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ClearFilms 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.
Development of a composite based on polylactic acid and lignocellulosic waste: new packaging for meat food storage
Researchers developed food packaging from polylactic acid (a biodegradable bioplastic) combined with plant-derived lignin and incorporated antimicrobial agents to extend meat shelf life. Replacing conventional plastic food packaging with biodegradable alternatives could reduce the microplastics shed from packaging into food and the environment.
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.
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.
Biodegradable materials based on poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and poly (lactic acid) (PLA) with antioxidant and antimicrobial activity for food packaging applications
Researchers developed biodegradable food packaging films by combining poly(vinyl alcohol) and polylactic acid with natural antioxidants and antimicrobials. The resulting films extended food shelf life and degraded in the environment unlike conventional plastic packaging. Replacing petroleum-based plastic food packaging with biodegradable alternatives could significantly reduce microplastic contamination from packaging waste.
Zein/eugenol electrospun mats on gelatin/laponite substrate for developing bilayer functional food packaging
Researchers developed a bilayer food packaging material by electrospinning zein-eugenol antimicrobial fibers directly onto a gelatin-laponite barrier film, creating a plastic-free composite that extends pork shelf life and avoids the microplastic pollution associated with conventional petroleum-based packaging.
Lotus-leaf-bioinspired biomass-based films for intelligent /active packaging
Researchers developed a lotus-leaf-inspired food packaging film from gelatin, bacterial cellulose, and curcumin that is fully biodegradable and microplastic-free, with built-in pH-sensitive freshness sensing and anti-counterfeiting fluorescence, and demonstrated it extended pork shelf life by five days — outperforming conventional PE film.
Edible Films Based on Fish Gelatin and Soluble Soybean Polysaccharide Enriched with Tea Polyphenol for Active Food Packaging
Researchers developed biodegradable edible films combining fish gelatin and soluble soybean polysaccharide enriched with natural additives, finding that the films showed good mechanical and barrier properties as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic food packaging.
A Review on Biopolymer-Based Biodegradable Film for Food Packaging: Trends over the Last Decade and Future Research
This systematic review explores biodegradable packaging made from natural materials like starch and proteins as alternatives to conventional plastics. Reducing plastic packaging is important because traditional plastics break down into microplastics that contaminate food and the environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Application of biodegradable packaging in meat and meat products: A sustainable approach for meat industry
This review examines the application of biodegradable packaging materials in meat and meat products as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. Researchers found that biodegradable packaging — which breaks down into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass — can maintain product quality while substantially reducing environmental plastic pollution from the meat industry.
Biopolymer-based functional films for packaging applications: A review
This review examined recent advances in biopolymer-based functional films for food packaging, covering active and intelligent packaging approaches that incorporate functional ingredients to preserve food quality, improve safety, and extend shelf life with minimal environmental impact.
Advancements in Biodegradable Active Films for Food Packaging: Effects of Nano/Microcapsule Incorporation
This review examines how incorporating nano- and microcapsules containing natural antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds into biodegradable packaging films can extend food shelf life. Researchers found that these capsules protect the active compounds during processing and allow their controlled release over time. The technology offers a promising alternative to synthetic preservatives while also reducing reliance on conventional plastics in food packaging.
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.
Biopolymer-based solutions for enhanced safety and quality assurance: A review
Researchers review how biopolymers are replacing petroleum-based plastics across the food industry, covering antimicrobial packaging, edible coatings, bioactive encapsulation, and smart polymer functions such as pH sensing and time-temperature monitoring that reduce food waste and microplastic pollution.
Nanoemulsion-Based Multilayer Films for Ground Beef Preservation: Antimicrobial Activity and Physicochemical Properties
This is a food science study developing biodegradable antimicrobial multilayer packaging films containing cinnamaldehyde nanoemulsion to extend ground beef shelf life; it is not a microplastics research paper.
Safely Dissolvable and Healable Active Packaging Films Based on Alginate and Pectin
Researchers developed active packaging films from alginate and pectin biocomposites that are safely dissolvable in water, self-healing, and exhibit mechanical properties comparable to commercial packaging films, offering a potential biodegradable alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
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.