Carmen S. R. Freire

TL;DR: In this article, a review of the literature on 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid derived polymers is presented, covering recent aspects related with challenges in developing polyesters, polyamides and their precursors.

TL;DR: In this article, a review of recent aspects related to the most promising renewable-based polyesters is presented, focusing on bio-based monomers that, given their comparable properties, may replace polymers derived from fossil fuel feedstock.

TL;DR: Active packaging is a thriving field given its duality as barrier to external detrimental factors and active role in food preservation and quality as mentioned in this paper, however, research is still in its early stages with a long way to go in the design of innovative and economical active packaging materials containing appropriate active agents.

TL;DR: In this article, the effect of reaction conditions, such as reaction time, fatty acid chain length, and solvent types (swelling and non swelling), on the extent of esterification and fiber properties was evaluated by elemental analysis, IR-ATR, X-ray diffraction, 13C CPMAS NMR, contact angle measurement, thermogravimetry, and scanning electron microscopy.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reported the preparation and characterization of nanocomposite films based on different chitosan matrices and nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) for the purpose of improving strength properties.