The limited degradation of synthetic polymers used in food packaging when discarded in the
environment is a major concern for society. Therefore, industry and academia have sought …

The search for new technologies that guarantee the safety and quality of food has
intensified, as has concern for consumer health, leading to the adoption of measures to …

Undoubtedly the applications of polymers are rapidly evolving. Technology is continually
changing and quickly advancing as polymers are needed to solve a variety of day-to-day …

An indicator can be defined as a substance which indicates the presence or absence of
another substance or the degree of a certain reaction through characteristic changes …

Cada vez mais, os consumidores têm dado preferência aos alimentos seguros, prontos para
o consumo (minimamente processados) e que provoquem pouco ou nenhum impacto à …

Polymer films made from cellulose esters are useful for embedding plant essential oils,
either for food packaging or air freshener applications. Studies and testing were done on the …

The incessant search by the consumer for products that are ready for consumption and for
new technologies aimed at ensuring the safety and quality of food has intensified with the …

The uncertainty of consumers about the toxicological effects of synthetic antioxidants
incorporated into the packaging has led to a demand for natural substituents that exhibit …

This study aimed to prepare whey protein-based films incorporated with oregano essential
oil at different concentrations, and evaluate their properties and antimicrobial activity. Films …

Increasing environmental awareness has promoted an interest in alternative strategies to
common plastics obtained from fossil sources, stimulating research on the use of …