Design of smart packaging using novel processing technology

This PhD research project focuses on understanding the mechanisms of smart packaging film and its various applications, with an emphasis on sustainability and waste reduction. The project addresses environmental concerns related to plastic products by developing sustainable biodegradable films as replacements for conventional packaging materials. The research will explore the integration of bioactive substances such as anthocyanins and essential oils into films to enhance antimicrobial properties. The project will utilize non-thermal processing technologies, specifically novel needle-less electrospinning techniques, to produce sensors while preserving the activity of thermosensitive compounds. The research aims to develop multifunctional packaging films that can effectively extend the shelf life of food products while maintaining the efficacy of bioactive substances. This innovative approach addresses current limitations in electrospinning production yield and seeks to enable large-scale industrial applications of novel packaging films.