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Recent advances in cellulose-based antimicrobial films: A review
Wenyong Liu1, Juanpei Lin2, Shaolong Zhao2
1Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Low-carbon Degradable Material Modification and Processing, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Research and Development of Degradable Materials and Molding Technology, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Advanced Packaging Materials Research and Development Technology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomass Fiber Functional Materials, College of Packaging and Materials Engineering, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China.
Cellulose-based antimicrobial films offer a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials. This review highlights their fabrication, mechanisms, and applications in food packaging, biomedicine, and water treatment.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Cellulose is the most abundant natural polymer, offering renewability, biodegradability, and safety.
- Cellulose's properties make it an ideal substrate for antibacterial agents, driving research into cellulose antibacterial membranes.
- Cellulose-based antimicrobial films present a promising eco-friendly alternative to conventional petroleum-based films.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in cellulose-based antimicrobial films.
- To summarize antimicrobial agents, their mechanisms, and cellulose material integration.
- To outline fabrication methods and applications in key sectors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on recent research progress.
- Analysis of antimicrobial agents and their mechanisms of action.
- Synthesis and characterization of cellulose-based antimicrobial materials.
Main Results:
- Overview of widely used antimicrobial agents and their antibacterial mechanisms.
- Summary of research on cellulose-based materials for antimicrobial film development.
- Compilation of fabrication techniques for cellulose-based antimicrobial films.
Conclusions:
- Cellulose-based antimicrobial films demonstrate significant potential across various applications.
- Further research can optimize fabrication and expand applications in food packaging, biomedicine, and water treatment.
- These films represent a sustainable and effective solution for antimicrobial material needs.
