Inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) and natural antioxidant compounds are an emerging trend in
the food industry. Incorporating these substances in biobased and biodegradable matrices …

Current environmental concerns fostered a strong interest in extracting polymers from
renewable feedstocks. Chitosan, a second most abundant polysaccharide after cellulose …

Anthocyanins, natural water-soluble colorants, have increasingly gained attention owing to
their attractive features such as diverse colors at varying pHs, biocompatibility, and potential …

Although polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a promising biodegradable packaging material, it
presents some disadvantages for food packaging such as poor ultraviolet (UV) and water …

Background Food safety and food security remain the major concern of consumers and the
food industry. Bacterial contamination continues to be a crucial food safety issue. Smart …

Environmental issues such as plastic packaging and high demand for fresh and safe food
has increased the interest for developing smart/active food packaging films with colloidal …

This review aims to provide a clear description of the compatibility between the main
biopolymer matrix and the reinforcing components in manufacturing active and intelligent …

Intelligent food packaging is emerging as a novel technology, capable of monitoring the
quality and safety of food during its shelf-life time. This technology makes use of indicators …

Food needs a step ahead technology to store food fresh and safe for a more extended
period. At the same time, ecological awareness and consumers' demand for safe food and …

Polymeric nanocomposites have received significant attention in both scientific and
industrial research in recent years. The demand for new methods of food preservation to …