A large portion of food is lost due to the damage caused by different environmental factors
such as moisture, oxidation, irradiation, microbial contamination, and others. Thus, food …

Contamination of food by spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms is a major challenge to
public health, food security and sustainability. As a response, there has been a growing …

Wound healing can lead to complex clinical problems, hence finding an efficient approach to
enhance the healing process is necessary. An ideal wound dressing should treat wounds at …

Globally, chronic wounds impose a notable burden to patients and healthcare systems.
Such skin wounds are readily subjected to bacteria that provoke inflammation and hence …

A number of studies have established the potential of chitosan and alginate-based edible
film/coatings for preserving the quality attributes of fruits and vegetables. Findings …

The treatment of skin wounds is a key research domain owing to the important functional
and aesthetic role of this tissue. When the skin is impaired, bacteria can soon infiltrate into …

The development of food-borne and infectious diseases has increased globally at an
anomalous rate and is combined with emerging social and economic problems. This …

Naturally produced by aromatic plants, essential oils (EO) contain a wide range of volatile
molecules, including mostly secondary metabolites, which possess several biological …

Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) have high rates of morbidity and mortality associated.
Despite the successful treatment of some SSTIs, those affecting the subcutaneous tissue …

Essential oils are highly demanded in recent decades due to their antioxidant and
antimicrobial properties, protecting food from spoilage. However, their incorporation into low …