OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Food Packaging and Shelf Life is 58. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Migration of plasticisers from the gaskets of lids into oily food in glass jars: An update of the situation on the Swiss market a decade after large European campaigns	250
A versatile smart packaging film functionalized with zinc/curcumin-based metal-organic frameworks for maintaining and monitoring peach (Prunus persica) freshness	249
Multilayer polycaprolactone - pullulan nanofiber mats incorporated with the antimicrobial palindromic peptide LfcinB (21-25)Pal as a potential application in active packaging	236
Design and characterization of a pea protein/nucleic acid-based biopolymeric film for strawberry preservation	192
Changes towards more sustainable food packaging legislation and practices. A survey of policy makers and stakeholders in Europe	182
Fabrication and characterization of crosslinked pea protein isolated/pullulan/allicin electrospun nanofiber films as potential active packaging material	176
Active packaging containing natural antimicrobials as a potential and innovative technology to extend shelf-life of fish products – A review	151
Effect of recycled polypropylene on migration of six processing aids in polypropylene film to milk	147
Quaternary ammonium chitosan-based film reinforced with antibacterial Pickering emulsion synergistically stabilised by shellac nanoparticles and ε-polylysine for fruit preservation	145
Xanthohumol combined with chitosan-oxidized starch film as a potential new strategy for food packaging: Characterization, physicochemical and biological properties	141
Development and characterization of locust bean gum-Viola anthocyanin-graphene oxide ternary nanocomposite as an efficient pH indicator for food packaging application	138
An intelligent chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol film with two types of anthocyanins for improved color recognition accuracy and monitoring fresh-cut pineapple freshness	133
Alginate films as carriers of probiotic bacteria and Pickering emulsion	120
Effect of storage on the quality of Andean blackberry (Rubus glaucus Benth) powder biofortified with Lacticaseibacillus casei ATCC393	117
Integration of fluorophore-based sensor spots into food packaging systems for the non-destructive real-time determination of oxygen	113
Influence of starch content on the physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of starch/PBAT/ε-polylysine hydrochloride blown films	110
Efficient temperature control in okra transportation using phase change materials inside packaging box	109
Storage stability of mayonnaise packaged in soy protein isolate films incorporated with mango kernel extract	109
Multilayer flexible lidding film prepared from TPS, citral, and PBAT: Mode of failure, mechanical behavior, and barrier properties	106
Black goji anthocyanin-loaded emulsion film stabilized by rice protein hydrolysate complexes as pH-sensitive indicator for salmon freshness	105
Kappa-carrageenan-poly(vinyl alcohol) electrospun fiber mats encapsulated with Prunus domestica anthocyanins and epigallocatechin gallate to monitor the freshness and enhance the shelf-life quality of	100
Biobased phase change material packaging for dark chocolate: Enhanced thermal management against temperature fluctuations	96
Eco-friendly bionanocomposite based on a ternary blend reinforced with bacterial cellulose for application in packaging materials	94
Central composite design optimization of active and physical properties of food packaging films based on chitosan/gelatin/pomegranate peel extract	94
Identification of polyester oligomers in laminated steel and their migration into food simulants	90

Algae as an additive to improve the functional and mechanical properties of protein and polysaccharide-based films and coatings. A review of recent studies	90
Polyphenols from Olea europaea L. cv. Caiazzana leaf pruning waste for antioxidant and UV-blocking starch-based plastic films	88
Humidity-regulating antibacterial trilayer Janus membrane of polyacrylonitrile/gelatin-potato starch/polycaprolactone-cinnamon essential oil for cherry tomato preservation	83
N, S, and P-doped carbon dots for intelligent paper sensors: Vapor-phase biogenic amine detection and freshness evaluation of foods	81
Active packaging coatings based on agarose caffeate: Preparation, characterisation, and application in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) preservation	79
Physicochemical properties and solubility of sweet potato starch-based edible films	77
Development of a colorimetric nanofibrous film sensor based on polycaprolactone (PCL) incorporated with alizarin for tracking shrimp freshness	76
Porphyrin-based sensor films for monitoring food spoilage	76
Incorporation of oxidized debranched starch/chitosan nanoparticles for enhanced hydrophobicity of corn starch films	75
Optimization of antibacterial and physical properties of chitosan/citronella oil film by electrostatic spraying and evaluation of its preservation effectiveness on salmon fillets	73
Characterization of biodegradable films prepared from gelatin extracted from jellyfish Acromitus flagellates using hot water extraction and microwave-assisted extraction	73
Valorization of agro-industrial byproducts: Extraction and analytical characterization of valuable compounds for potential edible active packaging formulation	71
Recent innovations in bionanocomposites-based food packaging films – A comprehensive review	70
Short-term anaerobic treatment with microperforated packaging enhanced postharvest quality of Stropharia rugosoannulata mushrooms	70
Selective antimicrobial food packaging of composite poly(lactic acid) cobalt-citrate films	69
Enhanced strength, antioxidant and barrier properties of chitosan-based film by bentonite and lignosulfonate	69
Development of whey protein concentrate/pullulan composite films containing bacteriophage A511: Functional properties and anti-Listerial effects during storage	68
The impact of lemon seeds oil microcapsules based on a bilayer macromolecule carrier on the storage of the beef jerky	67
Biodegradable and active zein-gelatin-based electrospun mats and solvent-cast films incorporating sage extract: Formulation and comparative characterization	66
Sequential preservation of fresh-cut Agaricus bisporus: Sodium hyaluronate/p-coumaric acid edible coating followed by carvacrol vapor treatment for enhanced shelf-life and quality maintenance	66
Active packaging coatings based on pectin modified with phenolic acids and its application in seabass fillet preservation	64
Carbon quantum dots-based antifungal coating film for active packaging application of avocado	63
Fabrication of sodium alginate/apricot peel pectin films incorporated with rose anthocyanin-rich extract for monitoring grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) freshness	63
Antibacterial and antifungal activities of protease loaded modified thermoplastic starch blown PBAT films for active packaging	63
Biodegradable composite films based on egg white protein and tea polyphenol: Physicochemical, structural and antibacterial properties	63
Development of a solid food simulant to evaluate migration of chemicals from paper and board food contact materials to moist food	62
Fumigation with lemon and cinnamon oils suppresses ethylene production and maintains the fruit quality of controlled atmosphere-stored organic apples	62
Fabrication of bioplastic material based on ethyl-cellulose using hot-melt extrusion	62
Essential oil-loaded antimicrobial and antioxidant zein/poly(lactic acid) film as active food packaging	61
Lipopeptide of Bacillus velezensis incorporated with silver nanoparticles into a functional coating for sweet cherry preservation	60
Corrigendum to “Bioengineering of Pickering emulsion integrated pH-responsive gelatin film: Mechanistic insights into controlled release and safety assessment of duck meat”, 50 (2025), 101550	59
Effect of cold plasma treatment at different stages on the physicochemical properties and pork preservation of whey protein isolate-carboxymethyl chitosan composite films	58
Losses of methionol in PET-packed rosé wine in presence of SO2: Comparison between oxidation and scalping via uncertainty analysis	58
Migration of acrylamide from food contact paper products and preliminary risk assessment	58