Development of a new sustainable packaging paper based on cellulose filaments and refined kraft pulp

IF 7.2 Q1 FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Future Foods Pub Date : 2025-01-09 DOI:10.1016/j.fufo.2025.100540

Lahbib Abenghal , Julien Bley , Balazs Tolnai , Guy Njamen , Bruno Chabot

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Abstract

The traditional use of single-use plastics in the packaging sector is limited by pollution, non-recyclability, and non-biodegradability. Replacing it with recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable materials such as cellulose has become vital. In this study, mixtures of refined kraft pulp and cellulose filaments were used to produce paper with good barrier properties. The results showed that cellulose filaments significantly improved the barrier properties of the handsheets without the use of other chemical agents. The water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of samples produced from refined kraft pulp alone was 177 g/m². day, which significantly decreased to 77 g/m². day by the addition of 80 % cellulose filaments owing to the formation of a complex network of physical and chemical bonds between the fibers. The water barrier also improved significantly as the Cobb60 value decreased from 87 to 57 g/m² when 80 % cellulose filaments were used. Furthermore, all the samples produced had a recyclability percentage of more than 89 %, which is an essential requirement in the packaging industry.

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Future Foods Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Food Science

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8.60

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15 weeks

期刊介绍： Future Foods is a specialized journal that is dedicated to tackling the challenges posed by climate change and the need for sustainability in the realm of food production. The journal recognizes the imperative to transform current food manufacturing and consumption practices to meet the dietary needs of a burgeoning global population while simultaneously curbing environmental degradation. The mission of Future Foods is to disseminate research that aligns with the goal of fostering the development of innovative technologies and alternative food sources to establish more sustainable food systems. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that contribute to the advancement of sustainable food practices. Abstracting and indexing： Scopus Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) SNIP