Abstract
The non-degradable nature of traditional petroleum-based packaging materials has led to environmental pollution and food safety concerns, with microplastic pollution emerging as a global challenge. Biomass-based food packaging materials, owing to their renewability, biodegradability, and design flexibility, represent a significant technological pathway to address these issues. Existing food packaging materials still exhibit shortcomings in environmental friendliness, food safety, and functional diversity. This article reviews the development strategies and application domains of biomass-based food packaging materials, highlighting their inherent effectiveness and limitations. It further explores research advances in novel food packaging materials characterized by multifunctionality and intelligent properties.
Publication Date
11-19-2025
First Page
203
Last Page
212
DOI
10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2025.80720
Recommended Citation
Yanrong, CHEN; Bo, ZHANG; Yanrong, HAN; Chenyu, WANG; Rui, YANG; and Yishan, KUANG
(2025)
"Research progress of biomass-based food packaging materials,"
Food and Machinery: Vol. 41:
Iss.
10, Article 26.
DOI: 10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2025.80720
Available at:
https://www.ifoodmm.cn/journal/vol41/iss10/26
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