The challenges posed by the non-biodegradable petroleum-based plastics in food
packaging have sparked interest in biodegradable films. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is one of …

In recent years, biopolymer-based colloidal particles have been utilized to fabricate
Pickering emulsions, which have attracted widespread attention due to their higher stability …

Innovative active and pH-colorimetric composite films were fabricated from gelatin/poly (vinyl
alcohol)(Gel/PVA) integrated with copper-based metal-organic frameworks (Cu-MOFs) and …

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of anise essential oil Pickering emulsion (AEO-PE)
on the corn starch/cassia gum (CS/CG) composite films in terms of mechanical properties …

Aronia or black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa), cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), and
grapefruit seed extract (GSE) were used for the preparation of multifunctional polyvinyl …

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.) is one of the oldest spices known to humankind and is used
in culinary and traditional medicine practices. It is obtained from the inner bark of cinnamon …

Multifunctional composite materials with controlled release, antimicrobial and antioxidant
properties were prepared through encapsulation of oregano essential oil (OEO) into …

In this study, cinnamon essential oil and tea polyphenols were added to chitosan/polyvinyl
alcohol/hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/alizarin composite films to enhance their mechanical …

A new multifunctional film with active and intelligent effects was developed by incorporating
curcumin-clove oil emulsion into natural materials. The basic properties, functional …

Five natural pigments including water-soluble [butterfly pea (BP), red cabbage (RC), and
aronia (AR)] and alcohol-soluble [shikonin (SK) and alizarin (ALZ)] were extracted …