The rising demand for food packaging has led to a growing interest in sustainable and eco-
friendly food coatings. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), being a versatile cellulose derivative …

Urea is also known as carbamide, an inexpensive and eco-friendly additive for starch
functionalization. This article reviews the potential role of urea in starch modification, with the …

Starch, a stored form of energy in plants, plays an important role in the human diet as it is a
vital source of carbohydrate. The classification of starch based on its botanical origin as …

Environmental pollution caused by non-biodegradable plastic pollutants adversely affects
various ecosystems. This study proposes the development of novel functional and …

Biopolymers like starch, a renewable and widely available resource, are increasingly being
used to fabricate the films for eco-friendly packaging solutions. Starch-based edible films …

The food packaging industry is seeking innovative ways to extend product shelf life and
ensure food safety and quality through real-time monitoring. The bioactive properties and …

This work aims to develop a biodegradable film with enhanced mechanical, water-barrier,
and antimicrobial characteristics for the preservation of cherry tomatoes. Here, a persimmon …

To improve the antimicrobial ability of MoS 2-containing films, we used lignin and triple-
frequency ultrasound for liquid-phase exfoliation (LPE) to obtain MoS 2 nanosheets …

Abstract The Green Deal, established by the European Commission, aims to make the
European Union climate-neutral and sustainable by 2050. Although the Green Deal does …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are nanoscale renewable resources derived from
lignocellulosic materials. They are known for their good optical permeability and self …