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

Increasing scientific interest has occurred concerning the utilization of natural fiber-
enhanced hybrid composites that incorporate one or more types of natural enhancement …

This research was set out to explore the development of arrowroot starch (AS) films using
glycerol (G) as plasticizer at the ratio of 15, 30, and 45%(w/w, starch basis) using solution …

Plastic pollution, more specifically from food packaging and containers which account for the
largest share of 36% of current plastic production, is one of the greatest threats to the natural …

The search to improve the characteristics of biomaterials obtained from natural biopolymers
such as starch has led to the use of mixtures of various polymers with plasticizing agents …

Aims Oral mucosal diseases can lead to pain, difficulty speaking and eating, psychological
distress, and cancer. Topical drug delivery using biological macromolecules, specifically …

Edible films and coating provide a potentially effective method for preserving fresh food
products by reducing moisture loss, regulating respiration rate, improving surface …

Starch is an excellent alternative to produce packaging materials, however, due to its high
hydrophilicity, it is necessary to mix it with other polymers. Chitosan (CTS) is a polymer …

Food packaging derived from a petroleum base represents a serious environmental
problem. Finding alternative sustainable solutions is a must. Therefore, the current study has …

With the ever-increasing demand of plastics in the world and their consequent disastrous
effects on environment, a suitable environmental-friendly substitute like bioplastics …