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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Multilayer Sheets Based on Double Coatings of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) on Paper Substrate for Sustainable Food Packaging Applications
ClearExtrusion Coating of Paper with Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV)—Packaging Related Functional Properties
A biopolymer called PHBV was applied as a coating on paper to create a biodegradable food packaging material, and the coated paper performed well for moisture and oxygen barrier properties. This is relevant to reducing plastic packaging waste, which is a major source of environmental microplastic pollution.
A Biodegradable Composite of Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) with Short Cellulose Fiber for Packaging
Researchers developed biodegradable composite materials by incorporating short cellulose fibers into PHBV biopolymer, addressing the polymer's narrow processing window and improving its suitability for sustainable packaging applications.
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.
Novel Biodegradable Poly (Glycolic Acid) Dual-Layer Packaging System Using Spray Coating
Researchers developed a biodegradable dual-layer packaging system by spray-coating cellulose nanofibril-reinforced paper substrates with an outer poly(glycolic acid) layer to create a dense, uniform barrier. The dual-layer design demonstrated enhanced barrier performance against moisture and gases compared to single-layer alternatives, offering a potential sustainable substitute for conventional plastic food packaging.
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.
Recyclable and Biodegradable Paper Coating with Functionalized PLA and PBAT
Researchers developed recyclable and industrially compostable paper coatings using functionalized polylactic acid and poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) blends as alternatives to conventional polyester coatings. The coated paper demonstrated effective water and oil repellency, barrier properties, and mechanical performance while being fully repulpable and recyclable. Notably, the coating is free of PFAS and persistent microplastics, offering a circular economy solution for food packaging.
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.
Boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol): biodegradable, biocompatible, robust, and high-barrier paper coating
Researchers developed a paper coating using polyvinyl alcohol crosslinked with boric acid that significantly improves the paper's barrier properties and mechanical strength. The study found that this coating remains fully biodegradable and biocompatible despite its enhanced performance. The findings suggest a practical, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic-based packaging coatings.
Plastic-Free Bioactive Paper Coatings, Way to Next-Generation Sustainable Paper Packaging Application: A Review
This review examines bio-derived paper coatings as plastic-free alternatives for sustainable packaging, synthesizing developments in biopolymer coatings sourced from biomass that can replace petroleum-derived polymers while meeting functional performance requirements for food and medical applications.
Development and Characterization of Thermoformed Bilayer Trays of Paper and Renewable Succinic Acid Derived Biopolyester Blends and Their Application to Preserve Fresh Pasta
This paper is not about microplastics; it describes the development of sustainable bilayer food-packaging trays made from paper and bio-based biopolyester blends as alternatives to conventional plastic packaging.
Cellulose nanofibers/polyvinyl alcohol blends as an efficient coating to improve the hydrophobic and oleophobic properties of paper
Researchers developed a paper coating made from cellulose nanofibers and polyvinyl alcohol and found it significantly improved paper's resistance to both water and grease while also increasing tensile strength, offering a potentially more sustainable alternative to the plastic-based coatings currently used in food packaging.
Recycled Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate) as Food Packaging: Effect of Multiple Melt Processing on Packaging Performance and Food Contact Suitability
Researchers examined whether biodegradable PHBV polymer could be recycled through repeated melt processing for food packaging use, finding that multiple extrusion cycles degraded mechanical properties but maintained crystalline structure and barrier performance, while also assessing the migration potential of any neo-formed chemicals into food.
Bio-Based Monoepoxy-TerminatedPolysiloxane-ModifiedCoating for Hydrophobic and Oil-Resistant Paper
Researchers developed a bio-based coating material by grafting monoepoxy-terminated polysiloxane onto chitosan and cellulose nanofibers via a one-pot method, producing films with tunable hydrophobic and oil-resistant properties for sustainable packaging paper as an alternative to nondegradable plastic coatings.
Wax Coatings for Paper Packaging Applications: Study of the Coating Effect on Surface, Mechanical, and Barrier Properties
Researchers evaluated environmentally friendly wax coatings, including beeswax, soywax, and biowax, for paper food packaging applications. The study found that beeswax-coated paper showed the best performance, improving water vapor barrier properties by approximately 77% and increasing tensile strength, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic-based food packaging materials.
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.
Atomization of Microfibrillated Cellulose and Its Incorporation into Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) by Reactive Extrusion
Researchers prepared biodegradable food packaging films from PHBV bioplastic reinforced with microfibrillated cellulose. These green composite materials offer a potential alternative to petroleum-based plastic packaging, which is a major source of environmental microplastic pollution.
Copolymers and Blends Based on 3-Hydroxybutyrate and 3-Hydroxyvalerate Units
This paper is not about microplastics. It reviews the biodegradable biopolymer PHBV (poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)), covering its production, properties, degradation behavior, and applications in various sectors. While PHBV is studied as a potential biodegradable alternative to conventional plastics, this paper focuses on polymer science and materials engineering rather than microplastic pollution.
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.
Valorization of Agricultural Waste Lignocellulosic Fibers for Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-Co-Valerate)-Based Composites in Short Shelf-Life Applications
This paper is not about microplastics; it develops biodegradable PHBV composite films reinforced with agricultural lignocellulosic fibers (almond shell and rice husk) as a sustainable packaging alternative to conventional plastics.
Sustainable Packaging with Waterborne Acrylated Epoxidized Soybean Oil
Researchers developed a sustainable packaging material by coating kraft paper with waterborne acrylated epoxidized soybean oil. The study found that the coated paper demonstrated good water and oil resistance, compatibility with printing processes, and reached over 90% biodegradability within 90 days, offering a promising alternative to conventional plastic packaging.
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.
Toward Greener Multilayer Packaging Material Solutions Based on Microbial Protein and Polyhydroxyalkanoate
This paper is not primarily about microplastics — it describes the development of fully biobased, biodegradable three-layer packaging films made from microbial protein and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), designed as a sustainable alternative to conventional multilayer plastic packaging.
Innovative solutions and challenges to increase the use of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) in food packaging and disposables
This review examined strategies to overcome the processing limitations of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) for food packaging, covering blending, copolymerization, and nanotechnology approaches to address its brittleness and narrow processing window while preserving its biodegradability advantages.
Fabrication of oil‐ and water‐resistant paper without creating microplastics on disposal
Researchers developed a plastic-free, biodegradable paper coating made from chitosan and sunflower oil that provides oil and water resistance. Unlike conventional coatings, this material does not shed microplastics when disposed of, offering a promising sustainable alternative for food packaging.