Melissa officinalis is a medicinal plant rich in biologically active compounds which is used
worldwide for its therapeutic effects. Chemical studies on its composition have shown that it …

As the demand for botanical food additives and eco-friendly food packaging materials
grows, the use of essential oils, edible biodegradable films and coatings are becoming more …

Biodegradable polymers typically have inferior barrier properties compared to petroleum-
based nonbiodegradable plastic. The addition of zinc oxide nanoparticles may enhance the …

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanomaterials are used in various health-related applications, from
antimicrobial textiles to wound dressing composites and from sunscreens to antimicrobial …

In this paper, we report the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) by forced solvolysis of Zn
(CH3COO) 2· 2H2O in alcohols with a different number of–OH groups. We study the …

The petroleum-based materials could be replaced, at least partially, by biodegradable
packaging. Adding antimicrobial activity to the new packaging materials can also help …

Replacing the petroleum-based materials in the food industry is one of the main objectives
of the scientists and decision makers worldwide. Biodegradable packaging will help …

Bacteria-associated infections have increased in recent years due to treatment resistance
developed by these microorganisms. Due to the high antibacterial capacity associated with …

Edible packaging materials of encapsulated essential oils in biopolymers have been
investigated to provide an effective and safe approach for food preservation. In this study …

The consumption of diapers and sanitary products has constantly been rising. Several
problems are associated with using chemical‐based sanitary products, which are difficult to …