Recent advances in polymers and polymer composites for food packaging
The growing world population, evolving urbanization, and globalization have created more
demand for food, which has increased challenges in food safety. Development and …
demand for food, which has increased challenges in food safety. Development and …
A review of biodegradable thermoplastic starches, their blends and composites: Recent developments and opportunities for single-use plastic packaging alternatives
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 …
fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …
Effect of glycerol plasticizer loading on the physical, mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) starch biopolymers
This research was set out to explore the development of arrowroot starch (AS) films using
glycerol (G) as plasticizer at the ratio of 15, 30, and 45%(w/w, starch basis) using solution …
glycerol (G) as plasticizer at the ratio of 15, 30, and 45%(w/w, starch basis) using solution …
Microplastics in agroecosystems-impacts on ecosystem functions and food chain
This work reviews microplastic's impact on agroecosystem components and possible effects
on the food chain. Microplastics are sized< 5 µm, made up of diverse chemical constituents …
on the food chain. Microplastics are sized< 5 µm, made up of diverse chemical constituents …
[HTML][HTML] Starch-based biodegradable materials: Challenges and opportunities
This paper reviews the recent development of starch-based materials, including both
fundamental and application researches. In order to overcome the weakness of pure starch …
fundamental and application researches. In order to overcome the weakness of pure starch …
Current status of biobased and biodegradable food packaging materials: Impact on food quality and effect of innovative processing technologies
J Nilsen‐Nygaard, EN Fernández… - … reviews in food …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Fossil‐based plastic materials are an integral part of modern life. In food packaging, plastics
have a highly important function in preserving food quality and safety, ensuring adequate …
have a highly important function in preserving food quality and safety, ensuring adequate …
Bioplastics for food packaging
E Shlush, M Davidovich-Pinhas - Trends in food science & technology, 2022 - Elsevier
Background. Packaging materials are responsible for approximately 40% of the produced
plastics while food packaging is the number one end user of such materials. Due to the …
plastics while food packaging is the number one end user of such materials. Due to the …
Bioactive and intelligent starch-based films: A review
C Cui, N Ji, Y Wang, L Xiong, Q Sun - Trends in Food Science & …, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …
as a foodstuff packaging material. Functional starch-based films have attracted extensive …
Starch-based films: Major factors affecting their properties
R Thakur, P Pristijono, CJ Scarlett, M Bowyer… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
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 …
development of edible coating films because of its abundance, cost-effectiveness, and …
Trends and challenges of biopolymer‐based nanocomposites in food packaging
M Taherimehr, H YousefniaPasha… - … Reviews in Food …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The ultimate goal of new food packaging technologies, in addition to maintaining the quality
and safety of food for the consumer, is to consider environmental concerns and reduce its …
and safety of food for the consumer, is to consider environmental concerns and reduce its …