Bionanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications

· Woodhead Publishing
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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. - Covers all types of bionanocomposites for packaging - Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review on the latest research - Addresses lifecycle analysis and impacts on the environmental and health - Covers safety aspects and the circular economy

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

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