Natural biopolymers are an interesting resource for edible films production, as they are
environmentally friendly packaging materials. The possibilities of the application of main …

Publisher Summary The polymers obtained from products or byproducts of agricultural origin
are proposed for the formulation of biodegradable materials or edible films. Different …

In order to extend product shelf life while preserving the quality scientific attention focused to
biopolymers research that are base for edible films and coatings production. Another major …

The continuously increased use of non-biodegradable synthetic polymeric packaging films
and plastics has led to serious ecological impacts to human everyday life. A combination of …

In this review, a historical perspective, functional and application trends of natural polymers
used to the development of edible food packaging were presented and discussed …

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of various biopolymers and their
properties and applications in food packaging and preservation. Biopolymers can be …

Edible and biodegradable films are made of renewable resources, offer an alternative to
synthetic plastics for packaging, and, unlike these, can be placed between phases in direct …

Certain newly discovered characteristics of natural biopolymers should make them a choice
material to be used for different types of wrappings and films. Edible and/or biodegradable …

Edible films, coatings and biodegradable packagings produced from biological materials
offer numerous advantages over other conventional synthetic packaging materials. Potential …

Highlights•Overview of biobased polymers used as a component in (food) packaging
materials.•Different strategies for improving barrier properties of biobased packaging.• …