Biopolymer: A sustainable material for food and medical applications

J Baranwal, B Barse, A Fais, GL Delogu, A Kumar - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biopolymers are a leading class of functional material suitable for high-value applications
and are of great interest to researchers and professionals across various disciplines …

Novel biopolymer-based sustainable composites for food packaging applications: A narrative review

MY Khalid, ZU Arif - Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2022 - Elsevier
In the contemporary era of nutrition science, food industries are facing myriad challenges in
assuring quality food with extended shelf life and long-term preservation. Biopolymer-based …

Green synthesis of multifunctional ZnO/chitosan nanocomposite film using wild Mentha pulegium extract for packaging applications

S Alamdari, O Mirzaee, FN Jahroodi, MJ Tafreshi… - Surfaces and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Following the global corona virus pandemic and environmental contamination caused by
chemical plastic packaging, awareness of the need for environmentally friendly biofilms and …

Novel approaches for sustainable horticultural crop production: Advances and prospects

O Lastochkina, S Aliniaeifard, M SeifiKalhor… - Horticulturae, 2022 - mdpi.com
Reduction of plant growth, yield and quality due to diverse environmental constrains along
with climate change significantly limit the sustainable production of horticultural crops. In this …

Bio-coatings for preservation of fresh fruits and vegetables

C Ungureanu, G Tihan, R Zgârian, G Pandelea - Coatings, 2023 - mdpi.com
In response to increasing concerns over food waste and safety, and the environmental
impacts of traditional conservation methods, this review aims to explore the potential of bio …

Preparation and characterization of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/hydroxypropyl starch composite films reinforced by chitosan nanoparticles of different sizes

X Yu, Q Liu, Z Jin, A Jiao - Materials Today Communications, 2023 - Elsevier
Edible films have provided a breakthrough in reducing environmental pollution caused by
non-degradable plastics. The present work aims to prepare novel biodegradable films with …

Sustainable design and characterization of Aegle marmelos fruit nanomucilage-flaxseed oil nanoemulsion: Shelf-life of coated fresh-cut papaya

M Sharma, A Bains, K Sridhar, PK Nayak… - Sustainable Chemistry …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nanoemulsions made from polysaccharides sourced from unconventional materials have
gained attention as efficient delivery systems for bioactive compounds, aiding in their …

Eco-friendly, pH-sensitive curcumin-loaded sodium alginate/hydroxyapatite/quaternary ammonium chitosan microspheres with enhanced antibacterial and antioxidant …

H Sun, X Qiu, X Li, H Wang - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
The development of intelligent responsive reactive packaging materials with natural
polymers shows excellent potential in food preservation. In this study, eco-friendly, pH …

Plant-Based Nano-Emulsions as Edible Coatings in the Extension of Fruits and Vegetables Shelf Life: A Patent Review

V Travičić, T Cvanić, G Ćetković - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Fresh fruits and vegetables are important sources of minerals, vitamins, fibers, and
antioxidants, essential for human well-being. However, some fruits and vegetables are …

Exploring the Structural, Thermal, and Protective Potential of Loquat Seed Starch and Flax Seed Oil Nanoemulsion Coating on Strawberry

M Sharma, A Bains, K Sridhar, BS Inbaraj, N Ali… - Starch …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, nonconventional sources have been explored for the extraction of starch
due to their potential applications. Thus, this study investigates the potential of loquat seeds …