Microplastic contamination has become a problem, as plastic production has increased
worldwide. Microplastics are plastics with particles of less than 5 mm and are absorbed …

Background Pineapples are important tropical fruits which serve as a vital source of minerals
and have excellent nutritional composition. The quality evaluation of pineapple is an …

Different approaches have been developed for the synthesis of various nanostructured
materials with unique morphologies. This study demonstrated the photocatalytic and …

The industrial processing of avocados annually generates more than 1.2 million tons of
avocado peels (APs) and avocado seeds (ASs) that have great potential in the production of …

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study demonstrating the efficiency of Allium
sativum hydro-alcoholic extract (ASE) againstFigure growth, biofilm development, and …

Health promotion and reducing disease risk are the primary benefits of functional foods.
However, the definition of functional foods is still unclear and undecided. This has made it …

Water-based biopolymer solutions capable of forming a protective layer when sprayed onto
the soil represent a groundbreaking step toward eco-friendly mulching. Low methoxyl pectin …

Cascade pretreatment of low-pressure steam heating (LPSH) and maleic acid (MA) on
pineapple waste (PW) biomass aims to improve delignification, increase enzyme …

Abstract Silver-titania nanocomposites (Ag-TiO 2 NCs) have unique functional attributes due
to their photocatalytic and antibacterial properties. In this study, titania nanoparticles (TiO 2 …

Pineapple is consumed on a large scale around the world due to its appreciated sensorial
characteristics. The industry of minimally processed pineapple produces enormous …