Paper-Based Packaging
Materials and Applications in the Food Sector
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editor: Sneh Punia Bangar
- Language: English
Paper-Based Packaging: Materials and Applications in the Food and Medical Sector meets the growing demand for biodegradable, recyclable, and renewable packaging solutions by presen… Read more
Description
Description
Paper-Based Packaging: Materials and Applications in the Food and Medical Sector meets the growing demand for biodegradable, recyclable, and renewable packaging solutions by presenting paper packaging as a high-performance option across diverse sectors, including food and pharmaceuticals. This book offers a comprehensive and well-structured exploration of paper packaging technologies, linking fundamental principles with cutting-edge innovations such as biopolymer coatings, nanocellulose reinforcement, and intelligent packaging systems. It integrates academic research, industry practices, and regulatory developments into a single practical resource. Addressing challenges like enhancing barrier properties, mechanical strength, recyclability, and food safety compliance, it equips researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to develop sustainable packaging solutions that meet evolving environmental goals and market requirements. The content supports the entire innovation and development workflow in response to the global shift toward circular economy models and reduced plastic reliance.
Key features
Key features
- Comprehensive coverage of paper packaging fundamentals including coatings, laminations, and material performance.
- Integration of advanced developments in paper-based polymer science, nanotechnology, and packaging engineering
- Emphasis on sustainability, regulatory frameworks, and life cycle assessments aligned with circular economy goals
- Detailed exploration of real-world applications across food, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce sectors
- Insight into emerging innovations such as bio-based coatings, nanocellulose reinforcement, and intelligent packaging systems
Readership
Readership
Academic researchers engaged in fields such as packaging science, materials engineering, sustainability, and food science • serves industry professionals working in packaging development, food processing, and sustainable materials
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section 1: Fundamentals of Paper Packaging
1. Introduction to Paper Packaging
2. Raw Materials and Papermaking Process
3. Types of Paper-Based Packaging
Section 2: Functional and Performance Aspects
4. Physical and Mechanical Properties
5. Barrier Properties and Functional Coatings
6. Printing and Surface Treatment Technologies
Section 3: Sustainability and Environmental Impact
7. Life Cycle Assessment of Paper Packaging
8. Recyclability and Compostability of Paper Packaging
9. Sustainable Coatings and Laminations
Section 4: Applications and Market Trends
10. Food and Beverage Packaging
11. Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging
12. E-Commerce, Retail, and Industrial Applications
13. Commercial Case Studies: Scalable Paper-Based Packaging Innovations
Section 5: Innovations and Future Perspectives
14. Smart and Intelligent Paper Packaging
15. Alternative Fiber Sources for Paper Packaging
16. Advances in Digital Manufacturing and 3D Printing
17. Consumer Perception and Acceptability of Paper-Based Packaging
18. Regulatory Policies, Standards, and Certifications
1. Introduction to Paper Packaging
2. Raw Materials and Papermaking Process
3. Types of Paper-Based Packaging
Section 2: Functional and Performance Aspects
4. Physical and Mechanical Properties
5. Barrier Properties and Functional Coatings
6. Printing and Surface Treatment Technologies
Section 3: Sustainability and Environmental Impact
7. Life Cycle Assessment of Paper Packaging
8. Recyclability and Compostability of Paper Packaging
9. Sustainable Coatings and Laminations
Section 4: Applications and Market Trends
10. Food and Beverage Packaging
11. Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging
12. E-Commerce, Retail, and Industrial Applications
13. Commercial Case Studies: Scalable Paper-Based Packaging Innovations
Section 5: Innovations and Future Perspectives
14. Smart and Intelligent Paper Packaging
15. Alternative Fiber Sources for Paper Packaging
16. Advances in Digital Manufacturing and 3D Printing
17. Consumer Perception and Acceptability of Paper-Based Packaging
18. Regulatory Policies, Standards, and Certifications
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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Sneh Punia Bangar
Sneh Punia Bangar is an assistant professor in the Department of Packaging Science and Graphic Media at Rochester Institute of Technology, New York. Prior to this appointment, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences at Clemson University, SC, USA. Her research focuses on the design and development of sustainable biopolymer-based films, coatings, and packaging materials derived from starch, cellulose, lignin, and other natural polymers. A key aspect of her research is adding value to agricultural and food industry waste by extracting functional biopolymers with applications in food and packaging. She has authored or coauthored more than 100 research/review articles, 15 authored/edited books, 35 book chapters, and 20 conference proceedings/seminars. She is also the associate editor of the Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization (Springer), an editorial board member of the International Journal of Food Science and Technology (Wiley), academic editor of the Journal of Food Quality (Hindawi), and a section editor of Current Food Science and Technology Reports (Springer). Her significant contributions to academia and research were acknowledged with the “Award of Honour” in 2019 for her outstanding achievements. She is the recipient of the GSG Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant (2022) and CAFLS Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award (2023) at Clemson University, USA. Dr. Bangar received the “Professor Gurcharan Bains Award” from the Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) in 2023 for her incredible contribution to Food Science and Technology. In addition, she has been listed (2023 and 2024) in “World Ranking of Top 2% Scientists,” published by Stanford University, USA. Dr. Bangar was awarded Clemson University’s Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow Award for 2024. She has an H-index of 72 with ~15000 citations, as per Google Scholar.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Packaging and Graphic Media Science, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, United States