With a focus on sustainability and functionality, this Special Issue looks at various topics, including novel food-packaging solutions, bio-based adhesives, and the integration of nanotechnology to improve performance. It emphasizes the importance of understanding limitations and overcoming them through innovation, highlighting the crucial role of bio-based materials in ensuring food safety and quality, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Future research areas emphasize the need for holistic approaches that prioritize circularity and sustainability throughout the packaging lifecycle. By fostering collaboration and innovation, this Special Issue aims to make progress towards a more sustainable and resilient future for food packaging.
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J Food Sci
January 2025
Nutrition Research Center, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Alternatives to nonbiodegradable synthetic plastics for food packaging include films made from biopolymers that are nontoxic and environment-friendly. In this study, carnauba wax (CW) and nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots (NG) as functional additives were utilized in the production of pectin/gelatin (PG) film. NG was synthesized through the microwave method, using acetic acid as the carbon source, giving size, and zeta potential of 1.
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January 2025
Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Dry ice is one of the world's most in-demand commodities for cold-chain distribution of temperature-sensitive products. It offers an effective cooling solution without requiring mechanical refrigeration or specialized equipment. Dry ice is commonly produced as pellets and blocks.
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January 2025
Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, México, Mexico.
Data Brief
February 2025
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Bananas are among the most widely consumed fruits globally due to their appealing flavor, high nutritional value, and ease of digestion. In Bangladesh, bananas hold significant agricultural importance, being one of the most extensively cultivated fruits in terms of land coverage and ranking third in production volume. The banana image dataset presented in this article includes clear and detailed images of four common banana varieties in Bangladesh: Sagor Kola (), Shabri Kola (), Bangla Kola ( sp.
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