Background Due to biomaterials' biodegradable, biocompatible, sustainable, and renewable
nature, there is growing interest in developing biopolymer-based food packaging films …

Environmental issues such as plastic packaging and high demand for fresh and safe food
has increased the interest for developing smart/active food packaging films with colloidal …

Chitosan (CS) has been extensively studied because of its biocompatibility,
biodegradability, low toxicity, and good film-forming properties. However, pristine CS has …

Chitosan (CS) films have demonstrated strong antibacterial properties, excellent
biocompatibility and biodegradability, but poor UV blocking, oxygen and water barrier and …

Globally, food safety and security are receiving a lot of attention to ensure a steady supply of
nutrient-rich and safe food. Nanotechnology is used in a wide range of technical processes …

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 …

In this study, we synthesized nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-CDs) with remarkable
photodynamic antibacterial properties by a hydrothermal method. The composite film was …

Quercetin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (QCNP) were prepared using a simple one-pot
chemical reaction and used to prepare chitosan-based bioactive packaging films. The …

Natural colorants (anthocyanin and shikonin) were blended in different ratios (3: 1 and 1: 3)
and used for the preparation of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/agar-based functional …

Innovations and research on packaging materials are in a fast-growing stage to make them
suitable for advanced packaging innovations and sustainability efforts. Biological …