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Title: Bio-Based Smart Packaging Materials for Next-Generation Food Systems.
Authors: Zhang, Ziao1 (AUTHOR), Qian, Haowen1 (AUTHOR), Shen, Chun1 (AUTHOR), Wu, Shuping1 (AUTHOR) shupingwu@ujs.edu.cn
Source: Materials (1996-1944). Jun2026, Vol. 19 Issue 11, p2393. 32p.
Subjects: Packaging materials, Active food packaging, Supply chains, Sustainability, Biodegradable materials, Food packaging, Intelligent sensors
Abstract: Traditional petroleum-based packaging suffers from pollution and functional limits, making it unsuitable for next-generation food systems. In contrast, bio-based smart packaging—combining renewable substrates with responsive components—transforms packaging from a passive shell into an active quality monitor and supply chain information node through three interconnected pillars: renewability, real-time responsiveness to freshness markers, and digital traceability. Market figures confirm this shift, with the smart food packaging sector projected to reach USD 48.97 billion by 2028 (CAGR 4.49% from 2023). This review covers recent progress in natural polymers (cellulose, chitosan, alginate, gelatin) and bio-based polyesters (PLA, PHA). Their multiscale structures enable tunable mechanical and barrier properties while serving as hosts for intelligent functions. Two functional directions stand out: active preservation (antimicrobial, antioxidant, gas-regulating, stimulus-controlled release) and intelligent sensing (colorimetric indicators, bio-based sensors, nano-amplified signals for real-time freshness monitoring). Beyond material functions, digital tools such as IoT and blockchain turn packaging into interactive data nodes, linking material intelligence with full traceability to enhance food safety and supply chain efficiency. Key challenges remain with long-term operational stability, production costs, scalable manufacturing, and life cycle assessments. Nevertheless, bio-based smart packaging is expected to evolve through biomimetic design, process innovation, and system-level integration toward adaptability, multifunctionality, and intelligence, ultimately supporting safer, more transparent, efficient, and sustainable food systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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