Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a multifunctional material due to its exceptional physicochemical
properties and broad usefulness. The special properties resulting from the reduction of the …

Polymeric biomaterials such as polylactic acid (PLA) play a prominent role in the
advancement of biomedical additive manufacturing (AM). PLA offers indeed a very …

Nanotechnology used in the synthesis of nanoparticles has attracted great interest in the
field of food packaging. It promises the development of food packages with upgraded …

Poly lactic acid (PLA) is a compostable, as well as recyclable, sustainable, versatile and
environmentally friendly alternative, because the monomer of PLA-lactide (LA) is extracted …

A facile and straightforward route was proposed for preparing semi-transparent antimicrobial
nanocomposite films using regenerated cellulose (RC) and zinc oxide nanoparticles …

In recent decades, environmental concerns and increasing consumer demand for healthy
and nutritious food products with prolonged shelf life have made the food packaging industry …

Innovations in food and drink packaging result mainly from the needs and requirements of
consumers, which are influenced by changing global trends. Antimicrobial and active …

Nanotechnology is widely used in biomedical applications, engineering sciences, and food
technology. The application of nanocompounds play a pivotal role in food protection …

Nanomaterials, and in particular metallic nanoparticles (MNPs), have significantly
contributed to the production of healthier, safer, and higher-quality foods and food …

This article reviews the recent developments in the synthesis, antibacterial activity, and
visible-light photocatalytic bacterial inactivation of nano-zinc oxide. Polycrystalline wurtzite …