Nanotechnology in food packaging with implications for sustainable outlook and safety concerns

The important goal of novel food packaging technologies besides maintaining food quality, product features, and food safety for the consumer is to consider environmental concerns. In this respect, one of the best solutions is to use eco-friendly nanomaterials for food packaging. However, verious challenges of using nano-scale materials in the food packaging sector should be carefully assessed and different techniques to minimize their drawback should be explored. Several studies have been conducted to boost the properties of nanomaterials-based food packaging to provide favorable conditions for food items in the industry. This studies, focus by the current advancement of nanotechnology and its promising opportunities for challenges in food packaging are briefly reviewed. The functionality and basic sources of food-correlated nanotechnology are highlighted to provide an inclusive impact on food packaging, food safety, and product features in the food industry. Nanomaterials are further classified into two categories, those derived from organic-source and originated from inorganic-source. Furthermore, the article looks at the encouraging prospects as well as the safety risks, challenges, pros, and cons of using nanotechnology in food packaging. The exploration extends to the advances and hurdles associated with the utilization of nano-scale materials in approaches to nano-food packaging. This examination, emphasis by cutting-edge research in nanotechnology, explores into how these advancements are transforming the industry landscape. •Exploration of promising opportunities offered by nanotechnology in food packaging.•Emphasizing the functionality and basic sources of food-correlated nanotechnology.•Overview of studies enhancing properties of nano-based food packaging.•Highlight of safety risks, challenges, pros and cons associated with using nanomaterials.