Innovative Materials and Technologies in Food Packaging
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 May 2026 | Viewed by 294
Special Issue Editor
Interests: food packaging and food contact materials; food safety and food security; food technology; analysis of contaminants; circular economy; food waste
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Food packaging plays a crucial role in ensuring food safety, quality, shelf life, and sustainability. With increasing consumer demand for safe, convenient, and eco-friendly products, the packaging sector faces the challenge of integrating novel materials and cutting-edge technologies that balance functionality, environmental responsibility, and cost-effectiveness.
This Special Issue invites original research articles and reviews addressing the latest advances in food packaging science and engineering. By bringing together multidisciplinary perspectives spanning materials science, food technology, chemistry, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and environmental science, it aims to highlight innovations that are shaping the future of the field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Development of bio-based, biodegradable, and compostable packaging materials;
- Smart and active packaging for improved food preservation and safety;
- Nanotechnology applications in food packaging;
- Edible films and coatings with enhanced functionality;
- Advances in barrier properties, mechanical strength, and thermal stability of packaging materials;
- Intelligent sensors and indicators for monitoring food quality and freshness;
- Sustainable packaging design, recycling strategies, and life cycle assessment;
- Emerging technologies for scalable and cost-effective food packaging solutions.
We welcome your submissions and look forward to showcasing groundbreaking work that redefines the role of packaging in modern food systems.
Dr. Gabriel Mustatea
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- food packaging
- biodegradable materials
- active and smart packaging
- nanotechnology
- recycling
- edible films and coatings
- sustainability
- intelligent sensors
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