Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Stefano Gerna"
- Stefano Gerna's research focuses on the innovative use of biopolymers, particularly milk proteins, to develop sustainable films and coatings for food packaging, aiming to reduce reliance on conventional plastics and support a circular economy in the food industry
- His work highlights the potential of utilizing industrial by-products, such as unsold food items, to create new biomaterials that not only minimize waste but also enhance the efficiency of food preservation
- Additionally, Gerna investigates the protein fraction in sports nutrition supplements, addressing the rising demand for high-protein products and the variability in protein sources and processing methods that affect the nutritional quality of these supplements
