New Insights in Nanomaterials for Packaging Applications
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanocomposite Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functional packaging and high value conversion of package waste
Interests: synthesis of nanomaterials and functional pacakaging
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanomaterials have unique properties, such as size effects, a large specific surface area, and high reactivity. These properties allow packaging materials to be restructured at the molecular level, transforming their structure and function and driving breakthrough innovations in the packaging industry. Nanomaterials not only significantly enhance the mechanical strength, barrier properties (such as oxygen and moisture resistance), and heat resistance of packaging but also impart lasting antimicrobial and antioxidant capabilities to materials. Furthermore, they enable intelligent responsiveness, including visual freshness monitoring, temperature-controlled phase change regulation and the controlled release of active substances. Nanomaterials currently have a profound impact on multiple sectors, including food packaging, temperature-controlled pharmaceutical storage and transportation, smart logistics, and sustainable packaging. This is driving packaging systems towards high performance, multifunctionality, and environmental sustainability. This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research and innovative applications of nanotechnology in packaging science, collectively advancing the industry towards high performance, intelligence, and sustainability.
The scope of solicitation includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Development and Application of Novel Nanomaterials: Innovative applications of nanocellulose, nanoclay, metal nanoparticles, nano-oxides, and bio-based nanomaterials are included in packaging.
- Active and Smart Packaging Systems: Active packaging with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Real-time quality monitoring and smart indicator packaging based on nanosensors.
- Nanostructuring Technologies: Optimise the performance of packaging materials using processing strategies such as electrospun nanofibres, multilayer composite structures, and nanoparticle reinforcement.
- Sustainable Packaging Solutions: Biodegradable and recyclable nanocomposite packaging materials.
- Packaging Performance and Safety Assessment: Enhancing the performance and barrier properties of packaging machinery with nanomaterials, alongside migration behaviour, safety research, and life cycle analysis in packaging applications.
Prof. Dr. Changqing Fang
Dr. Youliang Cheng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanotechnology
- novel nanomaterials
- smart packaging
- sustainable packaging solutions
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