Yuhan Hou , Zhijun Wu , Wen Qin , Douglas A. Loy , Derong Lin
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Abstract
Cellulose is an abundant and renewable natural resource with broad applications in solving environmental pollution and promoting sustainable resource utilisation. Nanocellulose, owing to its unique physicochemical properties, can be incorporated into food packaging materials in various forms, endowing smart packaging with enhanced functionality. Its porosity, large pore size and high surface area make nanocellulose a valuable component in smart packaging systems, particularly following modification via interface and surface engineering. This paper reviewed the research status of nanocellulose in sensor-based smart packaging and smart controlled-release packaging, and highlighted its unique physicochemical properties modified by surface and interface engineering as well as the the enhanced functionalities these properties bring to smart packaging. However, the application of engineered nanocellulose in smart packaging is still in its infancy. This paper also summarized current limitations and discussed possible future directions for development.
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"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science" is an international journal that focuses on experimental and theoretical developments in interfacial and colloidal phenomena. The journal covers a wide range of disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, and technology.
The journal accepts review articles on any topic within the scope of colloid and interface science. These articles should provide an in-depth analysis of the subject matter, offering a critical review of the current state of the field. The author's informed opinion on the topic should also be included. The manuscript should compare and contrast ideas found in the reviewed literature and address the limitations of these ideas.
Typically, the articles published in this journal are written by recognized experts in the field.