New Polymer Materials Study Findings Recently Were Reported by Researchers at Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering (High-barrier Oxidized Cellulose Nanofibril/chitosan Coating for Functional Food Packaging Materials).

Researchers at Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering in Guangzhou, China have developed a high-barrier coating for food packaging materials using oxidized cellulose nanofibrils (OCNFs) and chitosan. The coating solution, when applied to paper, significantly reduces the oxygen and water vapor transmission rates, making it an effective barrier against external elements. The study suggests that this OCNF/CTS-coated paper has great potential for use in food packaging materials, aligning with the growing demand for biodegradable and environmentally friendly packaging options. [Extracted from the article]