# Exploring the Potential of Pectin as a Source of Biopolymers for Active and Intelligent Packaging: A Review
> Dirpan A.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/exploring-the-potential-of-pectin-as-a-source-of-biopolymers-for-active-and-inte
Jurnal / Konferensi: Polymers
Tahun terbit: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16192783
ISSN: 20734360
Kuartil SJR: Q1
Citations: 20

## Authors
- Dirpan A.

## Abstract
The use of fossil-based plastics in food packaging poses a serious environmental concern. Pectin, a natural biodegradable polymer, offers a potential solution for environmentally friendly and sustainable food packaging to replace fossil-based plastics. This article reviews the applications of pectin in active and intelligent packaging and analyzes the latest research trends. Bibliometric analysis was used to review the existing literature on pectin in food packaging. Data were collected from the Scopus database, which covers research on film manufacturing and pectin-based coating. Pectin-based active packaging contains antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds such as ascorbic acid and essential oils, which effectively prevent bacterial growth while absorbing oxygen and water vapor. In contrast, pectin-based intelligent packaging allows real-time monitoring of food quality through integrated color-changing indicators, eliminating the need for open packaging. Research trends have shown a significant increase in publications on pectin-based packaging, reflecting the growing interest in sustainable packaging solutions. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, pectin can replace conventional plastics and provide safer and more durable packaging solutions, thereby supporting global efforts to reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste.

## Keywords
- Pectin
- Food packaging
- Active packaging
- Plastic packaging
- Sustainability
- Environmentally friendly
- Biochemical engineering
- Environmental science
- Waste management
- Food science
- Pulp and paper industry
- Materials science
- Engineering
- Chemistry
- Mechanical engineering
- Ecology
- Biology

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