Nanoclays-containing bio-based packaging materials: Properties, applications, safety, and regulatory issues

KY Perera, M Hopkins, AK Jaiswal… - Journal of Nanostructure in …, 2024‏ - Springer
Food packaging is an important concept for consumer satisfaction and the increased shelf
life of food products. The introduction of novel food packaging materials has become an …

An investigative study on the progress of nanoclay-reinforced polymers: Preparation, properties, and applications: A review

DE Abulyazied, A Ene - Polymers, 2021‏ - mdpi.com
Nanoclay-reinforced polymers have attracted considerable universal attention in academic
and industrial research due to their outstanding properties and their ever-expanding …

[HTML][HTML] UV blocking and oxygen barrier coatings based on polyvinyl alcohol and zinc oxide nanoparticles for packaging applications

IA Channa, J Ashfaq, SJ Gilani, AA Shah, AD Chandio… - Coatings, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
Photodegradation and oxidation are major causes of the deterioration of food, resulting in
darkening, off-flavors, and nutrient deficiency. To reduce this problem, novel functional …

Engineered nanomaterial coatings for food packaging: design, manufacturing, regulatory, and sustainability implications

O Olawore, M Ogunmola, S Desai - Micromachines, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
The food industry is one of the most regulated businesses in the world and follows strict
internal and regulated requirements to ensure product reliability and safety. In particular, the …

Nanofillers in novel food packaging systems and their toxicity issues

X Zhou, X Zhou, L Zhou, M Jia, Y **ong - Foods, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Background: Environmental concerns about petroleum-based plastic packaging materials
and the growing demand for food have inspired researchers and the food industry to …

[HTML][HTML] Multi-shaded edible films based on gelatin and starch for the packaging applications

IA Channa, J Ashfaq, MA Siddiqui, AD Chandio… - Polymers, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
Starch and gelatin are natural biopolymers that offer a variety of benefits and are available at
relatively low costs. In addition to this, they are an appealing substitute for synthetic …

Research progress in hemicellulose-based nanocomposite film as food packaging

G Liu, K Shi, H Sun - Polymers, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
As the main component of agricultural and forestry biomass, hemicellulose has the
advantages of having an abundant source, biodegradability, nontoxicity and good …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable and eco-friendly packaging films based on poly (vinyl alcohol) and glass flakes

IA Channa, J Ashfaq, SJ Gilani, AD Chandio, S Yousuf… - Membranes, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
The majority of food packaging materials are petroleum-based polymers, which are neither
easily recyclable nor ecologically friendly. Packaging films should preferably be transparent …

Investigation of optical, mechanical, thermal, wettability, and antibacterial activity of polyvinyl alcohol mixed with clay nanoparticles

AH Mohsen, NA Ali, SI Hussein… - Inorganic Chemistry …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
In this research, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was mixed with clay nanoparticles with weight ratios
of 1, 3, or 5 wt% to form PVA/clay composites using the solvent casting method for food …

Fruit peel valorization, phytochemical profile, biological activity, and applications in food and packaging industries: Comprehensive review

JA Rather, N Akhter, Q Ayaz, SA Mir, A Singh… - Current Food Science …, 2023‏ - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to thoroughly explore and
document the potential uses of fruit peels. It aims to achieve several key objectives …