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D. Merino

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D. Merino — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 24
Works: 46
Citations: 1,485

Most-cited papers

Critical Evaluation of Starch-Based Antibacterial Nanocomposites as Agricultural Mulch Films: Study on Their Interactions with Water and Light
D. Merino, Tomy J. Gutiérrez, A. Mansilla, C. Casalongué +1 more
2018ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering96 citations Open access
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Biodegradable and Biobased Mulch Films: Highly Stretchable PLA Composites with Different Industrial Vegetable Waste
D. Merino, A. Zych, A. Athanassiou
2022ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces94 citations Open access
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Hydrogen-bonding interactions and compostability of bionanocomposite films prepared from corn starch and nano-fillers with and without added Jamaica flower extract
Tomy J. Gutiérrez, Luis A. Toro-Márquez, D. Merino, J. Mendieta
2019Food Hydrocolloids90 citations Open access
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Bionanocomposite Films Prepared from Corn Starch With and Without Nanopackaged Jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Flower Extract
Luis A. Toro-Márquez, D. Merino, Tomy J. Gutiérrez
2018Food and Bioprocess Technology90 citations Open access
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Avocado Peels and Seeds: Processing Strategies for the Development of Highly Antioxidant Bioplastic Films
D. Merino, L. Bertolacci, U. Paul, R. Simonutti +1 more
2021ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces88 citations Open access
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Chitosan coated-phosphorylated starch films: Water interaction, transparency and antibacterial properties
D. Merino, A. Mansilla, Tomy J. Gutiérrez, C. Casalongué +1 more
2018Reactive & functional polymers88 citations Open access
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The role of polymers in enabling RNAi-based technology for sustainable pest management
Ana Isabel Quilez‐Molina, Jonatan Niño Sanchez, D. Merino
2024Nature Communications86 citations Open access
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A second life for fruit and vegetable waste: A review on bioplastic films and coatings for potential food protection applications
D. Merino, Ana Isabel Quilez‐Molina, G. Perotto, A. Bassani +2 more
2022Green Chemistry78 citations Open access
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Potential Agricultural Mulch Films Based on Native and Phosphorylated Corn Starch With and Without Surface Functionalization with Chitosan
D. Merino, Tomy J. Gutiérrez, V. Álvarez
2018Journal of Polymers and the Environment67 citations
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Composites of Thermoplastic Starch and Lignin-Rich Agricultural Waste for the Packaging of Fatty Foods
Ana Isabel Quilez‐Molina, Uttam Chandra Paul, D. Merino, A. Athanassiou
2022ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering62 citations Open access
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Structural and Thermal Properties of Agricultural Mulch Films Based on Native and Oxidized Corn Starch Nanocomposites
D. Merino, Tomy J. Gutiérrez, V. Álvarez
2019Starke (Weinheim)49 citations Open access
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Bio-based plastic films prepared from potato peels using mild acid hydrolysis followed by plasticization with a polyglycerol
D. Merino, U. Paul, A. Athanassiou
202141 citations
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Direct transformation of industrial vegetable waste into bioplastic composites intended for agricultural mulch films
D. Merino, R. Simonutti, G. Perotto, A. Athanassiou
2021Green Chemistry40 citations
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Assessment of chitosan/pectin-rich vegetable waste composites for the active packaging of dry foods
D. Merino, P. Bellassi, U. Paul, L. Morelli +1 more
2023Food Hydrocolloids39 citations Open access
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Preparation and characterization of soy lecithin-modified bentonites
D. Merino, Romina P. Ollier, M. Lanfranconi, V. Álvarez
201638 citations Open access
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Alkaline hydrolysis of biomass as an alternative green method for bioplastics preparation: in situ cellulose nanofibrillation
D. Merino, A. Athanassiou
2022Chemical Engineering Journal34 citations
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Development of Sprayable Sodium Alginate-Seaweed Agricultural Mulches with Nutritional Benefits for Substrates and Plants
D. Merino, M. F. Salcedo, A. Mansilla, C. Casalongué +1 more
2021Waste and Biomass Valorization34 citations
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A Green Conformable Thermoformed Printed Circuit Board Sourced from Renewable Materials
Amirsoheil Honarbari, Pietro Cataldi, A. Zych, D. Merino +5 more
2023ACS Applied Electronic Materials30 citations Open access
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Biodegradable and Active Mulch Films: Hydrolyzed Lemon Peel Waste and Low Methoxyl Pectin Blends with Incorporated Biochar and Neem Essential Oil
D. Merino, A. Athanassiou
2022ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering28 citations Open access
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Green Microcomposites from Renewable Resources: Effect of Seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida) as Filler on Corn Starch–Chitosan Film Properties
D. Merino, V. Álvarez
2019Journal of Polymers and the Environment28 citations
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Preparation, Characterization, and In Vitro Testing of Nanoclay Antimicrobial Activities and Elicitor Capacity.
D. Merino, A. Mansilla, C. Casalongué, V. Álvarez
2018Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry26 citations Open access
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Porous starch embedded with anthocyanins-CMC coating as bifunctional packaging with seafood freshness monitoring properties
Ana Isabel Quilez‐Molina, D. Merino, Michel Dumon
2024Food Hydrocolloids25 citations Open access
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Upcycling Orange Peel Agricultural Waste for the Preparation of Green Hydrogels as Active Soil Conditioners
D. Merino, A. Mansilla, M. F. Salcedo, A. Athanassiou
2023ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering25 citations Open access
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Blending of polysaccharide-based carrot pomace with vegetable proteins for biocomposites with optimized performance for food packaging applications
D. Merino, U. Paul, A. Athanassiou
2024Food Hydrocolloids24 citations Open access
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Effect of Nanoclay Addition on the Biodegradability and Performance of Starch-Based Nanocomposites as Mulch Films
D. Merino, A. Mansilla, C. Casalongué, V. Álvarez
2019Journal of Polymers and the Environment23 citations
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Nanoclay as Carriers of Bioactive Molecules Applied to Agriculture
D. Merino, B. Tomadoni, M. F. Salcedo, A. Mansilla +2 more
2020Handbook of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications18 citations Open access
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Dissimilar Tendencies of Innovative Green Clay Organo-Modifier on the Final Properties of Poly(ε-caprolactone) Based Nanocomposites
D. Merino, Leandro Nicolás Ludueña, V. Álvarez
2018Journal of Polymers and the Environment18 citations Open access
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Thermomechanical Plasticization of Fruits and Vegetables Processing Byproducts for the Preparation of Bioplastics
D. Merino, A. Athanassiou
2023Advanced Sustainable Systems16 citations Open access
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Polysaccharides as Eco-nanomaterials for Agricultural Applications
D. Merino, C. Casalongué, V. Álvarez
2019Handbook of Ecomaterials15 citations Open access
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In-Soil Biodegradation Behavior Of Chitosan-Coated Phosphorylated Starch Films
D. Merino
2019Advanced Materials Letters13 citations Open access
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Performance of Bio-Based Polymeric Agricultural Mulch Films
D. Merino, A. Mansilla, C. Casalongué, V. Álvarez
2019Polymers for Agri-Food Applications12 citations Open access
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Thermal degradation of poly (ε-caprolactone) nanocomposites with soy lecithin-modified bentonite fillers
D. Merino, V. Álvarez
202011 citations Open access
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Forefront Strategies for Biomass Valorization: From Deconstruction to Bioplastic Production
Jaya Baranwal, D. Merino
2025ACS Materials Au9 citations Open access
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Valorization of Blueberry Processing Byproducts for the Development of Intelligent Packaging: A Comparative Study on Biomass versus Extract Use in pH-Sensitive Films
Milica Arizanova, E. Velickova, Darko Dimitrovski, D. Merino
2025ACS Materials Au8 citations
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Embracing Nature’s Clockwork: Crafting Plastics for Degradation in Plant Agricultural Systems
D. Merino
2024ACS Materials Au8 citations Open access
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Zein spray-dried microparticles loaded with chemically modified curcumin for active wound healing
Chiara Gnocchi, M. Lenzuni, F. Fiorentini, D. Merino +7 more
2024Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology8 citations Open access
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High-pressure autohydrolysis process of wheat straw for cellulose recovery and subsequent use in PBAT composites preparation
C. Fiorentini, A. Bassani, G. D. Garrido, D. Merino +5 more
2022Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology8 citations
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Advanced applications of green materials in agriculture
D. Merino, V. Álvarez
2021Applications of Advanced Green Materials6 citations Open access
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FIGHTING AGAINST PLANT SALINE STRESS: DEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL BIOACTIVE COMPOSITE BASED ON BENTONITE AND L-PROLINE
D. Merino, M. J. Iglesias, A. Mansilla, C. Casalongué +1 more
2021Clays and clay minerals6 citations
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Non‐isothermal crystallization of poly(ε‐caprolactone) nanocomposites with soy lecithin‐modified bentonite
D. Merino, V. Álvarez, C. J. Pérez
2018Polymer Crystallization4 citations Open access
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Harnessing Algal Biomass: Superabsorbent and Biostimulant Hydrogels for Seed Germination in Soilless Cultivation
Camilla Febo, M. Ciocca, Mauro Maver, Tanja Mimmo +6 more
2025ACS Agricultural Science & Technology3 citations Open access
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Plant‐Based Electrodes for Bioimpedance Readings of Fruit
Saleh Hamed, P. Ibba, A. Altana, Camilla Rinaldi +5 more
3 citations Open access
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Data on antimicrobial, barrier, and mechanical properties of biocomposites prepared from carrot pomace and wheat gluten with varied eugenol content
D. Merino, P. Bellassi, Lorenzo Morelli, A. Athanassiou
2024Data in Brief2 citations Open access
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PROPIEDADES FISICOQUIMICAS Y ANTIBACTERIALES DE MEZCLAS PLA-QUITOSANO OBTENIDAS POR CASTING CON POTENCIAL USO COMO ACOLCHADOS AGRÍCOLAS
D. Merino, Y. Mansilla, C. Casalongué, V. Álvarez
20161 citations
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Valorizing red cabbage (Brassica oleracea) waste: anthocyanin incorporation in biopolymer matrices for non‐contact monitoring of chicken breast quality
Milica Arizanova, Mishela Temkov, J. P. Stanoeva, D. Merino +1 more
2026European Food Research and Technology0 citations
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Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polycaprolactone-Soy Lecithin Modified Bentonite Nanocomposites
D. Merino, L. Ludueña, V. Álvarez
20160 citations
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Designing For Cost / Affordability : Developing A Total Cost Model For Plastic Injection Molded Parts
Donald N. Merino, D. Merino
19960 citations Open access
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