Biobased Polymers: Properties and Applications in Packaging - Softcover

Bajpai Ph.D., Pratima

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0128184043 ISBN 13: 9780128184042

Publisher: Elsevier, 2019

Synopsis

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.

• 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

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0128184043
• ISBN 13: 9780128184042
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 250