Emerging Strategies for Tailoring Functionality in Protein-Polysaccharide Biocomposite Films for Food Packaging: A Review
Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety, cilt.25, sa.5, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
- Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 5
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/1541-4337.70658
- Dergi Adı: Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Compendex, EMBASE, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, INSPEC, MEDLINE, Natural Science Collection (ProQuest), Biological Science Database (ProQuest)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: biopolymer, cold plasma, Maillard reaction, oleofilm, pulsed electric field, ultrasound
- Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Environmental concerns regarding petroleum-based plastics have accelerated the search for renewable food packaging materials. Protein-polysaccharide composites are strong candidates due to their inherent biodegradability and film-forming properties. Blending these biopolymers offers a pathway to balanced structural and functional performance; yet practical application remains limited by poor moisture resistance, limited mechanical stability, and interfacial incompatibility. This review critically examines recent advances in double-based protein-polysaccharide composite films, with particular emphasis on the effectiveness of current modification strategies. On the basis of findings, hydrophobic compounds primarily improve water-vapor barrier properties, nanomaterials are more effective for mechanical reinforcement, and treatments, such as Maillard-type cross-linking, pulsed electric field, cold plasma, and ultrasound, can improve film network structure through modified intermolecular interactions. A critical limitation in existing research is the lack of a standardized framework that links specific structural defects to optimal modification pathways. This review addresses this gap and proposes future priorities: improving phase compatibility, developing scalable green processing, and validating film performance under real food packaging conditions.