Chitosan (CS) and its derivatives have been applied extensively in the biomedical field
owing to advantageous characteristics including biodegradability, biocompatibility …

Background Packaging is a fundamental requirement for ensuring the quality and safety of
industrialized food from the production site to the table. The most commonly used packaging …

Natural cross-linkers are extensively employed due to their low toxicity and biocompatibility
benefits. Genipin acts as a precursor for producing blue colorants. The formation of these …

The carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS)/fish skin gelatin (Gel) based novel nanocomposite film
was developed with nano ZnO for potential food packaging applications. The SEM and FT …

In this paper, amphiphilic chitosan and carboxymethyl modified gellan gum were
synthesized to develop an active edible fresh-keeping material. The optimal weight ratio of …

Active packaging systems that are sustainable and capable of delivering antimicrobial
agents are in demand in food industry. In this work, Thymol (Thy) was encapsulated into …

The study presents a new class of eco-friendly and biodegradable biomass-based
multifunctional antibacterial packaging films (G-OCSI) based on oxidized corn starch-based …

Background A range of bio-based, biodegradable, and edible straw options have emerged
as eco-friendly alternatives to combat plastic straw pollution. These innovative solutions …

Applications of chitosan (CS) are hindered by its weak antimicrobial ability, poor solubility in
basic and neutral solutions, structural modification is needed to improve its functional …

Incorporating polysaccharide-based composite films with nanobiotechnology offers a new
strategy for food preservation. This study initially focuses on the preparation of tea …