Recent Studies of Additives and Materials for Smart Packaging Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 September 2023) | Viewed by 2571
Special Issue Editors
Interests: active packaging; intelligent packaging; edible film and coating; cellulosic nanomaterial; plant phenolic compound; ultrasound-assisted processing; food sustainability; smart traceability; food nanotechnology
Interests: active packaging; additive manufacturing; edible films and composites; emulsions; food biopolymers; food process engineering; food rheology; food texture; intelligent packaging; 3D/4D food printing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the past decade, the design of smart packaging has updated traditional packaging designs by performing added functions, showing promising applications in various fields. Particularly, it has been applied to promote the sustainability of food systems by extending the shelf life of food products, cutting food loss caused by safety concerns, and reducing food waste derived from the predetermined expiration date. Given the advantages of smart packaging over inert packaging materials, its global market is rapidly expanding and is projected to reach USD 38 billion by 2030.
Smart packaging is an umbrella term that encompasses active packaging and intelligent packaging. Active packaging is able to release active substances into the packaged items or adsorb substances from the packaging headspace, while intelligent packaging is integrated with an internal or external indicator capable of monitoring the real-time conditions of the packaged products or their surrounding environment. Within this Special Issue, we will address the novel additives and materials used for smart packaging, which can potentially be used for industrial applications, including but not limited to: (1) Natural or synthetic additives in active packaging, especially nanomaterials, which are antimicrobial, antioxidant, biodegradable, possess good compatibility in commercial packaging systems, or act as fillers in composite materials for the improvement of mechanical and barrier properties; (2) Inexpensive, robust indicators for use in intelligent packaging that are enabled by novel technologies, such as nanotechnology, 3D printing, biomimetics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things.
We are pleased to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. Original full-length research papers, short communications, and review articles are all welcome.
Dr. Zhilong Yu
Dr. Ezgi Pulatsu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- active packaging
- intelligent packaging
- smart materials
- additives
- nanomaterials
- biodegradable
- antimicrobial
- antioxidant
- composite
- sustainability
