Advances in chitin-based nanoparticle use in biodegradable polymers: A review
Carbohydrate Polymers, vol.312, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 312
- Publication Date: 2023
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120789
- Journal Name: Carbohydrate Polymers
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, BIOSIS, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Compendex, EMBASE, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
- Keywords: Biodegradable plastics, Chitin nanocrystals, Chitosan nanoparticles, Nanocomposites, Polylactic acid
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Chitin-based nanoparticles are polysaccharide materials that can be produced from a waste stream of the seafood industry: crustacean shells. These nanoparticles have received exponentially growing attention, especially in the field of medicine and agriculture owing to their renewable origin, biodegradability, facile modification, and functionality adjustment. Due to their exceptional mechanical strength and high surface area, chitin-based nanoparticles are ideal candidates for reinforcing biodegradable plastics to ultimately replace traditional plastics. This review discusses the preparation methods for chitin-based nanoparticles and their applications. Special focus is on biodegradable plastics for food packaging making use of the features that can be created by the chitin-based nanoparticles.