The current packaging materials market is dominated by petrochemical-derived, single-use, and inexpensive plastics that are incredibly stable in the environment. After their sole use …
Food loss and waste occur for many reasons, from crop processing to household leftovers. Even though some waste generation is unavoidable, a considerable amount is due to …
Single-use plastic packaging has become an inevitable part of every aspect of human life. In fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …
HD Huang, PG Ren, GJ Zhong, A Olah, ZM Li… - Progress in Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
The past decades have witnessed the rapidly growing interest in polymer films as the most commonly used packaging material due to their lightweight, versatility, low cost, and ease of …
S Xu, J Zhou, P Pan - Progress in Polymer Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Semicrystalline polymers products usually adopt a crystallized form in their end-use environment. These crystallized polymers undergo various deformations under different …
The food packaging industries are facing the challenge of food waste generation. This can be addressed through the use of edible coating materials. These coatings aid in extending …
Finding alternatives to diminish plastic pollution has become one of the main challenges of modern life. A few alternatives have gained potential for a shift toward a more circular and …
Y Dong, Y Xie, X Ma, L Yan, HY Yu, M Yang… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nowadays, non-degradable plastic packaging materials have caused serious environmental pollution, posing a threat to human health and development. Renewable eco-friendly …
The demand to develop and produce eco-friendly alternatives for food packaging is increasing. The huge negative impact that the disposal of so-called “single-use plastics” has …