Biopolymers and Biocomposites from Agro-waste for Packaging Applications

Biopolymers and Biocomposites from Agro-waste for Packaging Applications looks at the utilization of biocomposites and biopolymers for packaging applications. The book focuses on the development of affordable, innovative, sustainable packaging products made from biopolymers and biocomposites derived from agricultural waste/biomass and how they that result in improved shelf-life performance. In addition, it explores how these affordable packaging products can reduce food loss across the supply chain, the future direction of setting-up platforms for broader uses, and how these products can also contribute to minimizing waste-to-landfill problems.

Focuses on the application and use of non-exploited cheap agricultural waste for food packaging applicationsContains information on the modeling and processing of biopolymers and biocomposites to predict thermal and mechanical behaviorFeatures a discussion of coatings on packaging products to enhance shelf life

1. Compostable Pulp moulding products from Oil palm biomass for packaging Applications 2. Antimicrobial coated food packaging paper from agricultural biomass 3. Tapoica/PBS biocomposite tray from Oil palm Biomass by Injection moulding 4. Effect of different PBS/Starch formulation on Food tray by Thermoforming process 5. Soya Protein based biocomposites as Ideal Packaging Materials 6. Wheat straw/PLA biocomposite for packaging applications 7. Biodegradable film and package products from Rice husk 8. Sustainable Packaging from Coir Fibres 9. Eco-friendly, Bio-degradable and Compostable Plates from Areca Leaf 10. Eco-friendly bio-degradable moulded pulp packaging using sugarcane bagasse 11. Production of bio-plastics and bio-gels from agricultural waste 12. Novel packaging concept based on up-cycled wheat straw from agricultural waste 13. Coating on packaging products to enhance Shelf life 14. Antimicrobial Edible Coatings for Food Packaging Applications 15. Promising agricultural wastes for Food Packaging Applications 16. Modelling for the process and the prediction of the thermal and mechanical behaviour for the biopolymers and biocomposites 17. LCA of biomass based Food packaging materals 18. Safety and legislation in Food Packaging 19. The rheological behaviour of biopolymers and biocomposites for Food Packaging Applications