Readers will also find out the latest information on environmental consciousness, various processing techniques, innovations, and emerging technologies, including blends, composites, and starch nanoparticles. Edited by an internationally diverse group of experts and leaders who possess extensive experience in the area, this book is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference for professionals, researchers, scientists, policymakers, regulators, students, and anyone interested in understanding the latest developments and innovations in the field of food packaging.
Table of Contents
1. Starch as a Sustainable Packaging Material (starch and its types, renewable sources, extraction methods, modified starch, environmental benefits)2. Introduction to Starch-based Food Packaging
3. Advantages and Disadvantages/Hurdles of Starch-based Food Packaging
4. Enhancing Shelf-life (delaying ripening, extending storage life)
5. Global Initiatives and Collaborations, Regulations and Policies, Consumer Awareness and Industry Uptake
6. Biodegradation and Environmental Impact
7. Processing Techniques (extrusion, film casting, coating, 3D printing, electrospinning etc)
8. Innovations and Emerging Applications (blends and composites, starch nanoparticles)
9. Medical Applications, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal films
10. Active and Smart Packaging (functional sensing applications)
11. Edible Applications
12. Thermoplastic Starch and Composites
Authors
Bilge Nazli Altay Assistant Professor, Department of Packaging and Graphic Media Science, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA.Bilge Nazli Altay earned her Doctorate in Paper and Printing Science at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Packaging and Graphic Media Science at Rochester Institute of Technology. Her research interests include packaging and printing materials, ink-coating-substrate interactions, color management, coating and ink formulation, industrial and functional printing, flexible hybrid printed electronics, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
Burak Aksoy Associate Research Professor, Forest Products Development Laboratory, CFWE of Auburn University, USA.Dr. Burak Aksoy received his doctorate degree from Western Michigan University, Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Imaging Department in 2004 and his MBA degree from Auburn University in 2005. He has been serving Auburn University since 2006. He is currently an Associate Research Professor at Forest Products Development Laboratory within CFWE of Auburn University. Dr. Burak Aksoy's expertise and research interests are in the area of pulp and paper engineering, paper coatings, packaging solutions, biomass engineering, value added chemicals, products and materials from biomass, nano-cellulose applications and composites. He has been involved in several corporate or government sponsored research, technology development, and technology deployment projects. He is authored and co-authored about 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
