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Edible films and coatings: a review.
S. Chapman,L. Potter +1 more
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The article was published on 2004-01-01 and is currently open access. It has received 323 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Food additive.read more
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Natural-based plasticizers and biopolymer films: A review
TL;DR: The use of natural and/or biodegradable plasticizers, with low toxicity and good compatibility with several plastics, resins, rubber and elastomers in substitution of conventional plasticizers attracted the market along with the increasing worldwide trend towards use of biopolymers.
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Chitin--the undisputed biomolecule of great potential
TL;DR: This most versatile amino polysaccharide, chitin, is surely an undisputed biomolecule of great potential and an unlimited R&D efforts are needed to find new applications, which are necessary to realize its full potential.
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Natural Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposite Films for Packaging Applications
Jong-Whan Rhim,Perry K.W. Ng +1 more
TL;DR: In this review, recent advances in the preparation of natural biopolymer-based films and their nanocomposites, and their potential use in packaging applications are addressed.
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Biopolymer-based antimicrobial packaging: a review.
Dong Su Cha,Manjeet S Chinnan +1 more
TL;DR: In recent years, antimicrobial packaging has attracted much attention from the food industry because of the increase in consumer demand for minimally processed, preservative-free products.
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Advances in Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Review
TL;DR: The use of different edible coatings (polysaccharides, proteins, lipids and composite) as carriers of functional ingredients on fresh fruits and vegetables to maximize their quality and shelf life is discussed.
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Influence of Coating Materials and Emulsifiers on Nanoparticles in Manufacturing Process
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the influence of emulsion processing with various homogenization treatments on the physical properties of nanoparticles and found that the type of homogenizer, homogenisation speed, and storage temperature could affect the particle size.
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Edible coatings as a means to improve the quality and shelf-life of Agaricus bisporus (white button) mushroom
TL;DR: The results show that the edible coating used in this work may be a promising method of maintaining the quality of the button mushrooms and increase their shelf-life during refrigerated storage.
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Effect of Liquidity and Capital Structure on Financial Performance: Evidence from banking Sector
TL;DR: In this article, the impact of liquidity and capital structure on the financial performance of a Cement sector firm was analyzed for the period of 2008 to 2014, and the results indicated that all capital structure variables, i.e., Debt to equity, debt ratio, funded capital ratio and funded debt ratio has negative relationship with firm financial performance.
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Application of natural antimicrobial coating for controlling food-borne pathogens on meat and fresh produce
TL;DR: In this paper, the development, effectiveness, and advantages of antibacterial edible coatings formulated with an array of natural antimicrobials for controlling bacterial contamination and spoilage of meat products, fresh fruits, and vegetables are discussed.
Protection of Washed and Pasteurized Shell Eggs against Fungal Growth by Application of Natamycin-Containing Shellac Coating
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a review of literature reviews with a focus on the following topics: Literature Review 1 1.1 Mold..................................................................................................................... 1 1.1.1.