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Nanocellulose Reinforcement of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Films for Active Food Packaging
Abstract
In the field of Sustainable Agriculture, Agronomy and Food Science, poor water vapor barrier and low tensile ductility of pure PLA films restrict their adoption as petroleum plastic packaging replacements. This empirical investigation systematically examines Nanocellulose Reinforcement of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Films for Active Food Packaging through a multi-stage experimental methodology and rigorous quantitative analytical framework. Utilizing oil palm biomass nanocellulose extraction, melt extrusion film casting, tensile mechanical testing, and water vapor transmission rate analysis, data were gathered across multiple operational cycles and validated against established international benchmarks. The statistical and computational results reveal that incorporating 3.0 wt% silane-modified cellulose nanocrystals improved tensile modulus by 58% and reduced water permeability by 42%. Comparative sensitivity analyses confirmed a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.01) over conventional baseline approaches, with heightened reproducibility and robust fault tolerance. These comprehensive findings provide actionable theoretical insights and practical implementation guidelines for biodegradable packaging manufacturing and sustainable food supply chain operations. Furthermore, the standardized protocols established in this study offer a valuable foundation for future cross-disciplinary investigations, policy formulation, and scalable technological deployment across global academic and industrial environments.
Keywords
Nanocellulose Nanocomposites
Poly(lactic acid) Biopolymers
Biodegradable Food Packaging
Water Vapor Barrier Properties
Bio-Based Materials
Sustainable Packaging Engineering
Declarations & Ethics
Funding:
Supported by the National Scientific Research Council & International Innovation Grants.
Conflicts of Interest:
The authors declare no competing financial or institutional interests.
Peer Review:
Double-blind peer reviewed by international subject specialists.
License:
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
How to Cite This Article
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Sharma, et al. (2024). Nanocellulose Reinforcement of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Films for Active Food Packaging. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajafs.v12i1.7412
Sharma, et al. "Nanocellulose Reinforcement of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Films for Active Food Packaging." Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, vol. 12, no. 1, 2024. https://doi.org/10.24203/ajafs.v12i1.7412
Sharma, et al. "Nanocellulose Reinforcement of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Films for Active Food Packaging." Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 12, no. 1 (2024). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajafs.v12i1.7412