Guided by the Field-Film-Field (F-F-F) eco-circular strategy, in which agricultural by-products from the field are converted into functional films and ultimately returned to the field as biodegradable mulch, this study investigated the effects of incorporating steam-explosion-modified wheat bran and corn husk into star...
Lin Yao, Shan Gao, Yuan-Zhe Hou et al.· International Journal of Bio...· 0 citations
Starch-based films are promising renewable and biodegradable materials for food packaging. Plant extracts can convert starch matrices into functional films with antimicrobial, antioxidant, UV-barrier, or freshness-indicating properties. This review organizes recent progress by extract category, film design, food applic...
Shan Gao, Yun-Tong Wu, Jun-Jie Zhang et al.· International Journal of Bio...· 0 citations
Starch/poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT) composite films containing dual silicate fillers were fabricated by extrusion blowing for biodegradable modified‐atmosphere packaging (MAP). The combination of diatomite, kaolin and zeolite was associated with a filler‐mediated interfacial network that enhanced...