Plastic production has outgrown most other man-made materials, with more than 90% being
petroleum-based and nonbiodegradable. Packaging, primarily food packaging, consumes …

The concept of antimicrobial packaging has received great attention because of its potential
to enhance food safety. Several studies have explored its applications and effectiveness to …

Biodegradable active packaging was produced by compounding nisin (3, 6 and 9%) and
nisin-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)(3 and 6%) mixtures with poly (butylene …

Plasticized hydroxypropyl cassava thermoplastic starch (TPS) with glycerol was blended
with polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) via blown-film extrusion. Effects of …

Different plastic types considered as compostable are found on the market such as petro-
based (eg, polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT)) or bio-based plastics (eg., polylactic …

The objective of this work was to investigate the effect of the addition of carboxymethyl
chitosan on the structural properties and antilisterial activity of nisin-incorporated chitosan …

Recently, biodegradable polymers have been broadly used in various applications,
including antimicrobial biodegradable composite materials. However, the biodegradability of …

Corn starch was used as a polymeric matrix for development of new antimicrobial packaging
prepared by casting method and using nisin or pediocin for food preservation. Halloysite …

Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT), a biodegradable polymer, is a promising
material in the food packaging industry. Its high elongation at break, ease of processibility …

Nisin is food preservative with good food safety and is widely used around the world.
However, nisin degrades during food processing and storage, seriously affecting its …