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• Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 23 Jun 2025

  Development and Characterization of Antimicrobial Polymer Composites for Food Packaging Applications

  By Prasannajeet P Nikam

  Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable and antimicrobial food packaging materials has led to extensive research in polymer-based composites. This study focuses on developing a polyethylene terephthalate-ethylene vinyl acetate (PET-EVA) composite reinforced with metal oxide nanoparticles (MONs), including Cu₂O, ZnO, and MgO₂. These nanoparticles were selected for their antimicrobial properties and ability to enhance the functional characteristics of the composite. Structural, chemical, mechanical, and barrier properties were extensively evaluated to determine …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 86–93 Read article →