Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers for Sustainable Food Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biobased polymers; biomaterials; nanomaterials; NMR methods; photodynamic therapy; micro/nanomotors; conjugated polymers; polymer recycling; polymer chemistry; circular economy
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Interests: biobased materials/polymers; circular economy; polymer chemistry; edible films; polyssaccharides; in vitro digestion; bioactive compounds; antioxidant activity; mechanical properties; food process; food development
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Interests: bioactive compounds; near-infrared; FT-IR; antioxidant activity; circular economy; mechanical properties; in vitro digestion; unconventional flours; sustainable materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue entitled "Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers for Sustainable Food Applications." This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements and innovations in the development and application of biodegradable and biobased polymers within the food industry. We are particularly interested in original research articles and reviews that cover, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Packaging Solutions: innovations in sustainable packaging materials that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining food quality and safety.
- Coatings: development of biopolymer coatings that enhance food preservation, safety, and shelf life.
- Sensors: integration of biodegradable polymers in food quality monitoring and sensing technologies.
- Edible Films: creation and application of edible films and coatings as alternatives to traditional plastic packaging.
- Sustainable Manufacturing Processes: eco-friendly production methods and the utilization of renewable resources for polymer synthesis.
- Active and Intelligent Packaging: advanced packaging solutions that interact with food products to extend their shelf life or provide real-time information on food quality.
- Regulatory and Economic Aspects: analysis of the regulatory landscape and economic feasibility of implementing biodegradable and biobased polymers in the food industry.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving insightful contributions and working together to advance the field of sustainable food applications.
Dr. William Facchinatto
Dr. Fernanda Maria Vanin
Dr. Yves José De Souza Santos
Dr. Filipe B. Habitzreuter
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biobased polymers
- sustainable food packaging
- edible films
- biopolymer coatings
- food preservation
- active packaging
- intelligent packaging
- renewable resources
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