Recent advances in the production of bionanomaterials for development of sustainable food packaging: A comprehensive review

• Published in: Environmental research 2023-11, Vol.237, p.116948-116948, Article 116948
• Main Authors: Wani, Nazrana Rafique, Dar, Aamir Hussain, Dash, Kshirod Kumar, Pandey, Vinay Kumar, Srivastava, Shivangi, Jan, Suhaib Yousuf, Deka, Pinky, Sabahi, Najmeh
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: biodegradability; Biodegradable; biopolymers; cellulose; chitin; collagen; cost effectiveness; flavor; Food packaging materials; food quality; freshness; Green chemistry; microbial contamination; nanocapsules; Nanocomposites; Nanoencapsulation; nanoparticles; permeability; shelf life; synergism; ultraviolet radiation
• ISSN: 0013-9351; 1096-0953
• DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116948

Polymers originating from natural macromolecule based polymeric materials have gained popularity due to the demand for green resources to develop unique, eco-friendly, and high-quality biopolymers. The objective of this review is to address the utilization of bionanomaterials to improve food quality, safety, security, and shelf life. Bionanomaterials are synthesized by integrating biological molecules with synthetic materials at the nanoscale. Nanostructured materials derived from biopolymers such as cellulose, chitin, or collagen can be employed for the development of sustainable food packaging. Green materials are cost-effective, biocompatible, biodegradable, and renewable. The interaction of nanoparticles with biological macromolecules must be analyzed to determine the properties of the packaging film. The nanoparticles control the growth of bacteria that cause food spoiling by releasing distinctive chemicals. Bio-nanocomposites and nanoencapsulation systems have been used in antimicrobial bio-based packaging solutions to improve the efficiency of synergism. Nanomaterials can regulate gas and moisture permeability, screen UV radiation, and limit microbial contamination, keeping the freshness and flavor of the food. Food packaging based on nanoparticles embedded biopolymers can alleviate environmental concerns by lowering the amount of packaging materials required and enhancing packaging recyclability. This results in less waste and a more eco-sustainable approach to food packaging. The study on current advances in the production of bionanomaterials for development of sustainable food packaging involves a detailed investigation of the available data from existing literature, as well as the compilation and analysis of relevant research results using statistical approaches. [Display omitted] •Natural substances such as proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides make up the majority of edible polymers.•By releasing unique compounds, nanoparticles inhibit the growth of microorganisms that cause food to decay.•Antimicrobial bio-based packaging methods have used bio-nanocomposites and nanoencapsulation techniques.•To ascertain the characteristics of the packaging film, it is necessary to examine the interaction of nanoparticles with biological macromolecules.