Background With the influence of climate change, environmental pollution, industrial
development, and new agricultural practices, increasing amounts of chemical substances …

Synthetic antioxidants (AOs) are commonly used in everyday items and industrial products
to inhibit oxidative deterioration. However, the presence of AOs in food packaging and …

Marine litter and more specifically plastic marine litter is nowadays considered a global
issue with unprecedented impact and consequences to the entire marine ecosystem and …

The post-harvest losses (PHLs) of vegetables and fruits (VFs) present a major challenge in
the global agricultural sector. For safeguarding the integrity of our food supply and extending …

Microplastic (MP) pollution is widely spread in oceans, freshwater, and terrestrial
environments but MPs in mountainous headwater ecosystem are rarely reported. This study …

To progress towards closed-loop recycling of plastic packages it is vital to understand the
origin of contaminants and to develop effective mitigation strategies. High density …

Globally, we produced 489 million tonnes of plastic in 2023 and we recycled only 8.17%.
This study navigates the landscape of recycling practices, highlighting the imperative to …

In this study, Rhodamine B-containing chitosan-based films were prepared and
characterized using their mechanical, photophysical, and antibacterial properties. The films …

The consumption of “ready-to-cook” foods has been experiencing rapid expansion due to
modern lifestyles, and they are often sold in economical multipacks. These foods necessitate …