Development of Food Packaging Materials, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 812
Special Issue Editor
Interests: food packaging; food chemistry; food analysis; non-thermal methods of food preservation; food authentication
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Dear Colleagues,
Food packaging is an integral part of the modern food industry, as most food commodities reach the consumer in the form of packaged products. The initial objectives of packaging were to contain, protect, and provide convenience and communication to the consumer. Over time, packaging has evolved to incorporate the interaction between the package and the contained food product, aiming to better preserve product freshness/quality and safety. This is because consumers increasingly prefer fresh or lightly processed foodstuffs with extended shelf life. The main packaging materials intended to come in direct contact with foodstuffs include plastics, paper and paperboard, glass, and metals. Another aspect of primary importance in packaging is the extent to which waste coming from packaging materials affects the environment. Therefore, contemporary packaging materials should be recyclable to reduce environmental pollution. This Special Issue will focus on scientific and technological innovations in food packaging materials and packaging technologies, with the goal of enhancing the preservation of food quality and safety while protecting the environment. Examples of such advances in materials and processes include barrier materials, recyclable materials, active and intelligent materials, biodegradable materials, nanomaterials in packaging, adhesives, and printing materials, as well as the respective processes such as coating, dyeing, printing, recycling, modified atmosphere packaging, active packaging, intelligent packaging, aseptic packaging, and irradiation. Submissions of manuscripts from all related fields are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Michael Kontominas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plastics, glass, metals, paper/paperboard
- biodegradable materials
- recyclable materials
- active and Intelligent materials
- nanomaterials in packaging
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