Food packaging derived from a petroleum base represents a serious environmental
problem. Finding alternative sustainable solutions is a must. Therefore, the current study has …

This study was aimed to develop bio-nanocomposite films of carboxymethyl cellulose
(CMC)/starch (ST) polysaccharide matrix reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) using …

Rosemary (REO), mint essential oil (MEO), nisin and lactic acid were incorporated at 0.5% to
develop a novel functional packaging film including chitosan pectin and starch polymers …

The carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS)/fish skin gelatin (Gel) based novel nanocomposite film
was developed with nano ZnO for potential food packaging applications. The SEM and FT …

Gelatin-sodium alginate-based active packaging films were formulated by including date pits
extracts (DPE), as bioactive compound, in raw minced beef meat packaging. The DPE …

The present study describes the physical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of
biodegradable films prepared by incorporating different concentrations (1, 2, and 3% v/v) of …

Polymers are the most common excipients used in pharmaceutical dosage forms, and often
new applications and innovative polymers appear aiming to overcome unmet needs in the …

A hybrid composite was prepared from cassava bagasse (CB) and sugar palm fiber (SPF)
using casting technique with cassava starch (CS) as matrix and fructose as a plasticizer …

The amylose and amylopectin content of starch influences its functional characteristics and
its interaction with other materials. Thus, it is important to study the mechanical strength and …

Bio-nanocomposites, composed of biopolymers and inorganic solids, show dimensions in
the nanometer range (1–100 nm) which can be widely used in variety of areas owing to …