Deshmukh Ram Kumar, Tripathi Shefali, Bisht Samiksha, Kumar Pradeep, Patil Tejaswini Dhanaji, Gaikwad Kirtiraj K
Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
Int J Biol Macromol. 2025 Apr;300:140276. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140276. Epub 2025 Jan 23.
Developing sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions has garnered significant interest in recent years. Mucilage-based coatings and composites offer a promising approach due to their biodegradability, renewable nature, and ability to enhance food quality protection. This review paper discusses the impact of mucilage-based composites and coatings on various packaging applications, focusing on their physical, mechanical, morphological, barrier, and functional properties. These materials' adaptability, flexibility, transparency, and compatibility with various food products make them highly suitable for food packaging. The morphological structure of mucilage-based films contributes to improved adhesion, surface roughness, and homogeneity. Enhanced barriers against moisture, oxygen, and other gases extend the shelf life of packaged food while maintaining its quality. Mucilage from different plant sources exhibits functional properties such as antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, which enhance food preservation. These attributes and mucilage's biocompatibility and biodegradability align with the growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging options. The review also addresses cost-effectiveness, regulatory compliance, consumer acceptance, recycling infrastructure compatibility, supply chain considerations, and the need for ongoing innovation. Future advancements in mucilage-based packaging will depend on optimizing performance, scalability, and sustainability. By understanding the effects on physio-mechanical, morphological, barrier, and functional attributes, mucilage-based composites and coatings hold great potential for advancing sustainable food packaging solutions.
近年来，开发可持续且环保的包装解决方案已引起了广泛关注。基于黏液的涂层和复合材料因其生物可降解性、可再生性以及增强食品质量保护的能力而提供了一种很有前景的方法。这篇综述文章讨论了基于黏液的复合材料和涂层对各种包装应用的影响，重点关注它们的物理、机械、形态、阻隔和功能特性。这些材料的适应性、柔韧性、透明度以及与各种食品的兼容性使其非常适合用于食品包装。基于黏液的薄膜的形态结构有助于提高附着力、表面粗糙度和均匀性。对水分、氧气和其他气体的增强阻隔作用延长了包装食品的保质期，同时保持其质量。来自不同植物来源的黏液具有抗氧化和抗菌等功能特性，可增强食品保鲜效果。这些特性以及黏液的生物相容性和生物可降解性与对环保包装选项日益增长的需求相一致。该综述还涉及成本效益、法规合规性、消费者接受度、与回收基础设施的兼容性、供应链考量以及持续创新的必要性。基于黏液的包装的未来进展将取决于优化性能、可扩展性和可持续性。通过了解对物理机械、形态、阻隔和功能属性的影响，基于黏液的复合材料和涂层在推进可持续食品包装解决方案方面具有巨大潜力。
