The growing world population, evolving urbanization, and globalization have created more
demand for food, which has increased challenges in food safety. Development and …

Nanotechnology can improve the mechanical barrier and the antimicrobial (which will not
allow the invasion of microorganisms in the food, increasing the food barrier properties …

Biopolymers have been used in packaged foods to tackle environmental hazards due to
their biodegradability and non-toxic nature. In addition to these merits, they have also …

The use of active packaging technologies and biopolymeric materials are among the
emerging trends for implementation of sustainability in the food packaging industry. Thus …

Starch is a biodegradable biopolymer, a sustainable material that can replace conventional
petrochemical-based plastics. However, starch has some limitations, as it must be …

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 …

The development of bio-based materials has been a consequence of the environmental
awareness generated over time. The versatility of native starch is a promising starting point …

Bio-based polymers, obtained from natural biomass, are nowadays considered good
candidates for the replacement of traditional fossil-derived plastics. The need for substituting …

Food packaging is used worldwide and is a common technique for protecting food safety
and quality while increasing shelf life. Environmental issues caused by using polymers in …

Plants are the most abundant bioresources, providing valuable materials that can be used
as additives in polymeric materials, such as lignocellulosic fibers, nano-cellulose, or lignin …