The current packaging materials market is dominated by petrochemical-derived, single-use,
and inexpensive plastics that are incredibly stable in the environment. After their sole use …

Increasing global wastes containing various beneficial molecules such as carbohydrates,
proteinous compounds, and essential oils lead scientists to design and synthesize novel …

Nanoparticles are structures that possess unique properties with high surface area-to-
volume ratio. Their small size, up to 100 nm, and potential for surface modifications have …

Global demand for minimally processed fruits and vegetables is increasing due to the
tendency to acquire a healthy lifestyle. Losses of these foods during the chain supply reach …

Globally, fruit production has increased in recent years due to their increase consumption in
human diet. Fruits are rich in nutrients associated with a beneficial effect on human health …

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 …

Recently, the design and fabrication of bio-inspired superhydrophobic materials using
natural lipid additives such as beeswax (BW) have aroused great attention in food …

Global concerns about food security, driven by rising demand, have prompted the
exploration of nanotechnology as a solution to enhance food supply. This shift comes in …

Carnauba wax nano and micro-sized emulsions and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
coatings, alone or combined with ginger essential oils (GEO) were applied on papayas and …

Berries are highly perishable and susceptible to spoilage, resulting in significant food and
economic losses. The use of chemicals in traditional postharvest protection techniques can …