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ReviewFood science and biotechnology2024

A review on bio-based polymer polylactic acid potential on sustainable food packaging.

Devi Sri Rajendran, Swethaa Venkataraman, Satyendra Kumar Jha, Disha Chakrabarty, Vaidyanathan Vinoth Kumar

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Review in Food science and biotechnology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

13 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Devi Sri RajendranIntegrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Chengalpattu District, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203 India.
Swethaa VenkataramanIntegrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Chengalpattu District, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203 India.
Satyendra Kumar JhaIntegrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Chengalpattu District, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203 India.
Disha ChakrabartyIntegrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Chengalpattu District, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203 India.
Vaidyanathan Vinoth KumarIntegrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Chengalpattu District, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203 India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) stands as a compelling alternative to conventional plastic-based packaging, signifying a notable shift toward sustainable material utilization. This comprehensive analysis illuminates the manifold applications of PLA composites within the realm of the food industry, emphasizing its pivotal role in food packaging and preservation. Noteworthy attributes of PLA composites with phenolic active compounds (phenolic acid and aldehyde, terpenes, carotenoid, and so on) include robust antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, significantly enhancing its capability to bolster adherence to stringent food safety standards. The incorporation of microbial and synthetic biopolymers, polysaccharides, oligosaccharides, oils, proteins and peptides to PLA in packaging solutions arises from its inherent non-toxicity and outstanding mechanical as well as thermal resilience. Functioning as a proficient film producer, PLA constructs an ideal preservation environment by merging optical and permeability traits. Esteemed as a pioneer in environmentally mindful packaging, PLA diminishes ecological footprints owing to its innate biodegradability. Primarily, the adoption of PLA extends the shelf life of products and encourages an eco-centric approach, marking a significant stride toward the food industry's embrace of sustainable packaging methodologies. Graphical abstract:

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BiopolymerFood packagingFood preservationLactic acidPolylactic acid

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PMID38752115
PMCPMC11091039

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