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Silk fibroin-based films in food packaging applications: A review

Low, Jia Tee and Mohd. Yusoff, Noor Izyan Syazana and Othman, Norhayani and Wong, Tuck Whye and Wahit, Mat Uzir (2022) Silk fibroin-based films in food packaging applications: A review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 21 (3). pp. 2253-2273. ISSN 1541-4337

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12939

Abstract

Plastic pollution is a significant concern nowadays due to wastes generated from non-biodegradable and non-renewable synthetic materials. In particular, most plastic food packaging material ends up in landfills, creating mass wastes that clog the drainage system and pollute the ocean. Thus, studies on various biopolymers have been promoted to replace synthetic polymers in food packaging and consequently, the high number of research in biopolymers food packaging, especially in the characterization, properties and also the development of the biopolymer. For biopolymer-based food packaging, silk fibroin (SF) has been highlighted because of its biodegradability and low water vapor permeability properties. This review focuses on the different properties of SF films prepared through solution casting and electrospinning for food packaging. Discussions encompassed chemical properties, mechanical properties, permeability, and biodegradability. This review also discussed the studies that used SF as the biomaterial for food packaging.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:chemical properties, film, food packaging, mechanical properties, silk fibroin
Subjects:T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Divisions:Chemical and Energy Engineering
ID Code:103355
Deposited By: Widya Wahid
Deposited On:05 Nov 2023 09:40
Last Modified:05 Nov 2023 09:40

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