Background Due to biomaterials' biodegradable, biocompatible, sustainable, and renewable
nature, there is growing interest in developing biopolymer-based food packaging films …

Background The limitation of preservation technology causes great losses on fresh fruits and
vegetables (F&V) during postharvest. Ultraviolet (UV) as a secondary catalyst can trigger the …

The aim of this study was to develop intelligent/active packaging by using chitosan/esterified
chitin nanofibers (CN) film matrix and anthocyanins from eggplant peel extract (EE) to …

The increased demand for food quality and safety has led the food industry to pay urgent
attention to new packaging materials with antimicrobial activity. In this study, we combined …

Abstract Chitosan (CS), a bio-renewable natural material, has the potential to be utilized as
a biopolymer for food packaging films (PFs)/coatings. However, its low solubility in dilute …

The presence of hazardous pollutants in water sources as a result of industrial activities is a
major environmental challenge that impedes the availability of safe drinking water …

Mushrooms are prone to browning, weight loss, softening, lipid oxidation, and microbial
growth after harvesting. Therefore, it is particularly necessary to develop a packaging …

The innovation of this study was to develop a novel biodegradable intelligent packaging
based on chitosan/fucoidan combined with different amounts (1, 3 and 5 wt% on chitosan …

Ultraviolet (UV) blocking films are an emerging technology currently being utilized in food
packaging applications. UV radiation can cause photochemical reactions in food products …

Non-biodegradable plastics have been extensively used for food packaging due to their
outstanding properties that preserve food quality during transportation and shelf-life. The …