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The growing antimicrobial resistance and the increasing environmental concerns associated with conventional antibacterial agents have prompted a search for more effective and sustainable alternatives. Biopolymer-based nanofibers are promising candida...

The fashion and textile industry (FTI) is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, resource consumption, and waste generation, necessitating sustainable alternatives. Chitosan, a biodegradable and renewable biopolymer, has shown potenti...

Pleurotus eryngii is an edible mushroom that suffers significant losses due to fungal contamination and bacteriosis. The Pseudomonadaceae family represents one of the most frequent etiologic agents. Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) is a plant extract th...

Plant byproducts represent a valuable and underutilized source of bioactive compounds. Among these, phenolic compounds have attracted growing interest from the agricultural, cosmetic, and food industries due to their diverse biological activities. Th...

The overuse of antibiotics in human and veterinary medicine has contributed significantly to their persistent presence in the environment, creating conditions that promote the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In this context, innovative appr...

This article concisely reviews the most recent contributions to the development of sustainable bio-based polymers with antimicrobial properties. This is because some of the main problems that humanity faces, nowadays and in the future, are climate ch...

The exponential growth of electronic waste (e-waste) has raised significant environmental concerns, with projections indicating a surge to 74.7 million metric tons of e-waste generated by 2030. Waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs), constituting appro...

Silver nanoparticles, with various uses in pharmacy, cosmetics, sanitation, textiles, optoelectronics, photovoltaics, etc., that are provided by worldwide industrial production, estimated to hundreds of tons annually, are finally released in the envi...

Chitosan-based nanoparticles were prepared using an eco-friendly chemical procedure that conjugates natural fatty acids to the backbone of chitosan. This consists of reacting two molecules in the absence of a solvent and using microwaves to promote t...

Nanoparticles (NPs) and multifunctional nano-sized materials have significant applications in diverse fields, namely catalysis, sensors, optics, solar energy conversion, cancer therapy/diagnosis, and bioimaging. Trimetallic NPs have found unique cata...

Recently, the natural dyeing process has achieved great importance in the textile wet processing industry due to its clean dyeing, eco-friendliness, and nontoxicity in nature. In the above research project, a unique natural dye extracted from dragon...

Marine anti-fouling coatings represent an efficient approach to prevent and control the marine biofouling. However, a significant amount of antifouling agent is added to improve the static antifouling performance of the coatings, which leads to an is...

The integration of natural extracts into gel systems has emerged as a transformative approach to enhance functional properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and therapeutic effects. This review underscores the remarkable potential of natural...

This review explores the potential of biopolymers as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics in food packaging. Biopolymers derived from plant or animal sources are crucial in extending food shelf life, minimizing degradation, and protectin...

The mushroom industry generates a substantial amount of residues each year, encompassing materials such as processing residues and spent substrates. Much of this biomass is discarded, despite its richness in valuable compounds. Mushroom residues cont...

The integration of nanotechnology with green chemistry presents sustainable strategies for developing multifunctional cosmeceutical formulations. In this study, iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) were successfully synthesized using antioxidant-rich gre...

Antimicrobial active packaging has emerged as an effective technology to reduce microbial growth in food products increasing both their shelf-life and microbial safety for the consumer while maintaining their quality and sensorial properties. In the...

The increasing demand for natural, safe, and sustainable food preservation methods drove research towards the use of plant antimicrobials as an alternative to synthetic preservatives. This review article comprehensively discussed the potential applic...

Bacterial diseases cause significant economic losses and pose a major challenge to global crop yields. These diseases reduce yields and affect food security, particularly for small-scale farmers in developing regions. Post-harvest losses also contrib...

The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has caused harmful impacts on the environment with the increase in economic burden. Biofertilizers are biological products containing living microorganisms capable of improving plant growth through eco-f...

Green nanotechnology offers a sustainable and eco-friendly approach for nanoframework synthesis. The present study intended to synthesize a novel eco-friendly encapsulated Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8) in a one-pot method using metabolites...

Polyphenols (PPs) are recognized as bioactive compounds and antimicrobial agents, playing a critical role in enhancing food safety, preservation, and extending shelf life. The antimicrobial effectiveness of PPs has different molecular and biological...

Plant protection is mainly based on the application of synthetic pesticides to limit yield losses resulting from diseases. However, the use of more eco-friendly strategies for sustainable plant protection has become a necessity that could contribute...

Essential oils (EOs) are versatile natural compounds with significant antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, and therapeutic properties, making them valuable in industries such as food preservation, agriculture, and healthcare. However, their inhere...

Oregano (Origanum vulgare L.), basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.), and thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) are aromatic medicinal plants rich in bioactive volatile compounds with antioxidant, an...

To counter the harmful impacts of agricultural chemicals on the environment and human health, there is an increasing demand for safe, eco-friendly, and potent plant-based biopesticides. In this study, we aimed to investigate the antimicrobial effects...

Postharvest losses in fruits and vegetables, estimated at 20–50% globally, undermine food security and economic stability. Biological control agents (BCAs), including bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, are emerging as eco-friendly alternatives to syn...

This study aimed to develop and characterize an eco-friendly facial mask based on the pullulan biopolymer incorporating grape seed flour extract, a sustainable source of polyphenols. The extract was characterized by its phenolic content, antioxidant...

Safe drinking water is essential, yet millions of people remain exposed to contaminated supplies. Conventional treatments such as chlorination and UV light can kill microbes, but they also create harmful byproducts, face resistance issues, and are no...

Plant-mediated green synthesis is a cost-effective and eco-friendly process used to synthesize metallic nanoparticles. Experimental pH is of interest due to its ability to influence nanoparticle size and shape; however, little has been explored in co...

Food waste has emerged as a critical worldwide concern, resulting in environmental deterioration and economic detriment. Bio-based natural polymer coatings and films have emerged as a sustainable solution to food preservation challenges, particularly...

Nanotechnology has revolutionised biomedical research, offering innovative healthcare solutions. Plant-based nanotechnology is emerging as a sustainable alternative, minimising environmental impacts and enhancing therapeutic effectiveness. This paper...

The increasing demand for sustainable and safer alternatives in the cosmetic industry has driven the search for multifunctional natural ingredients. Essential oils (EOs), known for their antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, are promising candida...

The development of bioplastic materials that are biobased and/or degradable is commonly presented as an alleviating alternative, offering sustainable and eco-friendly properties over conventional petroleum-derived plastics. However, the hydrophobicit...

The essential role of active packaging is food quality improvement, which results in an extension of shelf life. Active packaging can also further enhance distribution from the origin point, and contributes to food waste reduction, offering greater s...

This study presents an eco-friendly approach to antibacterial polyester powder coatings by incorporating hybrid additives composed of biopolymers immobilized on halloysite nanotubes. Polylysine (PLY) and quaternized chitosan (CH-Q) were used as natur...

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli is a major foodborne pathogen posing a critical threat to public health, particularly through the contamination of animal products. The increasing prevalence and virulence of MDR E. coli strains underscore t...

Food packaging is an essential part of the food industry. Packaging materials are indispensable in ensuring product safety, enhancing consumer experience, and supporting sustainable practices. This review provides an update on the role of bio-based p...

Chitosan, a natural biopolymer with excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and modifiable structure, has broad applications in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, food packaging, and environmental technology. Its abundance, solubility i...

Environmental contamination is a significant challenge, and nanotechnology shows promise in restoring ecosystems impacted by human activity. Magnetic zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are notable for their antimicrobial and photocatalytic properties...

The indiscriminate use of antimicrobials in animal husbandry can result in various types of environmental contamination. Part of the dose of these products is excreted, still active, in the animals’ feces and urine. These excreta are widely use...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an escalating global health crisis, projected to cause up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Conventional antibiotics are increasingly ineffective due to microbial adaptation, overuse, and disruption of gut mi...

This review explores the diverse applications and therapeutic potential of endophytic microbes, emphasizing both fungal and bacterial endophytes. These microorganisms reside within plant tissues without causing harm and play an important role in enha...

This work tested the antimicrobial activity of three different biogenic silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) against Escherichia coli (E. coli) for water disinfection processes. The influence of different AgNP capping or stabilizing agents (e.g., protein or...

The development of efficient, eco-friendly antimicrobial agents for air purification and disinfection addresses public health issues connected to preventing airborne pathogens. Herein, the antimicrobial activity of a nanoemulsion (control, 5%, 10%, a...

The growing concern over the transmission of pathogens, particularly in high-risk environments such as healthcare facilities and public spaces, necessitates the development of effective and sustainable antimicrobial solutions. Traditional coatings of...

The development of innovative/sustainable materials capable of enlarging the shelf-life of food products has lately been a focus of research, aiming to reduce food waste. Due to their good antimicrobial properties, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs)...

The use of conventional chemical disinfectants is a common practice in built environments and has drastically increased in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While effective for instantaneous disinfection, the application of chemical disinfectants to...

The dramatic intensification of antimicrobial resistance occurrence in pathogenic bacteria concerns the global community. The revitalisation of inactive antibiotics is, at present, the only way to go through this health system crisis and the use of a...

Polybenzoxazines (PBzs), a class of high-performance thermosetting polymers, have gained significant attention for their exceptional thermal stability, mechanical properties, and chemical resistance, making them ideal for aerospace, electronics, and...