Carbon Dots as Multifunctional Nanofillers in Sustainable Food Packaging: A Comprehensive Review

Food packaging systems play a critical role in reducing resource wastage, extending shelf- life, and enhancing supply chain sustainability. Carbon dots (CDs) have emerged as promising nanofillers for sustainable active and smart packaging due to their exceptional optical properties, biocompatibility, and antimicrobial activity. This review synthesizes recent advances in CD-based food packaging technologies, focusing on their multifunc- tional applications and performance enhancements. We...