Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting fabricates 3D functional tissues/organs by
accurately depositing the bioink composed of the biological materials and living cells. Even …

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

Background The limitation of preservation technology causes great losses on fresh fruits and
vegetables (F&V) during postharvest. Ultraviolet (UV) as a secondary catalyst can trigger the …

Petroleum-based packaging materials are typically nonbiodegradable, which leads to
significant adverse environmental and health issues. Therefore, developing novel efficient …

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-xanthan gum (XG) composite films with good degradation properties
were prepared by casting method. The effects of XG amount on thickness, moisture content …

Nearly 57 Mt of food waste are generated annually in the EU for many reasons, for instance,
because of microbial food spoilage. So, actions to reduce food loss and waste are needed …

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 …

Nowadays, conventional packaging materials made using non-renewable sources are
being replaced by more sustainable alternatives such as natural biopolymers (proteins …

Nowadays, food safety issues have drawn increased attention due to the continual
occurrence of infectious diseases caused by foodborne pathogens, which is an important …

Polymeric blends of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) doped with gold
nanoparticles (AuNPs) were fabricated via casting technique, while the AuNPs were injected …