The massive and uncontrolled use of food packaging derived from petroleum-based plastics
has created a serious environmental problem. Hence, the food packaging industry needs to …

Chitosan derived from chitin has gathered much interest as a biopolymer due to its known
and possible broad applications. Chitin is a nitrogen-enriched polymer abundantly present …

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 …

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

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most important global public health problems.
The imprudent use of antibiotics in humans and animals has resulted in the emergence of …

Food manufacturing generates a considerable amount of leftovers. Garbage disposal could
cause environmental and ecological issues. Nevertheless, it is often possible to convert …

Chitin is the structural material of crustaceans, insects, and fungi, and is the second most
abundant biopolymer after cellulose on earth. Chitosan, a deacetylated derivative of chitin …

Functional foods is a very popular term in the social and scientific media; consequently, food
producers have invested resources in the development of processed foods that may provide …

The increased demand for food quality and safety has led the food industry to pay urgent
attention to new packaging materials with antimicrobial activity. In this study, we combined …

Chitosan is the deacetylated form of chitin regarded as one of the most abundant polymers
and due to its properties, both chitosan alone or in combination with bioactive substances for …