Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are naturally occurring nanomaterials with a tubular shape and high aspect ratio, a promising functional additive for active food packaging applications. HNTs have been shown to possess unique properties such as high surface area, thermal stability, and biocompatibility, making them attractive for active food packaging materials. This review summarizes recent research on the use of HNTs as functional additives in active food packaging applications, including antimicrobial packaging, ethylene scavenging packaging, moisture, and gas barrier packaging. The potential benefits and challenges associated with the incorporation of HNTs into food packaging materials are discussed. The various modification methods, such as the physical, chemical, biological, and electrostatic methods, along with their impact on the properties of HNTs, are discussed. The advantages and challenges associated with each modification approach are also evaluated. Overall, the modification of HNTs has opened new possibilities for the development of advanced packaging materials with improved performance for various functional food packaging materials with enhanced properties and extended shelf life.

埃洛石纳米管 (HNT) 是天然存在的纳米材料，具有管状形状和高长径比，是一种有前途的活性食品包装应用功能添加剂。HNT 已被证明具有独特的性能，如高表面积、热稳定性和生物相容性，使其成为活性食品包装材料的吸引力。本综述总结了最近在活性食品包装应用中使用 HNT 作为功能添加剂的研究，包括抗菌包装、乙烯清除包装、防潮和气体阻隔包装。讨论了将 HNT 纳入食品包装材料的潜在好处和挑战。讨论了各种修饰方法，如物理、化学、生物和静电方法，及其对 HNT 性能的影响。还评估了与每种修改方法相关的优点和挑战。总体而言，HNT的改性为开发性能改进的先进包装材料开辟了新的可能性，使各种功能性食品包装材料具有增强的性能和延长的保质期。