Mariia Dmitrenko¹, Daniel Pasquini^2,*, Marcela Piassi Bernardo², João Marcelo de Lima Alves², Anna Kuzminova¹, Ilnur Dzhakashov¹, Andrey Terentyev³, Alexander Dyachkov³, K. S. Joshy⁴, Maya Jacob John⁵, Sabu Thomas⁴, Anastasia Penkova^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.6, pp. 1139-1168, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02024-0023 - 23 June 2025

Abstract Petrochemical plastics are widely used for food protection and preservation; however, they exhibit poor biodegradability, resisting natural degradation through physical, chemical, or enzymatic processes. As a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging, edible films offer effective barriers against moisture, gases, and microbial contamination while being biodegradable, biocompatible, and environmentally friendly. In this study, novel active food packaging materials (in film form) were developed by incorporating starch, carrageenan, nanocellulose (NC), Aloe vera, and hibiscus flower extract. The effects of varying the matrix composition (26.5–73.5 wt.% starch/carrageenan), NC concentration (2.77–17.07 wt.%), and particle type (fibers or crystals) on… More > Graphic Abstract

Desy Nurliasari¹, Awaly Ilham Dewantoro¹, Muhammad Adly Rahandi Lubis^2,3, Roni Kastaman^1,4,*, Mohamad Djali^3,5, Efri Mardawati^1,3, Devi Maulida Rahmah^1,3, Siti Nurhasanah^3,5, Akbar Hanif Dawam Abdullah^2,3, Lukmanul Hakim Zaini^6,7,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.1, pp. 181-197, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.056475 - 20 January 2025

Abstract Konjac is an ideal candidate for edible coatings on fruits due to its hydrophilic properties, film-forming ability, barrier properties, safety, and biodegradability. Meanwhile, the high market demand for strawberries necessitates post-harvest treatment to extend their shelf life and preserve their quality, as strawberries are known for their fragile skin and soft texture. To fully utilize konjac and develop high-quality coating films, native konjac flour (NKF) and konjac glucomannan (KGM) were extracted from its corm and used as a coating film for strawberries in the present study. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the physical properties… More > Graphic Abstract