Woodhead Publishing Bionanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications (Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering)

Bionanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications provides fundamental information on recent developments in this important field of research. The book comprehensively summarizes recent technical research accomplishments in bionanocomposites for food packaging applications. It discusses various aspects of green and sustainable bionanocomposites from the point-of-view of chemistry and engineering. Key chapters include methods of fabrication, processing and advanced production techniques, characterization, PLA, PCL, PGA, Poly (butylene succinate), Chitosan, Starch, Cellulose, PHAs, PHB, Carrageenan, Lignin and Protein-based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications. In addition, the book highlights lifecycle analysis and impacts on health and the environment. Modern technologies for processing and strategies for improving performance, such as biodegradability and permeability, both of which are key factors to achieve environmentally friendly alternatives to more traditional plastic materials are also included. Review Summarizes recent technical research accomplishments in the field of bionanocomposites for food packaging applications From the Back Cover <i>Bionanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications</i> provides fundamental information on recent developments in this important field of research. The book summarizes in a comprehensive manner, recent technical research accomplishments in bionanocomposites for food packaging applications. It discusses various aspects of green and sustainable bionanocomposites from the point-of-view of the chemistry and engineering. Key chapters include methods of fabrication, processing and advanced production techniques, characterization, PLA, PCL, PGA, Poly (butylene succinate), Chitosan, Starch, Cellulose, PHAs, PHB, Carrageenan, Lignin and Protein-based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications.<br><br>It also highlights life cycle analysis and the impact on health and the environment. Modern technologies for processing and strategies for improving performance, such as biodegradability and permeability are also discussed in detail, which are key factors to achieve environmentally friendly alternatives to more traditional plastic materials.<br><br>With contributions from leading experts working in the fields of hybrid biopolymers and bio-composites, bionanocomposites, and biodegradable materials research; the book is a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, and manufacturers working in the development of plastic (polymer] materials, green production and bionanocomposites for packaging applications. About the Author Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, is working as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Higher Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, India and Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Government Degree College Mendhar, Jammu and Kashmir. He obtained a first degree in general science from Government Postgraduate College Rajouri (University of Jammu) followed by master’s degree and doctoral degree in chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university, New Delhi. He gained post-doctoral experience in biocomposite materials at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He has published several research papers in the area of green nanomaterials and biopolymers for various applications including biomedical, packaging, and water treatment. He has published more than 20 books in the area of nanomaterials and green materials with publishers of international repute