The potential of microalgae in chitosan and cellulose as sustainable materials for edible bioplastic applications: A review
The demand for eco-friendly food packaging options with additional features to prolong shelf life has continuously increased since 1940. Bioplastic is gaining popularity as a viable replacement for plastics based on fossil fuels due to fluctuating oil prices. Therefore, technological innovation is r...
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| author | Nur Nadiah, Che Aziz Nur Hidayah, Mat Yasin Fatmawati, Adam Tarigan, Dafni Mawar |
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| description | The demand for eco-friendly food packaging options with additional features to prolong shelf life has continuously increased since 1940. Bioplastic is gaining popularity as a viable replacement for plastics based on fossil fuels due to fluctuating oil prices. Therefore, technological innovation is required to resolve the issue. This study aimed to review the distinct characteristics of integrating chitosan and cellulose alongside exploring the capabilities of microalgae in bioplastic production. The potential techniques and applications for future development were also suggested. The unique growth yield of microalgae makes them a compelling option for producing bioplastics. Hence, utilizing microalgae for bioplastic production offers a significant opportunity to enhance moisture barrier capacity, alter the structural properties, and adjust the flow behaviour. Moreover, these materials can also serve as the key nanocomposites components in the food packaging industry. The potential for chitosan/cellulose/microalgae-based bioplastic and the key themes and obstacles for future research into these composites for bioplastic production were also reviewed. |
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| spelling | ump-437752025-02-10T00:08:52Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/43775/ The potential of microalgae in chitosan and cellulose as sustainable materials for edible bioplastic applications: A review Nur Nadiah, Che Aziz Nur Hidayah, Mat Yasin Fatmawati, Adam Tarigan, Dafni Mawar TP Chemical technology The demand for eco-friendly food packaging options with additional features to prolong shelf life has continuously increased since 1940. Bioplastic is gaining popularity as a viable replacement for plastics based on fossil fuels due to fluctuating oil prices. Therefore, technological innovation is required to resolve the issue. This study aimed to review the distinct characteristics of integrating chitosan and cellulose alongside exploring the capabilities of microalgae in bioplastic production. The potential techniques and applications for future development were also suggested. The unique growth yield of microalgae makes them a compelling option for producing bioplastics. Hence, utilizing microalgae for bioplastic production offers a significant opportunity to enhance moisture barrier capacity, alter the structural properties, and adjust the flow behaviour. Moreover, these materials can also serve as the key nanocomposites components in the food packaging industry. The potential for chitosan/cellulose/microalgae-based bioplastic and the key themes and obstacles for future research into these composites for bioplastic production were also reviewed. Semarak Ilmu Publishing 2025 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_nc_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/43775/1/The%20potential%20of%20microalgae%20in%20chitosan%20and%20cellulose%20as%20sustainable%20materials%20for%20edible%20bioplastic%20applications%20-%20A%20review.pdf Nur Nadiah, Che Aziz and Nur Hidayah, Mat Yasin and Fatmawati, Adam and Tarigan, Dafni Mawar (2025) The potential of microalgae in chitosan and cellulose as sustainable materials for edible bioplastic applications: A review. Journal of Advanced Research in Micro and Nano Engineering, 27 (1). pp. 12-30. ISSN 2756-8210. (Published) https://doi.org/10.37934/armne.27.1.1230 10.37934/armne.27.1.1230 |
| spellingShingle | TP Chemical technology Nur Nadiah, Che Aziz Nur Hidayah, Mat Yasin Fatmawati, Adam Tarigan, Dafni Mawar The potential of microalgae in chitosan and cellulose as sustainable materials for edible bioplastic applications: A review |
| title | The potential of microalgae in chitosan and cellulose as sustainable materials for edible bioplastic applications: A review |
| title_full | The potential of microalgae in chitosan and cellulose as sustainable materials for edible bioplastic applications: A review |
| title_fullStr | The potential of microalgae in chitosan and cellulose as sustainable materials for edible bioplastic applications: A review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The potential of microalgae in chitosan and cellulose as sustainable materials for edible bioplastic applications: A review |
| title_short | The potential of microalgae in chitosan and cellulose as sustainable materials for edible bioplastic applications: A review |
| title_sort | potential of microalgae in chitosan and cellulose as sustainable materials for edible bioplastic applications: a review |
| topic | TP Chemical technology |
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