Nanocellulose Composite Films in Food Packaging Materials: A Review

23Citations
Citations of this article
174Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

Abstract

Owing to the environmental pollution caused by petroleum-based packaging materials, there is an imminent need to develop novel food packaging materials. Nanocellulose, which is a one-dimensional structure, has excellent physical and chemical properties, such as renewability, degradability, sound mechanical properties, and good biocompatibility, indicating promising applications in modern industry, particularly in food packaging. This article introduces nanocellulose, followed by its extraction methods and the preparation of relevant composite films. Meanwhile, the performances of nanocellulose composite films in improving the mechanical, barrier (oxygen, water vapor, ultraviolet) and thermal properties of food packaging materials and the development of biodegradable or edible packaging materials in the food industry are elaborated. In addition, the excellent performances of nanocellulose composites for the packaging and preservation of various food categories are outlined. This study provides a theoretical framework for the development and utilization of nanocellulose composite films in the food packaging industry.

References Powered by Scopus

Microfibrillated cellulose and new nanocomposite materials: A review

2605Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Production and modification of nanofibrillated cellulose using various mechanical processes: A review

1171Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Individualization of cellulose nanofibers from wood using high-intensity ultrasonication combined with chemical pretreatments

894Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Cited by Powered by Scopus

Shape-memory and self-healing properties of sustainable cellulosic nanofibers-based hybrid materials for novel applications

14Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Developmental Formulation Principles of Food Preservatives by Nanoencapsulation—Fundamentals, Application, and Challenges

12Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Recent progress in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/nanocellulose composite films for packaging applications: A comprehensive review of the impact on physico-mechanical properties

8Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Xu, Y., Wu, Z., Li, A., Chen, N., Rao, J., & Zeng, Q. (2024, February 1). Nanocellulose Composite Films in Food Packaging Materials: A Review. Polymers. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16030423

Readers' Seniority

Tooltip

PhD / Post grad / Masters / Doc 21

43%

Researcher 15

31%

Lecturer / Post doc 8

16%

Professor / Associate Prof. 5

10%

Readers' Discipline

Tooltip

Engineering 15

31%

Agricultural and Biological Sciences 15

31%

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Bi... 10

21%

Materials Science 8

17%

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free