Biopolymers are fourth generation packaging materials. Due to the shortcomings of the
petrochemical‐based polymers and their threat to the environment, biopolymers are seen as …

Lifestyle-related diseases are caused by people's daily routines and can result in several
health problems, including severe non-communicable diseases with potentially life …

The increase in the preference for vegan and vegetarian diets is directly related to changing
eating habits and the need for plant-based alternatives to animal-based products, which are …

Burning of plastics present a serious problem for both our health and safety when applied in
advanced applications. Based on the above argument, there is need to enhance the …

Mucilage extracted from chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.)(MCHs) has come to prominence in
recent studies due to its attractive biological activities, improving the interest in developing …

The improper disposal of petroleum-based plastics has been associated with detrimental
environmental consequences, such as the proliferation of microplastic pollution and …

The use of carrier systems for the protection and delivery of bioactive compounds in the agri-
food industry is an area of opportunity that requires the design of new systems and sources …

This study evaluated the feasibility of using cactus mucilage (CM) to elaborate biobased
composite films blended with styrene-butadiene rubber latex (SBL). The CM was extracted …

The need for new packaging technologies to decrease environmental pollution, while
contributing to food preservation is driving the development of innovative materials using …

Food packaging is often made from plastic, which is usually obtained from non-renewable
resources. The development of new technologies, like biocomposite films, has been driven …