For each kilogram of food protein wasted, between 15 and 750 kg of CO2 end up in the
atmosphere. With this alarming carbon footprint, food protein waste not only contributes to …

Food packaging is a multidisciplinary area that encompasses food science and engineering,
microbiology, as well as chemistry, and ignited tremendous interest in maintaining the …

Background Zein, a byproduct of corn with renewable resources, unique hydrophobic/
hydrophilic character, film/fiber forming and antioxidant properties, is a promising …

Single-use, disposable, point-of-care diagnostic devices carry great promise for global
health, including meeting urgent needs for testing and diagnosis in places with limited …

Periodontitis (PD) is a microbial disease of tooth supporting tissues that results in
progressive destruction of surrounding soft and hard tissues with eventual tooth mobility and …

The development of novel biopolymers with improved functioning, gaseous barrier abilities,
and prolonged shelf life will be possible through the creation of innovative technologies in …

The food packaging industry is a major contributor to plastic waste. The end-of-life scenario
of fossil-fuel derived plastics often has a detrimental effect on the natural environment …

Protein–polysaccharide composites have been known to show a wide range of applications
in biomedical and green chemical fields. These composites have been fabricated into a …

Food is an integral part of everyone's life. Disposable food serving utensils and tableware
are a very convenient solution, especially when the possibility of the use of traditional dishes …

Though zein is gaining more and more attention because of its multifunctionality and
biodegradability, the high sensitivity to humidity limits its further applications. In the present …