Biofilms contain microbial cells which are protected by a self-produced matrix and they firmly
attach themselves to many different food industry surfaces. Due to this protection …

Food safety is the primary goal for food and drink manufacturers. Cleaning and disinfection
practices applied to the processing environment are vital to maintain this safety; yet, current …

Foodborne pathogens could be transferred to food from food contact surfaces contaminated
by poor hygiene or biofilm formation. The food processing industry has various conditions …

Cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAP) stands out among new decontamination
technologies, as it offers rapid antimicrobial action against a broad spectrum of foodborne …

Biofilms are multicellular communities of microorganisms held together by a self-produced
extracellular matrix, which contribute to hygiene problems in the food and medical fields …

In this investigation, the surface functionalization of polylactic acid (PLA) film has been
carried out by cold plasma treatment (CPT) to facilitate the coating of nisin on its surface. The …

The so‐called emerging technologies have gained prominence in the field of food
processing, compared to conventional heat treatments, due to technological, sensorial and …

Demand for healthy, safe, and high‐quality foods and disadvantages of thermal processing
methods such as quality losses supported the improvement of the novel, affordable, and …

In this study, the effects of atmospheric dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma treatment
(1.1 kV, 43 kHz, 5–30 min, N 2: 1.5 lpm) were investigated for the inactivation of Escherichia …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the representative method of physical
(ultraviolet-C [UV-C] irradiation) and chemical disinfectant treatment (peroxyacetic acid …