Currently, petroleum-based synthetic plastics are used as a key barrier material in the paper-
based packaging of several food and nonfood goods. This widespread usage of plastic as a …

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 …

The recent sharp increase of sensitivity towards environmental issues arising from plastic
packaging has boosted interest towards alternative sustainable packaging materials. This …

A new natural formulation composed of CMC and various contents of CNC immobilized
AgNPs (CNC@ AgNPs) was developed for paper coating. The mechanical strength, water …

Chitin is one of the most abundant natural polysaccharides in the world and it is mainly used
for the production of chitosan by a deacetylation process. Chitosan is a bioactive polymer …

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

Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables pose a significant challenge to the agriculture
industry worldwide. To address this issue, researchers have turned to natural and eco …

Huge amounts of chitin and chitosans can be found in the biosphere as important
constituents of the exoskeleton of many organisms and as waste by worldwide seafood …

Cellulose-based paper is an alternative substitution for petroleum-based polymers for
packaging applications, but its mechanical performance is poor when in contact with water …

The barrier resistance and wettability of papers are commonly controlled by the application
of petroleum-based derivatives such as polyethylene, waxes and/or fluor-derivatives as …