TY - JOUR
T1 - A Critical Review on The Integration of Metal Nanoparticles in Biopolymers
T2 - An Alternative for Active and Sustainable Food Packaging
AU - Tirado-Kulieva, Vicente Amirpasha
AU - Sánchez-Chero, Manuel
AU - Jimenez, Denesy Pelagia Palacios
AU - Sánchez-Chero, José
AU - Cruz, Abraham Guillermo Ygnacio Santa
AU - Velayarce, Hans Himbler Minchán
AU - Suclupe, Luis Antonio Pozo
AU - Garcia, Luis Omar Carbajal
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 The Author(s). Published by Enviro Research Publishers.
PY - 2022/4
Y1 - 2022/4
N2 - The use of plastic polymers in food packaging causes serious environmental and health problems and as a result, natural biopolymers (NBPs) are being developed. Although NBPs have several shortcomings as a packaging material, these can be overcome with the help of nanotechnology. In this context, this review will report on the main findings about the effect of the integration of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) on the characteristics of NBPs. A systematic review was carried out using PRISMA methodology to select relevant studies from the last 5 years. According to the analysis performed, MNPs provide NBPs with a broad spectrum against bacteria, fungi and even viruses of interest. MNPs have also been shown to improve the physical, mechanical, optical, antioxidant and barrier characteristics of NBPs. MNPs are used at low concentrations (generally 0.5 to 5%) and this avoids their potential toxicity. MNPs are shown to be efficient materials to obtain bionanocomposites suitable for active food packaging. Studies focusing on the control of the antimicrobial effect of MNPs on desirable microorganisms are suggested. In addition, further studies on the evaluation of the potential toxicity of MNPs are needed to ensure food quality and safety.
AB - The use of plastic polymers in food packaging causes serious environmental and health problems and as a result, natural biopolymers (NBPs) are being developed. Although NBPs have several shortcomings as a packaging material, these can be overcome with the help of nanotechnology. In this context, this review will report on the main findings about the effect of the integration of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) on the characteristics of NBPs. A systematic review was carried out using PRISMA methodology to select relevant studies from the last 5 years. According to the analysis performed, MNPs provide NBPs with a broad spectrum against bacteria, fungi and even viruses of interest. MNPs have also been shown to improve the physical, mechanical, optical, antioxidant and barrier characteristics of NBPs. MNPs are used at low concentrations (generally 0.5 to 5%) and this avoids their potential toxicity. MNPs are shown to be efficient materials to obtain bionanocomposites suitable for active food packaging. Studies focusing on the control of the antimicrobial effect of MNPs on desirable microorganisms are suggested. In addition, further studies on the evaluation of the potential toxicity of MNPs are needed to ensure food quality and safety.
KW - Antimicrobial
KW - Antioxidant
KW - Bionanocomposites
KW - Food Packaging
KW - Metallic Nanoparticles
KW - Migration
KW - Sustainability
KW - Toxicity
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U2 - 10.12944/CRNFSJ.10.1.01
DO - 10.12944/CRNFSJ.10.1.01
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85130232142
SN - 2347-467X
VL - 10
SP - 1
EP - 18
JO - Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science
JF - Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science
IS - 1
ER -