawberry preservation. They found that the bio-based films extended strawberry shelf life while providing antimicrobial properties, offering a potential alternative to conventional plastic packaging. The study suggests that natural polymer-based packaging materials could help reduce plastic waste in the food industry.
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.
An overview: exploring the potential of fruit and vegetable waste and by-products in food biodegradable packaging
Researchers reviewed how fruit and vegetable processing waste — rich in polyphenols, vitamins, and fiber — can be transformed into biodegradable food packaging films and coatings, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastic packaging. Repurposing food waste this way could simultaneously reduce plastic pollution (including microplastics from packaging degradation) and address agricultural waste disposal challenges.
Fabrication and Characterization of Bio-Nanocomposites Based on Halloysite-Encapsulating Grapefruit Seed Oil in a Pectin Matrix as a Novel Bio-Coating for Strawberry Protection
Researchers developed bio-nanocomposite coatings by encapsulating grapefruit seed oil in halloysite nanotubes within a pectin matrix, finding that the resulting material improved mechanical, barrier, and antimicrobial properties for use as a biodegradable fruit preservation coating.
From Fruit Waste to Hydrogels for Agricultural Applications
Not relevant to microplastics — this study develops biodegradable hydrogels from fruit waste (pectin and starch) to reduce water loss and slow herbicide migration in sandy agricultural soils, without any connection to plastic pollution.
Cassia Seed Gum Films Incorporated with Partridge Tea Extract as an Edible Antioxidant Food Packaging Film for Preservation of Chicken Jerky
Researchers developed edible antioxidant films from cassia seed gum incorporated with partridge tea extract, characterizing their mechanical properties, water vapor permeability, and antioxidant activity. The resulting films showed strong free-radical scavenging capacity and could serve as an alternative to synthetic polymer packaging for perishable foods.
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.
Chitosan as a sustainable alternative for fresh food packaging: Structural insights, modification strategies, and innovations for commercial viability
Researchers reviewed how chitosan — a natural biopolymer derived from crustacean shells — can serve as a biodegradable alternative to single-use plastic food packaging, detailing chemical modification strategies, nanocomposite reinforcement approaches, and recent advances in antimicrobial and antioxidant performance that improve its commercial viability.
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.
An 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.
Active Fish Gelatin/Chitosan Blend Film Incorporated with Guava Leaf Powder Carbon Dots: Properties, Release and Antioxidant Activity
Researchers developed active food packaging films by incorporating carbon dots derived from guava leaf powder into gelatin and chitosan blends. The films showed improved UV-blocking properties and antioxidant activity that increased with higher carbon dot content. The study presents these biodegradable films as a potential alternative to conventional plastic packaging for extending food shelf life without synthetic additives.
Development of Biodegradable Films from Carrot, Guava, and Banana Peel Fibers for Environmental Packaging Applications
Despite its classification in this database, this study develops biodegradable packaging films from fruit and vegetable fibers rather than investigating microplastic pollution directly. Films made from 60% guava fiber with 1.8% alginate showed the best mechanical properties and highest soil degradation rate, offering a potential alternative to conventional plastic packaging.
Release and antibacterial action of phenolic acids incorporated into PHBV films
Researchers tested how well plant-derived antimicrobial compounds (ferulic and p-coumaric acids) embedded in biodegradable plastic films could be released to kill bacteria, finding that surface-coated films released the compounds fully in water and effectively inhibited bacterial growth. This points toward a promising approach for making natural antimicrobial food packaging from biodegradable plastics.
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.
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.
Seaweed-based films for sustainable food packaging: properties, incorporation of essential oils, applications, and future directions
This review analyzed seaweed-based films for sustainable food packaging, covering their mechanical and barrier properties, the incorporation of essential oils for antimicrobial activity, and applications across different food commodities.
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.
Development of Bio-Based Smart Edible Food Packaging Using Roselle Flower Extract and Eggshell Powder as Active Agents
Researchers developed bio-based smart edible films from cassava starch, gelatine, and glycerol incorporating roselle flower extract as a pH indicator and eggshell powder as an active agent. The films were evaluated for food packaging applications, with varying extract and powder concentrations affecting optical, mechanical, and functional properties.
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.
Bio-based materials for barrier coatings on paper packaging
Researchers reviewed bio-based polymer coatings for paper packaging, evaluating how naturally renewable biopolymers can replace petroleum-derived synthetic coatings to provide effective oxygen, oil, and moisture barriers while reducing environmental impact.
Biofilms Production from Avocado Waste
Researchers developed biofilms from starch and cellulose extracted from avocado peels and seeds as potential biodegradable food packaging materials. These plant-based packaging alternatives could replace petroleum-based plastics that break down into persistent microplastics.
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.