OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Packaging Technology and Science is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Edible pH sensor based on immobilized red cabbage anthocyanins into bacterial cellulose membrane for intelligent food packaging	68
Poly(ε‐caprolactone): A potential polymer for biodegradable food packaging applications	54
Fabrication, characterization, and antibacterial properties of citric acid crosslinked PVA electrospun microfibre mats for active food packaging	34
Effect of recycled content and rPET quality on the properties of PET bottles, part III: Modelling of repetitive recycling	33
Understanding the factors affecting the seal integrity in heat sealed flexible food packages: A review	33
Effect of recycled content and rPET quality on the properties of PET bottles, part II: Migration	32
The impact of impurities on the mechanical properties of recycled polyethylene	25
Barrier and structural properties of polyethylene terephthalate film coated with poly(acrylic acid)/montmorillonite nanocomposites	25
Improving the water barrier properties of alginate packaging films by submicron coating with drying linseed oil	22
The future of polyethylene terephthalate bottles: Challenges and sustainability	22
Silver nanoparticles as an active packaging ingredient and its toxicity	20
Preparation of polypropylene/poly (butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) composite films incorporated with melanin for prevention of greening of potatoes	19
Blending collagen, methylcellulose, and whey protein in films as a greener alternative for food packaging: Physicochemical and biodegradable properties	19
Biodegradable polymers: A review about biodegradation and its implications and applications	17
Food sensors: Off‐package and on‐package approaches	16
Active food packaging to control carbon dioxide	15
Effects of glycerol and sorbitol on optical, mechanical, and gas barrier properties of potato peel‐based films	14
Development and characterisation of gelatine/palm wax/lemongrass essential oil (GPL)‐coated paper for active food packaging	14
Application of ethylene‐regulating packaging in post‐harvest fruits and vegetables storage: A review	13
Life cycle assessment (LCA) of PET and PLA bottles for the packaging of fresh pasteurised milk: The role of the manufacturing process and the disposal scenario	13
Enhanced mechanical and antioxidant properties of biodegradable poly (lactic) acid‐poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐4‐hydroxybutyrate) film utilizing α‐tocopherol for peach storage	13
Preparation of low‐density polyethylene‐ and poly (lactide)/poly (butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate)‐based antibacterial films integrated with elemental sulfur and sulfur nanoparticles	13
Active cellulose acetate‐carvacrol films: Antibacterial, physical and thermal properties	13
Changes of thermal properties and microstructure of nano‐ZnO/polylactic acid composite films during Zn migration	13
Using the Weibull distribution to characterise road transport vibration levels	13

Characterization of physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of plasma‐treated starch/chitosan composite film	13
Active packaging technology to retain storage quality of pear cv. “Bartlett” during shelf‐life periods under ambient holding after periodic cold storage	12
The effect of pallet top deck stiffness on the compression strength of asymmetrically supported corrugated boxes	12
Flow properties of powdery or granular filling substances of dangerous goods packagings—Comparison of the measurement of the angle of repose and the determination of the Hausner ratio	11
Systematic packaging design tools integrating functional and environmental consequences on product life cycle: Case studies on laundry detergent and milk	11
Physicomechanical, thermal and dielectric properties of eco‐friendly starch‐microcrystalline cellulose‐clay nanocomposite films for food packaging and electrical applications	11
Preparation and characterization of whey protein isolate/chitosan/microcrystalline cellulose composite films	11
Recyclable mono materials for packaging of fresh chicken fillets: New design for recycling in circular economy	11
Effects of active chitosan‐flaxseed mucilage‐based films on the preservation of minced trout fillets: A comparison among aerobic, vacuum, and modified atmosphere packaging	10
Packaging paper with improved mechanical and oil absorption properties based on novel ingredients	10
Study on enhanced mechanical, barrier and optical properties of chemically modified mango kernel starch films	10
Migration of bisphenol A from polyvinyl chloride plastics to solvents of different polarities and packaged food in China	10
Experimental and finite element simulated box compression tests on paperboard packages at different moisture levels	10
Biopolymers for packaging applications: An overview	10
Properties of Roselle and alizarin mixed loaded gelatin films as a pH‐sensing indicator for shrimp freshness monitoring	9
Tray forming operation of paperboard: A case study using implicit finite element analysis	9
Investigation of antibacterial activity of polyvinyl alcohol packaging films composed of silver oxide nanoparticles, graphene oxide and tragacanth gum using Box–Behnken design	9
Chitosan active coating on paperboard surface forming an anti‐insect grain‐based food packaging	9
Evaluation of food packaging paper for microbial load and storage effect on the microbial activity of paper	9
Pumpkin seed oil cake/polyethylene film as new food packaging material, with perspective for packing under modified atmosphere	8
Quality retention and shelf‐life prolongation of cucumbers (Cucumis sativus L.) under different cool storage systems with passive modified atmosphere bulk packaging	8
The case for reviewing laboratory‐based road transport simulations for packaging optimisation	8
Effects of multiple‐step cold plasma processing on banana (Musa sapientum) starch‐based films	8
Investigation of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in red and yellow onions and a synergistic utilization of skin extract in modified atmosphere packaging of salmon (Salmo salar<	8
Active packaging based on cellulose trays coated with layered double hydroxide as nano‐carrier of parahydroxybenzoate: Application to fresh‐cut iceberg lettuce	7
Effects of process parameters and solid particle contaminants on the seal strength of low‐density polyethylene‐based flexible food packaging films	7
Isolation of high crystalline nanocellulose from Mimosa pudica plant fibres with potential in packaging applications	7
An evaluation of selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry for rapid instrumental determination of paper type, origin and sensory attributes	7
The influence of packaging colour on consumer expectations of coffee using free word association	7
Incorporation of organic acids turns classically brittle zein films into flexible antimicrobial packaging materials	7
Evaluation of measures to mitigate mineral oil migration from recycled paper in food packaging	7
Active cellulose acetate‐oregano essential oil films to conservation of hamburger buns: Antifungal, analysed sensorial and mechanical properties	7
A review of packaging‐related studies in the context of household food waste: Drivers, solutions and avenues for future research	7
The sealing behavior of new mono‐polyolefin and paper‐based film laminates in the context of bag form‐fill‐seal machines	7
Role of laser micro‐perforations on ethylene transmission rate in packaging materials used for fresh produce	7
Fabrication of natural colorimetric indicators for monitoring freshness of ready‐to‐cook idli batter	7
Coffee capsule impacts and recovery techniques: A literature review	6
Three‐dimensional forming of plastic‐coated fibre‐based materials using a thermoforming process	6
Novel pineapple leaf fibre composites coating with antimicrobial compound as a potential food packaging	6
Poly (ethylene terephthalate) nonwoven fabrics‐based membranes modified by electrospinning of thermoplastic polyurethane, nano SiO₂ and Ag particles as medical packing materials	6
The effects of pretreatment and coating on the formability of extrusion‐coated multilayer paperboard–plastic composites	6
Characterization of α‐tocopherol‐loaded MCM‐41 mesoporous silica with different pore sizes and antioxidant active packaging films	6
Review of packaging for improving storage quality of fresh edible mushrooms	6
Selecting packaging material for dry food products by trade‐off of sustainability and performance: A case study on cookies and milk powder	6
Applicability of oxygen scavengers for shelf life extension during illuminated storage of cured cooked meat products packaged under modified atmosphere in materials with high and low oxygen permeabili	6
Influence of different bio‐based and conventional packaging trays on the quality loss of fresh cherry tomatoes during distribution and storage	5
Predicting creep lifetime performance in edgewise compression of containerboards and for stacked corrugated board boxes	5
Twitter is garbage: A Thick Big Data exploration of #zerowaste hashtag on Twitter in relation to packaging and food packaging materials	5
Shikonin: Extraction, properties and applications in active and intelligent packaging	5
Electron beam irradiation on monolayer plastic packaging films: Studies on physico‐mechanical and thermal properties	5

Photoinitiators use in printed baby bibs and their migration into Tenax® by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry	5
Impact of bag‐in‐box packaging on the quality attributes of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)	5
A new method for the prediction of diffusion coefficients in poly(ethylene terephthalate)—Validation data	5
Effect of poly lactic acid trays on the optical and thermal properties of recycled poly (ethylene terephthalate)	5
Colorimetric oxygen indicator films based on β‐cyclodextrin grafted chitosan/montmorillonite with redox system for intelligent food packaging	5
Life cycle assessment of bottled mineral water for the hospitality industry in Northern Italy	5
Collagen films, cassava starch and their blends: Physical–chemical, thermal and microstructure properties	5
Industrial leak testing of dangerous goods packagings	5
Life cycle assessment of returnable mailers used for apparel electronic commerce: A case study in Canada	5
Scoring methodology for comparing the environmental performance of food packaging	4
Effects of poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate)/TiO₂ nanocomposite antimicrobial films on chilled pork quality	4
Optimization of a headspace solid‐phase microextraction‐gas chromatography–mass spectrometry procedure for odor compounds from polyolefin resin used in plastic food packaging	4
Migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons from contaminated paperboard into the food simulants Tenax and Sorb‐Star—A comparison	4
Experimental quantification of differences in damage due to in‐plane tensile test and bending of paperboard	4
Ingenuity in packaging maintains the quality of fresh fruits and vegetables in mixed cargo exported by sea	4
Release of powdery or granular substances from intact dangerous goods bags during road transport—Analysis of the causes and development of a test concept	4
Evaluation of the potential of functionalised calcium carbonate as carrier for essential oils with regard to antimicrobial packaging applications	4
Mechanical properties and energy absorption capability of a new multi‐cell lattice honeycomb paperboard under out‐plane compression: Experimental and theoretical studies	4
Investigation into the load bridging effect for block class pallets as a function of package size and pallet stiffness	4
High‐speed plasma treatment of polyethylene terephthalate films using ultrasound assisted dielectric barrier discharge	4
Acceleration spectrum analysis of hyperbolic tangent package under random excitation	4
Seal materials in flexible plastic food packaging: A review	4
Influence of different box preparations on creep performance of corrugated fibreboard boxes subject to constant and cycling relative humidity environments	4
Application of biodegradable film as modified atmosphere packaging for red chili (Capsicum annuum cv. Jinda)	4
Shelf life extension of fresh asparagus using modified atmosphere packaging and vacuum skin packaging in microwavable tray systems	4
Aligning sustainable development goals with Industry 4.0 for the design of business model for printing and packaging companies	4
Effects of food container depth on the quality and yield of superchilled and iced Atlantic salmon	4
Characterization of low‐acceleration, long‐duration horizontal events using a spring suspension straight delivery box truck	4
Development of an analysis and testing concept for the evaluation of impact targets in the mechanical safety testing of dangerous goods packagings	4