The research of starch as a matrix material for manufacturing biodegradable films has been
gaining popularity in recent years, indicating its potential and possible limitations. To …

Background Synthetic plastics are extremely versatile and convenient materials that can be
used to create a diversity of useful products, but their widespread use is causing increasing …

Biodegradable polymeric films have great potential as alternatives to synthetic polymeric
films to reduce environmental pollution. Plasticizing agents and nanofillers can improve the …

Plastic-based food packaging is generating a serious environmental problem by
accumulating large amounts of plastic in the surroundings. Ecological and health concerns …

The environmental impact caused by the excessive amount of synthetic packaging used in
modern society imposes serious demands for biodegradable plastic materials made from …

The present work deals with the development of cellulose-reinforced starch-based bioactive
thermoplastic packaging films, from complete recycling of banana peel waste. The …

With increasing awareness of environmental protection, petroleum-based raw materials are
continuously decreasing, which in turn necessitated the development of eco-friendly …

This study investigated the effects of adding different concentrations of virgin coconut oil
(VCO) on the optical, mechanical, thermodynamic and antimicrobial properties, as well as …

At present, people more actively pursuing biodegradable-based food packaging to lower the
environmental problems of plastic-based packaging. Starch could become a promising …

The use of plastics is resisted worldwide. Therefore, finding alternatives to plastic packaging
products is an urgent issue. This work was dedicated to the preparation of biodegradable …