Natural antimicrobial and biodegradable
A biodegradable packaging film based on capsicum leaf protein and cellulose nanocrystals, loaded with capsaicin as an antimicrobial agent, offering both UV-blocking and broad-spectrum antibacterial activity.
Qin, Qingyu · Gao, Bing · Zhang, Xinyan · Han, Lujia · Sing, Swee Leong · Liu, Xian
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2024
All composite films possess UV-blocking properties
Composite films are biodegradable