Food Packaging: Advanced Materials, Technologies, and Innovations

Food Packaging: Advanced Materials, Technologies, and Innovations is a one-stop reference for packaging materials researchers working across various industries. With chapters written by leading international researchers from industry, academia, government, and private research institutions, this book offers a broad view of important developments in food packaging.

Presents an extensive survey of food packaging materials and modern technologies

Demonstrates the potential of various materials for use in demanding applications

Discusses the use of polymers, composites, nanotechnology, hybrid materials, coatings, wood-based, and other materials in packaging

Describes biodegradable packaging, antimicrobial studies, and environmental issues related to packaging materials

Offers current status, trends, opportunities, and future directions

Aimed at advanced students, research scholars, and professionals in food packaging development, this application-oriented book will help expand the reader’s knowledge of advanced materials and their use of innovation in food packaging.