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ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Nanocomposite-Enabled Next-Generation Food Packaging: A Comprehensive Review on Advanced Preparation Methods, Functional Properties, Preservation Applications, and Safety Considerations.

Bo Peng, Xiaohui Qi, Linxiang Qiao, Jingting Lu, Ziyan Qian, Caie Wu, Zhaohui Xue, Xiaohong Kou

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Review in Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Bo PengSchool of Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Xiaohui QiSchool of Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Linxiang QiaoSchool of Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Jingting LuSchool of Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Ziyan QianSchool of Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Caie WuCollege of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1126-5464
Zhaohui XueSchool of Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8878-5820
Xiaohong KouSchool of Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7562-115X

Funding

Key Laboratory of Storage of Agricultural Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs KF2021002Key project of Tianjin Natural Science Foundation No.20JCZDJC00420the Innovation Team of Tianjin Forestry & Pomology Research System ITTFPRS 2021000The National Key R&D Program of China 2019YFD1002300
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review comprehensively examines nanocomposite packaging materials for food preservation, focusing on their preparation methods, functional properties, applications, and safety considerations. Nanocomposites, incorporating nanomaterials such as metal nanoparticles, polysaccharides, or essential oils into polymer matrices, demonstrate enhanced mechanical strength, barrier properties (e.g., reduced water vapor and oxygen permeability), and significant antimicrobial activity. These advancements address critical food spoilage challenges by extending shelf life and maintaining quality in diverse products like fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy. In addition, this review highlights concerns regarding potential cytotoxicity and migration of nanoparticles, underscoring the need for rigorous safety evaluations. While current methods (e.g., ionic gelation, electrospinning) show promise, scalability remains limited. Future research should prioritize eco-friendly designs, functional integration, and standardized safety protocols to facilitate commercial adoption.

Indexed as

antimicrobial activitybarrier propertieschitosanessential oilsfood preservationnanocompositessafety assessment

Identifiers

PMID41227664
PMCPMC12608044

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