The Application of Phenolic Acids in The Obtainment of Packaging Materials Based on Polymers—A Review
Open Access
- 22 March 2023
- Vol. 12 (6), 1343
- https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12061343
Abstract
This article provides a summarization of present knowledge on the fabrication and characterization of polymeric food packaging materials that can be an alternative to synthetic ones. The review aimed to explore different studies related to the use of phenolic acids as cross-linkers, as well as bioactive additives, to the polymer-based materials upon their application as packaging. This article further discusses additives such as benzoic acid derivatives (sinapic acid, gallic acid, and ellagic acid) and cinnamic acid derivatives (p-coumaric acid, caffeic acid, and ferulic acid). These phenolic acids are mainly used as antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant agents. However, their presence also improves the physicochemical properties of materials based on polymers. Future perspectives in polymer food packaging are discussed.Funding Information
- Nicolaus Copernicus University (282/2021 IDUB SD)
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