Single-use plastic packaging has become an inevitable part of every aspect of human life. In
fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …

Currently, the demand for eco-friendly packaging materials to replace plastic is increasing.
Edible or biodegradable packaging films prepared from natural compounds such as …

Food preservation technologies are currently facing challenges in prolonging the shelf life of
perishable food products. The uses of edible films and coatings developed from food …

The food packaging industries are facing the challenge of food waste generation. This can
be addressed through the use of edible coating materials. These coatings aid in extending …

Food sectors are facing issues as a result of food scarcity, which is exacerbated by rising
populations and demand for food. Food is ordinarily wrapped and packaged using …

This review article provides a thorough overview of barrier coating materials that have been
used in food packaging with a focus on biodegradable (bio-based or petroleum-based) …

Background Recently, the research on intelligent packaging is gaining momentum, primarily
being driven by consumer preferences to food safety and reducing the resource waste …

Polysaccharides, such as pectin, starch, alginate, carrageenan, and xanthan gum, have
been used as biopolymer materials to create coatings and edible films to reduce traditional …

It is highly urgent to develop a simple and effective strategy to extend the shelf life of time-
sensitive fruits, which are very susceptible to spoilage over time, resulting in considerable …

In food industry, a growing concern is the use of suitable packaging material (ie,
biodegradable coatings and films) with enhanced thermal, mechanical and barrier …