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Biobased Polymers

Properties and Applications in Packaging

  • 1st Edition - June 14, 2019
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Pratima Bajpai
  • Language: English

Biobased Polymers: Properties and Applications in Packaging looks at how biopolymers may be used in packaging as a potential green solution. The book addresses bio-based feedstock… Read more

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Description

Biobased Polymers: Properties and Applications in Packaging looks at how biopolymers may be used in packaging as a potential green solution. The book addresses bio-based feedstocks, production processes, packaging types, recent trends in packaging, the environmental impact of bio-based polymers, and legislative demands for food contact packaging materials. Chapters explore opportunities for biopolymers in key end-use sectors, the penetration of biopolymer based concepts in the packaging market, and barriers to widespread commercialization.

As the development of bio-based material is an important factor for sustainably growing the packaging industry, these recent trends in consumer markets are extremely important as we move towards greener packaging. Hence, this resource is an invaluable addition on the topic.

Key features

  • Offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for researchers interested in bio-based products, green and sustainable chemistry, polymer chemistry and materials science
  • Covers the market for bio-based materials
  • Includes discussions on legislative demands for food contact packaging materials
  • Describes interesting new technologies, including nanotechnology approaches

Readership

Useful for advanced students/Researchers interested in the development of bio-based products and materials, green and sustainable chemistry, polymer chemistry and materials science as well as BioChemical Engineers, Applied Chemists, Materials Scientists, Academics, Analysts, Consultants

Table of contents

1.0 Background and Introduction

References

2.0 Description of bio-based polymers

2.1 Challenges

2.2 Bio-based polymers in packaging

References

3.0 Properties of bio-based packaging material

3.1 Bio-based natural polymers

3.1.1 Starch

3.1.2 Cellulose

3.1.3 Chitin and chitosan

3.1.4 Pullulan

3.1.5 Alginates

3.3.6. Carrageenan

3.1.7 Xanthan

3.1.8 Dextrans

3.1.9 Pectin

3.1.10 Glucans

3.1.11 Gellan

3.1.12 Collagen

3.1.13 Gelatin

3.1.14 Soy protein

3.1.15 Whey protein

3.1.16 Zein

3.1.17 Casein

3.1.18 Gluten

3.2 Polymers produced from classical chemical synthesis from biobased monomers

3.2.1 Polylactic acid

3.2.2 Polybutylene succinate

3.2.3 Bio-polyethylene

3.2.4 Polyhydroxyalkanoates

References

4.0 Packaging types

4.1 Rigid Packaging

4.2 Flexible and Films Packaging

References

5.0 Biobased polymers in packaging

5.1 Food Packaging

5.2 Beverage Packaging

5.3 Non-Food Packaging

5.4 Food Service Packaging

References

6.0 Recent Trends in Packaging of Food Products

6.1 Active packaging

6.1.1 Oxygen scavengers

6.1.2 Carbon dioxide absorbers and emitters

6.1.3 Antimicrobial packaging

6.1.4 Moisture absorbers

6.1.5 Ethylene scavengers

6.1.6 Ethanol emitters

6.1.7 Flavour/odor absorbers

6.1.8 Anti-oxidant release

6.1.9 Temperature-controlled packaging

6.1.10 Other active packaging systems

6.2 Intelligent Packaging Systems

6.2.1 Indicators

6.2.1.1 Temperature indicators

6.2.1.2 Freshness indicators

6.2.1.3 Gas indicators

6.2.2 Data carriers

6.2.2.1 Barcodes

6.2.2.2 Radiofrequency identification

6.2.3 Sensors

6.2.3.1 Biosensor

6.2.3.2 Gas sensor

6.2.4. Other systems

References

7.0 Environmental impact of bio-based polymers

References

8.0 Legislation for food contact materials

References

9.0 Market for bio-based packaging material

References

10.0 Emerging sources of biopolymers

References

11.0 Emerging technology - Nanotechnology

References

12.0 Future Prospects

References

Review quotes

"The reviewed book was released at the right time. The author of the reviewed book, Dr. Pratima Bajpai, is a fully competent expert in the field of packaging materials and her opinion will probably contribute to a better understanding of the complexity of this issue." —Przemysl Chemiczny

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 14, 2019
  • Language: English

About the author

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Pratima Bajpai

Dr. Pratima Bajpai is a Pulp and Paper Consultant with a 40-year research career spanning institutions like the National Sugar Institute, University of Saskatchewan, and Thapar Research Centre. She has held visiting positions at the University of Waterloo and Kyushu University. Recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for five consecutive years, her expertise includes industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and pulp and paper. She has authored several advanced technical books and contributed to numerous publications, making significant contributions to her field. Dr. Bajpai is a leading expert in industrial biotechnology and environmental aspects of pulp and paper industries.
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant-Pulp and Paper, Kanpur, India

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