The massive consumption of a wide range plastic products has generated a huge amount of
plastic waste. There is a need to provide awareness of their uses and routine management …

In food industry, a growing concern is the use of suitable packaging material (ie,
biodegradable coatings and films) with enhanced thermal, mechanical and barrier …

Plastic waste is increasing rapidly due to urbanisation and globalization. In recent decades,
plastic usage increased, and the upward trend is expected to continue. Only 9% of the 7 …

The demands for fruits and processed products have significantly increased following the
surging human population growth and rising health awareness. However, an enormous …

Chitosan is a pseudo-natural cationic polysaccharide in nature. Because of its wide range of
physical and biochemical properties, chitosan and its hybrid materials are being used in …

Polysaccharides are omnipresent biomolecules that hold great potential as promising
biomaterials for a myriad of applications in various biotechnological and industrial sectors …

Fast industrialization and population growth are associated with the increased release of
hazardous contaminants in the environment. These hazardous substances, including …

Microbial glucan or exopolysaccharides (EPS) have caught an eye of researchers from
decades. The unique characteristics of EPS make it suitable for various food and …

Biosurfactants are surface-active natural polymers produced within several microorganisms
and are secreted outside the cellular environment. They are the focus of modern researches …

During the last few decades, endophytes have attracted increased attention due to their
ability to produce a plethora of bioactive secondary metabolites. These compounds not only …