Preparation of tough, antioxidant and antibacterial bioplastic for sustainable packaging through an <i>in situ</i> phenolization strategy
Xue Yang, Jinsong Sun, Zheng Yin, Xiaoyang Lv, Yuan Liu, Zhiyi Hou, Dan Sui, Qinqin Xia
Abstract
An in situ phenolization strategy was used to develop a phenolic DES that directly converts wood-processing residues into bioplastic with improved toughness, oxygen barrier ability and biodegradability, and antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
Topics & Concepts
BioplasticBiochemical engineeringFood packagingMaterials scienceWaste managementEngineeringChemistryFood sciencebiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesNanocomposite Films for Food Packaging