This review paper provides an overview of chromogenic polymers and their classifications, mechanisms, chemistry, synthesis procedures, and potential applications with a focus on packaging. Commonly and academically accepted classifications derived from chemical engineering, material science, and packaging science are used. Furthermore, recent progress and outputs aligned with chromogenic polymers for overcoming the common challenges are discussed. Finally, future prospects, market trends and academic investigations are described, including challenges related to chromogenic polymers.

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发色聚合物及其包装应用：综述

这篇综述文章概述了生色聚合物及其分类，机理，化学，合成程序以及潜在的应用，重点是包装。使用从化学工程，材料科学和包装科学派生的通常和学术上可接受的分类。此外，讨论了与发色聚合物对齐以克服常见挑战的最新进展和输出。最后，描述了未来的前景，市场趋势和学术研究，包括与发色聚合物有关的挑战。