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...

Substitution of Fossil Layers with Biobased Ones in Sustainable Cellulosic Packaging for Dairy Products

31/08/2025 - Home-compostable, biobased films were developed by blending poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PBSA). Among the formulations, the PLA/PBSA 60/40 blend demonstrated...

Mycomaterials from Agave Bagasse: A Valorization Strategy for Sustainable Tequila Packaging

26/08/2025 - A sustainable strategy is proposed for the valorization of solid waste from the Tequila industry through the development of bio-packaging for Tequila bottles using mycelium from Ganoderma lucidum....

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...

Meeting Multi-User Needs in Early Design Stages: A Data-Driven Conceptual Framework for Smart and Sustainable Packaging

15/08/2025 - Effective design is becoming increasingly necessary to shorten product development times to meet evolving user demands. Thus, it is essential that designers uncover user requirements and translate...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sustainable Packaging Design: Packaging Optimization and Material Reduction for Environmental Protection and Economic Benefits to Industry and Society

25/07/2025 - This paper analyzes the concept of packaging redesign, with the primary objective of improving material utilization. It further examines the potential environmental and economic benefits that may...

Effect of Thickness Swelling and Termite Attack Resistance in Wood&ndash;Plastic Composites Produced with Pine Wood and Recycled Thermoplastics

21/07/2025 - This research aimed to evaluate the biological resistance to xylophagous organisms and the dimensional stability related to water absorption in plastic wood panels manufactured by compression molding...

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