Global food waste is the biggest issue owing to food spoilage. According to the world food
program, approx. 35 million people worldwide suffer from acute malnutrition. Despite this …

In recent years, the development of environmentally friendly packaging materials using
biodegradable polymers has emerged as a key challenge for scientists and consumers in …

Packaging material has an important role in extending the shelf-life of fruits. This study
investigated the effectiveness of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) derived from Kudzu …

In recent years, much attention has been paid to the use of biopolymers as food packaging
materials due to their important characteristics and properties. These include non-toxicity …

Approximately 50% of global plastic wastes are produced from plastic packaging, a
substantial amount of which is disposed of within a few minutes of its use. Although many …

Two dynamic covalent networks based on the Diels–Alder reaction were blended to exploit
the properties of the dissimilar polymer backbones. Furan-functionalized polyether amines …

Develo** environmentally friendly film materials for packaging pesticides is significant yet
challenging. The use of native starch for preparing inner packaging materials of pesticides is …

The nanocellulose (NC) synthesized from cotton linters was used as a reinforcement to
develop biocomposite films with improved functionality. The starch films incorporated with …

Starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) degradable straws with different PVA contents were prepared
by the twin-screw extrusion method. The results showed that the starch/PVA straws with 40 …

Biochar-based fertilizers show promise in enhancing nutrient utilization and soil health, but
their slow-release performance remains a challenge. Herein, hydrogel membranes …