Arun Karnwal , Abdur Rauf , Amar Yasser Jassim , Manickam Selvaraj , Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al-Tawaha , Piyush Kashyap , Deepak Kumar , Tabarak Malik
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Advanced starch-based films for food packaging: Innovations in sustainability and functional properties
Starch-based edible packaging films have emerged as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics due to their biodegradable nature, low cost, and abundance. Recent innovations focus on overcoming limitations such as low mechanical strength, moisture sensitivity, and limited barrier properties. Incorporating nanomaterials like cellulose nanofibers and montmorillonite has significantly improved mechanical and barrier properties. Composite films combining starch with biopolymers like chitosan and PVA have enhanced flexibility and antimicrobial capabilities, making them ideal for food packaging. Advances in active and intelligent packaging are transforming these films into multifunctional solutions. For instance, films infused with natural extracts such as clove oil exhibit antimicrobial properties, while pH-sensitive indicators provide real-time food freshness monitoring. Emerging technologies like 3D printing and reactive extrusion enable tailored film designs while utilizing agricultural waste as raw material to enhance sustainability. These advancements make starch-based films pivotal in addressing environmental concerns and meet evolving consumer demands for eco-friendly packaging solutions, though challenges in industrial scalability and cost-effectiveness remain.
期刊介绍:
Food Chemistry: X, one of three Open Access companion journals to Food Chemistry, follows the same aims, scope, and peer-review process. It focuses on papers advancing food and biochemistry or analytical methods, prioritizing research novelty. Manuscript evaluation considers novelty, scientific rigor, field advancement, and reader interest. Excluded are studies on food molecular sciences or disease cure/prevention. Topics include food component chemistry, bioactives, processing effects, additives, contaminants, and analytical methods. The journal welcome Analytical Papers addressing food microbiology, sensory aspects, and more, emphasizing new methods with robust validation and applicability to diverse foods or regions.