Since foodborne diseases are often considered as one of the biggest public health threats
worldwide, effective preservation strategies are needed to inhibit the growth of undesirable …

Nowadays global packaging is a very important branch of industry and it is still growing. In
the case of food packaging, materials such as polypropylene, polyethylene (PE) and other …

Active and pH-sensitive films of poly (lactic acid)(PLA)/nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) have
been fabricated and tested. The PLA and PLA/NFC films with 1.5% NFC were prepared via …

The development of green and ecologically balanced food packaging materials is a major
concern for the food packaging industry, which is highly dependent on non-biodegradable …

Poly (lactic acid)-based antimicrobial materials received considerable attention as promising
systems to control microbial growth. The remarkable physicochemical properties of PLA …

Packaging is one of the major domains in the food processing industry that reduces waste
and enhances product shelf life. Recently, research and development have focused on …

Polylactic acid (PLA) and jackfruit waste, particularly jackfruit skin powder (JSP), are
promising alternatives to produce active bionanocomposite films. The films were …

The application of starch films, such as food packaging materials, has been restricted due to
poor mechanical and barrier properties. However, the addition of a reinforcing agent …

Bio-based fillers (eg, poplar, switchgrass) have been used to reinforce polymers because of
their low cost and sustainable nature. Bio-based polymers are typically produced from …

The chemical transformation of lactic acid derivatives to industrially important fine chemicals
is crucial for the development of new techniques in the medical, cosmetics, and food sectors …