Cyclodextrins in Polymer-Based Active Food Packaging: A Fresh Look at Nontoxic, Biodegradable, and Sustainable Technology Trends
Using cyclodextrins (CDs) in packaging technologies helps volatile or bioactive molecules improve their solubility, to guarantee the homogeneous distribution of the complexed molecules, protecting them from volatilization, oxidation, and temperature fluctuations when they are associated with polymer...
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| author | Friné Velázquez-Contreras Camilo Zamora-Ledezma Iván López-González Luis Meseguer-Olmo Estrella Núñez-Delicado José Antonio Gabaldón |
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| description | Using cyclodextrins (CDs) in packaging technologies helps volatile or bioactive molecules improve their solubility, to guarantee the homogeneous distribution of the complexed molecules, protecting them from volatilization, oxidation, and temperature fluctuations when they are associated with polymeric matrices. This technology is also suitable for the controlled release of active substances and allows the exploration of their association with biodegradable polymer targeting to reduce the negative environmental impacts of food packaging. Here, we present a fresh look at the current status of and future prospects regarding the different strategies used to associate cyclodextrins and their derivatives with polymeric matrices to fabricate sustainable and biodegradable active food packaging (AFP). Particular attention is paid to the materials and the fabrication technologies available to date. In addition, the use of cutting-edge strategies, including the trend of nanotechnologies in active food packaging, is emphasized. Furthermore, a critical view on the risks to human health and the associated updated legislation is provided. Some of the more representative patents and commercial products that currently use AFP are also listed. Finally, the current and future research challenges which must be addressed are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2c61b2bfd6a04f0993a47acf39982d3e2023-11-23T12:09:56ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602021-12-0114110410.3390/polym14010104Cyclodextrins in Polymer-Based Active Food Packaging: A Fresh Look at Nontoxic, Biodegradable, and Sustainable Technology TrendsFriné Velázquez-Contreras0Camilo Zamora-Ledezma1Iván López-González2Luis Meseguer-Olmo3Estrella Núñez-Delicado4José Antonio Gabaldón5Molecular Recognition and Encapsulation Research Group (REM), Health Sciences Department, UCAM-Universidad Católica de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, 30107 Murcia, SpainTissue Regeneration and Repair Group Orthobiology, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Health Sciences Department, UCAM-Universidad Católica de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, 30107 Murcia, SpainTissue Regeneration and Repair Group Orthobiology, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Health Sciences Department, UCAM-Universidad Católica de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, 30107 Murcia, SpainTissue Regeneration and Repair Group Orthobiology, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Health Sciences Department, UCAM-Universidad Católica de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, 30107 Murcia, SpainMolecular Recognition and Encapsulation Research Group (REM), Health Sciences Department, UCAM-Universidad Católica de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, 30107 Murcia, SpainMolecular Recognition and Encapsulation Research Group (REM), Health Sciences Department, UCAM-Universidad Católica de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, 30107 Murcia, SpainUsing cyclodextrins (CDs) in packaging technologies helps volatile or bioactive molecules improve their solubility, to guarantee the homogeneous distribution of the complexed molecules, protecting them from volatilization, oxidation, and temperature fluctuations when they are associated with polymeric matrices. This technology is also suitable for the controlled release of active substances and allows the exploration of their association with biodegradable polymer targeting to reduce the negative environmental impacts of food packaging. Here, we present a fresh look at the current status of and future prospects regarding the different strategies used to associate cyclodextrins and their derivatives with polymeric matrices to fabricate sustainable and biodegradable active food packaging (AFP). Particular attention is paid to the materials and the fabrication technologies available to date. In addition, the use of cutting-edge strategies, including the trend of nanotechnologies in active food packaging, is emphasized. Furthermore, a critical view on the risks to human health and the associated updated legislation is provided. Some of the more representative patents and commercial products that currently use AFP are also listed. Finally, the current and future research challenges which must be addressed are discussed.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/1/104active packagingbiodegradable polymerscyclodextrinsfoodsshelf life |
| spellingShingle | Friné Velázquez-Contreras Camilo Zamora-Ledezma Iván López-González Luis Meseguer-Olmo Estrella Núñez-Delicado José Antonio Gabaldón Cyclodextrins in Polymer-Based Active Food Packaging: A Fresh Look at Nontoxic, Biodegradable, and Sustainable Technology Trends Polymers active packaging biodegradable polymers cyclodextrins foods shelf life |
| title | Cyclodextrins in Polymer-Based Active Food Packaging: A Fresh Look at Nontoxic, Biodegradable, and Sustainable Technology Trends |
| title_full | Cyclodextrins in Polymer-Based Active Food Packaging: A Fresh Look at Nontoxic, Biodegradable, and Sustainable Technology Trends |
| title_fullStr | Cyclodextrins in Polymer-Based Active Food Packaging: A Fresh Look at Nontoxic, Biodegradable, and Sustainable Technology Trends |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cyclodextrins in Polymer-Based Active Food Packaging: A Fresh Look at Nontoxic, Biodegradable, and Sustainable Technology Trends |
| title_short | Cyclodextrins in Polymer-Based Active Food Packaging: A Fresh Look at Nontoxic, Biodegradable, and Sustainable Technology Trends |
| title_sort | cyclodextrins in polymer based active food packaging a fresh look at nontoxic biodegradable and sustainable technology trends |
| topic | active packaging biodegradable polymers cyclodextrins foods shelf life |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/1/104 |
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