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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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Recent advances in carrageenan-based films for food packaging applications

This review covers recent advances in carrageenan-based biodegradable films as sustainable alternatives to plastic food packaging, examining extraction methods, film fabrication strategies, and applications in extending food shelf life.

2022 Frontiers in Nutrition 120 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
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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.

2024 Small 10 citations
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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.

2026 Malaysian Journal of Chemistry
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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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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
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Cinnamon-Nanoparticle-Loaded Macroalgal Nanocomposite Film for Antibacterial Food Packaging Applications

Researchers developed antibacterial food packaging films using cinnamon nanoparticles incorporated into a red seaweed biopolymer matrix. The study found that these nanocomposite films demonstrated effective antimicrobial properties against foodborne pathogens while offering a biodegradable alternative to conventional plastic food packaging materials.

2023 Nanomaterials 18 citations
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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.

2024 Polymers 27 citations
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Seaweed Polysaccharide in Food Contact Materials (Active Packaging, Intelligent Packaging, Edible Films, and Coatings)

This review examines how seaweed-based polysaccharides are being developed as alternatives to conventional plastics for food packaging applications, including active packaging, intelligent packaging, and edible coatings. Researchers found that these natural materials can extend food shelf life by providing antimicrobial and antioxidant properties while being biodegradable. The study highlights seaweed polysaccharides as a promising sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastic packaging in the food industry.

2021 Foods 111 citations
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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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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.

2022 Foods 135 citations
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Sustainable Marine Macroalgal Polysaccharide Films and Coatings: Toward Active and Intelligent Food Packaging System

This review (2020–2025) examines marine macroalgal polysaccharides—alginate, agar, carrageenan, and others—as sustainable film-forming materials for active and intelligent food packaging, highlighting their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and biodegradable properties as alternatives to plastic packaging.

2025 Journal of Applied Food Technology
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Chitosan with Natural Additives as a Potential Food Packaging

Researchers reviewed the potential of chitosan, a natural polymer derived from chitin, as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic food packaging. Chitosan-based materials combined with natural additives show promising antimicrobial and biocompatible properties while being biodegradable. The study suggests these materials could help reduce plastic packaging waste and the associated microplastic pollution from food industry sources.

2023 Materials 53 citations
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A Review of Potency of Cassava Peel Waste and Seaweed Carrageenan as Environmentally Friendly Bioplastic

This Indonesian review examines the potential of cassava peel waste and seaweed carrageenan as raw materials for making biodegradable bioplastics. Replacing conventional plastic packaging with plant-based alternatives could reduce the microplastic particles that accumulate in soil and water from degrading conventional plastics.

2023 International Journal of Hydrological and Environmental for Sustainability 2 citations
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Exploring the Role of Chitosan in Fabricating Biodegradable Films for Functional Food Packaging: A Review

This review examines the use of chitosan — a biopolymer derived from crustacean shells — in fabricating biodegradable food packaging films, evaluating its mechanical, antimicrobial, and barrier properties as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics.

2023 Journal of Young Pharmacists 7 citations
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Advancements in Gellan Gum-Based Films and Coatings for Active and Intelligent Packaging

This review summarizes recent advances in gellan gum-based films and coatings for active and intelligent food packaging, covering mechanical properties, barrier function, and incorporation of active agents like antimicrobials and indicators.

2024 Polymers 9 citations
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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.

2025 Polymers 3 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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Antimicrobial Effect of Chitosan Films on Food Spoilage Bacteria

Researchers evaluated the antibacterial activity of chitosan films combined with metal oxides and graphene oxide derivatives against Campylobacter jejuni and Listeria monocytogenes. The results support chitosan-based composite films as promising biodegradable alternatives to synthetic plastic food packaging with inherent antimicrobial properties.

2021 International Journal of Molecular Sciences 49 citations