The use of polysaccharide-based materials presents an eco-friendly technological solution,
by reducing dependence on fossil resources while reducing a product's carbon footprint …

Meat and meat products have always been an important part of human diet, and contain
valuable nutrients for growth and health. Nevertheless, they are perishable and susceptible …

The use of starch based films as a potential alternative choice to petroleum derived plastics
is imperative for environmental waste management. This study presents a new biopolymer …

In this study, sugar palm starch (SPS) films were developed using glycerol (G), sorbitol (S) or
their combination (GS) as plasticizers at the ratio of 15, 30 and 45 (wt)% using casting …

Background P esticides have a negative impact on the health of consumers and on the
environment, and as a consequence, the use of naturally occurring antimicrobial agents …

Deep eutectic solvents (DESs), which are a novel class of sustainable designer solvents,
have attracted considerable attentions in the field of cellulose chemistry. Due to their low …

Over the last years, considerable research has been conducted to develop and apply edible
films and coatings made from a variety of agricultural commodities and/or wastes of food …

Maize or corn is considered as very distinctive plant. Corn having better capability of utilizing
sun light, is a noble way of getting a natural polymer known as starch. Amylopectin and …

Edible films and coating materials are commonly used as appropriate packaging materials
to extend the shelf life of fresh food. Due to all their properties, edible film and coating …

Since the publication of the first edition of this text, ever-increasing coatings research has led
to many developments in the field. Updated and completely revised with the latest …