Sustainability in Bio-Based Edible Films, Coatings, and Packaging for Small Fruits
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro · University of Life Sciences in Lublin
Abstract
Sustainability in bio-based edible films, coatings, and packaging integrates environmental, economic, and social sustainability using renewable resources. These materials offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics and can extend the shelf life of fruits. The wine industry’s by-products, rich in bioactive compounds, can create bio-based films and coatings. However, some challenges and limitations may occur. Producing bio-based films and coatings on a commercial scale can be challenging, requiring significant investment in research and development. While bio-based materials offer many benefits, they may not always match synthetic plastics’ mechanical strength and barrier…
Citation impact
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- 23.80
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- 100%
- References
- 225
Authors
7Topics & keywords
- Sustainability
- Incentive
- Business
- Environmentally friendly
- Biochemical engineering
- Engineering
- Economics
Funding
- DFDirectorate for Biological Sciences
- FPFundação para a Ciência e a TecnologiaAwards: 04033/2020, UIDB/04033, 04033, LA/P/0126/2020, UIDB/00616/2020, LA/P/0126/2020 (https://doi.org/10.54499/LA/P/0126/2020, UIDB/04033/2020, [grant number UIDB/00616/2020 and UIDP/00616/2020, https://doi.org/10.54499/UIDB/00616/2020], by CITAB [grant number UIDB/04033/2020, https://doi.org/10.54499/UIDB/04033/2020]