[HTML][HTML] Review of polymer technologies for improving the recycling and upcycling efficiency of plastic waste

H Jung, G Shin, H Kwak, LT Hao, J Jegal, HJ Kim… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Human society has become increasingly reliant on plastic because it allows for convenient
and sanitary living. However, recycling rates are currently low, which means that the majority …

Biodegradable antimicrobial food packaging: Trends and perspectives

L Motelica, D Ficai, A Ficai, OC Oprea, DA Kaya… - Foods, 2020 - mdpi.com
This review presents a perspective on the research trends and solutions from recent years in
the domain of antimicrobial packaging materials. The antibacterial, antifungal, and …

Preparation of chitosan/gelatin-based functional films integrated with carbon dots from banana peel for active packaging application

Y Sul, P Ezati, JW Rhim - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbon dots (CDs) were manufactured with banana peels using a hydrothermal method
(200° C for 6 h). The synthesized CDs were spherical particles with a size of 1–3 nm having …

Innovations in smart packaging concepts for food: An extensive review

E Drago, R Campardelli, M Pettinato, P Perego - Foods, 2020 - mdpi.com
Innovation in food packaging is mainly represented by the development of active and
intelligent packing technologies, which offer to deliver safer and high-quality food products …

Bioplastics for food packaging: environmental impact, trends and regulatory aspects

RMS Cruz, V Krauter, S Krauter, S Agriopoulou… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
The demand to develop and produce eco-friendly alternatives for food packaging is
increasing. The huge negative impact that the disposal of so-called “single-use plastics” has …

Comprehensive review of natural based hydrogels as an upcoming trend for food packing

FJ Leyva-Jiménez, R Oliver-Simancas, I Castangia… - Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Natural polyphenol recovery from apple-, cereal-, and tomato-processing by-products and related health-promoting properties

K Szabo, L Mitrea, LF Călinoiu, BE Teleky, GA Martău… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polyphenols of plant origin are a broad family of secondary metabolites that range from
basic phenolic acids to more complex compounds such as stilbenes, flavonoids, and …

Recent advances in the development of smart and active biodegradable packaging materials

MA Sani, M Azizi-Lalabadi, M Tavassoli, K Mohammadi… - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Interest in the development of smart and active biodegradable packaging materials is
increasing as food manufacturers try to improve the sustainability and environmental impact …

Green‐based active packaging: Opportunities beyond COVID‐19, food applications, and perspectives in circular economy—A brief review

AS Barone, JRV Matheus… - … Reviews in Food …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The development of biodegradable packaging, based on agro‐industrial plant products and
by‐products, can transform waste into products with high added value and reduce the use of …

Valorization of tomato waste as a source of carotenoids

S Trombino, R Cassano, D Procopio, ML Di Gioia… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Fast-accumulating scientific evidence from many studies has revealed that fruits and
vegetables are the main source of bioactive compounds; in most cases, wastes and …