Nano Technology application in Innovative and eco- friendly Polymeric Packaging
Subject Areas :mehrnoosh tavakoli 1 , mohammad hadi aryaie monfared 2
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Keywords: polymer Nanotechnology, Polymeric Nanocomposites, Innovative Packaging, Intelligent Packaging, Active Packaging, Environmental Issues,
Abstract :
Todays, food packaging is an important part of the global food industry, which has become increasingly important in the world due to increased consumer demand for safe food, the importance of shelf life of packaged foods, reduced costs, environmental issues and the welfare of consumers. In recent decades, there is a global advancement in manufacturing industry due to increased applications of nanotechnology. Nano technology enables designers to change the structure of packaging elements on a molecular scale and improve its properties Food industry also has been tremendously changing from passive packaging to innovative packaging, to cope with global trends, technological advancements, and consumer preferences. Active research is taking place in food industry and other scientific fields to develop innovative packages including smart, intelligent and active food packaging for more effective and efficient packaging materials with balanced environmental issues. The most important advantage resulting from their use is a reduction in the loss of food products due to the extension of their shelf life. This review presents some scientific features pertaining innovative food packaging and environmental issues.