Natural polymers in bio-degradable/edible film: A review on environmental concerns, cold plasma technology and nanotechnology application on food packaging- A recent trends

Carbohydrate polymer-supported metal and metal oxide nanoparticles for constructing electrochemical sensors

“…They are broadly utilized in many medical applications such as bone tissue engineering, tissue regeneration, drug delivery systems, and imaging. 70 Carbohydrate polymers as natural polymers are more favorable than synthetic polymers given that they are economical, readily available, non-toxic, biodegradable, biocompatible, and cost-effective materials. Consequently, they have been used in industrial applications such as binders, drug release modifiers, film coatings, viscosity enhancers, stabilizers, disintegrants, emulsifiers, gelling agents, bioadhesives, sensors, and water treatment.…”

Starch-based edible packaging: rheological, thermal, mechanical, microstructural, and barrier properties – a review

“…The global production of plastics decreased by around 0.3% in 2020 compared to 2019 because of the pandemic. 101 Around 80% of the plastic in the sea comes from terrestrial sources, including improper waste management of plastics, sewage, landfill activities near coasts, and trash transported by streams and rivers. Additionally, it is known that trash-derived plastic finds its way into the water.…”

Tailoring Pectin-PLA Bilayer Film for Optimal Properties as a Food Pouch Material

“…Pectin, a renewable biopolymer with properties that contribute to cost-effectiveness, biodegradability, renewability, and abundance, holds promise as a raw material in the food industry [ 7 ]. In particular, novel pectin extracted from hybrid citrus by-products remains unexplored, presenting unique potential for new applications, especially in food packaging.…”