Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biobased product and a compostable aliphatic polyester that has
been studied for use in several applications over the last decade. Many properties of PLA …

The massive use of synthetic plastics, in particular in the food packaging area, has a great
environmental impact, and alternative more ecologic materials are being required. Poly …

Nanotechnology has reached to almost every sector and amazed the world by offering
various potential applications in these sectors. Since nanostructure materials have been …

Single-use plastic (SUP) being a versatile material, is adopted as an alternate to traditional
materials specifically for the use in food packaging due to its inherent characteristics like …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) can be synthesized from renewable bio‐derived monomers
and, as such, it is an alternative to conventional petroleum‐based polymers. Since PLA is a …

The integration of bio-based functional agents with biopolymers is welcomed as a way of
meeting the growing demand for healthy, safety, and sustainability. This study presents a …

Biopolymeric blends based on bacterial cellulose (BC) films modified with low molecular
weight chitosan (Chi) were developed for controlled release of ciprofloxacin (Cip) …

Plastic waste pollution is a global environmental problem that could be solved by
biodegradable materials. In addition, its biodegradability has been important for medical …

The objective of the present work was to improve blown film extrusion processability and
properties of thermoplastic starch (TPS) film by incorporating plasticized chitosan, with a …

Natural antimicrobial agents have been investigated as alternatives to synthetic ones for
ensuring food safety and quality. However, the practical use of these preservatives in the …