This review exclusively addresses material systems primarily based on poly (vinyl
alcohol)(PVA), one of the most popular water-soluble biopolymers, for their use in packaging …

Antimicrobial polymers represent a very promising class of therapeutics with unique
characteristics for fighting microbial infections. As the classic antibiotics exhibit an …

As a novel biodegradable material, poly (vinyl) alcohol (PVA)/starch (ST)/glycerol
(GL)/halloysite nanotube (HNT) nanocomposite films were prepared by solution casting at …

Bio-composites are a group of composite materials that use polymer as the matrix and fiber
as reinforcement for the matrix. Due to their unique synergistic multifunction through …

The current study deals with the preparation and characterization of polysaccharide-based
biocomposite films acquired by the incorporation of cellulose nanofiber within glycerol …

Incorporating single or combined nanofillers in polymeric matrices is a promising approach
for developing antimicrobial materials for applications in wound healing and packaging etc …

Active packaging has played a significant role in consumers' health and green environment
over the years. Synthetic polymers, such as poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET), polyethylene …

There is growing concern about the use of plastic in packaging for food materials, as this
results in increased plastic waste materials in the environment. To counter this, alternative …

The main aim of this review paper was to focus on current and potential future sources and
food applications of natural hydrocolloids in the food industry. The emerging research …

End‐of‐life options for plastics include recycling and energy recovery (incineration). Taking
into account the polymeric waste, recycling is the intentional action that is aimed at reducing …