Paper-based smart packaging: Multifunctional materials for sustainable food preservation

Yuqian He; Zhengyun Xie; Haiying Wei; Qing Zhou; Zhaochuan Yu; Zhihong Huang; Farzad Seidi; Chao Liu

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Yuqian He, Zhengyun Xie, Haiying Wei, Qing Zhou, Zhaochuan Yu, Zhihong Huang, Farzad Seidi, Chao Liu. Paper-based smart packaging: Multifunctional materials for sustainable food preservation[J]. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2026, 11(4): 100284. doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2026.100284

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Yuqian He, Zhengyun Xie, Haiying Wei, Qing Zhou, Zhaochuan Yu, Zhihong Huang, Farzad Seidi, Chao Liu. Paper-based smart packaging: Multifunctional materials for sustainable food preservation[J]. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2026, 11(4): 100284. doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2026.100284

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Yuqian He, Zhengyun Xie, Haiying Wei, Qing Zhou, Zhaochuan Yu, Zhihong Huang, Farzad Seidi, Chao Liu. Paper-based smart packaging: Multifunctional materials for sustainable food preservation[J]. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2026, 11(4): 100284. doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2026.100284

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Paper-based smart packaging: Multifunctional materials for sustainable food preservation

doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2026.100284

a International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China;
b China Tobacco Jiangsu Industrial Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210019, China;
c Sheng Qing Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Kunming 650093, China

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This work is grateful for the support of National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 22208161), and NSERC Canada.

Received Date: 2026-04-23
Accepted Date: 2026-07-21
Rev Recd Date: 2026-07-11

Available Online: 2026-09-01

Publish Date: 2026-08-01

Abstract

Abstract

Given the dual challenges of global food waste and plastic pollution, paper-based packaging has emerged as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics. However, native paper exhibits poor barrier performance and high hydrophilicity, restricting its direct application in food preservation. This review systematically summarizes recent advancements in multifunctional paper-based smart packaging. It highlights core modification strategies like internal additive incorporation, impregnation, coating, surface functionalization, and layer-by-layer assembly that evolve paper from passive protection to active regulation and intelligent sensing. Crucially, matrix-specific synergistic systems are discussed. For fresh produce, research focuses on respiration control via ethylene scavenging. For high-protein foods, emphasis shifts to robust oxygen barriers against lipid oxidation and real-time freshness monitoring. Furthermore, current challenges restricting industrial translation are critically analyzed, primarily the recyclability paradox of high-performance coatings, unpredictable migration safety, and the scalability gap. Future research must prioritize stimuli-responsive closed-loop systems and recycling-compatible barrier structures. Ultimately, this review presents perspectives on a design framework for balancing functional performance with fiber recyclability, with the aim of guiding future endeavors in the commercialization of sustainable smart packaging within a circular economy.
- Functional material,
- Paper modification,
- Food preservation,
- Intelligent response,
- Active packaging

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