Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and nanocrystalline cellulose (CNC) are biopolymers with
abundant natural availability, biodegradable, non-toxic, and renewable, isolated from …

The study focuses on the antimicrobial activity of nanocellulose films (NFC) embedded with
thyme, cinnamon, and oregano essential oils for active packaging application. The activity …

Global environmental concern, regarding the use of petroleum-based packaging materials,
is encouraging researchers and industries in the search for packaging materials from natural …

The use of plastic-based films can cause serious ecological problems because of their
nonbiodegradability. Due to environmental demands for better solid waste management, the …

Regarding food security and waste reduction, preserving fruits and vegetables is a vital
problem. This comprehensive study examines the innovative potential of coatings and …

The food industry is increasingly demanding advanced and eco-friendly sustainable
packaging materials with improved physical, mechanical and barrier properties. The …

Healthy and sustainable solutions achieve remarkable interest to guarantee the freshness
and quality of food products through packaging. Currently, packaging materials used in the …

Nowadays, environmental pollution due to synthetic polymers represents one of the biggest
worldwide challenges. As demonstrated in numerous scientific articles, plant-based …

The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated existing problems associated with the high
consumption of plastic products and their incorrect disposal, resulting in serious social …

This study was aimed to develop novel antibacterial packaging materials in order to reduce
the microbial contamination of food surface. Chrysanthemum essential oil (CHEO) was …