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Taylor and Francis Ltd Biodegradable Composites for Packaging Applications 1st Edition 2022 Hardbound by Prasad, Arbind
"Biodegradable Composites for Packaging Applications" describes design, processing, and manufacturing of advanced biodegradable composites in packaging industry applications. It covers fundamentals of biodegradable polymers followed by introduction to biodegradable materials for food packaging industry and its processing mechanisms. Pertinent applications are explained across different chapters including intelligent packaging, applied technologies, degradation problems and its impact on environment and associated challenges. _x000D__x000D_Features_x000D__x000D_Covers biodegradable composites and targeted applications in packaging for industrial applications._x000D__x000D_Includes exhaustive processing and characterizations of biodegradable composites. _x000D__x000D_Discusses innovative commodities packaging applications. _x000D__x000D_Reviews advanced integrated design and fabrication problems for conductive and sensors applications. _x000D__x000D_Explores various properties and functionalities through extensive theoretical and experimental modeling._x000D__x000D_This volume is aimed at researchers and graduate students in sustainable materials, composite technology, biodegradable plastics, and food technology and engineering._x000D_ _x000D_
1. Introduction to Biodegradable Polymers. 2. Bio-Based Materials for Food Packaging Applications. 3. Processing of Biodegradable Composites. 4. Challenges and Perspective of Biodegradable Composites. 5. A Comprehensive Study of Biodegradable Composites for Food Packaging Applications. 6. Biodegradable Composites for Commodities Packaging Applications and Toxicity. 7. Biodegradable Composites for Conductive and Sensors Applications. 8. Polymers for Innovative Packaging Applications. 9. Edible Film and Coating for Food Packaging. 10. Smart and Intelligent Packaging Based on Biodegradable Composites. 11. Migration Studies of Biodegradable Composites. 12. Degradation Studies of Biodegradable Composites. 13. Rheological Studies of Biodegradable Composites. 14. Active Biodegradable Composite for Packaging Applications. 15. Microplastic and Nanoplastic Pollution in Water Bodies from Conventional Packaging Materials: Need to Search for Biodegradable Polymers. 16. Recent Development in Food Packaging for Enhancing Food Quality and Safety._x000D_