Edible and Functional Films for Food and Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 920
Special Issue Editors
Interests: emulsion and encapsulation technologies; properties and stability of spray-dried powders; functional biopolymeric films incorporating microbial agents for antimicrobial applications
Interests: antioxidants; bioactives; biotechnology; encapsulation; enzymes; extraction; food engineering; food waste; functional; fruit; rheology; shelf-life; valorisation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will highlight the latest advances in edible films and coatings, covering their functionalization, characterization, and applications in both the food and biomedical fields. It will address the development of novel biopolymeric matrices and innovative processing and functionalization strategies. Materials of interest include natural polymers such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, as well as composites; incorporation of active agents such as antimicrobials, antiseptics, antioxidants, vitamins, and emerging bioactives; and the design of coatings with tailored mechanical, barrier, and controlled-release properties. We welcome research on applications aimed at extending food shelf life, improving safety and sensory quality, and enhancing nutritional value, as well as interdisciplinary studies that expand edible films and coatings into biomedical uses such as wound healing, tissue regeneration, and controlled drug delivery. Sustainability, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and scalability will be highly considered for inclusion in this Special Issue. Both original research articles and comprehensive reviews are encouraged, focusing on approaches that combine innovation, functionality, and innovative solutions to existing challenges.
Dr. Yunia García Tejeda
Prof. Dr. Giorgia Spigno
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- edible films and coatings
- biopolymeric matrices
- active packaging
- antimicrobial films
- controlled release systems
- wound healing applications
- encapsulation technology
- functional biomaterials
- sustainable materials
- toxicity, biocompatibility, and regulatory considerations
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