Molecular docking-confirmed star anise essential oil -chitosan biopolymer films for insecticidal and anti-microbial food packaging.

This study evaluated the effects of star anise (Illicium verum) essential oil (SAEO) on the properties of chitosan-based films and its potential as an antimicrobial and natural insecticidal agent. Star anise essential oil was inclusion at varying con…

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