This review describes the most common methods for recovery of chitin from marine
organisms. In depth, both enzymatic and chemical treatments for the step of deproteinization …

Using environmentally friendly biomaterials in different aspects of human life has been
considered extensively. In this respect, different biomaterials have been identified and …

The barrier resistance and wettability of papers are commonly controlled by the application
of petroleum-based derivatives such as polyethylene, waxes and/or fluor-derivatives as …

Paper coatings based on petroleum-based compounds such as fluoro-compounds,
polyethylene, and waxes are utilized to alter the properties of paper, such as wettability and …

Recently, increasing attention has been paid to develop and test films with antimicrobial
properties in order to improve food safety and shelf life. Active biomolecules such as …

The last few decades have witnessed a spiralling growth of interest in polymers from
renewable resources within both the scientific and industrial communities. This review …

Bionanocomposites were developed by casting/evaporation of wheat gluten (WG), cellulose
nanocrystals (CNC), and TiO 2 nanoparticles. The effect of addition of different percentages …

A novel lab-on-paper device combining the simplicity and low-cost of microfluidic paper-
based analytical devices (μPADs) and the sensitivity and selectivity of chemiluminescence …

Increased environmental concerns over the use of certain synthetic packaging and coatings
in combination with consumer demands for both higher quality and longer shelf life have led …

This review describes the state-of-the-art of material derived from the forest sector with
respect to its potential for use in the packaging industry. Some innovative approaches are …