Renewable fibers and bio-based materials for packaging applications - A review of recent developments

摘要: This review describes the state-of-the-art of material derived from forest sector with respect to its potential for use in packaging industry. Some innovative approaches are highlighted. The aim is cover recent developments and key challenges successful introduction renewable materials market. covered subjects fibers bio-based polymers bioplastics or as coatings paper-based materials. Current market sizes forecasts also presented. Competitive mechanical, thermal, barrier properties along availability ease processing identified fundamental issues sustainable utilization