Biobased Polymers: Properties and Applications in Packaging

Erscheinungsjahr 2019
ISBN: 978-0-12-818404-2
Verlag: ELSEVIER

Buch, Englisch, 250 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 440 g

Biobased Polymers: Properties and Applications in Packaging looks at how biopolymers may be used in packaging as a potential green solution. The book addresses bio-based feedstocks, production processes, packaging types, recent trends in packaging, the environmental impact of bio-based polymers, and legislative demands for food contact packaging materials. Chapters explore opportunities for biopolymers in key end-use sectors, the penetration of biopolymer based concepts in the packaging market, and barriers to widespread commercialization.

As the development of bio-based material is an important factor for sustainably growing the packaging industry, these recent trends in consumer markets are extremely important as we move towards greener packaging. Hence, this resource is an invaluable addition on the topic.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bajpai, Pratima

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Polymerwerkstoffe
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Biomaterialien, Nanomaterialien, Kohlenstoff
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Produktionstechnik Verpackungstechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Kunststoffe und Polymere

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction2. Description of biobased polymers3. Properties of biobased packaging material4. Packaging types5. Biobased polymers in packaging6. Recent Trends in Packaging of Food Products7. Environmental impact of biobased polymers8. Legislation for food contact materials9. Market for biobased packaging material10. Emerging sources of biopolymers11. Emerging technology - Nanotechnology12. Future prospects

Über Autor(innen)

Bajpai, Pratima
Dr. Pratima Bajpai is a Pulp and Paper Consultant with a 40-year research career spanning institutions like the National Sugar Institute, University of Saskatchewan, and Thapar Research Centre. She has held visiting positions at the University of Waterloo and Kyushu University. Recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for five consecutive years, her expertise includes industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and pulp and paper. She has authored several advanced technical books and contributed to numerous publications, making significant contributions to her field. Dr. Bajpai is a leading expert in industrial biotechnology and environmental aspects of pulp and paper industries.