Violacein-containing chitosan as light-sensitive, antioxidant and antibacterial hydrogels towards sustainable food packaging

RSC Applied Polymers 2026 Open access

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Authors: Othmane Dardari, Nadia Katir, Mohamed Koubaa, Abdelkrim El Kadib
DOI: 10.1039/d6lp00065g
Cited by: 3
References: 91

Abstract

Incorporating biotechnologically engineered violacein into chitosan derived from fishery waste yields sustainable food packaging materials with enhanced, multifunctional properties that surpass those of conventional packaging.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging Microbial Metabolism and Applications Advanced Cellulose Research Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Applied Polymers
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
4
Issue
3
Pages
1132–1146
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN