Submission Deadline: 30 September 2023 Submit to Special Issue
Nowadays, packaging plays an important role in environmental concerns such as waste management, recyclability, compostability, and biodegradability of packaging materials. The impact of newly developed packaging materials on product development, safety, and the environment has been of great importance recently, as they offer significant benefits and can replace synthetic materials. Many novel packaging materials offer a sustainable solution, but there are also limitations when considering food safety, for example. Therefore, the field of polymer degradation and stabilization remains of great industrial interest and is supported by relevant research activities. During the pandemic COVID -19, more coatings and solutions for materials and products to protect against bacteria and viruses were developed. At the same time, there is a growing need to develop new and more sustainable sources of raw materials. A deep understanding of the chemical, physical and biological relationships is of great importance for the performance and development of polymer-based packaging products.
This special issue focuses mainly on packaging materials that are safe for humans and the environment and that are recyclable, biodegradable or compostable.
Topics are included but not limited to:
· Production and analysis of polymeric, packaging materials;
· Materials and food safety;
· Recyclability, compostability and biodegradability of packaging materials;
· Stability and durability of packaging materials;
· Physicochemical and functional properties of packaging;
· Applications of packaging materials.
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