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  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Science

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  • Growing environmental concerns over non-degradable plastics necessitate sustainable alternatives.
  • Bioplastics offer a promising solution, shifting focus towards renewable resources.
  • Xanthan gum, a natural biopolymer, emerges as a key eco-friendly additive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of xanthan gum as an additive in biodegradable materials.
  • To explore techniques for integrating xanthan gum into bioplastic films and coatings.
  • To highlight xanthan gum's potential in advancing sustainable food packaging.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of xanthan gum's properties and applications.
  • Analysis of xanthan gum's interactions with other molecules to enhance composite properties.
  • Exploration of various formulations for xanthan gum-based bioplastics.

Main Results:

  • Xanthan gum, derived from *Xanthomonas campestris*, is non-toxic, biodegradable, and compatible.
  • Its negative charge enhances composite mechanical strength through interactions with positively charged molecules.
  • Xanthan gum-based composites offer protection against moisture, oxygen, UV, and microbial contamination, extending food shelf life.

Conclusions:

  • Xanthan gum is an effective additive for bioplastics, particularly in food packaging.
  • Optimized formulations are needed to mitigate limitations like reduced stretchability.
  • Further research, including nanotechnology, can enhance xanthan gum's advantages for broader adoption.