Academic Journal
Q1Food Packaging and Shelf Life
About Food Packaging and Shelf Life
Food Packaging and Shelf Life is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.746 and H-index of 105.
Coverage: 2014-2026. Research categories: Biomaterials (Q1); Food Science (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Polymers and Plastics (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging; Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Meat and Animal Product Quality; Microplastics and Plastic Pollution; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies.
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4,690.00 USD; 4,390.00 EUR; 3,750.00 GBP; 581,700.00 JPY
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