Nature Polymer Gels for Food Packaging
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 264
Special Issue Editors
Interests: active films; hydrogels; functional nanoparticles
Interests: polymer processing; polymer functionalization; bio-based aerogels for environmental remediation; food packaging
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plastic films derived from fossil sources have long served as crucial flexible food packaging materials, ensuring food preservation throughout the distribution chain. However, given the environmental concerns associated with the production and disposal of fossil-based plastics, biopolymer films and gels have emerged as viable alternatives to traditional polymers. Overcoming challenges related to property enhancement is essential for their widespread adoption.
Therefore, the design and development of biopolymer gel-based food packaging materials, such as proteins and polysaccharides, are essential. Sustainable biopolymers with excellent film-forming properties are actively being explored for food packaging applications, demonstrating promising results in food preservation.
Consequently, this Special Issue, titled “Nature Polymer Gels for Food Packaging”, aims to showcase the latest developments and advancements in biopolymer-based food packaging gels. Original and innovative research articles and reviews are all welcome for submission.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following: biopolymer-based films and coatings for food preservation; active bio-based packaging; stimuli-responsive/“intelligent” food packaging; physicochemical properties of food packaging materials; edible packaging; (micro/nano) encapsulation; food package interactions; and the shelf life of packaged food products and bioplastics for the food industry.
More details can be found at https://www.mdpi.com/journal/gels/about.
We eagerly anticipate your contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Josefa Martucci
Dr. David A. D'Amico
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biopolymer
- gels
- edible films
- encapsulation
- food packaging
- active packaging
- smart packaging
- food preservation
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