A comprehensive overview of biodegradable packaging films: Part I—sources, additives, and preparation methods
Journal: Discover Food
Year: 2025

The present review aims to analyze biodegradable packaging films, with a specific emphasis on their sources, the role of additives in enhancing their properties and functionality, and the processes involved in their development. While traditional biodegradable films are derived primarily from polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, or hydrocolloids, recent advancements have led to the incorporation of natural and synthetic additives to enhance their mechanical, barrier, and functional properties. The