Advanced Materials for Safe and Smart Food Packaging
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Coatings for Food Technology and System".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 307
Special Issue Editor
Interests: smart and sustainable food packaging; biodegradable and recyclable materials; responsive bio-coatings; bio-based self-healing coatings and films; thermoresponsive and shape-memory polymers; real-time food quality monitoring; digital twins and AI-driven packaging design; predictive modeling of packaging performance and food quality
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Food packaging plays a crucial role in ensuring food safety, quality, and sustainability throughout the supply chain. With the increasing demand for sustainable, functional, and intelligent packaging solutions, there is a growing need for advanced materials that enhance food protection while minimizing environmental impact. This Special Issue focuses on recent innovations in sustainable materials that not only provide barrier and antimicrobial properties but can also sense and respond to environmental conditions, making them suitable for real-time applications in food packaging.
The integration of data-driven approaches in the design of advanced materials is revolutionizing the development of functionalized coatings and smart packaging. The incorporation of nanomaterials, bio-based polymers, and intelligent sensors allows packaging to actively monitor and extend the shelf-lives of food products. Smart and active coatings that respond to temperature, humidity, or microbial contamination are emerging as next-generation solutions for food packaging. Additionally, AI-driven material design and predictive modeling are enabling sustainable packaging innovations with enhanced efficiency and performance.
Key topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Sustainable and biodegradable materials for food packaging with active and intelligent functionalities;
- Data-driven material design for advanced coatings and smart packaging applications;
- Smart and responsive coatings that detect and react to environmental changes (e.g., moisture, gases, contamination);
- Nanomaterials and functional bio-coatings for barrier enhancement, antimicrobial protection, and sensor integration;
- Real-time applications of intelligent packaging in food safety monitoring and shelf-life optimization;
- Regulatory and safety considerations related to novel food packaging materials.
This Special Issue invites original research articles, reviews, and case studies showcasing cutting-edge materials and technologies shaping the future of food packaging. We encourage interdisciplinary contributions from material science, data-driven research, food technology, and sustainability fields.
Dr. Deniz Turan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable and biodegradable smart materials
- active and responsive coatings
- data-driven material design for packaging
- nanomaterials for food safety and sensing
- real-time intelligent packaging applications
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