Cellulosic materials as natural fillers in starch-containing matrix-based films: a review

In this work, the different cellulosic materials, namely cellulose and lignin are analyzed. In addition, the starch-containing matrices (isolated starch and flour) reinforced with cellulosic materials to be used in packaging applications are described. Many efforts have been exerted to develop biopa...

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Published in:Polymer bulletin (Berlin, Germany) Germany), 2017-06, Vol.74 (6), p.2401-2430
Main Authors: Gutiérrez, Tomy J., Alvarez, Vera A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodegradable materials
Biopolymers
Cellulose
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Complex Fluids and Microfluidics
Composite materials
Fillers
Lignin
Molecular weight
Morphology
Nanoparticles
Organic Chemistry
Packaging
Physical Chemistry
Polymer Sciences
Polymerization
Polymers
Review
Rheology
Soft and Granular Matter
Sulfuric acid
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:In this work, the different cellulosic materials, namely cellulose and lignin are analyzed. In addition, the starch-containing matrices (isolated starch and flour) reinforced with cellulosic materials to be used in packaging applications are described. Many efforts have been exerted to develop biopackaging based on renewable polymers, since these could reduce the environmental impact caused by petrochemical resources. Special attention has had the starch as macromolecule for forming biodegradable packaging. For these reasons, shall also be subject of this review the effect of each type of cellulosic material on the starch-containing matrix-based thermoplastic materials. In this manner, this review contains a description of films based on starch-containing matrices and biocomposites, and then has a review of cellulosic material-based fillers. In the same way, this review contains an analysis of the works carried out on starch-containing matrices reinforced with cellulose and lignin. Finally, the manufacturing processes of starch/cellulose composites are provided as well as the conclusions and the outlook for future works.
ISSN:0170-0839
1436-2449
DOI:10.1007/s00289-016-1814-0