Abstract :
Mohd Firdaus Makhtar1,a,* and Nor Hakimin Abdullah2,b
1Functional and Sustainable Nanomaterials Research Group, Faculty of Bioengineering and Technology
2Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus, Kelantan, Malaysia
afirdausmakht@gmail.com, bnorhakimin@umk.edu.my
Abstract. Food waste is a significant global issue, costing more than $1 trillion per year and accounting for up to 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers have conducted extensive research on the use of active biodegradable packaging materials to improve food quality, reduce plastic usage, and promote the advancement of sustainable packaging technology. However, the limited success of this approach is primarily due to the poor quality of the materials and high production costs. The current review offers insights into various types of biopolymers, the classification of bio nanocomposites and green nanocomposites, and innovative packaging applications, specifically focusing on active packaging and intelligent packaging systems. This review explores the integration of biopolymers, nanomaterials, and functional additives in agricultural packaging for post-harvest fruit preservation. Biopolymers offers sustainable foundation while nanoparticles enhance mechanical and antimicrobial characteristics. Functional additives including plant extract and essential oils, extending shelf life and ensuring food safety, enhance the barrier and bioactive characteristics of food. Biopolymers can be continuously processed into films using processes like solvent casting; electrospinning and extrusion while coating techniques improve barrier qualities and incorporate active components. These advanced approaches enhance sustainable packaging solutions, solving the issues of preserving fruit quality throughout storage and transportation to reduce food waste expenses.
Keywords: Biopolymers, Agri Packaging, Nanoparticles, Functional additives, Fabrication, Extrusion, Coating, Electrospinning, Nano composite |
Biography :
'They say necessity is the mother of invention, but for me, it was curiosity that ignited a passion for transforming ideas into marketable realities"
Firdaus Makhtar is an IT Consultant at TM Technology that attached to GLC company. He has experiencing more than 10 years of serving for multiple of industries, by providing consultation and insight SME market to ensure that it is in accordance with current advancements.
He held the belief that a combination of several disciplines and expertise, particularly in Science, Product design, and Entrepreneurship, are the essential elements to facilitate and convert ideas into becoming commercialized. |
