Biobased Films Based on Chitosan and Microcrystalline Cellulose for Sustainable Packaging Applications

The transition to a more sustainable lifestyle requires a move away from petroleum-based sources and the investigation and funding of renewable and waste feedstocks to provide biobased sustainable materials. The formulation of films based on chitosan and microcrystalline cellulose with potential app...

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Published in:Polymers 2024-02, Vol.16 (5), p.568
Main Authors: Di Liberto, Erika Alessia, Dintcheva, Nadka Tzankova
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acetic acid
Biocompatibility
Biopolymers
Cellulose
Chitin
Chitosan
Circular economy
Contact angle
Crystalline cellulose
Dielectric films
Emission standards
Emissions
Food packaging
Food waste
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Fourier transforms
Glycerol
Greenhouse gases
Hydrophobicity
Identification and classification
Mechanical properties
Molecular weight
Oxidation
Oxidation resistance
Packaging
Permeability
Polylactic acid
Polyvinyl alcohol
Solvents
Spectrum analysis
Sustainable materials
Tensile tests
Thin films
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Summary:The transition to a more sustainable lifestyle requires a move away from petroleum-based sources and the investigation and funding of renewable and waste feedstocks to provide biobased sustainable materials. The formulation of films based on chitosan and microcrystalline cellulose with potential applications in the packaging sector has been demonstrated. Glycerol is also used as a plasticizer in the formulation of flexible films, while mucic acid is used as a valid alternative to acetic acid in such films. The film based on chitosan, microcrystalline cellulose, glycerol, and mucic acid shows properties and a performance similar to those of the film formulated with acetic acid, and, in addition, it seems that the photo-oxidation resistance of the film based on mucic acid is better than that of the material containing acetic acid. The films were characterized using spectroscopy (FTIR and UV-vis), tensile testing, water contact angle measurements, surface observations, and photo-oxidation resistance measurements. The presence of microcrystalline cellulose enhances the mechanical behavior, UV barrier properties, and surface hydrophobicity of the film. The feasibility of formulating chitosan-based films, with or without microcrystalline cellulose, which exhibit good properties and performances is demonstrated. Mucic acid instead of acetic acid is used in the formulation of these film.
ISSN:2073-4360
2073-4360
DOI:10.3390/polym16050568