PVA/starch films: An updated review of their preparation, characterization, and diverse applications in the food industry

Reza Abedi-Firoozjah; Negar Chabook; Omid Rostami; Mahshid Heydari; Azin Kolahdouz-Nasiri; Fardin Javanmardi; Khadije Abdolmaleki; Amin Mousavi Khaneghah

Polymer Testing (Jan 2023)

PVA/starch films: An updated review of their preparation, characterization, and diverse applications in the food industry

Reza Abedi-Firoozjah,
Negar Chabook,
Omid Rostami,
Mahshid Heydari,
Azin Kolahdouz-Nasiri,
Fardin Javanmardi,
Khadije Abdolmaleki,
Amin Mousavi Khaneghah

Affiliations

Reza Abedi-Firoozjah: Student Research Committee, Department of Food Science and TechnologyStudent Research Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
Negar Chabook: Student Research Committee, Department of Food Science and TechnologyStudent Research Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
Omid Rostami: Student Research Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research on Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences, Science and Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Mahshid Heydari: Student Research Committee, Department of Food Science and TechnologyStudent Research Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
Azin Kolahdouz-Nasiri: Student Research Committee, Department of Food Science and TechnologyStudent Research Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
Fardin Javanmardi: Department of Food Science and Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research on Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences, Science and Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Khadije Abdolmaleki: Research Center of Oils and Fats, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Nutritional Sciences and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Corresponding author. Research Center of Oils and Fats, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Amin Mousavi Khaneghah: Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology – State Research Institute, 36 Rakowiecka St., 02-532, Warsaw, Poland; Corresponding author.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 118
p. 107903

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In recent years, active and intelligent food packaging films have been developing in response to the retailer and consumer demands for producing food products with controlled quality and prolonged shelf-life. Moreover, using biodegradable polymers as environmentally friendly packaging materials is continuously a priority for scientists and consumers. This review discusses the potential use of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-starch-based intelligent and active packaging films as biodegradable materials for suitable substitution of synthetic packaging. This paper first reviewed the preparation manner of starch/PVA films, including blending or reinforcement modification and different proportions of PVA and starch. Then the functional characteristics of the films after incorporating certain additives are reviewed in detail. Finally, their function as a carrier of different antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds and natural colorimetric indicators in active and intelligent food packaging is summarized.

Published in Polymer Testing

ISSN: 0142-9418 (Print); 1873-2348 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Chemical technology: Polymers and polymer manufacture
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/polymer-testing

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