Natural Polymer-Based Films and Coatings in Food Technology

Natural Polymer-Based Films and Coatings in Food Technology provides a thorough overview of several bio-based polymers used in the preparation of single- or multi-layer films and coatings, as well as their current and potential applications in the field of food science. The book starts with an introduction to biopolymer films and coatings, followed by a discussion of their properties, production, and utilization as smart packaging materials. It then discusses the applications and future trends of biopolymer films and coatings in food technology, as well as the interaction between food and packaging, including chemical migration.

In the last chapters, the book addresses materials’ biodegradation, lifecycle assessment, and packaging legal regulations, ending with a presentation of real-world examples of industrial and commercial applications. This book is a valuable resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, and R&D professionals seeking to explore the advancements and applications of natural polymer-based films and coatings in the food industry.

• Reviews the fundamentals of natural polymer-based films and coatings, including their properties and production methods
• Provides guidance on selecting suitable materials and developing specific film and coating properties for applications in the food industry
• Discusses the implementation of bio-based polymer technology in packaging

Dr. Ewelina Jamróz is a Research Scientist in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Food Technology at the University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland. She also holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Product Packaging at the University of Economics in Krakow. She is recognized worldwide as the developer of furcellaran-based films, and she is the head of a research team dedicated to the development of materials based on furcellaran. Her expertise extends to collaborations with industry partners interested in implementing furcellaran film production.

Dr. Swarup Roy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Technology and Nutrition at Lovely Professional University, India, and an Eminent Scholar at Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea. His research expertise spans bio-nanocomposite materials, biopolymer-based functional composites, nanotechnology, and sustainable food packaging. His work focuses on developing advanced materials for intelligent, active, and environmentally responsible packaging applications. Dr. Roy has held research and academic positions at leading institutions in India and South Korea and actively contributes to the scientific community through editorial and guest editorial roles for several international journals in materials science, nanotechnology, and food science.