Sustainable Polymers for Food Packaging: An Introduction
β Scribed by Vimal Katiyar
- Publisher
- De Gruyter
- Year
- 2020
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 254
- Edition
- 2
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Bio-based plastics and nanocomposites can be used in improved packaging for food. The morphologies and physical and chemical properties of food packaging must be carefully controlled. This book covers topics such as: food packaging types, natural polymers, material properties, regulations and legislation, edible and sustainable food packaging, and trends in end-of-life options. This book is ideal for industrial chemists and materials scientists.
Covers both theory, applications and regulations.
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