The use of polysaccharide-based materials presents an eco-friendly technological solution,
by reducing dependence on fossil resources while reducing a product's carbon footprint …

Consumers increasingly prefer healthy and nutritious diet worldwide, and demands for fresh
fruits and vegetables are rapidly growing. Fresh produce are perishable commodities, and …

Biodegradable films emerge as alternative biomaterials to conventional packaging from
fossil sources, which, in addition to offering protection and increasing the shelf life of food …

Pectin/agar blended multifunctional composite films were prepared by reinforcing with
melanin nanoparticles (MNP) and grapefruit seed extract (GSE). The physical properties of …

This review article explores the developments and applications in agar-based composites
(ABCs), emphasizing various constituents such as metals, clay/ceramic, graphene, and …

This work aims to obtain antibacterially active wollastonite by synthesizing calcium silicate
hydrates in dense samples and, subsequently, by calcinating them at a low temperature. For …

The efficient use of waste from food processing industry is one of the innovative approaches
within sustainable development, because it can be transferred into added value products …

Plastic food packaging causes massive pollution in the environment via resource extraction,
gas emissions, and the enduring plastic waste accumulation. Hence, it is of crucial …

Candida strains are opportunistic pathogens frequently responsible for severe and
dangerous infections. Therefore, the need for biomaterials with antifungal properties is …

Packaging plays an important role in maintaining food quality. With the use of plastic being
phased out, new materials are needed for packaging as well as to support other purposes …