Publication detail

The Effect of Nanofillers on the Functional Properties of Biopolymer-Based Films: A Review

JAMROZ, E. KULAWIK, P. KOPEL, P.

Original Title

The Effect of Nanofillers on the Functional Properties of Biopolymer-Based Films: A Review

Type

journal article in Web of Science

Language

English

Original Abstract

Waste from non-degradable plastics is becoming an increasingly serious problem. Therefore, more and more research focuses on the development of materials with biodegradable properties. Bio-polymers are excellent raw materials for the production of such materials. Bio-based biopolymer films reinforced with nanostructures have become an interesting area of research. Nanocomposite films are a group of materials that mainly consist of bio-based natural (e.g., chitosan, starch) and synthetic (e.g., poly(lactic acid)) polymers and nanofillers (clay, organic, inorganic, or carbon nanostructures), with different properties. The interaction between environmentally friendly biopolymers and nanofillers leads to the improved functionality of nanocomposite materials. Depending on the properties of nanofillers, new or improved properties of nanocomposites can be obtained such as: barrier properties, improved mechanical strength, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties or thermal stability. This review compiles information about biopolymers used as the matrix for the films with nanofillers as the active agents. Particular emphasis has been placed on the influence of nanofillers on functional properties of biopolymer films and their possible use within the food industry and food packaging systems. The possible applications of those nanocomposite films within other industries (medicine, drug and chemical industry, tissue engineering) is also briefly summarized.

Keywords

biopolymer films; nanofillers; functional properties; film mechanical properties; film permeability; antimicrobial activity; nanocomposite materials; food packaging systems

Authors

JAMROZ, E.; KULAWIK, P.; KOPEL, P.

Released

30. 4. 2019

Publisher

MDPI

ISBN

2073-4360

Periodical

Polymers

Year of study

11

Number

4

State

Swiss Confederation

Pages from

1

Pages to

43

Pages count

43

URL

https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/11/4/675

Full text in the Digital Library

http://hdl.handle.net/11012/180710

BibTex

@article{BUT159125,
  author="Ewelina {Jamroz} and Piotr {Kulawik} and Pavel {Kopel}",
  title="The Effect of Nanofillers on the Functional Properties of Biopolymer-Based Films: A Review",
  journal="Polymers",
  year="2019",
  volume="11",
  number="4",
  pages="1--43",
  doi="10.3390/polym11040675",
  issn="2073-4360",
  url="https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/11/4/675"
}