Packaging

Environmental Pawprint of Dogs as a Contributor to Climate Change

30/10/2025 - The environmental impact of companion animals has received little scientific attention compared to that of livestock, even though the global dog population is rapidly increasing, particularly in...

Valorisation of Cocoa Waste into Edible Packaging Films: Physicochemical Characterisation and Potential Use as Edible Pouches with Enhanced Light Barrier, Mechanical and Antioxidant Properties

31/10/2025 - This study presents the valorisation of cocoa waste (CW) by transforming it into edible packaging films using apple pectin (AP) as a gelling agent. Several properties, including microstructure,...

Enhancing the Shelf Life of Firm-Fleshed Honey Peaches Using 1-MCP and Laser Microporous Film Packaging

29/10/2025 - Peach trees (Prunus persica L. Batsch) produce climacteric fruits that are prone to senescence and softening after harvesting, and they are susceptible to external pathogens that cause rot and...

Reviving Urban Landscapes: Harnessing Pervious Concrete Pavements with Recycled Materials for Sustainable Stormwater Management

29/10/2025 - This study examines the effectiveness of pervious concrete pavements as a sustainable and cost-effective stormwater management technique, particularly by incorporating locally sourced recycled...

Generally Recognized as Safe Salts for a Natural Strategy to Managing Fungicide-Resistant Penicillium Strains in the Moroccan Citrus Packinghouse

22/10/2025 - The extensive application of fungicides in citrus packinghouses to mitigate economic losses has resulted in the emergence of fungicide-resistant biotypes of Penicillium spp. Furthermore, many...

Joint Effects of Climate and Phenology on Agricultural and Ecological Resource Productivity

26/10/2025 - Gross primary productivity (GPP) serves as a critical indicator of carbon uptake in agricultural and natural ecosystems, quantifying the extent of carbon dioxide fixation through photosynthesis....

Analysis of Meat Juice Leakage from Refrigerated Culinary Pork, Beef, and Chicken Meat into the Unit Packaging: Estimation of Reference Limits for Distribution and Retail in Poland

24/10/2025 - Meat juice leakage is a natural phenomenon, evident in culinary meat packaging, and is a key indicator of meat quality. This study aimed to evaluate the amount of meat juice leakage into the...

Assessing Avoided Burden and Net Environmental Impact by Recycling and Repurposing of Retiring Wind Turbines

22/10/2025 - Wind turbines are reaching end-of-life in increasing volumes, presenting a growing sustainability challenge. In the United States, prevailing waste management practices, primarily landfilling,...

Chemical Modification of Chitosan with Bioactive Molecules: A Sustainable Approach for Advanced Film Development

26/10/2025 - This study presents the synthesis of a new chitosan (CS) derivative incorporating eugenol (EU), a natural compound known for its strong antioxidant properties, with the aim of comparing its...

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...

Diagnosing Hydraulic Directional Valve Spool Stick Faults Enabled by Hybridized Intelligent Algorithms

11/10/2025 - The hydraulic directional valve represents a fundamental component of a hydraulic system. The severe operating environment could cause undesirable faults, with the spool stick being the particular...

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...

A Cascade Approach to Valorizing Camellia oleifera Abel Shell: Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Coupled with Resin Purification for High-Efficiency Production of Multifunctional Polyphenols

29/09/2025 - Camellia oleifera Abel shell is an abundant lignocellulosic byproduct of the Chinese woody oil industry, which is currently underutilized. To achieve its high-value utilization, this study developed...

Potency of coffee by-products as sustainable added material in bio/edible film development

- Coffee processing generates abundant by-products including husk, pulp, spent coffee grounds, and silver skin, which pose environmental challenges but potential as functional materials. This paper...

Postharvest Biology and Quality Preservation of Vasconcellea pubescens: Challenges and Opportunities for Reducing Fruit Losses

01/10/2025 - Vasconcellea pubescens (mountain papaya) is an underutilized Andean fruit with distinctive nutritional and functional properties, yet its rapid softening and short shelf-life result in significant...

Assessment of a Functional Yogurt Enriched with Anthocyanin-Loaded Nanoliposomes: Sensory Evaluation and Physicochemical Stability During Cold Storage

02/10/2025 - In the development of functional foods with therapeutic value, nanoliposomal carriers offer a promising strategy for enhancing the stability and efficacy of bioactive compounds in dairy matrices....

52 Late-Breaking: Architecture and implementation of a scalable platform for precision rangeland and livestock management.

04/10/2025 - Applying adaptive grazing management on extensive rangelands could be time- and labor-demanding and challenging. However, advancements in virtual fencing, remote sensing, IoT sensor networks, and...

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