Prospects and Challenges of Nanomaterials in Sustainable Food Preservation and Packaging: a Review

Overview

Journal Discov Nano

Date 2024 Nov 12

PMID 39532764

Authors

Ritesh Pattnaik

Sandeep Kumar Panda

Soumyadeep Biswas

Sayanti De

Subhra Satahrada

Subrat Kumar

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Abstract

Nanomaterials play a pivotal role in food preservation and its safety, offering ingenious solutions for sustainable food packaging. Nanomaterials enable the creation of packaging materials having unique functional properties. It not only extends the shelf life of the foods by releasing preservatives but also enhances food safety by preventing microbial contamination or food spoilage. In this review, we aim to provide an overview of the various applications of nanotechnology in food packaging, highlighting its key advantages. We also delve into the safety considerations and regulatory issues involved in developing nanotechnology-based food packaging materials. Additionally, advancements in the field of nanotechnology-based packaging have the potential to create safer, more sustainable, and high-quality packaging with greater functionality that delivers essential benefits to manufacturers and consumers.

Citing Articles

Correction: Prospects and challenges of nanomaterials in sustainable food preservation and packaging: a review.

Pattnaik R, Panda S, Biswas S, De S, Satahrada S, Kumar S Discov Nano. 2025; 20(1):4.

PMID: 39762569 PMC: 11704094. DOI: 10.1186/s11671-024-04174-7.

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