Abstract:Active packaging aims to reduce food waste by extending food shelf life. Packaging materials developed from biodegradable, sustainable and renewable resources are required to reduce environmental pollution and conserve natural resources. Therefore, curcumin, a natural extract with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, was encapsulated into zeolitic imidazole framework-8 nanocrystals (K-ZIF-8) in this study. Chitin nanocomposites, support materials of the designed active package, were extracted from the cul… Show more
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