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  • Article
  • Open Access
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Wood Cutting Board Finishes and Their Effect on Bacterial Growth

  • Sarath M. Vega Gutierrez,
  • Patricia T. Vega Gutierrez,
  • Joy Waite-Cusic and
  • Seri C. Robinson

8 April 2023

Although wooden cutting boards have been used for centuries, debate remains on how best to coat/seal the boards for microbial protection. A growing body of the literature points to the hygroscopicity of wood—its ability to draw water and bacter...

  • Review
  • Open Access
65 Citations
24,806 Views
19 Pages

29 June 2023

Biodegradable packaging materials generally comprise a solution to the environmental problem caused by the consecutive use of conventional packaging materials (petroleum-based materials) even though these have a high cost. The monomers resulting from...

  • Review
  • Open Access
54 Citations
22,090 Views
34 Pages

Bio-Coatings for Preservation of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

  • Camelia Ungureanu,
  • Grațiela Tihan,
  • Roxana Zgârian and
  • Georgica Pandelea (Voicu)

13 August 2023

In response to increasing concerns over food waste and safety, and the environmental impacts of traditional conservation methods, this review aims to explore the potential of bio-coatings in preserving the freshness of fruits and vegetables. Our prim...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
21,047 Views
11 Pages

Activity of Colloidal Silver Solution against Microorganisms Implicated in Ocular Infections

  • Anna Rita Blanco,
  • Andreana Marino,
  • Manuela D’Arrigo and
  • Antonia Nostro

23 January 2023

Endophthalmitis most likely originates from both planktonic bacteria suspended in the tear film and bacteria adherent to the conjunctiva and the eyelid. This study aimed to expand the research on the effectiveness of a colloidal silver solution (Silv...

  • Review
  • Open Access
74 Citations
20,895 Views
44 Pages

A Review of Advances in Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing

  • Rodolpho Fernando Vaz,
  • Andrea Garfias,
  • Vicente Albaladejo,
  • Javier Sanchez and
  • Irene Garcia Cano

23 January 2023

Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) produces freeform parts by accelerating powder particles at supersonic speed which, impacting against a substrate material, trigger a process to consolidate the CSAM part by bonding mechanisms. The literature...

  • Review
  • Open Access
52 Citations
19,395 Views
31 Pages

Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Metal Organic Frameworks Supported on Graphene Oxide

  • Sahar Altegani Ebrahim Naser,
  • Kassim O. Badmus and
  • Lindiwe Khotseng

18 August 2023

Nanotechnology is one of the most active research fields in materials science. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have the benefits of having a sizable specific surface area, extremely high porosity, changeable pore size, post-synthesis modification, an...

  • Review
  • Open Access
75 Citations
19,249 Views
34 Pages

Recent Developments in Edible Films and Coatings for Fruits and Vegetables

  • Anuradhi Liyanapathiranage,
  • Rohan S. Dassanayake,
  • Ashoka Gamage,
  • Rama Rao Karri,
  • Asanga Manamperi,
  • Philippe Evon,
  • Yasasvi Jayakodi,
  • Terrence Madhujith and
  • Othmane Merah

30 June 2023

As a novel post-harvesting strategy, edible films and coatings for fruits and vegetables offer preservation measures to meet the growing needs of hunger and agricultural management. The functionality of edible films and coatings is distinctly the sam...

  • Review
  • Open Access
69 Citations
18,887 Views
32 Pages

1 September 2023

Magnesium alloys are of significant importance for lightweight manufacturing and weight-saving applications due to their high weight-to-strength ratio and good mechanical properties. However, the poor corrosion resistance of Mg alloys limits their la...

  • Review
  • Open Access
64 Citations
18,685 Views
19 Pages

Nanotechnology in Packaging for Food Industry: Past, Present, and Future

  • Marcos Silva de Sousa,
  • Andersen Escobar Schlogl,
  • Felipe Ramalho Estanislau,
  • Victor Gomes Lauriano Souza,
  • Jane Sélia dos Reis Coimbra and
  • Igor José Boggione Santos

11 August 2023

Nanotechnology plays a crucial role in food preservation, offering innovative solutions for food monitoring and enabling the creation of packaging with unique functional properties. The nanomaterials used in the packaging can extend the shelf life of...

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