A comprehensive review on kombucha biofilms: A promising candidate for sustainable food product development
Background Kombucha biofilm, a microbial cellulose pellicle formed during kombucha
fermentation, has gained increasing attention in the food industry because of its unique …
fermentation, has gained increasing attention in the food industry because of its unique …
[HTML][HTML] Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymeric Materials for a Circular Economy
V Oliver-Cuenca, V Salaris, PF Muñoz-Gimena… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, plastic contamination worldwide is a concerning reality that can be addressed
with appropriate society education as well as looking for innovative polymeric alternatives …
with appropriate society education as well as looking for innovative polymeric alternatives …
Enhancement micro filler spent coffee grounds in catalyst-chemically modified bast fibers reinforced biodegradable materials
In this study, an eco-friendly packaging biocomposite is developed using Poly (3-
hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)(PHBV) and chemically modified kenaf bast fibers …
hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)(PHBV) and chemically modified kenaf bast fibers …
[HTML][HTML] Production of activated carbon from spent coffee grounds (SCG) for removal of hexavalent chromium from synthetic wastewater solutions
R Campbell, B Xiao, C Mangwandi - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this research, spent coffee grounds (SCG) are converted into a highly valuable porous
adsorbent which removes chromium (VI) from wastewater with high efficiency. A set of nine …
adsorbent which removes chromium (VI) from wastewater with high efficiency. A set of nine …
A green method for fabrication of a biocompatible gold-decorated-bacterial cellulose nanocomposite in spent coffee grounds kombucha: A sustainable approach for …
Leveraging waste materials, notably spent coffee grounds (SCG), as nitrogen sources
facilitate the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) and the concurrent production of …
facilitate the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) and the concurrent production of …
Formulation and application of poly lactic acid, gum, and cellulose-based ternary bioplastic for smart food packaging: A review
In future, global demand for low-cost-sustainable materials possessing good strength is
going to increase tremendously, to replace synthetic plastic materials, thus motivating …
going to increase tremendously, to replace synthetic plastic materials, thus motivating …
Experimental and theoretical characterization of the release kinetic of carvacrol as inclusion complexes with β-cyclodextrin in poly (lactic acid) and Mater-Bi® …
The incorporation of active compounds into polymeric matrices using traditional methods
has several drawbacks mainly due to the high volatility and thermal sensitivity of these …
has several drawbacks mainly due to the high volatility and thermal sensitivity of these …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of Different Porous Size of Porous Inorganic Fillers on the Encapsulation of Rosemary Essential Oil for PLA-Based Active Packaging
Essential oils are interesting active additives for packaging manufacturing as they can
provide the final material with active functionalities. However, they are frequently volatile …
provide the final material with active functionalities. However, they are frequently volatile …
Production and Preliminary Characterization of Microbial Cellulose Generated in Fermented Moringa and Coated with Flaxseed Mucilage
JP Hernández-Rodríguez, JM Márquez-Reyes… - Food and Bioprocess …, 2024 - Springer
This research presents a unique approach to partially characterizing microbial cellulose
films. The films were produced during the fermentation of moringa stems, a novel substrate …
films. The films were produced during the fermentation of moringa stems, a novel substrate …
[HTML][HTML] Bacterial Cellulose in Food Packaging: A Bibliometric Analysis and Review of Sustainable Innovations and Prospects
AA Infante-Neta, AP D'Almeida, TL Albuquerque - Processes, 2024 - mdpi.com
The scientific community has explored new packaging materials owing to environmental
challenges and pollution from plastic waste. Bacterial cellulose (BC), produced by bacteria …
challenges and pollution from plastic waste. Bacterial cellulose (BC), produced by bacteria …