Yifan Liu1, Shufeng Ma2, Feijie Wang1, Liqiang Wang1,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.11, pp. 3831-3846, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.028251
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… More >
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