Recent Updates on the Use of Smart Nanostructures for Food Packaging Applications

The food packaging sector is undergoing different scientific developments in response to consumer demands and trends. Current trends emphasize both sophisticated food protection and consumer-friendly food presentation. Non-biodegradable materials are replaced with eco-friendly biodegradable composite materials that have good public awareness in the present scenario. It has also addressed the shortcomings of the current approaches; nanotechnology is thriving and has shown to be a terrific addition to the packaging sector. Different nanomaterials have been investigated and put to the test for making packaging materials. In this chapter, we will talk about the contemporary development in food packing and the implementation of sustainable packaging. Nanotechnology is also emerging as a potential and widely utilized option, besides the nanomaterials previously used in food packaging, such as zinc nanoparticles, silver, and clay of polymers. This chapter will add potential understanding and issues related to the use of nanotechnology in food packaging.