Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 2022, 12, 9-27 https://www.scirp.org/journal/gsc
ISSN Online: 2160-696X ISSN Print: 2160-6951
Plastic-Free Bioactive Paper Coatings, Way to Next-Generation Sustainable Paper Packaging Application: A Review
Ravindra V. Gadhave 1* , Chaitali R. Gadhave 2 , Pritam V. Dhawale 1
1 Department of Polymer and Surface Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India 2 Department of Microbiology , Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
Abstract Hydrocarbon-derived polymers have been utilized in various packaging ap- plications, such as pouches, films, foamed containers, rigid containers, and multiple components for medical, food, and other uses. However, mounting environmental considerations increased knowledge of the harmful conse- quences of greenhouse gas emissions, landfills, and disposal difficulties. Ris- ing oil prices are forcing researchers and businesses to produce environmen- tally friendly packaging. These new sustainability requirements are particu- larly suited to biomass-based products, instead of petroleum sources; sourced from biomass entities. More functional and performance-oriented packaging is necessary despite the widespread usage of bio-based materials like paper. As a result, the transition to eco-friendly packaging will necessitate the im- provement of existing bio-derived packaging and the development of new bio-derived materials like biopolymer paper coatings. The goal of this brief study was to give a synopsis of the present status of bio-derived packaging and an insight into ongoing and prospective developments in sustainable next- generation paper coatings for the packaging industry. Keywords Biopolymers, Paper, Coatings, Starch, Itaconic Acid 1. Introduction Paper Coating Because it is compostable and fully safe for the environment, paper is often util- ized in packaging. Paper is a low-cost, renewable material that can be used in place of plastics in situations where short-term use is preferred. Because of their fibrous structure, paper substrates are porous [1]. Furthermore, the cellulose
How to cite this paper: Gadhave, R.V., Gadhave, C.R. and Dhawale, P.V. (2022) Plastic-Free Bioactive Paper Coatings, Way to Next-Generation Sustainable Paper Pa- ckaging Application: A Review. Green and Sustainable Chemistry , 12, 9-27. https://doi.org/10.4236/gsc.2022.122002
Received: January 17, 2022 Accepted: March 7, 2022 Published: March 10, 2022
Copyright © 2022 by author(s) and Scientific Research Publishing Inc. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY 4.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Open Access
DOI: 10.4236/gsc.2022.122002 Mar. 10, 2022
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