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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 feedstock… Read more
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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.
Useful for advanced students/Researchers interested in the development of bio-based products and materials, green and sustainable chemistry, polymer chemistry and materials science as well as BioChemical Engineers, Applied Chemists, Materials Scientists, Academics, Analysts, Consultants
1.0 Background and Introduction
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2.0 Description of bio-based polymers
2.1 Challenges
2.2 Bio-based polymers in packaging
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3.0 Properties of bio-based packaging material
3.1 Bio-based natural polymers
3.1.1 Starch
3.1.2 Cellulose
3.1.3 Chitin and chitosan
3.1.4 Pullulan
3.1.5 Alginates
3.3.6. Carrageenan
3.1.7 Xanthan
3.1.8 Dextrans
3.1.9 Pectin
3.1.10 Glucans
3.1.11 Gellan
3.1.12 Collagen
3.1.13 Gelatin
3.1.14 Soy protein
3.1.15 Whey protein
3.1.16 Zein
3.1.17 Casein
3.1.18 Gluten
3.2 Polymers produced from classical chemical synthesis from biobased monomers
3.2.1 Polylactic acid
3.2.2 Polybutylene succinate
3.2.3 Bio-polyethylene
3.2.4 Polyhydroxyalkanoates
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4.0 Packaging types
4.1 Rigid Packaging
4.2 Flexible and Films Packaging
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5.0 Biobased polymers in packaging
5.1 Food Packaging
5.2 Beverage Packaging
5.3 Non-Food Packaging
5.4 Food Service Packaging
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6.0 Recent Trends in Packaging of Food Products
6.1 Active packaging
6.1.1 Oxygen scavengers
6.1.2 Carbon dioxide absorbers and emitters
6.1.3 Antimicrobial packaging
6.1.4 Moisture absorbers
6.1.5 Ethylene scavengers
6.1.6 Ethanol emitters
6.1.7 Flavour/odor absorbers
6.1.8 Anti-oxidant release
6.1.9 Temperature-controlled packaging
6.1.10 Other active packaging systems
6.2 Intelligent Packaging Systems
6.2.1 Indicators
6.2.1.1 Temperature indicators
6.2.1.2 Freshness indicators
6.2.1.3 Gas indicators
6.2.2 Data carriers
6.2.2.1 Barcodes
6.2.2.2 Radiofrequency identification
6.2.3 Sensors
6.2.3.1 Biosensor
6.2.3.2 Gas sensor
6.2.4. Other systems
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7.0 Environmental impact of bio-based polymers
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8.0 Legislation for food contact materials
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9.0 Market for bio-based packaging material
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10.0 Emerging sources of biopolymers
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11.0 Emerging technology - Nanotechnology
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12.0 Future Prospects
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