Bioplastics for Food Packaging: Materials, Procedures, and Applications offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and recent developments in the field of bioplastics tailored specifically for food packaging applications. Covering critical topics such as the environmental impact of plastic waste and the regulatory landscape driving the adoption of bioplastics in the food industry, this book discusses the unique benefits and drawbacks associated with different types of bioplastics. It explores practical applications of bioplastic flexible films, containers, coatings, and more, and showcases real-world success stories and industry insights.
This is a valuable reference for those looking to understand the application of bioplastics in the food industry and stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in bioplastics for food packaging purposes.
This is a valuable reference for those looking to understand the application of bioplastics in the food industry and stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in bioplastics for food packaging purposes.
Table of Contents
1. Plastic Waste and current food packaging materials2. Public attitude toward bioplastic, knowledge on green purchasing and Future trends and innovation
3. Introduction to Use of Bioplastics in Food Packaging
4. Biobased and Biodegradable Bioplastics in Food Packaging
5. Biobased and Non-biodegradable Bioplastics in Food Packaging
6. Non-biobased and Biodegradable Bioplastics in Food Packaging
7. Bioplastics from agri-food wastes and by-products for food packaging applications 8. Processing and Manufacture of Bioplastics
9. Applications of Bioplastics for Food Packaging
10. Main Characteristics of Bioplastics for Food Packaging Applications
11. Biodegradation and Circular Economy Practices for Bioplastics
12. Bioplastics for Active and Intelligent Food Packaging
Authors
Mehran Ghasemlou Alfred Deakin Research Fellow, Deakin University, Australia.Dr. Mehran Ghasemlou, an Alfred Deakin Research Fellow at Deakin University, Australia, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop innovative bioplastic products. His research focuses on bio-inspired materials, food packaging solutions, and bioplastics technology. With a master's degree in food science and engineering from the University of Tehran, Iran, he earned a Ph.D. in biobased polymers from Michigan State University, USA. His doctoral work at RMIT University led to the creation of a new bioplastic mimicking the lotus leaf's surface properties.
He is an active member of various scientific organizations and contributes to prominent journals in food science and materials engineering.
Shima Jafarzadeh Alfred Deakin Research Fellow, Deakin University, Australia. Dr. Shima Jafarzadeh is an Alfred Deakin Research Fellow at the Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts, School of Engineering, Deakin University, Australia. She specializes in bioplastics, thin film composites, and biopolymeric materials with applications in food packaging. Previously, she was a Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University, collaborating on multidisciplinary projects to develop innovative bioplastic products. She also contributed to a collaborative project with Curtin University and CSIRO on biomaterials development. Dr. Jafarzadeh earned her PhD in Biopolymer from the University of Sains Malaysia, where she developed a novel hydrophobic bioplastic for food packaging. She has received several awards for publication excellence, including the Sanggar Sanjung and Hadiah Sanjungan awards from Universiti Sains Malaysia.
