6533b827fe1ef96bd12864f4
RESEARCH PRODUCT
An overview of nanoparticles role in the improvement of barrier properties of bioplastics for food packaging applications
Juan LópezJose Maria KennyDaniel LópezLaura PeponiMarina Patricia Arrietasubject
Food contact materialsMaterials sciencebusiness.industryNanoparticleNanotechnology02 engineering and technology010402 general chemistry021001 nanoscience & nanotechnologyFood safety01 natural sciencesBioplastic0104 chemical sciencesFood packagingIntegrated productionFood componentsBiochemical engineering0210 nano-technologybusinessFood qualitydescription
Abstract Plastics are the most demanding materials for the food packaging industry due to economical and practical reasons such as their low cost, lightness, easy to handle in integrated production lines, and their higher resistance than other materials. Besides containment and information, the packaging should protect foodstuffs from not only contamination but also the loss of food quality. Despite the many advantages, their inherent permeability is perhaps the foremost drawback that could lead to the loss of some food components and, also, to the transference of gases or moisture from the surrounding to the food. Thus, the barrier properties and the wettability are of fundamental importance for food contact materials. Nanotechnology offers innovative solutions to improve the polymer performance. The addition of nanoparticles allows tuning the polymer barrier properties through a relatively simple approach. This chapter aims to explain the role of nanoparticles on the polymer permeation and diffusion processes focusing on food safety and environmental concerns.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-01 |