Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences

Published by Asian Online Journals (AOJ) • ISSN (Online): 2321-1571 • ISSN (Print): 2321-1571
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Nanocellulose Reinforcement of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Films for Active Food Packaging

Ramesh K. Sharma *
Siti Nurhaliza *
* Division of Agronomy, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (India)
* Department of Food Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (Malaysia)

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
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Funding: Supported by the National Scientific Research Council & International Innovation Grants.
Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no competing financial or institutional interests.
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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