Recent advances and future challenges of the starch-based bio-composites for engineering applications

S Wang, P Zhang, Y Li, J Li, X Li, J Yang, M Ji, F Li… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
Starch is regarded as one of the most promising sustainable materials due to its abundant
yield and excellent biodegradability. From the perspective of practical engineering …

Recent innovations in bionanocomposites-based food packaging films–A comprehensive review

A Jayakumar, S Radoor, JT Kim, JW Rhim… - Food Packaging and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Food with natural quality and good shelf life is inevitable in our daily life and is a major
concern for the food industry. Mostly, food packaging industries are highly dependent upon …

Biodegradable Poly(Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) and Thermoplastic Starch-Blended TiO2 Nanocomposite Blown Films as Functional Active Packaging of …

D Phothisarattana, P Wongphan, K Promhuad… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Biodegradable polymers can be used for eco-friendly, functional, active packaging to
preserve food quality. Incorporation of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles into polymer …

Preparation and characterization of k-carrageenan/konjac glucomannan/TiO2 nanocomposite film with efficient anti-fungal activity and its application in strawberry …

N Duan, Q Li, X Meng, Z Wang, S Wu - Food Chemistry, 2021 - Elsevier
A nano-composite film was prepared from k-carrageenan (KC), konjac glucomannan (KGM)
and TiO 2 nanoparticles (NPs) by solvent casting method. The morphology and structure of …

Antimicrobial nanoparticles incorporated in edible coatings and films for the preservation of fruits and vegetables

Y **ng, W Li, Q Wang, X Li, Q Xu, X Guo, X Bi, X Liu… - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Edible coatings and films (ECF) are employed as matrixes for incorporating antimicrobial
nanoparticles (NPs), and then they are applied on the fruits and vegetables to prolong shelf …

Development of alginate-based film incorporated with anthocyanins of red cabbage and zinc oxide nanoparticles as freshness indicator for prawns

DSB Anugrah, LV Darmalim, JD Sinanu… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to develop pH-sensitive film indicators for intelligent food
packaging by incorporating red cabbage anthocyanins (RCA) and zinc oxide nanoparticles …

Recently emerging trends in polymer nanocomposites packaging materials

CI Idumah, A Hassan, DE Ihuoma - Polymer-Plastics Technology …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
As a result of excellent nanoparticle dispersion tendencies, polymer based nanocomposites
exhibit a significantly enhanced packaging characteristics. Moreover, the feasibility of …

Smart and active food packaging: Insights in novel food packaging

H Ahari, SP Soufiani - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The demand for more healthy foods with longer shelf life has been growing. Food packaging
as one of the main aspects of food industries plays a vital role in meeting this demand …

A review on innovations in polymeric nanocomposite packaging materials and electrical sensors for food and agriculture

CI Idumah, M Zurina, J Ogbu, JU Ndem… - Composite …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The application of polymer nanocomposites packaging materials in industrial, food and
agricultural products is a superior alternative to traditional packaging materials such as …

Use of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles as Reinforcement Agent of Polysaccharide-Based Materials

LM Anaya-Esparza, Z Villagrán-de la Mora… - Processes, 2020 - mdpi.com
In recent years, a strong interest has emerged in polysaccharide-hybrid composites and
their potential applications, which have interesting functional and technological properties …