Single-use plastic packaging has become an inevitable part of every aspect of human life. In
fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …

There has been a significant increase in the development of edible films and coatings in
recent times, and this is expected to have a significant impact on the quality of fruit and …

Background Starch-based films are degradable, renewable, cost effective, and can be used
as a foodstuff packaging material. Functional starch-based films have attracted extensive …

This study aimed to develop intelligent packaging films possessing pH-sensitive and
mechanical stability for cassava starch-based substrates using red cabbage extracts by a …

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

Starch is the most popular plant polysaccharides, which has been widely used for the
development of edible coating films because of its abundance, cost-effectiveness, and …

The accumulation of plastic wastes in different environments has become a topic of major
concern over the past decades; therefore, technologies and strategies aimed at mitigating …

Biodegradable polymers obtained from renewable natural resources have received
increasing attention due to their potential as alternatives to traditional petroleum-based …

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 …

Advanced food packaging technology ensures food safety from pollutants and microbial
pathogens, extending the shelf-life period of the preserved foods. However, conventional …