Biocomposite films (derived from polysaccharides, proteins, gums and microbial origin) have
poor physical and mechanical properties. The nonbiodegradable synthetic polymers have …

Food packaging is an important concept for consumer satisfaction and the increased shelf
life of food products. The introduction of novel food packaging materials has become an …

Current trends in food packaging systems are oriented to biodegradable materials,
especially with enhanced features. The latter are often provided by the combination of …

The usage of biopolymers in developing biodegradable food packaging films that are
sustainable and safe towards environment has been restricted because of the poor …

Clay-polymer nanocomposites can be functionalized with natural bioactive compounds
found in plants as a way to improve the physicochemical properties as well as the functional …

In this study, we present and discuss the technical benefits of using nanoclays as a
promising property enhancer in organic polymers for food and beverage packaging. The …

Polyethylene nanocomposite films containing combinations of organoclay (OC)
nanoparticles were prepared using extrusion molding method. The physical (X‐ray …

The present paper reports the use of sepiolite and palygorskite fibrous clays as fillers to
improve the mechanical and barrier properties of films based on neutral or negatively …

In nature, nano clays can be found in abundance; they are phyllosilicate minerals with a
platelet-like shape, flaky, soft structure, low specific gravity, and high aspect ratio. Physical …

Food products containing high moisture content are perishable and spoil rapidly, even
under refrigerated conditions. Nanoclay-based active films and coatings are advanced …