Food Packaging

Food Packaging Synopsis

Food Packaging: Advanced Materials, Technologies, and Innovations is a one-stop reference for packaging materials researchers working across various industries. With chapters written by leading international researchers from industry, academia, government, and private research institutions, this book offers a broad view of important developments in food packaging.

• Presents an extensive survey of food packaging materials and modern technologies
• Demonstrates the potential of various materials for use in demanding applications
• Discusses the use of polymers, composites, nanotechnology, hybrid materials, coatings, wood-based, and other materials in packaging
• Describes biodegradable packaging, antimicrobial studies, and environmental issues related to packaging materials
• Offers current status, trends, opportunities, and future directions

Aimed at advanced students, research scholars, and professionals in food packaging development, this application-oriented book will help expand the reader's knowledge of advanced materials and their use of innovation in food packaging.

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