2025/04/01 by Muhammad Hussain Ghazali, Kevin M. Keener, Yuanyuan Pan +2 · 1 voice
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Business, Management and Accounting · Materials Science · #Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends #Meat and Animal Product Quality #Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
paper · doi:10.1016/j.foodw.2025.100004
openalex publication_date 2025/04/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/15
Cold plasma technology and bio-based materials are emerging as sustainable solutions for enhancing meat safety and quality. However, conventional packaging lacks real-time monitoring capabilities, leading to food waste and health risks. This review critically examines the integration of cold plasma with bio-based materials to develop intelligent systems for monitoring meat quality and safety. Cold plasma enhances bio-based materials by improving antimicrobial properties and pH-responsiveness, enabling real-time detection of spoilage markers. Plasma-treated chitosan films embedded with silver nanoparticles detect pathogens, while anthocyanin-doped cellulose hydrogels exhibit colorimetric responses to spoilage-induced pH changes. Despite these advances, challenges such as sensor accuracy under industrial conditions, lipid oxidation during plasma treatment, and regulatory uncertainties hinder scalability. Additionally, consumer acceptance of plasma-treated materials requires further study. Future research should prioritize optimizing plasma parameters for sensor compatibility, validating industrial scalability, and establishing safety protocols for plasma-bio-based composites. By addressing these gaps, this integration promises eco-friendly, multifunctional packaging that ensures meat safety, extends shelf life, and aligns with global sustainability goals.