Insights into bibliometric review for natural coatings for paper-based food packaging: trends, perspectives, and future directions
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Abstract This paper provides an insightful analysis of research trends, publication venues, and future perspectives in the realm of Natural Coatings for Paper-based Food Packaging. Through bibliometric and keyword analyses, alongside co-authorship network visualization, it illuminates the evolving landscape of this interdisciplinary field. Findings reveal a notable surge in interest and collaboration, with a focus on sustainable materials, functionality enhancement, and barrier properties. Key themes include structural design, biopolymers, essential oils, and water resistance. Top journals such as the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Coatings, and Polymers serve as prominent platforms for disseminating research in this domain. Looking ahead, future research should explore innovative approaches like composite materials and essential oil applications. Understanding the synergistic effects of cellulose and essential oils, optimizing coating parameters for oxygen barrier performance, and enhancing water resistance are crucial avenues for advancing sustainable packaging solutions. Collaboration across disciplines and international borders will be vital in addressing the multifaceted challenges facing the food packaging industry. By leveraging interdisciplinary expertise and sustainable materials, researchers can drive progress towards safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly food packaging solutions, benefiting both consumers and the planet.
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OpenAlex topics: Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging · Microplastics and Plastic Pollution · Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends
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Higher College of Technology (HCT) , Ruwais , United Arab Emirates
Research Center for Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Traditional Medicine , 599846 National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Complex Cibinong Science Center–BRIN , Cibinong , Jawa Barat 16911 , Indonesia
Food Security Research Laboratory, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition , Universiti Malaysia Sabah , 88400 Kota Kinabalu , Sabah , Malaysia
Centre of Lipid Engineering and Applied Research (CLEAR) , Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , 81310 Skudai , Johor Bahru , Malaysia
Department General Education, Faculty of Resilience , Rabdan Academy , Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
Department of Industrial Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember , 60111 , Surabaya , Indonesia
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