Bio-based Packaging: Material, Environmental and Economic Aspects
S. M. Sapuan, R. A. Ilyas, 2020024015, 2020024016, 9781119381075, 9781119381044, 9781119381051, 978-1119381075, 978-1119381044, 978-1119381051
An authoritative and up-to-date review of sustainable packaging development and applications
Bio-Based Packaging explores using renewable and biodegradable materials as sustainable alternatives to non-renewable, petroleum-based packaging. This comprehensive volume surveys the properties of biopolymers, the environmental and economic impact of bio-based packaging, and new and emerging technologies that are increasing the number of potential applications of green materials in the packaging industry. Contributions address the advantages and challenges of bio-based packaging, discuss new materials to be used for food packaging, and highlight cutting-edge research on polymers such as starch, protein, polylactic acid (PLA), pectin, nanocellulose, and their nanocomposites.