Polymeric Materials in Food Science

Dear Colleagues,

Polymer materials are widely used in a variety of fields given their properties and functionality. This Special Issue will mostly focus on those polymer-based materials used for agri-food applications. Other potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following: the new development of packaging materials, e.g. active packaging, nanocomposites, and biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based materials; novel edible films and coatings; the slow or controlled release of bioactive compounds from polymer matrices; bio-based alternatives to plastics in agriculture, e.g., planting pots, mulching, and seed trays; superabsorbent polymers used for food packaging, and soil conditioners; and emerging polymer processing, such as 3D printing and electrohydrodynamic techniques for different agri-food applications.

Dr. Barbara Tomadoni
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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• polymers
• agriculture
• food packaging
• slow release
• 3D printing
• edible coatings
• nanocomposites