With the rising demand for fresh and ready-to-eat foods, antimicrobial packaging has been
developed to control or prevent microbial growth as well as maintain food quality and safety …

Chitin is the structural material of crustaceans, insects, and fungi, and is the second most
abundant biopolymer after cellulose on earth. Chitosan, a deacetylated derivative of chitin …

Environmental pollution problems caused by plastic-based packaging promote alternative
sustainable solutions to be imminent. Chitosan and gelatin are attracting great attentions in …

Recent years have witnessed great developments in biobased polymer packaging films for
the serious environmental problems caused by the petroleum-based nonbiodegradable …

An increased interest for hygiene in everyday life as well as in food, feed and medical issues
lead to a strong interest in films and blends to prevent the growth and accumulation of …

Agricultural waste has been a prominent environmental concern due to its significant
negative impact on the environment when it is incinerated, disposed of in landfills, or …

Polysaccharide-based edible films have been widely developed as food packaging
materials in response to the rising environmental concerns caused by the extensive use of …

Natural systems frequently exploit intricate multiscale and multiphasic structures to achieve
functionalities beyond those of man-made systems. Although understanding the chemical …

Due to global environmental concerns and increased awareness of renewable green
resources, many efforts have been made to use chitosan as a sustainable polymer to …

The demand for sustainable food packaging solutions has escalated in response to growing
environmental concerns and consumer preferences for eco-friendly products. This review …