Recent advances in polymers and polymer composites for food packaging

M Zhang, GM Biesold, W Choi, J Yu, Y Deng… - Materials Today, 2022 - Elsevier
The growing world population, evolving urbanization, and globalization have created more
demand for food, which has increased challenges in food safety. Development and …

Multifunctional lignin-based nanocomposites and nanohybrids

E Lizundia, MH Sipponen, LG Greca, M Balakshin… - Green …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Significant progress in lignins valorization and development of high-performance
sustainable materials have been achieved in recent years. Reports related to lignin …

Characterization of silver nanoparticles loaded chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol antibacterial films for food packaging

D Yang, Q Liu, Y Gao, S Wan, F Meng, W Weng… - Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sliver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were loaded on chitosan (CS) and incorporated into polyvinyl
alcohol (PVA) to develop novel active food packaging films. AgNPs were fabricated by liquid …

[HTML][HTML] Prospects for the integration of lignin materials into the circular economy

BL Tardy, E Lizundia, C Guizani, M Hakkarainen… - Materials Today, 2023 - Elsevier
Lignin is a remarkable natural polyphenol that provides trees with physical and (bio-)
chemical resistance, as well as the ability to reach considerable heights. Lignin is also …

Greener synthesis of lignin nanoparticles and their applications

S Iravani, RS Varma - Green Chemistry, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
The remarkable absorption capacity, biodegradability and non-toxicity of lignin
nanoparticles enable them to be appropriate vehicles for drug molecules and inorganic …

Advanced and versatile lignin-derived biodegradable composite film materials toward a sustainable world

HM Wang, TQ Yuan, GY Song, RC Sun - Green Chemistry, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
The excessive use of petroleum-based non-biodegradable plastic products has resulted in
severe environmental pollution and ecological problems, which has stimulated the …

Review on silver nanoparticles as a novel class of antibacterial solutions

CM Crisan, T Mocan, M Manolea, LI Lasca… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nanomaterials represent a promising novel class of materials to be used as antibacterial
solutions. Inhomogeneity of synthesis and characterization methods, as well as resulting …

Plant extract mediated silver nanoparticles and their applications as antimicrobials and in sustainable food packaging: A state-of-the-art review

S Kumar, IB Basumatary, HPK Sudhani… - Trends in Food Science …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Nanotechnology is an emerging, novel area of applications in antimicrobial and
eco-friendly food packaging that have tremendous potential benefits. Silver nanoparticles …

Applications of lignocellulosic fibers and lignin in bioplastics: A review

J Yang, YC Ching, CH Chuah - Polymers, 2019 - mdpi.com
Lignocellulosic fibers and lignin are two of the most important natural bioresources in the
world. They show tremendous potential to decrease energy utilization/pollution and improve …

Lignin to value-added chemicals and advanced materials: extraction, degradation, and functionalization

MJ Gan, YQ Niu, XJ Qu, CH Zhou - Green Chemistry, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Lignin is a green and sustainable feedstock for the production of chemicals and materials;
however, its utilization is still low. Over the past decade, remarkable progress has been …