Starch biopolymer reinforced with nanocellulose has the potential to replace conventional petroleum-based packaging. The book covers new materials for food packaging applications and the opportunities and challenges of bionanocomposites. It discusses environmental aspects of biobased packaging, socio-economic impact, life cycle cost analysis, market and consumers perceptions and preferences. Covers development and characterization of various starch biopolymer reinforced with nanocellulose. Includes chapters from leading industrial and academic experts who present cutting-edge research. Includes case studies on biobased packaging.
Edited by:
Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas, Salit Mohd Sapuan, Mohd Nor Faiz Norrrahim Imprint: De Gruyter Country of Publication: Germany Dimensions:
Height: 240mm,
Width: 170mm,
Weight: 946g ISBN:9783110773569 ISBN 10: 3110773562 Pages: 493 Publication Date:04 October 2023 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
R. A. Ilyas, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; S. M. Sapuan, Universiti Putra Malaysia; M. N. F. Norrrahim, UPNM, Malaysia.