Bio-based materials for active food packaging : dream or reality / Dr. Filomena Silva, ARAID-Agencia Aragonesa para la Investigación y el Desarollo, Zaragoza, Spain -- Biodegradable polymer composites with reinforced natural fiber for packaging materials / Dr. B. Ashok, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India -- Applications of nanotechnology in food packaging / Dr. Jyotishkumar P., Center of Innovation in Design and Engineering for Manufacturing, King Mongut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand.
"This one-stop reference is aimed at packaging materials researchers working across various industries. With chapters written by leading international researchers, it offers a broad view of important developments in food packaging. The book presents an extensive survey of food packaging materials and modern technologies and demonstrates the potential of various materials for use in demanding applications. It discusses use of polymers, composites, nanotechnology, hybrid materials, coatings, wood-based, and other materials in packaging. It also describes biodegradable packaging, antimicrobial studies, and environmental issues related to packaging materials"--