Advanced Polymers in Food Science
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2025 | Viewed by 98
Special Issue Editor
Interests: probiotic; food packaging; polysaccharide nanoparticles; bacterial cellulose; emulsion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are currently welcoming submissions for a Special Issue of Polymers entitled “Advanced Polymers in Food Science”. This Special Issue will be specifically dedicated to works related to polymers and their application in food science. This Special Issue will cover the following topics:
- The use of natural polymers in food science, including polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids.
- The use of synthetic polymers in food science and their preparation and safety.
- The modification of polymers for use in food science.
- Applications of polymers in food preservation, food manufacturing, probiotic encapsulation, the encapsulation and delivery of bioactive substances, emulsion, and stabilization.
Dr. Chengcheng Li
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- polymer
- food preservation
- food manufacturing
- probiotic delivery
- nutrient delivery
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