Addressing a Critical Gap in Sustainable Food Packaging (IMAGE)

Hasanuddin University

Addressing a Critical Gap in Sustainable Food Packaging

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Conventional food packaging plastics protect food from oxygen-induced spoilage but contribute to plastic pollution and long-term environmental challenges. To address this problem, researchers led by Prof. Andi Dirpan from Hasanuddin University, Indonesia, have reportedly developed multilayered biodegradable polylactic acid films reinforced with cellulose obtained from fermented coconut water (also known as nata de coco) and butylated hydroxytoluene, that combines oxygen-scavenging functionality with enhanced mechanical performance, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative.

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