Easily sourced mucus from various plant parts is an odorless, colorless and tasteless
substance with emerging commercial potential in agriculture, food, cosmetics and …

Background P esticides have a negative impact on the health of consumers and on the
environment, and as a consequence, the use of naturally occurring antimicrobial agents …

This study investigated the physicochemical and mechanical properties of a novel edible
film based on chia mucilage (CM) hydrocolloid. CM (1% w/v) films were prepared by …

Mucilage polysaccharide was extracted from Opuntia ficus-indica cladodes (Cactaceae) and
its composition was determined by sugar analysis using HPLC-RID and its structural …

A Fe 2 O 3–biochar nano-composite (Fe 2 O 3–BC) was prepared from FeCl 3-impregnated
pulp and paper sludge (PPS) by pyrolysis at 750° C. The characteristics and methyl orange …

Fresh produce is recognized as highly beneficial for human health. The substantial changes
in the life-style of populations and upturn awareness about nutritional aspects of dietary …

The present work dealt with investigating physicochemical, barrier, mechanical and surface
properties of sage seed gum (SSG) edible films as a function of plasticiser type (glycerol and …

Heavy metal ion, pesticide and dye wastewaters cause severe ecological contamination
with conventional treatment methods proving inadequate, unsuccessful or expensive to …

Plant mucilage is a renewable and cost-effective source of plant-based compounds that are
biologically active, biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly …

Microstructural, physical and functional properties of thin films (90–110μm) made from
blends of the mucilage of Salvia hispanica (MC) and whey protein concentrate (WPC) were …