Human society has become increasingly reliant on plastic because it allows for convenient
and sanitary living. However, recycling rates are currently low, which means that the majority …

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) …

Nanochitin and nanochitosan (with random‐copolymer‐based multiscale architectures of
glucosamine and N‐acetylglucosamine units) have recently attracted immense attention for …

Herein, we designed an on-site and portable colorimetric assay using cellulose acetate
polymeric films incorporated with HKUST-1 metal-organic framework while immersed in a …

It is now well recognized that the production of petroleum-based packaging materials has
created serious ecological problems for the environment due to their resistance to …

Solar energy-based devices are protected using glass surfaces that need to be cleaned
periodically to maintain their desired optimum performance. If these devices are large and …

Despite extensive commercial and regulatory interventions, food spoilage and plastic
packaging contamination continue to have large ramifications on human health and the …

Management of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has relied in part on the use of personal protective equipment …

Background Food flavor is a vital contributor to food quality, while the food packaging
material is one of important factors affecting its flavor. Currently, plastic packaging materials …

Efficient and effective use of biopolymers, such as starch, has increasingly prompted interest
due to the current environmental challenges. However, starch-based composites still show …