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Environmental friendly food nano-packaging

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Nanotechnology has found many applications in various fields. Nanotechnology promises many interesting changes for a better life, such as to improve health, wealth, products and quality of life, as well as reducing impact on the environment. Food nano-packaging is, however, still poorly developed despite several potentials to improve packaging materials and functions. This article reviews recent advances in food nano-packaging, including bio-based packaging, improved packaging, active packaging and smart packaging. Bio-based packaging, including biodegradable packaging and biocompatible packaging, is an alternative to actual packaging that uses non-degradable plastic polymers. Improved packaging focusses on nanomaterials that improve barrier properties, strength, flexibility and stability. Active packaging is based upon active nanomaterials such as antimicrobials and oxygen scavenging materials. Smart packaging refers to smart functions provided by nanomaterials, such as nanosensors and nanodevices that detect freshness or monitor changes in packaging integrity.

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The author gratefully thanks the Higher Education, Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Republic of Indonesia for supporting this work via the Competency Grant (Hibah Kompetensi 2016, No. 186AC/UN25.3.1/LT/2016).

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Kuswandi, B. Environmental friendly food nano-packaging. Environ Chem Lett 15, 205–221 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-017-0613-7

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