Self-assembly of polysaccharide nanocrystals: from aggregation in suspensions to optical materials

Q Song, Z Wang, D Xu, S Liu, H Liu, K Zhang - Progress in Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bottom-up synthesis strategies to construct nano-architectonic material exhibiting specific
properties by controlling the spatial distribution of the material units are challenging. Native …

Recent Advances in Flexible CNC‐Based Chiral Nematic Film Materials

X Zou, R Xue, Z An, H Li, J Zhang, Y Jiang, L Huang… - Small, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) is a renewable resource derived from lignocellulosic materials,
known for its optical permeability, biocompatibility, and unique self‐assembly properties …

[HTML][HTML] Smart chitosan films as intelligent food packaging: An approach to monitoring food freshness and biomarkers

S Bhowmik, D Agyei, A Ali - Food packaging and shelf life, 2024 - Elsevier
Food quality and freshness deterioration are global concerns during the packaging,
distribution, and storage of perishable food items such as fish, meat, seafood, milk, fruits …

Fabrication and characterization of chitosan/anthocyanin intelligent packaging film fortified by cellulose nanocrystal for shrimp preservation and visual freshness …

D Zheng, S Cao, D Li, Y Wu, P Duan, S Liu, X Li… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, a multi-functional packaging film was fabricated, utilizing the natural
polysaccharide chitosan (CS) as the base material, integrating natural blueberry …

Polyphenol assisted nano-reinforced chitosan films with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties

B Khanzada, N Akhtar, B Mirza, A Ullah - Food Hydrocolloids, 2024 - Elsevier
Active packaging with nano-reinforcement has appeared as an emerging strategy to replace
the conventional plastic packaging films. In this contribution, Quercetin/rutin/vanillic acid …

[HTML][HTML] Chitosan Extracted from the Biomass of Tenebrio molitor Larvae as a Sustainable Packaging Film

CS Mwita, R Muhammad, EE Nettey-Oppong… - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Waste from non-degradable packaging materials poses a serious environmental risk and
has led to interest in developing sustainable bio-based packaging materials. Sustainable …

Polymerization strategy for cellulose nanocrystals-based photonic crystal films with water resisting property

Y Zhang, D Li, C Yang, Z Xiong, M Tohti… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) can form a liquid crystal film with a chiral nematic structure
by evaporative-induced self-assembly (EISA). It has attracted much attention as a new class …

Integration of benzoic acid‐loaded nanocellulose fibers on biodegradable poly (3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate) matrix and its application into food …

AT Thodikayil, A Kumar, V Thakur, GV… - Polymer Engineering …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
An active food‐packaging film based on biodegradable poly (hydroxybutyrate‐co‐
hydroxyvalerate)(PHBV) was fabricated by spraying benzoic acid (BZ)‐loaded …

Dialdehyde cellulose films covalently crosslinked with porphyrin-based covalent organic polymers for photodynamic sterilization

Q Fu, H Li, M An, X Sun, S Zhang, T Zhang… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Foodborne pathogens result in a great harm to human, which is an urgent problem to be
addressed. Herein, a novel cellulose-based packaging films with excellent anti-bacterial …

Biodegradable and recyclable bio-based laminated films of poly (lactic acid) and cellulose nanocrystals for food barrier packaging

C Chen, L Wang, SS Es-haghi, M Tajvidi… - Food Packaging and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Exploring food packaging films from environmentally friendly materials and their practical
manufacturing routes are important research topics for academia and industry. Poly (lactic …