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Biochemistry May 16, 2025

Advancing toward cellulose-based materials for effective and sustainable food packaging

Professor Ying-Chih Liao from the Department of Chemical Engineering at National Taiwan University has published a study in the Chemical Engineering Journal, presenting fully biodegradable food packaging films developed through ...

Biochemistry Apr 17, 2025

Plants over plastics: Researchers create biodegradable cellulose-based packaging

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make biodegradable packaging stronger while using less energy in the process.

Biochemistry Mar 10, 2025

Essential oil modification boosts clove oil's emulsifying efficiency and antibacterial properties

Clove essential oil is a promising antibacterial substance. In a recent study, researchers from Dongguk University explore a sustainable way to create carbon quantum dots (CQDs) from clove residue left after extracting essential ...

Biochemistry Dec 18, 2024

Researchers develop edible biofilm for extending fruit shelf life

With significant improvements in transportation technology, the accessibility of fresh food has considerably increased. However, this progress has been accompanied by escalating concerns about food waste during transportation ...

Environment Nov 27, 2024

Bioplastics can play a crucial role in tackling the global ecological crisis, say researchers

The average amount of plastic packaging waste generated by a single EU citizen per year is 36 kilograms. Longer-term projections are equally grim, with the amount of plastic waste estimated to triple by 2060 globally. Increasing ...

Bio & Medicine Oct 3, 2024

Scientists design silver nanoparticle–based self-hygienic resin for use in dental applications

The oral cavity is home to a rich ecosystem of microorganisms that are found in both healthy and diseased states. In the area of dental restoration, highly specialized materials are used to fulfill specific functions so that ...

Bio & Medicine Sep 5, 2024

Nature-based filtration material could remove long-lasting chemicals from water

Water contamination by the chemicals used in today's technology is a rapidly growing problem globally. A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that 98% of people tested had detectable levels of PFAS, ...

Other Jun 15, 2024

Saturday Citations: Bacterial warfare, a self-programming language model, passive cooling in the big city

There's a lot of science news in seven days, so just because a new study isn't cited here on Saturday morning doesn't mean it didn't happen. A lot more has happened. But also, check out these four stories:

Biotechnology May 10, 2024

Natural biosurfactants: The future of eco-friendly meat preservation

A recent study has unveiled the potential of biosurfactants—natural compounds produced by microbes—to dramatically improve the preservation of meat products. This innovative approach could replace synthetic chemicals, ...

Biotechnology Apr 29, 2024

Scientists find microencapsulation technique boosts tea tree oil efficiency for sustainable applications

In a study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, a team of scientists led by Peifu Kong has successfully prepared tea tree oil-beta-cyclodextrin (TTO-β-CD) microcapsules with an unprecedented high encapsulation ...

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