Inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) and natural antioxidant compounds are an emerging trend in
the food industry. Incorporating these substances in biobased and biodegradable matrices …

For many years, conventional plastics are manufactured and used for packaging
applications in different sectors. As the food industries are increasing, the demand for …

Plastics contain a complex mixture of known and unknown chemicals; some of which can be
toxic. Bioplastics and plant-based materials are marketed as sustainable alternative to …

Plastic products contain complex mixtures of extractable chemicals that can be toxic.
However, humans and wildlife will only be exposed to plastic chemicals that are released …

Plastic overproduction and the resulting increase in consumption has made plastic pollution
ubiquitous in all ecosystems. Recognizing this, the United Nations (UN) has started …

Historically, chemicals exceeding maximum allowable exposure levels have been
disastrous to underdeveloped countries. The global food industry is primarily affected by …

Chemicals can migrate from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) drink bottles to their content
and recycling processes may concentrate or introduce new chemicals to the PET value …

Microplastics are routinely ingested and inhaled by humans and other organisms. Despite
the frequency of plastic exposure, little is known about its health consequences. Of particular …

Food packaging is important for today's globalized food system, but food contact materials
(FCMs) can also be a source of hazardous chemicals migrating into foodstuffs. Assessing …

The marine macroalgae produce a collection of bioactive polysaccharides, of which the
sulfated heteropolysaccharide fucoidan produced by brown algae of the class …