The overwhelming use of plastic related to food packing is a major concern for governmental
institutions around the world that are developing new policies aimed at reducing it and …

Starch is a biodegradable biopolymer, a sustainable material that can replace conventional
petrochemical-based plastics. However, starch has some limitations, as it must be …

The use of plastics for packaging has some advantages, since they are flexible and
inexpensive. However, most plastics are of single use, which, combined with low recycling …

The symbiotic community of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) of Kombucha beverage produces a
floating film composed of bacterial cellulose, a distinctive biobased material. In this work …

Plants, animals, bacteria, and food waste are subjects of intensive research, as they are
biological sources for the production of biopolymers. The topic links to global challenges …

In this study, ovotransferrin/chitosan (OVT/CS) composite films cross-linked by citric acid
(CA) were prepared and the effects of CA cross-linking on the structure and physicochemical …

The present study is focused on polylactic acid (PLA) blending with bio nanoadditives, such
as Tonsil®(clay) and Aerosil®, to obtain nanocomposites for a new generation of food …

Significant amounts of fermented food waste are generated worldwide, promoting an
abundance of residual biomass that can be used as raw material to extract bioactive …

Background Kefiran is an exopolysaccharide derived from microflora of kefir grains
presented in a fermented milk beverage. It has gained researchers' attention due to its …

Conventional polysaccharide films are flammable and susceptible to bacterial growth,
decreasing the potential in practical applications such as bio-based and active food …