Background The technology of food packaging is responding to significant market dynamics
such as the rapid growth in e-commerce and preservation of fresh food, a sector that …

The emergence of infectious diseases promises to be one of the leading mortality factors in
the healthcare sector. Although several drugs are available on the market, newly found …

Bio-nanocomposites are bio-based polymers made up of two major components in which
one acts as a matrix called biopolymer (continuous phase) and second called as …

The non-antibacterial and relatively poor mechanical properties of sodium alginate film limit
its application for fresh-cut fruit packaging. The phenolic compound thymol has prominent …

Background Microbial contamination and oxidation of nutrients are two main reasons for
food spoilage. Bioactive food fresh-kee** films (FFKFs) or functional edible coatings …

Previously, studies have demonstrated the unique characteristics of chitosan-gelatin films as
wound dressings applications. However, their application has been limited due to their …

Fabrication of an antibacterial gelatin-bacterial cellulose nanocomposite (GCB) film was
achieved using cinnamaldehyde as a crosslinker and an antibacterial additive in order to …

Current trends in food packaging systems are oriented to biodegradable materials,
especially with enhanced features. The latter are often provided by the combination of …

Clay-polymer nanocomposites can be functionalized with natural bioactive compounds
found in plants as a way to improve the physicochemical properties as well as the functional …

Active and pH-sensitive films of poly (lactic acid)(PLA)/nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) have
been fabricated and tested. The PLA and PLA/NFC films with 1.5% NFC were prepared via …