Sustainable and Functional Biopolymers for Food Packaging Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editors
Interests: synthesis of monomers; biopolymers; nano-engineered biopolymers; nano-biocomposites and bioconjugates from renewable resources for various applications
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Interests: design and fabrication of biodegradable and active food packaging materials; utilization of natural biopolymers such as proteins and chitosan; development of biopolymer-based hybrid and nanocomposite films; engineering of smart packaging systems with moisture, oxygen, and microbial responsiveness; valorization of agricultural and food processing byproducts for packaging applications; application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in optimizing biopolymer formulation and predicting packaging performance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rising need for eco-friendly packaging solutions has driven research into biopolymers as substitutes for traditional plastics. This Special Issue seeks to explore the latest innovations in biopolymer-based materials for food packaging, encompassing natural polymers such as polysaccharides (cellulose, chitosan, starch, alginate, pectin, etc.), proteins, and lipids, along with hybrid systems and bio-nanocomposites. Areas of interest include innovative fabrication methods, active and intelligent packaging, enhancements in functionality (such as barrier, mechanical, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties), and the potential for industrial scalability. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating the performance, biodegradability, safety, and potential for a circular economy of these materials. Contributions that bridge the gap between laboratory research and commercial applications are especially encouraged.
Dr. Aman Ullah
Dr. Muhammad Zubair
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biopolymers
- food packaging
- biodegradable materials
- active packaging
- nanocomposites
- sustainable materials
- shelf life extension
- circular economy
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