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Prof. Dr. Delia Rita Tapia Blácido
Email: delia@ffclrp.usp.br
Affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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Research Interests: agroindustrial waste, biobased packaging, film, foam tray, cellulose nanofiber
Dr. Guilherme José Aguilar
Email: guilherme.aguilar@usp.br
Affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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Research Interests: film, starch, biobased materials, residue, gelatin, tray
Summary
The increasing demand for sustainable materials with enhanced functionality has stimulated extensive research into active bio-based materials incorporating natural compounds with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Derived from renewable resources such as natural polymers, plant extracts, essential oils, and agro-industrial byproducts, these materials offer environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional petroleum-based products while providing additional protection against oxidation and microbial deterioration. Such functionalities are particularly relevant for extending product shelf life, improving safety and quality, and reducing food waste.
This Special Issue aims to gather original research articles and reviews addressing recent advances in the development, preparation, characterization, and application of bio-based materials in food packaging. Suggested themes include, but are not limited to:
· Active biodegradable films
· Active foam tray
· Composite active bio-based materials
· Nanocomposite active bio-based materials
· Applications of active bio-based materials in food packaging
· Shelf-life extension of foods
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Keywords
active bio-based materials, antioxidant activity, antimicrobial activity, active packaging, natural extracts, bioactive compounds, biopolymers, food preservation, sustainable materials, food packaging
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