Researchers are addressing environmental concerns related to petroleum-based plastic
packaging by exploring biopolymers from natural sources, chemical synthesis, and microbial …

Conventional organic solvents (eg, methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate) are widely used for
extraction, reaction, and separation of valuable compounds. Although these solvents are …

Background Food packaging is an integral part of food commodities and plays an important
role in the food industry. Currently, most food packaging is made from petroleum-based …

Over the last decades, food packaging has advanced significantly, which is crucial in
maintaining food safety and minimizing waste. However, most traditional food packaging …

Due to their low cost, biodegradability, and ease of preparation, deep eutectic solvents
(DESs) are considered promising green alternatives to conventional solvents, as exploiting …

Currently, the necessity to diminish environmental pollution caused by petroleum-based
packaging plastics has encouraged interest in creating renewable and biodegradable …

The poor mechanical properties, low water-resistance, and limited antimicrobial activity of
chitosan (CS)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based film limited its application in aquatic product …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are hydrophilic nanoparticles extracted from biomass with
properties and functions different from cellulose and are being developed for property …

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO) are cost-effective antimicrobial agents with great potential for
the active packaging industry. Bacterial NanoCellulose (BNC) features a porous fibre …

Food packaging material is the primary element of the food industry; therefore, its
consideration to sustain food quality and food safety is crucial. Several food-grade materials …