ArticleTheScientificWorldJournal2026
Smart Packaging 4.0: A Bibliometric Analysis of Sensor Integration, Food Safety, and Sustainability in Food Packaging Systems.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Sustainable smart sensing and AI-driven platforms for real-time detection and monitoring of mycotoxins across the food supply chain.Mycotoxin research · 2026Pooled it
- Smart Chemical Sensors for Monitoring and Detection of Spoilage in Fermented and Non-Fermented Food Products.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Smart Packaging 4.0: A Bibliometric Analysis of Sensor Integration, Food Safety, and Sustainability in Food Packaging Systems.TheScientificWorldJournal · 2026Article
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Abstract
The integration of advanced sensors and digital technologies into food packaging systems has catalyzed the emergence of Smart Packaging 4.0, transitioning the package from a passive barrier into an intelligent cyber-physical interface for real-time monitoring and traceability. This study employs a systematic bibliometric analysis to map the intellectual structure of the field using bibliographic data retrieved from Scopus and Web of Science, analyzing a refined dataset of 253 unique documents published between 2015 and 2024 that exhibit a robust annual publication growth rate of 30.31%. Co-occurrence and network clustering analyses reveal three dominant research themes: (i) physicochemical sensing (pH sensors and colorimetry) for real-time spoilage detection; (ii) active and bioactive materials (anthocyanins and chitosan) for functional food protection; and (iii) digital supply chain integration (RFID and IoT) for enhanced traceability and logistics. The technological evolution is characterized by a strategic shift from the foundations of modified atmosphere packaging in Phase I (2017-2019) and biodegradable sensor-embedded materials in Phase II (2020-2022) to the current peak of innovation in Phase III (2023-2024), which defines Smart Packaging 4.0 through the convergence of AI, blockchain, and predictive analytics for secure and autonomous food management. Despite these advancements, critical barriers to large-scale commercialization persist, notably nanomaterial safety concerns regarding the migration of ZnO and TiO
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