Biodegradable Composites for Packaging Applications

Biodegradable Composites for Packaging Applications describes design, processing, and manufacturing of advanced biodegradable composites in packaging industry applications. It covers fundamentals of biodegradable polymers followed by introduction to biodegradable materials for food packaging industry and its processing mechanisms. Pertinent applications are explained across different chapters including intelligent packaging, applied technologies, degradation problems and its impact on environment and associated challenges. Covers biodegradable composites and targeted applications in packaging for industrial applicationsIncludes exhaustive processing and characterizations of biodegradable composites Discusses innovative commodities packaging applications Reviews advanced integrated design and fabrication problems for conductive and sensors applications Explores various properties and functionalities through extensive theoretical and experimental modelingThis volume is aimed at researchers and graduate students in sustainable materials, composite technology, biodegradable plastics, and food technology and engineering.