A review on reinforcements and additives in starch-based composites for food packaging
The research of starch as a matrix material for manufacturing biodegradable films has been
gaining popularity in recent years, indicating its potential and possible limitations. To …
gaining popularity in recent years, indicating its potential and possible limitations. To …
Effects of different fat replacers on functional and rheological properties of low-fat mozzarella cheeses: A review
Background Mozzarella, a stretched curd cheese obtained from buffalo or bovine milk,
densely packed with saturated dairy fats, is extensively used in pizza top**s due to the …
densely packed with saturated dairy fats, is extensively used in pizza top**s due to the …
Mechanical, wear and thermal properties of natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composite: Cotton, sisal, coir and wool fibers
Natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composites (NFRCs) have gained significant attention in
recent years due to their potential as environmentally friendly and sustainable materials …
recent years due to their potential as environmentally friendly and sustainable materials …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of sugar palm fibers on the properties of blended wheat starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based biocomposite films
Sugar palm fiber has been added to reinforce starch, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based film. The
effect of reinforcement on different properties has been studied. It has been found that …
effect of reinforcement on different properties has been studied. It has been found that …
Effect of glass transition on the formation of drying cracks in the component parts of maize kernels
Z Zheng, L Ren, H Fu, P Yang, L Lv, J Xu… - Biosystems Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Glass transition can cause the formation of drying cracks in different component of maize
(Zea mays) at different drying stages, but the influence of the mechanism is unknown. This …
(Zea mays) at different drying stages, but the influence of the mechanism is unknown. This …
The potential of using sweet corn (Zea mays Saccharata) husk waste as a source for biodegradable plastics
Synthetic plastics are generally challenging to degrade in the environment and capable of
releasing harmful chemicals upon improper disposal, endangering both wildlife and …
releasing harmful chemicals upon improper disposal, endangering both wildlife and …
Enhancing the Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: Taguchi and RSM Optimization
Green composites consisting of renewable or biodegradable materials are becoming more
popular as environmental awareness of global waste issues grows. Among them, natural …
popular as environmental awareness of global waste issues grows. Among them, natural …
Effect of various plasticizers in different concentrations on physical, thermal, mechanical, and structural properties of wheat starch-based films
Biocomposite materials are essential for environmental protection, as they have the ability of
substituting synthetic plastic with natural materials. This work investigated how different …
substituting synthetic plastic with natural materials. This work investigated how different …
[HTML][HTML] New Materials from the Integral Milk Kefir Grain Biomass and the Purified Kefiran: The Role of Glycerol Content on the Film's Properties
Microbial exopolymers are gaining attention as sources for the development of
biodegradable materials. Milk kefir, a fermented dairy product produced by a symbiotic …
biodegradable materials. Milk kefir, a fermented dairy product produced by a symbiotic …
[HTML][HTML] Enhancing Starch− Based packaging materials: optimization of plasticizers and process parameters
In order to actively promote green production and address these concerns, there is an
urgent need for new packaging materials to replace traditional plastic products. Starch …
urgent need for new packaging materials to replace traditional plastic products. Starch …