Bibliometric study and potential applications in the development of starch films with nanocellulose: A perspective from 2019 to 2023

• Published in: International journal of biological macromolecules 2024-10, Vol.277 (Pt 1), p.133828, Article 133828
• Main Authors: Oliveira, Jocilane Pereira de, Silva, Isaac Borges da, Costa, Jéssica da Silva Santos, Oliveira, Jéssica Santos de, Oliveira, Esaul Lucas, Coutinho, Mateus Lima, Almeida, Maria Elis Ferreira de, Landim, Lucas Brito, Silva, Normane Mirele Chaves da, Oliveira, Cristiane Patrícia de
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Cellulose derivatives; Nanocomposites; Starch packaging
• ISSN: 0141-8130; 1879-0003; 1879-0003
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133828

This study aimed to perform a bibliometric analysis of starch films with nanocellulose, using the Scopus database and VOSviewer and Bibliometrix software. A total of 258 documents were identified between 2019 and 2023, reflecting a growing interest in research, particularly in journals such as the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Polymers, and Carbohydrate Polymers. The most common terms were “starch” (349 occurrences), “cellulose” (207), and “tensile strength” (175). China (58 articles), Brazil (38), and India (33) led scientific production, with authors like Ilyas (13 articles) and Sapuan (10) at the forefront. Approximately 41.7 % of the studies used corn starch. The analysis revealed that 66 % of the studies investigated films with cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), 32 % with cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), and 2 % with bacterial nanocellulose (CB). The majority of studies (94.1 %) used the casting method for film production. Additionally, 35.44 % focused on reinforcing films with nanocellulose, while 7 % developed blends with other biopolymers. About 59.44 % examined the performance of starch films for food packaging, 11.25 % explored practical applications in various foods. Furthermore, 7.94 % incorporated active agents to improve antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, 1.30 % investigated active packaging. Moreover, 2.36 % explored the use of films in materials engineering, and 2.36 % explored biomedical potential. Only 0.40 % evaluated the impact of films on wastewater treatment. The analysis highlights the potential of starch films with nanocellulose, demonstrating their diverse applications and the growing interest in the field. [Display omitted] •This is the inaugural article conducting a bibliometric analysis on the utilization of starch films with nanocellulose.•Rise in research on starch films with nanocellulose.•Enhancements in properties like solubility, tensile strength, and permeability.•China, Brazil, and India lead in scientific production.•Applications in packaging, biomaterials, and water treatment.