The research of starch as a matrix material for manufacturing biodegradable films has been
gaining popularity in recent years, indicating its potential and possible limitations. To …

Dental caries, periodontal disease, and endodontic disease are major public health
concerns worldwide due to their impact on individuals' quality of life. The present problem of …

Petroleum-based food packaging materials are non-degradable and considerably affect the
environment. In this context, edible films and coatings for food preservation represent a …

To study the relationship between the number of hydroxyl groups of polyols and the
plasticizing effect, the effects of different polyols including ethylene glycol, glycerol, erythritol …

The utilization of biopolymer-based food packaging holds significant promise in aligning
with sustainability goals and enhancing food safety by offering a renewable, biodegradable …

Motivated by the urgent need to address environmental concerns associated with traditional
food packaging, this review explores the shift towards sustainable, bio-based packaging …

Due to the growing global population and subsequent environment degradation, as well as
changes in the climate, changing consumers' dietary habits is necessary to create strategies …

Starch biopolymer films incorporated with chitosan nanoparticles (CNP) or starch/CNP films
are promising alternatives to non-degradable food packaging materials. The films can be …

The rising demand for food packaging has led to a growing interest in sustainable and eco-
friendly food coatings. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), being a versatile cellulose derivative …

Urea is also known as carbamide, an inexpensive and eco-friendly additive for starch
functionalization. This article reviews the potential role of urea in starch modification, with the …