Advanced Polymer-Based Packaging Materials: Integrating Sustainability, Functionality, and Circular Economy
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable packaging; biopolymer composites; active packaging; functional nanomaterials; phenolic compounds; nanocomposites; hydrogels; waste valorization; carbon quantum dots; food packaging; circular economy
Interests: polymers; nanotechnology; nano-enabled packaging; bio-based materials; nanocomposites; active packaging; edible films; coatings; food safety; sustainability
Interests: nano-enabled packaging materials; cellulose-based packaging materials; pharmaceutical packaging; personal care packaging; active packaging; smart packaging; eco-friendly packaging
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer-based packaging materials are at the forefront of technological transformation, driven by the imperatives of sustainability, circular bioeconomy, and environmental stewardship. This Special Issue invites research and review articles addressing the design, synthesis, modification, and application of polymeric systems engineered for advanced packaging. Topics of interest include the development of renewable and biodegradable polymers, functional nanocomposites, and hybrid systems with improved mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties. Studies exploring polymer–additive interactions, stimuli-responsive and self-healing behaviors, active and intelligent mechanisms for food preservation, and advanced coating or lamination technologies are particularly encouraged. Furthermore, research integrating life cycle assessment, recycling strategies, and circularity-driven innovations to reduce plastic waste is welcomed. This Special Issue aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform bridging polymer chemistry, materials science, environmental engineering, and food technology, fostering a holistic understanding of the evolving landscape of sustainable packaging materials.
Dr. Ajit Kumar Singh
Prof. Dr. Seonghyuk Ko
Dr. Nattinee Bumbudsanpharoke
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer-based packaging
- bio-based polymers
- nanocomposites
- smart materials
- active packaging
- intelligent packaging
- coatings
- food packaging
- circular economy
- sustainability
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