Preparation and characterization of corn starch-based food packaging films: effects of thymol essential oil and ZnO nanoparticles on physicochemical, mechanical, barrier, thermal, and antimicrobial properties
Conventional petroleum-based food packaging materials pose significant environmental challenges due to their non-biodegradable nature, highlighting the need for sustainable alternatives with enhanced functional properties. Therefore, this study aimed to develop biodegradable corn starch-based composite films incorpor...