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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a versatile biomaterial with potential applications in various fields.
  • Lignin, a complex polymer found in plant cell walls, is an abundant and renewable resource.
  • Developing sustainable and functional materials from renewable resources is a key area of research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel BC/lignin composite film by mimicking natural plant cell structures.
  • To enhance the properties of BC films using lignin as a functional filler.
  • To explore the potential of these composite films as replacements for petroleum-based polymers in packaging.

Main Methods:

  • Lignin was extracted using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) composed of choline chloride and lactic acid.
  • The DES-extracted lignin was used as a filler and functional agent to modify BC films.
  • The interface compatibility and properties of the resulting BC/lignin composite films were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The DES-extracted lignin possessed abundant phenol hydroxyl groups and a narrow molecular weight distribution.
  • Lignin effectively filled voids in the BC matrix, improving interface compatibility.
  • The BC/lignin composite films exhibited enhanced waterproof, mechanical, UV shielding, gas barrier, and antioxidant properties.
  • The BL-0.4 composite film showed low oxygen permeability (0.4 mL/m²/day/Pa) and water vapor transmission rate (0.9 g/m²/day).

Conclusions:

  • The developed BC/lignin composite films demonstrate multifunctional properties suitable for advanced packaging.
  • This approach offers a sustainable strategy for utilizing lignin and BC.
  • These findings highlight the potential of BC/lignin composites as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional packaging materials.