Nano-Innovations in Food Packaging: Functions and Applications

ISBN-13: 9781774639726 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 282 str.

Mathew, Shiji

Opis

Presents the latest trends of nanotechnology-based packaging in the food industry, including advances, functions, and applications as well as the important properties of polymer nanocomposite as packaging materials. Chapters address the major preparative methods and the varied quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques used.

Spis treści

Part 1: General Aspects of Nanocomposite Food Packaging Materials  1. An Overview of Nanotechnology-Based Innovations in Food Packaging  2. Benefits of Nanocomposite Food Packaging Over Conventional Packaging  3. Characterization of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites  Part 2: Types of Nanocomposite Food Packaging  4. Active Nanocomposite Packaging: Functions and Applications  5. Intelligent/Smart Nanocomposite Packaging: Functions and Applications  6. Biopolymers-Based Nanocomposites: Functions and Applications  Part 3: Role of Nanotechnology in Food Preservation  7. Nano-Innovations in Food Packaging to Preserve Food Flavor and Odor  8. Edible Nanocoatings and Films for Preservation of Food Matrices  9. Health and Safety Issues of Nanotechnology in Food Applications