A review on reinforcements and additives in starch-based composites for food packaging

PF Muñoz-Gimena, V Oliver-Cuenca, L Peponi… - Polymers, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
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 …

Effects of different fat replacers on functional and rheological properties of low-fat mozzarella cheeses: A review

A Akhtar, I Nasim, MS ud Din, T Araki… - Trends in Food Science & …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
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 …

Mechanical, wear and thermal properties of natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composite: Cotton, sisal, coir and wool fibers

Y Tasgin, G Demircan, S Kandemir… - Journal of Materials …, 2024‏ - Springer
Natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composites (NFRCs) have gained significant attention in
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

AABA Mohammed, Z Hasan, AAB Omran… - journal of materials …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
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 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 …

The potential of using sweet corn (Zea mays Saccharata) husk waste as a source for biodegradable plastics

A Setiawan, RNM Mahfud, NE Mayangsari… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Synthetic plastics are generally challenging to degrade in the environment and capable of
releasing harmful chemicals upon improper disposal, endangering both wildlife and …

Enhancing the Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: Taguchi and RSM Optimization

K Saada, S Amroune, A Belaadi, M Zaoui… - Journal of Natural …, 2024‏ - Taylor & Francis
Green composites consisting of renewable or biodegradable materials are becoming more
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

AABA Mohammed, Z Hasan, AAB Omran, AM Elfaghi… - Polymers, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
Biocomposite materials are essential for environmental protection, as they have the ability of
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

YA Ramírez Tapias, GD Rezzani, JF Delgado… - Polymers, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Microbial exopolymers are gaining attention as sources for the development of
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

Y Wu, R Tang, A Guo, X Tao, Y Hu, X Sheng, P Qu… - Materials, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
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 …