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Yashwanth A, Huang R, Iepure M, Mu M, Zhou W, Kunadu A, Carignan C, Yegin Y, Cho D, Oh JK, Taylor MT, Akbulut MES, Min Y. Food packaging solutions in the post-per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics era: A review of functions, materials, and bio-based alternatives. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2025; 24:e70079. [PMID: 39680570 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.70079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Revised: 11/15/2024] [Accepted: 11/19/2024] [Indexed: 12/18/2024]
Abstract
Food packaging (FP) is essential for preserving food quality, safety, and extending shelf-life. However, growing concerns about the environmental and health impacts of conventional packaging materials, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics, are driving a major transformation in FP design. PFAS, synthetic compounds with dual hydro- and lipophobicity, have been widely employed in food packaging materials (FPMs) to impart desirable water and grease repellency. However, PFAS bioaccumulate in the human body and have been linked to multiple health effects, including immune system dysfunction, cancer, and developmental problems. The detection of microplastics in various FPMs has raised significant concerns regarding their potential migration into food and subsequent ingestion. This comprehensive review examines the current landscape of FPMs, their functions, and physicochemical properties to put into perspective why there is widespread use of PFAS and microplastics in FPMs. The review then addresses the challenges posed by PFAS and microplastics, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable and bio-based alternatives. We highlight promising advancements in sustainable and renewable materials, including plant-derived polysaccharides, proteins, and waxes, as well as recycled and upcycled materials. The integration of these sustainable materials into active packaging systems is also examined, indicating innovations in oxygen scavengers, moisture absorbers, and antimicrobial packaging. The review concludes by identifying key research gaps and future directions, including the need for comprehensive life cycle assessments and strategies to improve scalability and cost-effectiveness. As the FP industry evolves, a holistic approach considering environmental impact, functionality, and consumer acceptance will be crucial in developing truly sustainable packaging solutions.
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- Arcot Yashwanth
- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, California, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, California, USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Dankook University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Dankook University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, California, USA
- Material Science and Engineering Program, University of California, Riverside, California, USA
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Alebrahim T, Huang L, Welgama HK, Esmaeili N, Deng E, Cheng S, Acharya D, Doherty CM, Hill AJ, Rumsey C, Trebbin M, Cook TR, Lin H. Low-Loading Mixed Matrix Materials: Fractal-Like Structure and Peculiarly Enhanced Gas Permeability. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:11116-11124. [PMID: 38372265 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Mixed matrix materials (MMMs) containing metal-organic framework (MOF) nanoparticles are attractive for membrane carbon capture. Particularly, adding <5 mass % MOFs in polymers dramatically increased gas permeability, far surpassing the Maxwell model's prediction. However, no sound mechanisms have been offered to explain this unusual low-loading phenomenon. Herein, we design an ideal series of MMMs containing polyethers (one of the leading polymers for CO2/N2 separation) and discrete metal-organic polyhedra (MOPs) with cage sizes of 2-5 nm. Adding 3 mass % MOP-3 in a polyether increases the CO2 permeability by 100% from 510 to 1000 Barrer at 35 °C because of the increased gas diffusivity. No discernible changes in typical physical properties governing gas transport properties are detected, such as glass transition temperature, fractional free volume, d-spacing, etc. We hypothesize that this behavior is attributed to fractal-like networks formed by highly porous MOPs, and for the first time, we validate this hypothesis using small-angle X-ray scattering analysis.
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- Taliehsadat Alebrahim
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Future Industries, Private Bag 10, Clayton, South Victoria 3169, Australia
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- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Future Industries, Private Bag 10, Clayton, South Victoria 3169, Australia
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- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Future Industries, Private Bag 10, Clayton, South Victoria 3169, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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Hu L, Fan S, Huang L, Bui VT, Tran T, Chen K, Ding Y, Swihart MT, Lin H. Supramolecular Polymer Networks of Ion-Coordinated Polybenzimidazole with Simultaneously Improved H 2 Permeability and H 2/CO 2 Selectivity. Macromolecules 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c01033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Leiqing Hu
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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Azimi S, Docoslis A. Recent Advances in the Use of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering for Illicit Drug Detection. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:3877. [PMID: 35632286 PMCID: PMC9143835 DOI: 10.3390/s22103877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The rapid increase in illicit drug use and its adverse health effects and socio-economic consequences have reached alarming proportions in recent years. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has emerged as a highly sensitive analytical tool for the detection of low dosages of drugs in liquid and solid samples. In the present article, we review the state-of-the-art use of SERS for chemical analysis of illicit drugs in aqueous and complex biological samples, including saliva, urine, and blood. We also include a review of the types of SERS substrates used for this purpose, pointing out recent advancements in substrate fabrication towards quantitative and qualitative detection of illicit drugs. Finally, we conclude by providing our perspective on the field of SERS-based drug detection, including presently faced challenges. Overall, our review provides evidence of the strong potential of SERS to establish itself as both a laboratory and in situ analytical method for fast and sensitive drug detection and identification.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada;
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Superior CO2/N2 separation performance of highly branched Poly(1,3 dioxolane) plasticized by polyethylene glycol. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Mixed matrix membranes for post-combustion carbon capture: From materials design to membrane engineering. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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