Researchers have recently focused on the advancement of new materials from
biorenewable and sustainable sources because of great concerns about the environment …

In the present review, the possibilities for blending of commodities and bio-based and/or
biodegradable polymers for packaging purposes has been considered, limiting the analysis …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are a kind of excellent antimicrobial agent, but the application
is limited in food field due to easy leakage. In this work, for the first time, laponite …

This work explored biodegradable polyvinyl alcohol/starch (PVA/ST) film compatibilized by
rod-like ZnO nanofillers as multifunctional food packaging materials. The influence of rod …

The development of biodegradable food packaging with superior properties and
functionalities compared to conventional food packaging is one of the emerging research …

The aim of this study is the design and preparation of Mater-Bi/halloysite nanocomposite
materials that could be employed as bioplastics alternative to the petroleum derived …

We developed novel composite films based on biocompatible components, such as
halloysite clay nanotubes and sulphated galactan (Funori) from red seaweed Gloiopeltis …

Nanocomposites of poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA), poly (vinyl pyrrolidone)(PVP) and sodium
montmorillonite (Na+ MMT) were prepared by solution mixing and then cast into films. X-ray …

Glycerol-plasticized high-amylose corn starch/konjac glucomannan (HCS/KGM) composite
films incorporated with various concentrations of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) were prepared and …

The aim of this review is to provide an in-depth overview on the use of inorganic nano-sized
entities for the generation of nanocomposite materials in the form of films and coatings for …