Food loss and waste occur for many reasons, from crop processing to household leftovers.
Even though some waste generation is unavoidable, a considerable amount is due to …

Bioplastics are a promising alternative to non-biodegradable plastics. One of these
bioplastics, PBAT (polybutylene adipate co-terephthalate), is a polyester-based bioplastic …

Recently, consumers have been increasingly inclined towards natural antimicrobials and
antioxidants in food processing and packaging. Several bioactive compounds have …

Eco-friendly multifunctional composite films were designed using gelatin (Gel) and metal-
organic frameworks ZIF-8 (Zn-MOFs) to meet the demand for active packaging that ensures …

Abstract Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB) is a bio-based biodegradable biopolymer with
excellent potential to substitute petrochemical-based food packaging materials …

Food spoilage and poisoning can be caused by microbes in food. Active food packaging
with the addition of antimicrobial compounds is a novel method to prolong the shelf life of …

Antibacterial packaging used to control the growth of microorganisms in food is of great
value for prolonging the shelf life of food. In this study, a bio-based antibacterial agent PDI …

Citrus is the largest fruit crop planted worldwide. However, the global citrus fruit processing
byproducts have not been fully utilized up to now. Citrus peels contain valuable biopolymers …

To address the environmental and food contamination issues caused by plastics and
microorganisms, antimicrobial films using natural polymers has attracted enormous …

Consumers are now more concerned about food safety and hygiene following the COVID-19
pandemic. Antimicrobial packaging has attracted increased interest by reducing …