Investigators from North Carolina State University (NC State) Target Sustainable Food and Agriculture (Sustainable Agro-residue-derived Cellulose Nanofibril Acetylation and Production of Biobased Barrier-coated Packaging).

A study conducted by investigators from North Carolina State University focuses on sustainable nanocellulose modifications for packaging applications. The research involved acetylating agro-derived cellulose nanofibrils to create biobased coatings with improved oleophobic and hydrophobic properties. The study confirmed the compositional and morphological aspects of the coatings and evaluated their barrier and mechanical performances, concluding that the prepared substrates could be effective biobased alternatives for flexible packaging and other applications. The research was funded by various organizations, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation. [Extracted from the article]