Environmental pollution by synthetic polymers is a global problem and investigating
substitutes for synthetic polymers is a major research area. Starch can be used in …

In this study, we present and discuss the technical benefits of using nanoclays as a
promising property enhancer in organic polymers for food and beverage packaging. The …

The increasing acceptance of ready to eat food generates demand on development of active
and intelligent food packaging material. Even though many polymers have been used for the …

This paper shows that citric acid can cross-link starch and improve the tensile strength,
thermal stability and decrease the dissolution of starch films in water and formic acid. The …

Extrusion of organic oxygen scavenging compounds with starch blend polymers possibly
produced bio-based functional materials. Oxygen scavenging polymers were produced by …

Nowadays, food packaging systems have shifted from a passive to an active role in which
the incorporation of antimicrobial compounds into biopolymers can promote a sustainable …

Rice starch has been used in various agri-food products due to its hypoallergenic properties.
However, rice starch has poor solubility, lower resistant starch content with reduced …

Bio-based materials with linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) and a high content of
thermoplastic starch (TPS) were prepared using the twin-screw extruder. The 25 μm thick …

The ecological problems emerging due to accumulation of non-biodegradable plastics are
becoming more and more urgent. This problem can be solved by the development of …

The assessment of the transport properties of different substances in polymeric materials is
of crucial importance for the evaluation of packaging performances, aiming to protect packed …