ReviewNPJ science of food2025
Progress, challenge and perspective of hydrogels application in food: a review.
Review in NPJ science of food, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.
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Who cites it
10 citing papers in PubMed.
- A New Paradigm for Sustainable Food Packaging: Construction, Properties, and Applications of Multifunctional Hydrogels.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Physicochemical, Textural, and Rheological Properties of Bigels Prepared from Large Yellow Croaker Myofibrillar Proteins and κ-Carrageenan.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Recent Advances in Natural Extract-Based Multifunctional Gels for Food Packaging: A Review.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Concise Review of Corrective Responsive Food Packaging: Recent Advances and Future Prospects.Polymers · 2026Review
- Cellulose-Based Composite Hydrogels for Heavy Metal Ion Removal: Recent Advances and Engineering Perspectives.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Effect of Biopolymer Additives on Functional Properties of Alginate-Based Composite Hydrogels.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels in Food Sector: Multi-Component Design, Stimulus-Response Mechanisms, and Broad Applications.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Biosensing technologies for foodborne pathogen detection and healthcare: principles, emerging materials, and intelligent platforms.Mikrochimica acta · 2026Review
- Alginate-Based Hydrogels: Recent Progress in Preparation, Property Tuning, and Multifunctional Applications.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Functional Hydrogels in Food Applications: A Review of Crosslinking Technologies, Encapsulation Trends, and Emerging Challenges.Polymers · 2025Review
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2 authors.
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Abstract
Hydrogels are adaptable materials characterized by three-dimensional polymer network structures that offer excellent structural stability, flexibility, and biocompatibility. These hydrogels can be engineered with various matrices and embedded substances to achieve a wide range of functions. This study examined the development of hydrogels and their roles in food exposure and food storage. Initially, in terms of environmental exposure, this study compared and analyzed how different types of hydrogels monitor and eliminate pollutants, categorized by pollutant type. Subsequently, the use of hydrogels for storage is thoroughly reviewed, including a comparative analysis of their mechanisms as food-preservation materials and freshness indicators. Finally, this study outlines the benefits and challenges of using hydrogels in food safety and explores their potential and future research directions in food exposure and storage.
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