Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging

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Polymer-based active packaging systems incorporating natural bioactive agents have attracted growing interest as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional food packaging materials. In this study, Pistacia lentiscus essential oil (PLEO) was incorporated into PCL/gelatin nanofibrous mats fabricated via solution blow spin…

The selection of appropriate materials is a critical step in designing an ideal wound dressing. One of the primary objectives of an ideal wound dressing is the prevention of bacterial infections. In this work bovine gelatine (BGE)–chitosan (CS) wound dressing films supplemented with propolis (PE) which is a well-known…

Microwave technology provides a fast, energy-efficient approach to improve edible films and coatings for food packaging. Through dipole rotation and ionic conduction, microwaves enable rapid volumetric heating that dries films, homogenizes solutions, and modifies polysaccharide, protein, and composite matrices. Report…

High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide This study produced natural, sustainable, and efficient composite microbeads by incorporating Vitis vinifera L. (VF) biomass, regarded as a zero-waste product, and is transformed into chitosan (CS) biopolymer at various ratios, intended for use as an effective adsorbe…

ABSTRACT Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common fungal infection primarily caused by Candida albicans . The increasing resistance to currently used antifungal drugs underscores the urgent need for new and effective therapeutic approaches. Accordingly, nanotechnology‐based drug delivery systems have gained significant at…

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Studies using plant-based extracts as reducing agents contribute to the synthesis of non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and economically viable metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) as an alternative to traditional chemical reduction procedures. While the synthesized nanostructures stand out with unique features depending o…

BACKGROUND: Green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a vegetable species characterized by its short postharvest storage life. This study investigated the effects of different doses of salicylic acid (SA; 1 and 3 mM), passive modified atmosphere packaging (passive MAP), and the combined applications of SA and passive MAP…

In this study, biodegradable polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based block copolymer polyester was synthesized and evaluated by ring-opening polymerization (ROP). Poly(ethylene glycol-b-ɛ-caprolactone) [PEG-b-PCL] block copolymer was prepared by ring-opening polymerization of ɛ-caprolactone (ɛ-CL) in the presence of polyethyl…

A multifunctional bio-based hydrogel, p(Gelatin-co- N,N-dimethylacrylamide) Citric acid-Rosa Extract (p(Gelatin-co-DMAAm)/CA-RE), was developed as a smart food packaging material. Synthesized via redox polymerization of N,N-dimethylacrylamide, gelatin, citric acid, and Rosa extract (RE), the hydrogel formed robust fil…

In the present study, zein (ZN)-based nanofibers incorporating flaxseed oil (FSO), curcumin (CUR), and gallic acid (GA) were fabricated, systematically characterized, and investigated as active edible coatings for chicken meatballs stored under refrigerated conditions (4 ± 2 °C). Three different nanofiber formulations…