Nowadays, non-degradable plastic packaging materials have caused serious environmental
pollution, posing a threat to human health and development. Renewable eco-friendly …

Plastics sourced from petrochemicals are most commonly and widely used for food
packaging films. However, the extensive employment of petrochemical plastics unavoidably …

Starch biopolymer films incorporated with chitosan nanoparticles (CNP) or starch/CNP films
are promising alternatives to non-degradable food packaging materials. The films can be …

Starch has attracted a lot of attention because it is biodegradable, renewable, nontoxic and
low cost. By adding antibacterial substances to starch, starch-based materials have …

Single-use plastics are a major threat to the environment and human health. Prioritizing
sustainable and nature-derived biodegradable materials to develop edible films and …

Nanomaterials (NMs) have revolutionized food packaging by offering unique properties
such as enhanced barrier functions, antimicrobial activity, and prolonged shelf life. However …

The present review paper focuses on recent developments in edible films and coatings
made of base compounds from biological sources, namely plants, animals, algae, and …

Edible coatings were prepared using a mixture of 1.0%(w/v) sodium carboxymethyl cellulose
(CMC), 0.5%(w/v) cellulose nanofibers (CNF), and varying concentrations of mandarin oil …

This study aimed to optimize the formulation of gluten-based composite film incorporated
with Persian gum and Guar gum using the response surface method. The effects of three …

Thermoplastic starch (TPS), a green and fully biodegradable composite, is considered the
most viable option for replacing petroleum-based polymers. However, the poor mechanical …