Food Packaging Based on Nanomaterials

Dear Colleagues,

The use of nanotechnologies in the food packaging area opens up a number of possibilities derived from the inherent characteristics of nanoadditives, which can either improve relevant properties of neat polymers (such as barrier or mechanical properties) or introduce new functionalities (for active and bioactive packaging applications or even for sensing). This is an exciting and rapidly-growing field of study and very interesting developments are being conducted. Although the aim of these novel materials is to improve packaged food quality and safety, the toxicological effects derived from their potential migration from the polymer structures is also under consideration.

This Special Issue is intended to compile a number of original papers and reviews covering (but not restricted to) the following topics: (i) novel nanocomposites for improved packaging properties; (ii) use of nanoparticles for active/bioactive/sensing applications; (iii) migration/toxicological studies involving polymer/biopolymer nanocomposites. We look forward to receive your valuable contributions to our Special Issue for advancing the knowledge in this exciting field.

Prof. Dr. Amparo López-Rubio
Prof. Dr. Maria Jose Fabra
Prof. Dr. Marta Martínez-Sanz
Guest Editors

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