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Taylor and Francis Ltd Biomaterials in Food Packaging 1st Edition 2022 Hardbound by Yusuf, Mohd
Describes explanatory coverage on biomaterials for food packaging optionsCovers significant development in the packaging materials originating from biological resourcesHighlights the advances made in bioactive, biodegradable, edible films, and nano-based smart materials for food packaging applications Enriched with several distinctive and relevant illustrations 1. Biomaterials for Food Packaging: An Overview, 2. Active Ingredients Enabled Edible Coatings and Films to Improve Food Shelf Life: An Overview, 3. Surface Chemistry for Intelligent Food Packaging, 4. Brief Overview of Aspiring Properties of Functional Biopolymers for Food Packaging Applications, 5. Recent Research and Development in Food Packaging Technologies: A Review, 6. Edible Coatings: Recent Advancements on Protein- and Polysaccharide-Based Films, 7. Characterization of Cassava Starch-Zinc Nanocomposite Film for Food Packaging, 8. Review on Advanced Food Packaging Materials Based on Functional Biopolymer Matrix, 9. Prospects of Nanomaterials in Active Finishing of Food and Food Packaging: A Review, 10. Applications of Nano-Biocomposite Materials as Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Finishing Agents for Packaged Food Products, 11. Antioxidant Finishing Enabled Packaging for Improved Shelf Life of Food, 12. Active Finishing Agents for Food Bio-Preservation Based on Natural Origin to Prevent Microbial Risks, 13. Upsurgence of Bio-Based Packaging Materials: Emphasis on Biodegradable Plastics as a Greener Alternative