Development of multifunctional food packaging films based on chitosan, TiO2 nanoparticles and anthocyanin-rich black plum peel extract

TL;DR: In this article , the authors assess the agro-industrial potential of Ukraine and determine the social and economic effect of production of high-quality plums and apricots with extended shelf life due to processing them with film-forming compositions of medicinal plant materials.

TL;DR: Chitosan-based films incorporated with chestnut flower essential oil exhibit high water vapor permeability, heat resistance, antibacterial and antioxidant activities, and enhanced UV blocking properties. The films are effective in extending the shelf life of bananas.

TL;DR: Researchers developed an intelligent label using mulberry pigment, polylactic acid, and TiO2 nanoparticles to monitor cold fresh pork freshness. The label's performance was optimized and correlated with pork freshness indexes, enabling accurate quality prediction.

TL;DR: Several applications of nanomaterials in food packaging and food safety are reviewed, including polymer/clay nanocomposites as high barrier packaging materials, silver nanoparticles as potent antimicrobial agents, and nanosensors and nanomMaterial-based assays for the detection of food-relevant analytes.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors summarized recent research dealing with development of titanium dioxide (TiO2) used for environmental applications and suggested new research directions, including preparation aspects for the development of this promising material.

TL;DR: A review of advances in polysaccharide-based films and coatings for food packaging can be found in this article, where the authors summarized the advances in the development of biodegradable packaging films.

TL;DR: This review discusses the application of chitosan and its blends with other natural polymers such as starch and other ingredients for example essential oils, and clay in the field of edible films for food protection.