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@article{193007,
        author = {SHAH ARCHA NIMESHKUMAR and Sakshi Mishra},
        title = {Integration of Ethylene Scavengers and Oxygen Absorbers in Food Packaging Systems},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {3496-3502},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193007},
        abstract = {The deterioration of food products during storage is primarily governed by oxidative reactions and ethylene-mediated physiological processes. Oxygen promotes lipid oxidation, pigment degradation, enzymatic browning, microbial proliferation, and nutrient loss, while ethylene accelerates ripening and senescence in fresh produce. Active packaging technologies incorporating oxygen absorbers and ethylene scavengers offer promising solutions to mitigate these effects. This article presents an in-depth examination of integrated oxygen and ethylene control systems in food packaging. The introduction discusses the scientific basis of oxidative and ethylene-driven spoilage. The literature review synthesizes developments in oxygen scavenging technologies (iron-based, organic, enzyme-based, and nano-iron systems) and ethylene scavenging systems (permanganate-based, adsorption materials, catalytic oxidation systems, and polymer-integrated absorbers). The methodology outlines experimental design for evaluating integrated systems in dairy and horticultural applications. Results and discussion analyze performance metrics including headspace gas reduction, microbial stability, sensory retention, shelf-life extension, and regulatory considerations. The article concludes that combined oxygen–ethylene management systems significantly improve product stability compared to single-function packaging, while emphasizing safety, recyclability, and sustainability considerations.},
        keywords = {Active packaging, Oxygen scavengers, Ethylene absorbers, Shelf life, Dairy packaging, Fresh produce preservation},
        month = {February},
        }