
Biopolymers and Biocomposites from Agro-waste for Packaging Applications
- 1st Edition - November 10, 2020
- Editors: Naheed Saba, Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan, Mohammad Jawaid
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 9 9 5 3 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 4 2 3 - 8
Biopolymers and Biocomposites from Agro-waste for Packaging Applications looks at the utilization of biocomposites and biopolymers for packaging applications. The book focuse… Read more

- Focuses on the application and use of non-exploited cheap agricultural waste for food packaging applications
- Contains information on the modeling and processing of biopolymers and biocomposites to predict thermal and mechanical behavior
- Features a discussion of coatings on packaging products to enhance shelf life
1. Compostable Pulp moulding products from Oil palm biomass for packaging Application
Dr. Jawaid-Universiti Putra Malaysia and Dr. Q Liu, and Dr. Rob-Bangor University, Wales, UK
2. Antimicrobial coated food packaging paper from agricultural biomass
Dr. Ainun, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
3. Tapoica/PBS biocomposite tray from Oil palm Biomass by Injection moulding
Mr. Kelvin, Nextek, Australia
4. Effect of different PBS/Starch formulation on Food tray by Thermoforming process
Dr. Q Liu, and Dr. Rob-Bangor University, Wales, UK
5. Soya Protein based biocomposites as Ideal Packaging Materials
Prof Sarat K swain, VSS University of Technology, India
6. Wheat straw/PLA biocomposite for packaging application
Dr. Behjat, FAO, USA
7. A biodegradable film and package products from Rice husk
Hao Xu, China
8. Sustainable Packaging from Coir Fibres
Martin H.B. Snijder, The Netherlands
9. Eco-friendly, Bio-degradable and Compostable Plates from Areca Leaf
Prof N Rajini, India
10. Eco friendly bio-degradable moulded pulp packaging using sugarcane bagasse
Dr. Carlo Santuli, Italy
11. Production of bio-plastics and bio-gels from agricultural waste
Raymond Jatta, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Ghana
12. Novel packaging concept based on up-cycled wheat straw from agricultural waste
Daisy Phillipson, Hannover, Germany
13. Coating on packaging products to enhance Shelf life
Maftoonazad, Iran
14. Antimicrobial Edible Coatings for Food Packaging Applications
Arantzazu Valdés, University of Alicante, Spain
15. Promising agricultural wastes for Food Packaging Applications
Dr Naheed Saba, Universiti Putra Malaysia
16. Modelling for the process and the prediction of the thermal and mechanical behaviour for the biopolymers and biocomposites
17. LCA of biomass based Food packaging materals
18. Safety and legislation in Food Packaging
19. The rheological behaviour of biopolymers and biocomposites for Food Packaging Applications
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 10, 2020
- Language: English
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Naheed Saba
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Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan
Prof. Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan received his PhD from the University of Sheffield (UK). He has 18 years of experience in teaching as well as in research. His research interests include hybrid composites, advanced materials, structural health monitoring, and impact studies. He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers of Malaysia, a Professional Technologist registered with the Malaysian Board of Technologists, and a Charted Engineer registered with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers of the United Kingdom. He is also the current Director of UPM Press. He actively publishes both journal papers and books and has received many awards both locally and internationally.
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Mohammad Jawaid
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Jawaid is currently working as Distinguished Professor at Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University, UAE. He has more than 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and industries. His area of research interests includes hybrid composites, lignocellulosic reinforced/filled polymer composites, advance materials: graphene/nanoclay/fire retardant, modification and treatment of lignocellulosic fibers and solid wood, biopolymers and biopolymers for packaging applications, nanocomposites and nanocellulose fibers, and polymer blends. So far, he has published 100 books, more than 100 book chapters, more than 500 peer-reviewed international journal papers, and several published review papers under top 25 hot articles in science direct during 2013–2020. He also obtained 6 Patents and 6 Copyrights/Industrial design. H-index and citation in Scopus are 101 and 43525 and in Google scholar, and H-index and citation are 120 and 58132. 40 Ph.D. and 17 Master’s students graduated under his supervision in 2014–2024 in the fields of hybrid composites, green composites, nanocomposites, natural fiber-reinforced composites, nanocellulose, etc. He secured various research grants at university, national, and international levels on polymer composites of around USD 3 Million. He also delivered plenary and invited talks in international conferences related to composites in India, Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand, United Kingdom, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, China, Germany, Indonesia, Spain, UAE, Portagal, etc. Besides that, he is also a member of technical committees of several national and international conferences on composites and material science. He is founding Series Editor of Springer Three Book Series. He worked as guest editor of special issues of Several Peer reviewed Journals. Besides that, he is also reviewer of several high-impact international peer-reviewed journals of Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Saga, ACS, RSC, Frontiers, etc. Dr. Mohammad Jawaid also received Several Award at National and International Level. He is also Winner of Newton-Ungku Omar Coordination Fund: UK-Malaysia Research and Innovation Bridges Competition 2015. He is also Professional membership of ACS, SPE, APA, MySET, etc. He is Fellow and Chartered Scientist of The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), UK. He is also Clarivate 1% Highly cited Researcher-2023.