Introduction of Sustainable Biomaterials

Abstract

Food products are highly susceptible to spoilage owing to their inherent features and environmental parameters during transportation from farm to fork. So, food items must be preserved through appropriate packaging. The petroleum-based plastics utilized in the packaging industry are accompanied by several essential challenges, such as the generation of single-use wastes, depletion of resources (raw materials), environmental pollution, and limited recycling. In order to overcome these limitations, the design and development of sustainable biomaterials have received growing attention from researchers. These materials offer a feasible alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics, as they are frequently renewable, compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable. Despite these advantages, th