Collagen-Based Biodegradable Food Packaging

Guest Editors:
Dr. Abul Hossain, The University of British Columbia, Canada
Dr. Kousar Jahan, Delaware State University, United States of America
Dr. Palanisamy Thanikaivelan, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, India

Open for Submission: 1 September 2024 | Submission Deadline: 31 May 2025

Collagen and Leather is calling for submissions to our collection on Collagen-Based Biodegradable Food Packaging.

This collection explores the development and application of collagen-based biodegradable materials for food packaging, focusing on their potential to replace conventional plastics. It invites research on innovative collagen extraction and processing techniques, the mechanical and barrier properties of these materials, their effectiveness in preserving food quality and extending shelf life, and their environmental impact and biodegradability. The goal is to highlight sustainable packaging solutions that reduce the ecological footprint of the food industry.

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This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production

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Meet the Guest Editors

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Dr. Abul Hossain, The University of British Columbia, Canada

Abul Hossain is an Application Scientist specializing in Packaging & Bioactive Delivery at The University of British Columbia, BC, Canada. He earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry (Food Science) from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he also served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. His research focuses on bioactive compounds derived from agricultural and aquaculture products and by-products, investigating their effects on food preservation and health promotion. Abul is particularly interested in the development of biodegradable packaging, edible films, and coatings, and their interactions with food products.

Dr. Kousar Jahan, Delaware State University, United States of America

Dr. Kousar Jahan, a postdoctoral researcher at Delaware State University, specializes in sustainable technologies and green chemistry. Her work focuses on developing collagen-based biodegradable food packaging, aiming to reduce environmental impact. Dr. Jahan earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science from IIT Kanpur, where she developed bacterial cellulose nanofibrous mats for clean water applications. With a dual B.Tech.-M.Tech. in Nanotechnology, she has extensive experience in biodegradable materials, previously researching cellulose fiber-reinforced polymers at Chaoyang University of Technology.

Dr. Thanikaivelan Palanisamy, Central Leather Research Institute, India
Dr. Thanikaivelan Palanisamy is a Chief Scientist at CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, India, with a PhD in leather technology from Anna University. He completed post-doctoral research at Texas Tech and Rice University. His work focuses on advanced materials, including nano, bio, composite, and bio-based leather-like materials. He has 140+ publications, 66 conference articles, an h-index of 38, and 29 patents. His "Waterless Chrome Tanning" innovation is commercialized in 180+ tanneries, and his bio-based leather-like materials are transferred to 4 companies. He is a recipient of several National awards and academic honors.

About the collection

Collagen and Leather is calling for submissions to our collection on Collagen-Based Biodegradable Food Packaging

This special collection aims to delve into the burgeoning field of collagen-based biodegradable food packaging. With growing concerns about environmental sustainability and the need to reduce plastic waste, collagen presents a promising alternative for developing eco-friendly packaging solutions. This collection seeks to gather pioneering research on the development, properties, and applications of collagen-based biodegradable materials for food packaging. Researchers are encouraged to contribute studies that explore the innovative techniques for collagen extraction and processing, the functional and mechanical properties of collagen-based packaging, its effectiveness in preserving food quality and safety, and its environmental impact. The goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how collagen can revolutionize food packaging, promoting sustainability and reducing the ecological footprint of the food industry.

The scope of this collection includes but is not limited to: innovative methods for extracting and processing collagen for packaging applications, characterization of the mechanical and barrier properties of collagen-based packaging materials, studies on the effectiveness of collagen-based packaging in extending shelf life and maintaining food quality, biodegradability and environmental impact assessments, and comparisons with conventional packaging materials. This collection aims to showcase interdisciplinary research that bridges food science, materials science, and environmental science, fostering collaboration and innovation in the development of sustainable packaging solutions.

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of Research Articles. Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure you have read our submission guidelines. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system. During the submission process, under the section additional information, you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Collagen-Based Biodegradable Food Packaging" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Guest Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Guest Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.