A review of fungal chitosan for bioactive and biodegradable food packaging: green extraction, properties, structure–function relationships, and applications

Sustainable Food Technology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nimesh Dileesha Lakshan, Amali U. Alahakoon, Rumesh Liyanage, Tharindra Weerakoon, Mayumi Silva, Arianna Dick, Lisa Newman, Benu Adhikari, Stacey F. Y. Yong, Chathuri Maheshika Senanayake
DOI: 10.1039/d6fb00007j
Cited by: 1
References: 131

Abstract

This review highlights fungal chitosan as a sustainable, non-allergenic biopolymer with excellent bioactive and packaging properties, emphasizing green extraction methods and its strong potential for next-generation biodegradable food packaging.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging Advanced Cellulose Research Studies biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Publication details

Journal / source
Sustainable Food Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
4
Issue
4
Pages
3724–3749
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN