Exploring Sustainable Alternatives: Liquid Wood Packaging for Ecofriendly Food Packaging

Year : 2025 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 03 | Page : 40 45
    By

    Manoj Kumawat,

  • Nupur Jain,

  • Sudhanshu Sharma,

  • Sakshi Kumari,

  1. Student, Department of Applied Science Engineering, Poornima Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rajasthan, India
  2. Professor, Department of Applied Science Engineering, Poornima Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rajasthan, India
  3. Student, Department of Applied Science Engineering, Poornima Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rajasthan, India
  4. Student, Department of Applied Science Engineering, Poornima Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

In the modern era, environmental problems are increasing due to various reasons. Food packaging is one of the reasons why environmental problems take place. The present research paper delved into the potential of liquid wood as an innovative and ecofriendly alternative for chips and snack wrappers. Cellulose, hemp, flax, and lignin—substances once largely used for the creation of paper—are blended to create liquid wood. Many of the plastic-based products we regularly use can be replaced by liquid wood owing to its unique features. Through a comprehensive examination of its production process, material properties, and end-of-life considerations, we assessed the potential of liquid wood to reduce the ecological footprint associated with single-use packaging. Our research employed life cycle assessment methodologies to compare the environmental impacts of liquid wood packaging with traditional materials commonly used in the snack industry. Preliminary findings suggested that liquid wood exhibits promising attributes in terms of biodegradability, resource renewability, and reduced carbon emissions. Furthermore, we discussed potential challenges and opportunities for the widespread adoption of liquid wood packaging in the food industry, emphasizing the need for a sustainable shift in packaging practices. The present study contributed valuable insights to the ongoing discourse on environmentally friendly packaging solutions, offering a foundation for future research and practical applications in the pursuit of more sustainable snack packaging alternatives.

Keywords: Environmental, liquid wood, methodologies, resources, snack packaging

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Manoj Kumawat, Nupur Jain, Sudhanshu Sharma, Sakshi Kumari. Exploring Sustainable Alternatives: Liquid Wood Packaging for Ecofriendly Food Packaging. Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology. 2025; 14(03):40-45.
How to cite this URL:
Manoj Kumawat, Nupur Jain, Sudhanshu Sharma, Sakshi Kumari. Exploring Sustainable Alternatives: Liquid Wood Packaging for Ecofriendly Food Packaging. Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology. 2025; 14(03):40-45. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjofst/article=2025/view=233366


References

1. Zhang Y, Zhang SY, Yang DQ, Wan H. Dimensional stability of wood–polymer composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 2006; 102: 5085–5094p.
2. Han JW, Ruiz-Garcia L, Qian JP. Food packaging: A comprehensive review and future trends. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 2018; 17(4): 860–877p.
3. Akinola AA, Adeyemi I, Adeyinka F. A proposal for the management of plastic packaging waste. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology. 2014; 8(1): 71–78p.
4. Dilkes-Hoffman LS, Lane JL, Grant T, Pratt S, Lant PA, Laycock B. Environmental impact of biodegradable food packaging when considering food waste. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2018; 180: 325–334p.
5. Nedelcu D, Ciofu C, Lohan NM. Microindentation and differential scanning calorimetry of “liquid wood”. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2013; 55: 11–15p.
6. Kallio AMI. Prospects for producing liquid wood-based biofuels and impacts in the wood using sectors in Europe. Biomass Bioenergy. 2018; 108: 415–425p.
7. Pahlevi MR, Suhartanto D. The integrated model of green loyalty: Evidence from eco-friendly plastic products. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2020; 257: 120844p.
8. Koponen K, Hannula I. GHG emission balances and prospects of hydrogen enhanced synthetic biofuels from solid biomass in the European context. Applied Energy. 2017; 200: 106–118p.
9. Almeshal I, Tayeh BA, Alyousef R, Alabduljabbar H, Mohamed MA. Eco-friendly concrete containing recycled plastic as partial replacement for sand. Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 2020; 9(3): 4631–4643p.
10. Khalil WI, Khalaf KJ. Eco-friendly concrete containing PET plastic waste aggregate. Diyala Journal of Engineering Sciences. 2017; 10: 92–105p.

Regular Issue Subscription Review Article
Volume 14
Issue 03
Received 06/05/2025
Accepted 22/08/2025
Published 10/09/2025
Publication Time 127 Days
133

Login


My IP

PlumX Metrics