Chitosan is obtained from chitin, which could be considered to be the most abundant
polymer after cellulose. Owing to these properties, chitosan alone or chitosan-based …

Biodegradable polymers can produce sustainable films to substitute regular food packaging
as an answer to environmental concerns and food preservation. Nisin Z (NIS Z) bioactive …

The current impetus to develop bio-based polymers for greater sustainability and lower
carbon footprint is necessitated due to the alarming depletion of fossil resources, concurrent …

Objective: The purpose of this work was to obtain chitosan from shrimpexoskeletons,
characterize it and evaluate its coagulant activity in the turbidity removal of wastewater from …

In this study, isolation and characterization of nano cellulose from peanut shell was carried
out. A new biodegradable antimicrobial film was developed using chitosan, zero valent iron …

Objectives: This work was performed to study aspects such as morphological characteristics,
thermal analysis, and antimicrobial activity of chitosan films that incorporate silver …

Smart packaging systems offer interaction between the packaging environment and the
monitoring, quality, and safety of the food. Responsive food packaging belongs to this …

I Dikeledi Shirit Monyetsware declare that: a) The research reported in this thesis, except
where otherwise indicated, is my original work. b) This document has not been submitted for …