Reinventing food packaging with safe and sustainable oxygen-scavenging biodegradable plastic

Phys.org Tuesday 21 July 2026, 16:54 UTC 1 min read

Key Points

From ensuring that food remains fresh longer to extending its shelf life for future consumption, food packaging plays an indispensable role in modern society. Conventional food packaging plastics are sturdy and highly effective at keeping out oxygen, one of the main drivers of food spoilage.

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