Packaging

Impacts of Degradable Film Mulch on GHG Emissions in Paddy Fields and Rice Yield: A Case Study

15/10/2025 - Paddy fields are a key agricultural ecosystem for achieving carbon neutrality in southern China, with significant potential to sequester carbon and mitigate emissions of CO2, CH4, and N2O....

On the Rheological Memory and Cumulative Damage of Thermoplastic Starch Biodegradable Films Reinforced with Nanoclay

17/10/2025 - Although the strain hardening phenomenon has been studied in different types of materials, there are only a few such reports regarding flexible food packaging. To address this issue,...

Development of Paper Utilizing Miscanthus Pulp Combined with Waste Paper for the Production of Packaging

17/10/2025 - Much focus is being dedicated to the development of innovative technologies for producing biodegradable polymers from plant biomass. It is proposed that annual and perennial herbaceous plants, such...

Biodegradable Plastic Film Residues Impede Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration and Macroaggregate-Associated Carbon Storage in Agricultural Soil

12/10/2025 - The progressive replacement of conventional plastic films with biodegradable alternatives in agricultural systems has led to the accumulation of diverse plastic residues in soils, exerting documented...

Comprehensive Review of Silver Nanoparticles in Food Packaging Applications

10/10/2025 - In recent years, the use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in various fields has been investigated due to their highly potent properties. One of these areas is the adaptation of AgNPs to food...

Effects of Biodegradable Mulch Films with Different Thicknesses on the Quality of Watermelon Under Protected Cultivation

04/10/2025 - Biodegradable mulch films (BDMs) have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional polyethylene (PE) films in modern horticulture, yet the effect of film thickness on crop performance remains...

Biochemical Modification of Poly-Vinyl-Alcohol-Based Bioplastics with Citrus By-Product to Increase Its Food Packaging Application

27/09/2025 - The necessity to produce new biodegradable polymeric materials, to overcome the economic model, based on the linear economy, and to apply the circular economy model is a global problem. As a result,...

Effects of Biodegradable Film Mulching and Water-Saving Irrigation on Soil Moisture and Temperature in Paddy Fields of the Black Soil Region

16/09/2025 - Paddy cultivation in the black soil region of northeast China is faced with the problems of low irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE) and low temperature stress during sowing. Therefore, the...

Beer Bagasse as Filler for Starch-Based Biocomposite Films for Food Packaging Applications

12/08/2025 - Development of biodegradable packaging materials and valorization of agri-food waste are necessary to produce more sustainable materials while reducing the environmental impact. Starch-based...

Biological Enzymatic Hydrolysis—Single Screw Co-Extrusion Treatment to Improve the Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable Straw Fiber Mulching Films

09/08/2025 - Biodegradable agricultural films manufactured with straw serve as a viable substitute for plastic films, effectively addressing the issue of white pollution. However, existing biodegradable straw...

A Comparative Plant Growth Study of a Sprayable, Degradable Polyester&ndash;Urethane&ndash;Urea Mulch and Two Commercial Plastic Mulches

23/07/2025 - The practice in agriculture of spreading polyethylene (PE) film over the soil surface as mulch is a common, global practice that aids in conserving water, increasing crop yields, suppressing weed...

Degradation of Biodegradable Mulch-Derived Microplastics and Their Effects on Bacterial Communities and Radish Growth in Three Vegetable-Cultivated Purple Soils

13/07/2025 - Biodegradable mulch films (BDMs) are considered a promising solution for mitigating plastic residue pollution in agroecosystems. However, the degradation behavior and ecological impacts of their...

Enhancing Hydrophobicity of Nanocellulose-Based Films by Coating with Natural Wax from Halimium viscosum

06/07/2025 - This study aimed to improve the hydrophobicity of cellulose nanofibril (CNF) films using a natural wax coating. For this purpose, firstly, the selection, extraction and characterization of a natural...

The Effects of Different Plastic Film Mulches on the Physicochemical and Microbiological Properties of Soils for Protected Pepper Cultivation

19/06/2025 - Plastic film mulching is widely used in protected agriculture. However, the residues of various types of plastic films, as a consequence, severely affect soil quality. The most widely promoted...

Melatonin/Chitosan Biomaterials for Wound Healing and Beyond: A Multifunctional Therapeutic Approach

20/06/2025 - Chitosan is increasingly utilized in combination with melatonin in novel formulations for a wide range of therapeutic applications. As a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer, chitosan exhibits...

Employment of Biodegradable, Short-Life Mulching Film on High-Density Cropping Lettuce in a Mediterranean Environment: Potentials and Prospects

03/06/2025 - Biodegradable mulch films were developed over the last decades to replace polyethylene, but their short durability and higher costs still limit their diffusion. This work aimed to test an innovative...

Effect of an Innovative Solarization Method on Crops, Soil-Borne Pathogens, and Living Fungal Biodiversity

05/06/2025 - Recently, a new solarization method gained a great deal of attention thanks to various advantages in comparison with both the traditional one and soil fumigation (alternative soil treatment based on...

A Study of the Influence of Sodium Alginate Molecular Weight and Its Crosslinking on the Properties of Potato Peel Waste-Based Films

06/06/2025 - This study develops a sustainable biopolymer film derived from potato peel waste (PW), enhanced with low- and high-viscosity sodium alginate (SA) through a solution casting method. The effect of...

Evaluation of the Comprehensive Effects of Biodegradable Mulch Films on the Soil Hydrothermal Flux, Root Architecture, and Yield of Drip-Irrigated Rice

25/05/2025 - Biodegradable mulch films not only provide similar field benefits to conventional mulch films but also degrade naturally, rendering them an effective alternative to traditional polyethylene mulch...

A green chemistry approach for the medical device industry

01/01/2020 - The increase in laparoscopic and robotic surgery and other minimally invasive procedures has prompted a worldwide surge in single-use medical devices. Currently, such devices and much medical...

The bio-based packaging films poised to be ahead of the pack

01/05/2022 - Half of the world’s plastic waste is caused by packaging. With only around

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