Packaging

Impact of Extraction Parameters on the Gallic Acid Content and Antioxidant Properties of Palo Prieto (Lysiloma divaricata) Fractions and Their Identification via UPLC-MS/MS

01/09/2025 - The palo prieto (Lysiloma divaricata) is a tree with grayish bark and pinnate leaves that is native to Mexico. This tree can reach heights close to 15 m and is a source of phytochemical compounds,...

3D-Printed Bilayer Active Film with Anise Oil Nano-Emulsion and Carbon Quantum Dots for Shelf-Life Extension of Sugar Tangerines

04/09/2025 - This study developed a novel 3D-printed bilayer film (BF) embedded with star anise essential oil nanoemulsion (AEO-NE) and tamarind shell-derived carbon quantum dots (CQDs) for preserving sugar...

Synthesis and Investigation of Physicochemical and Microbial Properties of Composites Containing Encapsulated Propolis and Sea Buckthorn Oil in Pectin Matrix

05/09/2025 - This study explored the synthesis and characterization of pectin-based composites containing encapsulated propolis and sea buckthorn oil. Both propolis and sea buckthorn oil are well known for their...

Editorial: Sustainable active packaging for food safety and preservation: technological, consumer, and environmental perspectives

Functional Food as a Nutritional Countermeasure to Health Risks from Microgravity and Space Radiation in Long-Term Spaceflights: A Review

21/08/2025 - (1) Background: Over the years, technology and space missions have advanced, although the development of potential functional food and food supplements must be improved for maintaining astronauts'...

Eugenol@natural Zeolite Nanohybrid vs. Clove Powder as Active and Reinforcement Agents in Novel Brewer's Spent Grain/Gelatin/Glycerol Edible, High Oxygen Barrier Active Packaging Films

23/08/2025 - Following the trend of food waste valorization to produce innovative bio-based materials, this study proposes the conversion of brewer's spent grain (BSG) into added value edible, high oxygen...

Development of a Multi-Robot System for Autonomous Inspection of Nuclear Waste Tank Pits

24/08/2025 - This paper introduces the overall design plan, development timeline, and preliminary progress of the Autonomous Pit Exploration System project. This project aims to develop an advanced multi-robot...

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...

Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Risk Reduction in Lethem and Tabatinga, Guyana: An Integrated Approach

18/08/2025 - This study presents a comprehensive assessment and strategic framework for implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) to mitigate flooding in Lethem and Tabatinga, Region 9 of Guyana. The communities...

lacunr: Efficient 3D lacunarity for voxelized LiDAR data from forested ecosystems

- AbstractStructural complexity has been considered a key driver of ecological phenomena in forested ecosystems. Geographic metrics that attempt to summarize the heterogeneity of complex 3?dimensional...

Grape pomace as a natural source of antimicrobial agents for food preservation

- Grape pomace, a by-product of winemaking, has emerged as a promising source of natural antimicrobial compounds for food applications. In response to increasing concerns regarding foodborne illnesses...

Influence of Membrane Composition on the Passive Membrane Penetration of Industrially Relevant NSO-Heterocycles

01/08/2025 - This study investigates how phospholipid headgroups influence passive membrane penetration and structural impact of four nitrogen-, sulfur-, and oxygen-containing heterocycles...

Effects of Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Postharvest Physiology and Quality of &lsquo;Meizao' Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.)

24/07/2025 - Sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) is becoming increasingly popular in China, but its postharvest quality deteriorates significantly during harvest storage and transport. Here, we investigated the...

Properties of Plant Extracts from Adriatic Maritime Zone for Innovative Food and Packaging Applications: Insights into Bioactive Profiles, Protective Effects, Antioxidant Potentials and Antimicrobial Activity

24/07/2025 - Knowledge about the composition (volatile and non-volatile) and functionality of natural extracts from Mediterranean plants serves as a basis for their further application. In this study, five...

Synergistic effects of turmeric, banana peels, and onion extracts on broiler performance, mechanical properties, microbial quality, and chicken meat quality assessment

- This study investigated the effects of turmeric extract (TE), banana peel extract (PE), and onion extract (OE) on the physiological health status and meat quality of broilers. Two-week-old “Cobb...

Bionanocomposite Coating Film Technologies for Disease Management in Fruits and Vegetables

14/07/2025 - Fruit and vegetable production is often impacted by microbial pathogens that compromise the quality of produce and lead to significant economic losses at the postharvest stages. Due to their...

Digital Environmental Management of Heat Stress Effects on Milk Yield and Composition in a Portuguese Dairy Farm

10/07/2025 - Heat stress has been identified as one of the main challenges for dairy production systems, particularly in the context of global warming. This one-year study aimed to evaluate the impact of heat...

Structure Properties of Gallic Acid?Enhanced Alginate Hydrogels for Sustainable Food Packaging as Plastic Replacement

- ABSTRACTStructure properties of alginate and glycerol hydrogels (93:7 v/v) functionalized with gallic acid (0.1%, 0.5%, and 0.8%) (w/v) were evaluated as plastic alternatives for food packaging. A...

Early-Stage Sensor Data Fusion Pipeline Exploration Framework for Agriculture and Animal Welfare

03/07/2025 - Internet-of-Things (IoT) approaches are continually introducing new sensors into the fields of agriculture and animal welfare. The application of multi-sensor data fusion to these domains remains a...

Influence of an Antioxidant Nanomaterial on Oral Tablet Formulation: Flow Properties and Critical Quality Attributes

05/07/2025 - Antioxidant nanomaterials, particularly mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) functionalized with polyphenols, offer innovative solutions for protecting oxidation-sensitive components and enhancing...

New Perspectives on Polysaccharides From Gracilaria and Gracilariopsis (Rhodophyta) and Their Potential Applications in Future Industries

- 1. Gracilaria is abundantly available red seaweed that has been used as a traditional medicine and food for years and is rich in nutritional value.2. Gracilaria polysaccharides are sulfated and have...

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