Bacterial cellulose: Recent advances in biosynthesis, functionalization strategies and emerging applications

JK Muiruri, JCC Yeo, Q Zhu, E Ye, XJ Loh, Z Li - European Polymer Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
This review highlights the recent advancements in the biosynthetic routes of bacterial
cellulose, explores various functionalization strategies, discusses their exciting properties …

[HTML][HTML] Gallic acid: A promising bioactive agent for food preservation and sustainable packaging development

I Rahmawati, AW Pratama, SA Pratama… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The growing global population challenges the food industry to ensure it remains safe for
consumption. Food waste caused by imbalances between production and handling creates …

A novel dual-channel cassava starch/polyvinyl alcohol-based film for visual monitoring of shrimp freshness

Y Xu, K Wang, P Liu, Z Wang, W Liu, Z Yang… - Carbohydrate …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, the polyvinylpyrrolidone-alizarin nanoparticles (PVP-AZ NPs) with favorable
water dispersion and the carbon quantum dots (RQDs) with aggregate induced emission …

A comprehensive review on starch-based sustainable edible films loaded with bioactive components for food packaging

JJ Pei, CP Palanisamy, GP Srinivasan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biopolymers like starch, a renewable and widely available resource, are increasingly being
used to fabricate the films for eco-friendly packaging solutions. Starch-based edible films …

Recent advances in plant-based polysaccharide ternary complexes for biodegradable packaging

ND Adhikary, A Bains, K Sridhar, R Kaushik… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polysaccharide-based packaging has been directed toward the development of
technologies for the generation of packaging with biodegradable materials that can serve as …

Unlocking sustainable solutions: Nanocellulose innovations for enhancing the shelf life of fruits and vegetables–A comprehensive review

S Palanisamy, GD Selvaraju, RK Selvakesavan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Regarding food security and waste reduction, preserving fruits and vegetables is a vital
problem. This comprehensive study examines the innovative potential of coatings and …

Biodegradability assessment of HDPE-based biocomposites: Influence of starch and fiber composition

M Zighed, B Benotmane, H Ferkous… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research aims to analyze the biodegradation dynamics of a tertiary composite blend,
including High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), starch and linen fiber, and their combined …

Development of brewer's spent grain-derived bio nanocomposites through a multiproduct biorefinery approach for food packaging

Z Qazanfarzadeh, A Masek, S Chakraborty… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Brewer's spent grain (BSG), the by-product of the brewery, serves as a significant reservoir
of lignocellulose and protein. In the present work, three fractions rich in protein-lignin (Pr …

The application of starch-based edible film in food preservation: a comprehensive review

Y Wang, J Ju, Y Diao, F Zhao… - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Using renewable resources for food packaging not only helps reduce our dependence on
fossil fuels but also minimizes the environmental impact associated with traditional plastics …

Influence of Epilobium parviflorum Herbal Extract on Physicochemical Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Films

M Zdanowicz - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this study, for the first time, Epilobium parviflorum Schreb.(E, hoary willowherb) aqueous
extract was introduced into edible biopolymer films and its influence on physicochemical …