The development of sustainable and efficient food packaging systems

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Sourced from the stated research gap and future work of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 95 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Development of Pectin-Based Films with Encapsulated Lemon Essential Oil for Active Food Packaging: Improved Antioxidant Activity and Biodegradation (2025) · Foods · cited 33× · doi

  The need to improve the properties of bio-based packaging materials, including their mechanical, morphological, and functional properties. The lack of studies on the incorporation of lemon essential oil into pectin-based films for biodegradable food packaging applications. The need to develop sustainable and minimally processed food packaging materials that meet consumer demand.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: need improve properties bio-based packaging materials including mechanical
• Advances and Challenges in Smart Packaging Technologies for the Food Industry: Trends, Applications, and Sustainability Considerations (2025) · Foods · cited 62× · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in the development of sustainable and efficient food packaging systems. There is a need for biodegradable and sustainable materials that combine environmental responsibility with technological sophistication. The industry requires innovative solutions that integrate active and intelligent functionalities to improve product preservation and safety.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: paper identifies gap development sustainable efficient food packaging
• Sustainable food packaging from meat and seafood waste: bioactive compounds, extraction, and innovation (2026) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · doi

  The valorization of meat and seafood waste for sustainable food packaging presents significant opportunities within a circular bio- economy framework; however, several challenges remain. Scaling up green extraction technologies such as enzyme-assisted, ultra- sound-assisted, and deep eutectic solvent methods is essential to achieve industrial feasibility and cost-effectiveness. The develop- ment of multifunctional packaging systems integrating antimicro- bial, antioxidant, and intelligent sensing properties is another key area for enhancing food safety and shelf life. Improving the stability and controlled release of bioactive compounds through advanced encapsulation techniques is also critical. In addition, comprehen- sive life cycle assessments and techno-economic evaluations are required to ensure environmental and economic sustainability. Successful commercialization will depend on standardization of processes, regulatory compliance, and integration with existing packaging systems. Finally, enhancing consumer acceptance and fostering collaboration between academia and industry will be cru- cial for translating research into practical, scalable, and eco-friendly packaging solutions.

  generalfuture workevidence 5/5
  Keywords: packaging food assisted systems enhancing life economic valorization meat seafood waste sustainable presents significant opportunities
• Review of CO2 Capture Technologies from Flue Gases and their Conversion Pathways to Value-Added Products (2026) · AFRICAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH · doi

  https://doi.org/10.3390/en12214143 Siraj, Md. T., Jamil, S. N. S., Arka, A. M., Tasnim, S., Ghosh, M., Shahadat, M. R. B., & Rahman, M. Z. (2024a). 12.47 - Eco-friendly food packaging innovations: A review of recent progress on recyclable polymers. In S. Hashmi (Ed.), Comprehensive Materials Processing (Second Edition) (pp. 693–709). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0- 323-96020-5.00077-7 Siraj, Md. T., Jamil, S. N. S., Arka, A. M., Tasnim, S., Ghosh, M., Shahadat, M. R. B., & Rahman, M. Z. (2024b). 12.47 - Eco-friendly food packaging innovations: A review of recent progress on recyclable polymers. In S. Hashmi (Ed.), Comprehensive Materials Processing (Second Edition) (pp. 693–709). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0- 323-96020-5.00077-7 Song, C., Liu, Q., Deng, S., Li, H., & Kitamura, Y. (2019). Cryogenic-based CO2 capture technologies: State-of-the-art developments and current challenges. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 101, 265–278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2018.11.018 Song, C., Liu, Q., Ji, N., Deng, S., Zhao, J., Li, Y., Song, Y., & Li, H. (2018). Alternative pathways for efficient CO2 capture by hybrid processes—A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 82, 215–231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.09.040 Tamura, M., Nakagawa, Y., & Tomishige, K. (2022). Direct CO2 Transformation to Aliphatic Polycarbonates. Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry, 11(11), e202200445. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajoc.202200445 Tao, L., Huang, J., Dastan, D., Li, J., Yin, X., & Wang, Q. (2021). Flue gas separation at organic-inorganic interface under geological conditions. Surfaces and Interfaces, 27, 101462. Theo, W. L., Lim, J. S., Hashim, H., Mustaffa, A. A., & Ho, W. S. (2016a). Review of pre- combustion capture and ionic liquid in carbon capture and storage. Applied Energy, 183, 1633–1663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.09.103 ISSN: 2408-7920 Papers were presented at the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructural Development, held at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, September 2-4, 2024. Copyright ⓒ African Journal of Applied Research

  generalfuture workevidence 5/5
  Keywords: https review capture song sustainable energy siraj jamil arka tasnim ghosh shahadat rahman friendly food

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