Novel biopolymer-based sustainable composites for food packaging applications: A narrative review

MY Khalid, ZU Arif - Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2022 - Elsevier
In the contemporary era of nutrition science, food industries are facing myriad challenges in
assuring quality food with extended shelf life and long-term preservation. Biopolymer-based …

Recent Progress in Enhanced Optical, Mechanical, Thermal Properties, and Antibacterial Activity of the Chitosan/Polyvinylalcohol/Co3O4 Nanocomposites for …

H Alhussain, AM Alghamdi, NY Elamin… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2024 - Springer
The present study explores the influence of Cobalt oxide nanoparticles (Co3O4 NPs) on the
physicochemical characteristics of Poly (vinylalcohol)/Chitosan (PVA/Cs) blend. Using a …

Enhancing the optical, electrical, dielectric properties and antimicrobial activity of chitosan/gelatin incorporated with Co-doped ZnO nanoparticles: Nanocomposites for …

LS Alqarni, AM Alghamdi, NY Elamin… - Journal of Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
The solution casting method was utilized to produce a brand of new nanocomposites made
of chitosan (Cs), gelatin (Ge), and co-doped ZnO nanoparticles (NPs). The physicochemical …

A systematic study of structural, conductivity, linear, and nonlinear optical properties of PEO/PVA-MWCNTs/ZnO nanocomposites films for optoelectronic applications

HS Alzahrani, AI Al-Sulami, QA Alsulami, A Rajeh - Optical Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
A solution chemical approach was used to make polyethylene oxide/polyvinyl alcohol-Multi-
walled carbon nanotubes/Zinc oxide nanoparticles (PEO/PVA-MWCNTs/ZnO NPs) …

[HTML][HTML] Modification and development of high bioactivities and environmentally safe polymer nanocomposites doped by Ni/ZnO nanohybrid for food packaging …

HM Alghamdi, MM Abutalib, MA Mannaa, O Nur… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aimed to develop a sodium alginate (50% NaAlg)/polyethylene oxide (50% PEO)
blend-based film loaded with nickel and zinc oxide nanoparticles (Ni/ZnO NPs) as a …

Physicochemical and antioxidant properties of tannic acid crosslinked cationic starch/chitosan based active films for ladyfinger packaging application

LK Kurabetta, SP Masti, MP Eelager, MN Gunaki… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the present study, cationic starch (CS)/chitosan (CH) incorporated with tannic acid
(TA)(CSCT) eco-friendly films were prepared by employing an inexpensive solvent casting …

Fabrication of antimicrobial chitosan/ZnO nanoparticles/lecithin-montmorillonite films for food packaging application

X Sun, H Wang, H Liang, N Meng, N Zhou - Food Hydrocolloids, 2025 - Elsevier
In this study, ZnO nanoparticles (ZnONPs) were loaded on lecithin-montmorillonite (LEC-Mt)
and incorporated into chitosan (CS) for purpose of develo** novel food packaging films …

Development of chitosan, graphene oxide, and cerium oxide composite blended films: Structural, physical, and functional properties

PK Panda, P Dash, JM Yang, YH Chang - Cellulose, 2022 - Springer
In this study, we prepared chitosan-based composite blended films using simple solution
casting and solvent evaporation techniques. The chemical and physical properties of all the …

Improved mechanical and antibacterial properties of polyvinyl alcohol composite films using quaternized cellulose nanocrystals as nanofillers

L Meng, J Li, X Fan, Y Wang, Z **ao, H Wang… - … Science and Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) are natural, renewable, and biocompatible materials that
have been widely used as new sustainable reinforcing nanofillers in polymer composites …

A synergistic influence of gallic acid/ZnO NPs to strengthen the multifunctional properties of methylcellulose: a conservative approach for tomato preservation

LK Kurabetta, SP Masti, MN Gunaki… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biodegradable and sustainable food preservation materials have gained immense global
importance to mitigate plastic pollution and environmental impact. Biopolymers like cellulose …