Syed, Tazib Rahaman; Sharaby, Muhammed R; Salmieri, Stéphane et Lacroix, Monique 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2042-4033
(2025).
Innovations in active food packaging: Harnessing waste valorization and irradiation-assisted functionalization for sustainable food preservation
Trends in Food Science & Technology
, vol. 163
, nº 105183.
pp. 1-19.
DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2025.105183.
Résumé
Background: The widespread use of plastic-based materials in food packaging, while effective in protecting food from microbial contamination and environmental stress, has raised growing environmental concerns due to their non-biodegradability and accumulation in ecosystems. As the demand for sustainable alternatives increases, attention has shifted toward developing packaging systems that not only reduce environmental burden but also enhance food preservation.
Scope and approach: This review discusses recent advancements in active food packaging, focusing on the integration of bioactive compounds with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Special emphasis is placed on the valorization of agri-food waste as a renewable and eco-friendly source of these functional ingredients. Additionally, the role of irradiation techniques in modifying and enhancing the performance of biopolymer-based packaging films is explored.
Key findings and conclusions: Natural extracts obtained from food waste have demonstrated strong potential in inhibiting spoilage microorganisms and oxidative degradation, making them effective alternatives to synthetic additives. Their incorporation into biodegradable polymer matrices offers a dual benefit enhancing food safety and reducing environmental impact. Irradiation methods such as gamma, electron beam, and X-ray are shown to improve crosslinking, barrier properties, and controlled release of active compounds, contributing to improved mechanical and functional performance of packaging films. Therefore, innovations in utilizing waste-derived compounds and irradiation-assisted modifications represent a promising pathway toward sustainable, highperformance food packaging. Continued research is needed to optimize these systems for industrial applications and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
| Type de document: | Article |
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| Informations complémentaires: | The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is acknowledged for his financial support via the NSERC- Mission research program project no: ALLRP 577086–22 and ALLRP 570500-2021 in collaboration with Alte rego, PurDelys, and la Fromagerie Bergeron. The international Atomic Energy Agency of the United Nation is also acknowledged for his support for the Collaborative research Program on Strengthening the Use of Biomass for Synthesis of Bioplastics and Other Compounds using Radiation Technology, project no: EVT2205032. |
| Mots-clés libres: | Active packaging; Biopolymers; Irradiation; Sustainability; Waste valorization |
| Centre: | Centre INRS-Institut Armand Frappier |
| Date de dépôt: | 04 juin 2026 15:11 |
| Dernière modification: | 04 juin 2026 15:11 |
| URI: | https://espace.inrs.ca/id/eprint/16637 |
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