Recent Advances in the Development of Smart and Active Biodegradable Packaging Materials

Interest in the development of smart and active biodegradable packaging materials is increasing as food manufacturers try to improve the sustainability and environmental impact of their products, while still maintaining their quality and safety. Active packaging materials contain components that enh...

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Published in:Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2021-05, Vol.11 (5), p.1331
Main Authors: Sani, Mahmood Alizadeh, Azizi-Lalabadi, Maryam, Tavassoli, Milad, Mohammadi, Keyhan, McClements, David Julian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
active packaging
Antimicrobial agents
Antioxidants
biocomposite films
Biodegradability
Biodegradable materials
Biodegradation
Biopolymers
By products
Cellulose
colorimetric indicators
Dairy products
Environmental impact
Food
Food industry
Food packaging
Food processing industry
Food quality
Food safety
Industrial safety
Ingredients
Lipids
Meat
Meat industry
Milk
Nanoparticles
Packaging materials
Plastics
Polymers
Product safety
Proteins
Review
Safety
smart materials
Smart sensors
Zinc oxides
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Summary:Interest in the development of smart and active biodegradable packaging materials is increasing as food manufacturers try to improve the sustainability and environmental impact of their products, while still maintaining their quality and safety. Active packaging materials contain components that enhance their functionality, such as antimicrobials, antioxidants, light blockers, or oxygen barriers. Smart packaging materials contain sensing components that provide an indication of changes in food attributes, such as alterations in their quality, maturity, or safety. For instance, a smart sensor may give a measurable color change in response to a deterioration in food quality. This article reviews recent advances in the development of active and smart biodegradable packaging materials in the food industry. Moreover, studies on the application of these packaging materials to monitor the freshness and safety of food products are reviewed, including dairy, meat, fish, fruit and vegetable products. Finally, the potential challenges associated with the application of these eco-friendly packaging materials in the food industry are discussed, as well as potential future directions.
ISSN:2079-4991
2079-4991
DOI:10.3390/nano11051331