[HTML][HTML] An overview of the alternative use of seaweeds to produce safe and sustainable bio-packaging
S Lomartire, JC Marques, AMM Gonçalves - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
In modern times, seaweeds have become widely involved in several biotechnological
applications due to the variety of their constituent bioactive compounds. The consumption of …
applications due to the variety of their constituent bioactive compounds. The consumption of …
[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in bio-based smart active packaging materials
T Song, S Qian, T Lan, Y Wu, J Liu, H Zhang - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
The shortage of oil resources is currently a global problem. The use of renewable resources
instead of non-renewable ones has become a hot topic of research in the eyes of scientists …
instead of non-renewable ones has become a hot topic of research in the eyes of scientists …
[HTML][HTML] UV blocking and oxygen barrier coatings based on polyvinyl alcohol and zinc oxide nanoparticles for packaging applications
Photodegradation and oxidation are major causes of the deterioration of food, resulting in
darkening, off-flavors, and nutrient deficiency. To reduce this problem, novel functional …
darkening, off-flavors, and nutrient deficiency. To reduce this problem, novel functional …
[HTML][HTML] Global ban on plastic and what next? Are consumers ready to replace plastic with the second-generation bioplastic? Results of the snowball sample …
E Kochanska, K Wozniak, A Nowaczyk… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Plastic can be used for many things and at the same time is the most versatile material in our
modern world. However, the uncontrolled and unprecedented use of plastic comes to its …
modern world. However, the uncontrolled and unprecedented use of plastic comes to its …
[HTML][HTML] Sustainable and eco-friendly packaging films based on poly (vinyl alcohol) and glass flakes
The majority of food packaging materials are petroleum-based polymers, which are neither
easily recyclable nor ecologically friendly. Packaging films should preferably be transparent …
easily recyclable nor ecologically friendly. Packaging films should preferably be transparent …
[HTML][HTML] Multi-shaded edible films based on gelatin and starch for the packaging applications
Starch and gelatin are natural biopolymers that offer a variety of benefits and are available at
relatively low costs. In addition to this, they are an appealing substitute for synthetic …
relatively low costs. In addition to this, they are an appealing substitute for synthetic …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the heterocatalytic proficiencies of ZnO nanostructures in the simultaneous photo-degradation of chlorophenols
The development of innovative technology for effective pollutant degradation is becoming
more important as a result of major environmental issues. Here, ZnO nanoparticles were …
more important as a result of major environmental issues. Here, ZnO nanoparticles were …
[HTML][HTML] Improving Barrier Properties of Xylan-Coated Food Packaging Papers with Alkyl Ketene Dimer
P Nechita, M Roman, A Cantaragiu Ceoromila… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
In order to improve the hydrophobicity of xylan hemicellulose, a simple procedure of its
chemical modification with alkyl ketene dimer (AKD), a non-toxic, cost-effective, and eco …
chemical modification with alkyl ketene dimer (AKD), a non-toxic, cost-effective, and eco …
Recent progress in robust regenerated soy protein film
W Gu, Y Tan, H Pang, Q Ye, X Li… - … Materials and Engineering, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the research progress on soy
protein (SP) film. SP film has gained significant attention due to its natural, renewable, and …
protein (SP) film. SP film has gained significant attention due to its natural, renewable, and …
Lignocellulosic bioplastics in sustainable packaging–Recent developments in materials design and processing: A comprehensive review
Lignocellulosic materials, despite their abundance and attractiveness, have long been
marred with challenges in optimising the cost-functionality-quality trade-off. This …
marred with challenges in optimising the cost-functionality-quality trade-off. This …