Due to the growing environmental concerns associated with conventional plastic packaging, the packaging industry has seen a shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives in recent years. The development of starch-based active and intelligent packaging solutions has emerged as a promising area of innovation. The biodegradability of starch-based materials reduces their environmental footprint significantly because they are derived from renewable resources. In active packaging, substances extend the shelf life and maintain the quality of packaged goods, while intelligent packaging incorporates components that monitor the contents, providing valuable information to both manufacturers and consumers. Research and interest in this field are driven by global efforts to reduce waste and promote sustainability.
We aim to address the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of starch-based active and intelligent packaging. This Research Topic will explore the latest developments, material innovations, and practical applications in this field. Several key issues include enhancing the mechanical properties and barrier functions of starch-based materials, integrating active components that ensure product quality, and developing intelligent features that provide real-time feedback on product status. As a result of addressing these challenges, this Research Topic hopes to contribute to the development of environmentally friendly and economically feasible packaging solutions.
We invite authors to submit original articles or reviews on topics that explore current trends in starch-based active and intelligent packaging solutions, addressing its key challenges. Topics of interest to this collection include, but are not limited to:
• Innovations in starch based-active and intelligent film formation techniques (advances in casting, extrusion, and coating techniques);
• Bioactive compounds with antioxidant or antimicrobial effect on starch-based films;
• Improved moisture and gas barrier properties in starch-based packaging;
• Starch-based packaging with temperature and pH sensitivity;
• Integration with functional packaging technologies (indicators and sensors);
• Advancement and biocompatibility of starch-based biodegradable electronics for smart packaging;
• Nanotechnology approach for enhanced starch-based packaging performance;
• Starch-based sensors and indicators for real-time monitoring of food quality monitoring;
• Adaptation of 3D printing or electrospinning in the development of starch-based active or intelligent packaging solutions;
• Market potential and consumer acceptance of starch based-active and intelligent packaging solutions.
Keywords:
Starch films, Active packaging, Intelligent packaging, Smart packaging, Bioactive compounds
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Due to the growing environmental concerns associated with conventional plastic packaging, the packaging industry has seen a shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives in recent years. The development of starch-based active and intelligent packaging solutions has emerged as a promising area of innovation. The biodegradability of starch-based materials reduces their environmental footprint significantly because they are derived from renewable resources. In active packaging, substances extend the shelf life and maintain the quality of packaged goods, while intelligent packaging incorporates components that monitor the contents, providing valuable information to both manufacturers and consumers. Research and interest in this field are driven by global efforts to reduce waste and promote sustainability.
We aim to address the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of starch-based active and intelligent packaging. This Research Topic will explore the latest developments, material innovations, and practical applications in this field. Several key issues include enhancing the mechanical properties and barrier functions of starch-based materials, integrating active components that ensure product quality, and developing intelligent features that provide real-time feedback on product status. As a result of addressing these challenges, this Research Topic hopes to contribute to the development of environmentally friendly and economically feasible packaging solutions.
We invite authors to submit original articles or reviews on topics that explore current trends in starch-based active and intelligent packaging solutions, addressing its key challenges. Topics of interest to this collection include, but are not limited to:
• Innovations in starch based-active and intelligent film formation techniques (advances in casting, extrusion, and coating techniques);
• Bioactive compounds with antioxidant or antimicrobial effect on starch-based films;
• Improved moisture and gas barrier properties in starch-based packaging;
• Starch-based packaging with temperature and pH sensitivity;
• Integration with functional packaging technologies (indicators and sensors);
• Advancement and biocompatibility of starch-based biodegradable electronics for smart packaging;
• Nanotechnology approach for enhanced starch-based packaging performance;
• Starch-based sensors and indicators for real-time monitoring of food quality monitoring;
• Adaptation of 3D printing or electrospinning in the development of starch-based active or intelligent packaging solutions;
• Market potential and consumer acceptance of starch based-active and intelligent packaging solutions.
Keywords:
Starch films, Active packaging, Intelligent packaging, Smart packaging, Bioactive compounds
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.