Published in Journal of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Volume 5, Number 2
Written by ENE Elena
Scientific coordinators: Alexandra BANU, Gabriela Marina PÂRVU

The purpose of this paper is to acquaint with recent developments in biopolymer-based food packaging materials like natural biopolymers, synthetic biopolymers, biopolymer blending, and nanocomposites grounded on natural and synthetic biopolymers. Plastic packaging for food and associated applications is nonbiodegradable and uses up valuable and treasured non-renewable petroleum products. With the current focus on researching alternatives to petroleum, research is progressively being channelized towards the development of biodegradable food packaging, thereby reducing adverse impact on the environment. Natural biopolymer-based nanocomposite packaging materials seem to have a sparkling future for a broad range of applications in the food industry, including advanced active food packaging with bio-functional attributes.

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