de Sousa, Marcos SilvaSchlogl, Andersen EscobarEstanislau, Felipe RamalhoSouza, Victor Gomes Laurianodos Reis Coimbra, Jane SéliaSantos, Igor José Boggione2023-11-082023-11-082023-08-112079-6412PURE: 75691582PURE UUID: e2288186-3b0c-4c48-bd01-e631491af370Scopus: 85169142778WOS: 001057180100001http://hdl.handle.net/10362/159728Funding Information: The authors thank the Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CNPq), the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior—Brazil (CAPES), and the Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais (FAPEMIG) for financial support. All authors conssent to these thanks. Funding Information: The authors thank CNPq for financial support (project number 409643/2016-5), Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais (Fapemig), and Coordenacão de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). Publisher Copyright: © 2023 by the authors.Nanotechnology plays a crucial role in food preservation, offering innovative solutions for food monitoring and enabling the creation of packaging with unique functional properties. The nanomaterials used in the packaging can extend the shelf life of foods, enhance food safety, keep consumers informed about contamination or food spoilage, repair packaging damage, and even release preservatives to prolong the durability of food items. Therefore, this review aims to provide an overview of the diverse applications of nanotechnology in food packaging, highlighting its key advantages. Safety considerations and regulations related to nanotechnology packaging are also addressed, along with the evaluation of potential risks to human health and the environment, emphasizing that this field faces challenges in terms of safety considerations and regulations. Additionally, the development of nanotechnology-based packaging can drive advancements in food preservation by creating safer, more sustainable, and higher-quality packaging. Thus, nanotechnology offers the potential to enhance the efficiency and functionality of packaging, delivering substantial benefits for both manufacturers and consumers.191429479engfood preservationfood safetynanocompositespackagingshelf lifeSurfaces and InterfacesSurfaces, Coatings and FilmsMaterials ChemistrySDG 3 - Good Health and Well-beingSDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and InfrastructureSDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and ProductionSDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goalsreview10.3390/coatings13081411https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85169142778