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ReviewPolymers2025

Bio-Based Coatings on Cellulosic Materials Resistant to Humidity and Fats.

Bastián Rozas, Julio E Bruna, Abel Guarda, María José Galotto, Cristopher Reyes, Ximena Valenzuela, Francisco Rodríguez-Mercado, Alejandra Torres

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Review in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
1citing papers in PubMed
–field-weighted citation impact
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Bastián RozasPackaging Innovation Center (LABEN), University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Santiago 9170022, Chile.
Julio E BrunaPackaging Innovation Center (LABEN), University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Santiago 9170022, Chile.ORCID 0000-0001-9656-6022
Abel GuardaPackaging Innovation Center (LABEN), University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Santiago 9170022, Chile.ORCID 0000-0002-6975-1772
María José GalottoPackaging Innovation Center (LABEN), University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Santiago 9170022, Chile.ORCID 0000-0002-9781-9885
Cristopher ReyesPackaging Innovation Center (LABEN), University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Santiago 9170022, Chile.
Ximena ValenzuelaPackaging Innovation Center (LABEN), University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Santiago 9170022, Chile.
Francisco Rodríguez-MercadoPackaging Innovation Center (LABEN), University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Santiago 9170022, Chile.ORCID 0000-0002-0530-6653
Alejandra TorresPackaging Innovation Center (LABEN), University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Santiago 9170022, Chile.ORCID 0000-0001-6514-4505

Funding

Directorate of Scientific and Technological Research 621 (DICYT) of the University of Santiago of Chile project 082471GMNational Agency for Research and Development (ANID) FONDEF project ID24I10225
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cellulose stands out as a promising alternative to conventional polymers in food packaging due to its abundance, renewability, biodegradability and structural robustness. Despite these advantages, its natural low resistance to water and fats limits its direct application, necessitating the use of protective coatings to enhance its functionality. In this context, the use of biopolymeric coatings such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA), starch, lignin, chitin and chitosan has emerged as a sustainable solution, providing effective barriers against moisture and oils. These coatings not only improve the functional performance of cellulosic substrates but also reduce reliance on fossil-based plastics, fostering compostable systems and supporting a circular economy. This review analyzes recent developments in biopolymer-coated cellulosic packaging materials, focusing on their resistance to water and fats. The aim is to assess their potential for sustainable food packaging applications. The findings highlight how these innovations contribute to global sustainability goals, such as reducing plastic waste, lowering carbon emissions, and decreasing dependence on non-renewable resources.

Indexed as

cellulosefood packaginggrease resistancepackaging paperboardwater resistance

Identifiers

PMID41150296
PMCPMC12567316

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