Typha domingensis and Phragmites australis as alternative and sustainable pulp materials for primary paper based packaging

Environmental pollution with plastic waste and deforestation has led to increase research into the development of new natural fibers. Typha domingensis and Phragmites australis was used to make sustainable paper sheet and rigid containers packaging. Characterization of structural, mechanical, barrie...

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Published in:	Bioresource technology reports Vol. 25; p. 101712
Main Authors:	Senghor, Mame Niny, Bassama, Joseph, Ly, Elhadji Babacar, Mora, Federico, Galaffu, Nicola
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01-02-2024
Subjects:	Food packaging Molded pulp Phragmites australis Trays Typha domingensis Trays Typha domingensis Paper Food packaging Phragmites australis Molded pulp
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Summary:	Environmental pollution with plastic waste and deforestation has led to increase research into the development of new natural fibers. Typha domingensis and Phragmites australis was used to make sustainable paper sheet and rigid containers packaging. Characterization of structural, mechanical, barriers, safety and end-of-life properties of Typha paper coated with polyolefins or polylactic acid was performed. Cellulose extraction was done at, 10 % NaOH at 120 °C for 90 min, the cellulose and fibers of these plants were used to produce a paper sheet and trays. The results showed that sheets made from Typha were 100 % recyclable and, showed mechanical properties comparable (5900 MPa) to a commercial Mitsubishi paper (7000 MPa) at parity of grammage. Typha and Reeds trays were permeable to water vapors and oxygen, but resistant to fat. The results LCA analysis showed that Typha trays had an environmental impact three times lower than aluminum trays, the most use in Senegal. [Display omitted] •Typha cellulose pulp was tested for papermaking purposes.•Typha papers exhibit mechanical properties comparable to Mitsubishi paper.•Typha/Reeds trays coated with PLA were permeable to water and oxygen vapors.•Typha and Reeds trays coated with Paramelt 2248 and PLA were resistant to fat.•Typha paper could be fit application in secondary food packaging.
ISSN:	2589-014X 2589-014X
DOI:	10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101712