Bio-Based Packaging: Material, Environmental and Economic Aspects

Bio-Based Packaging is a comprehensive review of sustainable packaging development and applications, exploring renewable and biodegradable materials as alternatives to non-renewable, petroleum-based packaging. It covers the properties of biopolymers, environmental and economic impact, and new technologies. The book provides balanced coverage of practical topics, including life cycle assessment, consumer perceptions, supply chains, and regulations. It also discusses recent advances and emerging aspects of nanotechnology for sustainable composites.

Format: Hardback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2021
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Bio-Based Packaging: An In-Depth Review of Sustainable Packaging Development and Applications

Bio-Based Packaging delves into the exploration of renewable and biodegradable materials as sustainable alternatives to non-renewable, petroleum-based packaging. This comprehensive volume conducts a thorough survey of biopolymers, examining their properties, environmental, and economic impact, as well as emerging technologies that are expanding the potential applications of green materials in the packaging industry. Contributions address the advantages and challenges of bio-based packaging, explore innovative materials for food packaging, and highlight cutting-edge research on polymers such as starch, protein, polylactic acid (PLA), pectin, nanocellulose, and their nanocomposites.

In-depth yet accessible chapters offer balanced coverage of a wide array of practical topics, encompassing life cycle assessment (LCA) of bio-based packaging products, consumer perceptions and preferences, supply chains, business strategies, and markets in biodegradable food packaging. Detailed discussions provide valuable insights into the opportunities for biopolymers in end-use sectors, the barriers to biopolymer-based concepts in the packaging market, recent advancements made in the field of biopolymeric composite materials, the future of bio-plastics in commercial food packaging, and more.

This book serves as a comprehensive resource for researchers, professionals, and students interested in sustainable packaging development and applications. It provides deep coverage of bio-based packaging development, characterization, regulations, and environmental and socio-economic impact. It also contains real-world case studies of bio-based packaging applications, offering a practical perspective on the practical applications of these sustainable materials. Additionally, the book provides an overview of recent advances and emerging aspects of nanotechnology, further enhancing the understanding and potential of bio-based packaging in the future.

Weight: 1074g
Dimension: 177 x 251 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119381075