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Polysaccharide-Based Bioplastics as Green and Sustainable Packaging Materials

Version 1 : Received: 21 October 2023 / Approved: 22 October 2023 / Online: 24 October 2023 (08:16:38 CEST)

How to cite: Gamage, A.; Thiviya, P.; Liyanapathiranage, A.; Wasana, M.; Jayakodi, Y.; Bandara, A.; Manamperi, A.; Dassanayake, R.S.; Evon, P.; Merah, O.; Madhujith, T. Polysaccharide-Based Bioplastics as Green and Sustainable Packaging Materials. Preprints 2023, 2023101491. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.1491.v1 Gamage, A.; Thiviya, P.; Liyanapathiranage, A.; Wasana, M.; Jayakodi, Y.; Bandara, A.; Manamperi, A.; Dassanayake, R.S.; Evon, P.; Merah, O.; Madhujith, T. Polysaccharide-Based Bioplastics as Green and Sustainable Packaging Materials. Preprints 2023, 2023101491. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.1491.v1

Abstract

Over the past few decades, synthetic polymer production has increased, and the production of plastics has surpassed all other man-made materials due to their versatility. Moreover, packaging plastic makes up around 40% of global plastic production. However, the excessive usage of synthetic packaging materials has led to severe environmental and health-related issues. Therefore, biobased packages are considered alternatives to substitute synthetic packaging on the market. Furthermore, the choice of packing material in the food industry is a perplexing process as it depends on various factors, such as the type of food product, its sustainability, and environmental conditions. Interestingly, due to proven gas barrier properties and biological activity, polysaccharide-based bioplastics show the potential to expand the trends in food packaging, including edible films and intelligent and active food packaging. This review discusses the structure, properties and recent developments in polysaccharide-based bioplastics as food packaging materials.

Keywords

Active packaging; Alginates; Bioplastics; Carrageenan; Cellulose; Chitin; Chitosan; Food packaging; Gellan gum; Polysaccharides; Starch

Subject

Chemistry and Materials Science, Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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