Packaging Technology and Science

Aims & Scope

Packaging Technology & Science publishes original research, applications and review papers describing significant, novel developments in its field.

The Journal welcomes contributions in a wide range of areas in packaging technology and science, including: -Active packaging -Aseptic and sterile packaging -Barrier packaging -Design methodology -Environmental factors and sustainability -Ergonomics -Food packaging -Machinery and engineering for packaging -Marketing aspects of packaging -Materials -Migration -New manufacturing processes and techniques -Testing, analysis and quality control -Transport packaging

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.7
2024	2.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.570

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	69

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10214

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	860

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Chemistry, Engineering and Materials Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Recent innovations in barrier technologies for plastic packaging—a review

  Citation: 726

  Authors: J., Yves

• Packaging's Role in Minimizing Food Loss and Waste Across the Supply Chain

  Citation: 296

  Authors: Karli, Helen, Simon, Helén

• Evaluation of oriented poly(lactide) polymers vs. existing PET and oriented PS for fresh food service containers

  Citation: 240

  Authors: Rafael A., S. Paul, Jagjit J.

• Consumer Perceptions of Food Packaging: Contributing to or Counteracting Environmentally Sustainable Development?

  Citation: 231

  Authors: Helena, Annika, Helen

• The Potential of NanoCellulose in the Packaging Field: A Review

  Citation: 210

  Authors: Fei, Erika, Luciano

• Antimicrobial films for food applications: a quantitative analysis of their effectiveness

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Rolf D.

• Nanosilver Migrated into Food‐Simulating Solutions from Commercially Available Food Fresh Containers

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Yanmin, Shuxiang, Xin, Cuiling, Tian, Bo

• Review of Time Temperature Indicators as Quality Monitors in Food Packaging

  Citation: 179

  Authors: Shaodong, Xinghai, Mei, Yu, Keyu, Rong

• Antimicrobial Activity of Cinnamaldehyde and Eugenol and Their Activity after Incorporation into Cellulose‐based Packaging Films

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Nutcha, Anuvat, Vanee, Panuwat

• New ways to enhance the functionality of paperboard by surface treatment – a review

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Caisa

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