Regardless of the considerable progress in properties and versatility of synthetic polymers,
their low biodegradability and lack of environmentally-friendly character remains a critical …

Bio-based packaging materials are gaining importance due to their biodegradability,
sustainability and environmental friendliness. To control the food quality and improve the …

Edible films were prepared using various pectin and pullulan mixing ratios and evaluated for
their properties in food packaging applications. FTIR characterization showed that an …

A novel nanomaterial, bacterial cellulose (BC), has become noteworthy recently due to its
better physicochemical properties and biodegradability, which are desirable for various …

Background Pectin-based packaging containing plant extracts is a popular stream of
derivative research of biopolymer-based food packaging. This packaging is unique because …

The objective of this study was to prepare pectin films (PEC) activated by copaiba oil (CP)
nanoemulsions (NE). CP-NE were added to film-forming formulations based on pectin and …

Edible films supplemented with active ingredients are promising for food packaging and
preservation. Numerous plant essential oils present antimicrobial activity against pathogenic …

Food matrices contain electrically charged particles, which interact with each other and with
the media and are produced via several interface processes and mechanisms. The …

Food is an integral part of everyone's life. Disposable food serving utensils and tableware
are a very convenient solution, especially when the possibility of the use of traditional dishes …

The increasing demands for foods with fresh‐like characteristics, lower synthetic additive
and preservative contents, and low environmental footprint, but still safe to consume, have …