Urbanization has driven the demand for fossil fuels, however, its overly exploited resource
has caused severe damage on environmental pollution. Biorefining using abundant …

The most recent strategies available for upcycling agri‐food losses and waste (FLW) into
functional bioplastics and advanced materials are reviewed and the valorization of food …

Cellulose nanocrystals isolated from water hyacinth fiber (WHF) have been studied as a
reinforcement for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-gelatin nanocomposite. Central composite design …

In recent decades, significant progress has been made on the development of low
environmental impact plastic materials, as alternatives to conventional plastics for food …

Background The development of nanomaterials with edible and biodegradable properties is
now an urgent need of food science and technology. The application of nanomaterials in the …

History is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and
understanding. The increasing needs on bio-degradable and eco-friendly nature for …

Cellulosic material from coffee husk has not been previously studied despite being a
potential source of reinforcing agents for different applications. This material has been …

This work deals with provision and characterization of the biopolymer-based composites
achieved by incorporation of cellulose fibers as the reinforcement within the glycerol …

Active packaging with antimicrobial properties has the potential to impede the growth of
bacteria and extend the storage life of packaged food items. Corn starch (CS) presents an …

Background Food waste management (FWM) has gained much attention from industries,
research institutions, and national, and international organizations over the past few years …