Multidimensional (0D-3D) nanofillers: Fascinating materials in the field of bio-based food active packaging

Weina Wu; Liming Liu; Gulden Goksen; Didem Demir; Ping Shao

doi:10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111446

Multidimensional (0D-3D) nanofillers: Fascinating materials in the field of bio-based food active packaging

Food Res Int. 2022 Jul:157:111446. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111446. Epub 2022 Jun 3.

Authors

Weina Wu¹, Liming Liu¹, Gulden Goksen², Didem Demir³, Ping Shao⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310014, PR China.
² Department of Food Technology, Vocational School of Technical Sciences at Mersin Tarsus Organized Industrial Zone, Tarsus University, 33100 Mersin, Turkey.
³ Department of Chemistry and Chemical Process Technologies, Vocational School of Technical Sciences at Mersin Tarsus Organized Industrial Zone, Tarsus University, 33100 Mersin, Turkey.
⁴ Department of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310014, PR China. Electronic address: pingshao325@zjut.edu.cn.

PMID: 35761686
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111446

Abstract

Nanoscience paves the new way for the development of bio-based food packaging. Recently, research on bio-nanocomposite packaging has gained momentum, driven by consumers' pursuits of food quality and the reduction of resource waste. This is mainly attributable to its excellent biogradability, non-toxicity, consumer friendliness and its potential for functional properties that contribute to extending the shelf life of foods. Bio-nanocomposite packaging materials can be prepared by incorporating nano-sized additives into biopolymeric matrices. The review investigates how dimensional qualities of nanofillers affect functional properties, rather than just the biopolymer matrix as a whole. The features of various nanofillers were first introduced in this review. As a result, the functional variations amongst nanofillers of different dimensions were emphasized. After that, some concrete applications, the main obstacles and solutions were discussed in detail. Finally, a clear perspective and prospect for the future manufacturing and research directions of biological nanocomposites prepared for active packaging were presented.

Keywords: Active packaging; Bio-nanocomposites; Food quality; Functional properties; Multi-dimensional nanofiller; Shelf life extension.

Publication types

Review
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Biopolymers
Food Packaging* / methods
Nanocomposites*

Substances

Biopolymers