Themed collection Enhancing Sustainability via Novel Thermal and Non-Thermal Food Processing


Microwave-based sustainable in-container thermal pasteurization and sterilization technologies for foods
Microwave-based thermal processing is a sustainable technology for the production of superior-quality prepackaged foods with extended shelf-life.
Sustainable Food Technol., 2024,2, 926-944
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3FB00176H

Encapsulation of fish oil and essential fatty acids by spray drying
PVs of the encapsulated oils were one-order lower than those of surface oil. Surface oil content significantly affected the stability of functional food oils such as fish oil.
Sustainable Food Technol., 2023,1, 827-836
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3FB00099K

Sustainability of drying technologies: system analysis
Sustainability is a multi-dimensional indicator of the impact of current human activities on future generations.
Sustainable Food Technol., 2023,1, 629-640
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3FB00080J

Sonication of egg and its effect on foaming behavior
Effect of sonication on egg foaming.
Sustainable Food Technol., 2023,1, 511-527
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3FB00054K

Rapid detection of caffeic acid in food beverages using a non-enzymatic electrochemical sensor based on a Bi2S3/CNF nanocomposite
Synthesizing and fabricating Bi2S3/CNF nanocomposites for non-enzymatic electrochemical sensors.
Sustainable Food Technol., 2024,2, 717-728
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4FB00015C

Converting potato peel waste into bioactive extracts: reduction of pesticides by traditional and novel pretreatment technologies
Pretreatment intensification demonstrated excellent potential for reducing hydrophilic pesticides in potato peel while preserving significant bioactive compound extracts.
Sustainable Food Technol., 2024,2, 386-399
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3FB00173C

Effect of a magnetic field/electrostatic field on the quality attributes of green bell peppers during cool chain transportation
The use of magnetic/electric field treatment reduced quality deterioration of green bell pepper during transportation. Electrostatic treatment at 4 °C and 5 kV cm−1 effectively reduced the loss of nutrients during transportation of pepper.
Sustainable Food Technol., 2023,1, 582-589
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3FB00067B
About this collection
The focus of this themed collection is the application of novel thermal and/or non-thermal food processing to enhance the sustainability of a food system. The theme is broad in nature; however, articles to be included in this collection should exhibit significant novelty and/or cutting-edge technologies or engineering advances.
Guest Editors: Sakamon Devahastin (King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Thailand), Xiao Dong Chen (Soochow University, China).