Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging : Innovations and Insights.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jaiswal, Swarna.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chantilly : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2025.

Summary:

Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging: Innovations and Insights, a new volume in the Sustainable Food Packaging series, is a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in the field of packaging technology, with a focus on the integration of smart and intelligent features to enhance product quality, safety, and sustainability.

Contents:

Front Cover

Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging

Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging: Innovations and Insights

Copyright

Contents

Contributors

About the editors

Preface

1 Fundamentals

1 - Introduction to smart and intelligent food packaging

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Conceptual framework and definitions

1.2.1 Definitions of smart and intelligent packaging

1.2.2 Differences between active, smart, and intelligent packaging

1.2.3 Terminology used in standards and regulations

1.2.4 Conceptual model of smart packaging systems

1.3 Evolution and technological landscape

1.3.1 Historical milestones in food packaging development

1.3.2 The transition from passive to smart packaging

1.3.3 Enabling technologies: Sensors, indicators, nanotechnology, and IoT

1.3.4 Digital integration and the role of AI and data analytics

1.4 Functional typologies and classification

1.4.1 Classification by function: Monitoring, communication, preservation

1.4.2 Types of systems: Sensor-based, indicator-based, data-enabled

1.4.3 Structure-function-benefit mapping in smart packaging

1.5 Industrial relevance and application domains

1.5.1 Market drivers and consumer expectations

1.5.2 Applications across food categories and formats

1.5.3 Role in supply chain management and cold chain logistics

1.5.4 Opportunities in e-commerce and retail transparency

1.6 Challenges, research scope, and future outlook

1.7 Conclusion

References

2 - Sensors and actuators for food packaging

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Advanced food packaging

2.2.1 Active packaging

2.2.1.1 Self-heating or self-cooling packaging

2.2.1.2 Oxygen (O2) scavenging packaging

2.2.1.3 Carbon dioxide (CO2) scavenging packaging

2.2.1.4 Ethylene scavenging packaging

2.2.1.5 Antioxidant-releasing packaging.

2.2.1.6 Antimicrobial-releasing packaging

2.2.2 Intelligent packaging

2.2.2.1 Sensors

2.2.2.1.1 Chemical sensors

2.2.2.1.2 Gas sensors

2.2.2.1.3 Biosensors

2.2.2.1.4 pH sensors

2.2.2.1.5 Humidity sensors

2.2.2.2 Indicators

2.2.2.2.1 Temperature indicators

2.2.2.2.2 Gas indicators

2.2.2.2.3 Freshness indicators

2.2.2.3 Data carriers

2.2.2.3.1 Barcodes

2.2.2.3.2 Radio frequency identification devices

2.2.2.4 Hybrid intelligent packaging systems

2.2.3 IoT-enabled smart packaging

2.3 Conclusion and future perspectives

3 - Data analytics for smart and intelligent packaging

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Food packaging: Sustainability and data analytics

3.2.1 Smart food packaging

3.3 Data analytics applied to smart food packaging

3.3.1 Data analytics tools

3.4 Smart packaging for fruits and vegetables

3.4.1 Antimicrobial and antioxidant packing for fruits and vegetables

3.4.2 Intelligent packaging for fruits and vegetables

3.5 Smart packaging for meat and meat products

3.5.1 Antimicrobial and antioxidant packing for meats

3.5.2 Intelligent packaging for meat and poultry

3.6 Final considerations and perspectives

4 - Nanotechnology-enabled smart and intelligent food packaging systems

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Classification and types of nanomaterials used

4.2.1 Metallic nanoparticles

4.2.2 Nanoclays and silicates

4.2.3 Carbon-based nanomaterials

4.2.4 Biopolymeric and edible nanomaterials

4.2.5 Hybrid nanomaterials

4.3 Nano-enabled functional features in smart packaging

4.3.1 Barrier property enhancement

4.3.2 Sustainability

4.3.3 Antimicrobial activity

4.3.4 Controlled release of active compounds

4.3.5 Stimuli-responsive properties

4.4 Integration of nanomaterials into packaging systems.

4.4.1 Nanocomposite development

4.4.1.1 Compounding

4.4.1.2 Solution casting

4.4.1.3 Extrusion

4.4.2 Surface coating and functionalization

4.4.2.1 Plasma treatment

4.4.2.2 Layer deposition

4.4.2.3 Spray coating

4.4.3 Advanced fabrication techniques

4.4.3.1 Electrospinning

4.4.3.2 3D printing

4.4.3.3 Inkjet printing for sensor and barrier integration

4.5 Intelligent packaging with AI integration

4.5.1 AI-augmented sensor fusion in nano-enabled packaging

4.5.2 Edge AI systems for real-time food status monitoring

4.6 Safety, risk, and regulation

4.6.1 Migration of nanoparticles

4.6.2 Toxicological concerns

4.6.3 Regulatory frameworks

4.6.4 Codex Alimentarius Commission

4.6.5 Balancing innovation with safety

4.7 Conclusion

2 Smart and intelligent packaging

5 - Smart and intelligent packaging benefits for quality control and assurance

5.1 Introduction

5.1.1 Food quality control

5.1.2 Types of packaging and mechanisms of action

5.1.3 Time-temperature indicator packaging

5.1.4 Packaging for traceability and identification

5.1.5 Freshness indicators

5.1.6 Challenges for implementation in the industry

5.2 Conclusion

6 - Active and intelligent packaging for food preservation and safety

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Innovations and insights in active packaging technologies for food preservation and safety

6.2.1 Active scavenging or absorbing systems

6.2.1.1 Oxygen scavengers for oxygen-sensitive foods

6.2.1.2 Moisture absorbers for hygroscopic foods

6.2.1.3 CO2 scavengers for perishable foods

6.2.1.4 Ethylene scavengers for fruits and vegetables

6.2.2 Active emitting packaging systems

6.2.2.1 Ethanol emitters

6.2.2.2 CO2 emitters

6.2.2.3 Flavor and odor releasers.

6.2.2.4 Antioxidant release for oxygen-sensitive foods

6.2.2.5 Antimicrobial active packaging (AAP) systems

6.3 Innovations and insights in intelligent packaging technologies for monitoring food freshness and safety

6.3.1 Indicators

6.3.1.1 Time temperature indicator (TTI)

6.3.1.2 Freshness indicators

6.3.2 Sensors

6.3.2.1 Gas sensors

6.3.2.2 Biosensors

6.4 Challenges and regulatory frameworks for active and intelligent food packaging

6.5 Conclusions

7 - Smart packaging for food traceability and supply chain management

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Food supply chain: Losses and waste

7.3 Smart packaging and its impact on reducing food losses and waste

7.5 Smart packaging for use in supply chain monitoring

7.5.1 Indicators

7.5.1.1 Time-temperature indicators (TTIs)

7.5.1.2 Freshness indicators (FI)

7.5.1.3 Gas indicator (GI)

7.5.2 Sensors

7.6 Intelligent packaging for food traceability

7.6.1 Barcodes

7.6.2 Radio frequency identification tags

7.7 Intelligent packaging production technology and cost

7.8 Consumer acceptance of new technologies and regulatory aspects

7.9 Challenges and opportunities

7.10 Conclusion

8 - Smart and intelligent packaging for enhanced shelf life and freshness

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Understanding shelf life and freshness

8.3 Purpose of packaging

8.4 Smart and intelligent packaging and its need

8.5 Components of smart and intelligent packaging

8.5.1 Indicators

8.5.1.1 Temperature indicators

8.5.1.2 Critical temperature indicators

8.5.1.3 Critical temperature/time integrators (CTTIs)

8.5.1.4 Time-temperature indicators

8.5.1.5 Freshness indicators

8.5.1.6 Gas indicators

8.5.2 Data carriers

8.5.2.1 Bar code

8.5.2.2 Radiofrequency

8.5.3 Sensors

8.5.3.1 Chemical sensors.

8.5.3.2 Gas sensors

8.5.3.3 Biosensors

8.6 AI/ML and modelling approaches in smart and intelligent packaging

8.6.1 Deep learning-based food freshness detection

8.6.2 Computer vision-based food freshness detection

8.7 Application of smart and intelligent packaging in the food industry

8.7.1 Fruits and vegetables industry

8.7.2 Seafood industry

8.7.3 Dairy industry

8.7.4 Meat industry

8.8 Advantages and limitations

8.9 Future trends

8.10 Conclusion

9 - Smart packaging for personalized nutrition and health monitoring

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Overview of smart packaging technologies

9.2.1 Indicators

9.2.2 Chemical sensors

9.2.2.1 Polarity

9.2.2.2 Permeability

9.2.2.3 Swelling

9.2.3 Data carriers

9.2.3.1 Barcode technology

9.2.3.2 RFID technology

9.2.3.3 AR technology

9.3 Personal nutrition monitoring and the role of smart packaging

9.3.1 Paper-based report

9.3.2 Smartphone applications

9.3.3 Wearable devices

9.3.4 Smart appliances

9.3.4.1 Smart shopping basket

9.3.4.2 Smart fridge and kitchen cabinet

9.3.4.3 Smart cooktop and oven

9.3.4.4 Smart dining table and dishes

9.3.4.5 Other smart kitchen appliances

9.3.4.6 The role of smart packaging in nutrition monitoring using smart kitchen appliances

9.4 Personal health monitoring and the role of smart packaging

9.4.1 Structure of smart personal health monitoring systems

9.4.1.1 Intelligent medicine packaging

9.4.1.2 Wearable health monitoring devices

9.4.1.3 Intelligent medicine box

9.4.2 Functionalities of the smart personal health monitoring system

9.4.2.1 Medicine inventory

9.4.2.2 Medication reminder

9.4.2.3 Medication noncompliance control

9.4.2.4 Medication noncompliance preventing

9.4.2.5 Intelligent analysis and first aid alarm

9.5 Conclusions.

Acknowledgments.

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ISBN:

0-443-24725-0

9780443247255

OCLC:

1559232981