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Bio-based polymer films with potential for packaging applications: a systematic review of the main types tested on food

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The use of conventional plastics for food packaging introduces serious environmental risks (soil and water). An alternative to minimize these risks is based on the use of biopolymers, which introduce ecological benefits for the deterioration process as well as extending the shelf life of food. Biopolymers are a diverse group of materials, with different properties and possibilities for applications. Herein, this review aims to present the most promising biomaterials for food packaging. The criteria for this systematic literature review were based on the selection of 77 studies from 22 different countries: India (13 studies), Brazil (12 studies), China (11 studies), and Iran (9 studies). The majority of the bio-based polymers applied in the food packaging were polysaccharides (chitosan, starch, cellulose, and its derivatives); biodegradable aliphatic polyester (polylactic acid—PLA); and proteins (gelatin). The bio-based polymers for foods package were divided into categories, and those with the highest number of publications in the last five years were applied for fruits and pseudo-fruit (25 studies) followed by meats (23 studies), corresponding to 62.3% of the studies. Reinforce agents based on metallic compounds and essential oils were applied to improve the functionality and the performance of the films, with a direct influence on the shelf life of the foods. In summary, the use of food packaging with bio-based polymers has been highlighted due to its competitive characteristics and the potential use as an alternative to petrochemical plastics in conventional packaging.

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Parente, A.G., de Oliveira, H.P., Cabrera, M.P. et al. Bio-based polymer films with potential for packaging applications: a systematic review of the main types tested on food. Polym. Bull. 80, 4689–4717 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-022-04332-w

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