@Article{jrm.2023.028251,
AUTHOR = {Yifan Liu, Shufeng Ma, Feijie Wang, Liqiang Wang},
TITLE = {Advances in Research of Molded Pulp for Food Packaging},
JOURNAL = {Journal of Renewable Materials},
VOLUME = {11},
YEAR = {2023},
NUMBER = {11},
PAGES = {3831--3846},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/jrm/v11n11/54425},
ISSN = {2164-6341},
ABSTRACT = {The molded pulp, a product of three-dimensional papermaking technology, is environmentally friendly and has a
low environmental impact due to its ability to decompose quickly in the natural environment after disposal. The
application of molded pulp for food packaging can replace or reduce the use of plastic food packaging. Researchers extract fibers from plants for the production of safe and hygienic molded pulp for food packaging, and they
also study and enhance the qualities of molded pulp to broaden its use in the food industry. This paper reviews
the sources and varieties of plant fiber used in molded pulp for food packaging, as well as research on the
improvement and optimization of the performance of molded pulp products. Additionally, issues with molded
pulp’s actual use for food packaging are reviewed, along with the potential for future research. This work can serve
as a reference for molded pulp applications and research in the food industry in the future.},
DOI = {10.32604/jrm.2023.028251}
}