Bionanocomposites for Packaging Applications

This book presents a unified overview of eco-friendly bionanocomposites on the basis of characterization, design, manufacture, and application. It also explores replacing conventional materials with bionanocomposites with a focus on their use in packaging applications. In addition, the book broadens readers' insights by providing illustrations and tables summarizing the latest research on the packaging applications of different bionanocomposites. By offering a detailed account of this field of research and describing real-world applications, it enables researchers, scientists, and professionals in industry to develop a more informed understanding of the need for bionanocomposites in the development of green, biodegradable, and sustainable packaging applications.

Design and Fabrication of Softwood Cellulosic Nanocomposites for Packaging Applications.- Biopolymer Based Nanocomposites for Packaging Applications.- Manufacturing and Characterization of Sugar Palm Bioplastic Composites for Packaging.- Synthesis of Rice Husk/Nanoclay Based Bionanocomposites for Packaging application.- Green Biocomposites for Packaging applications.- Polysaccharides and Fibrous Clays Based Nanocomposites for Packaging applications.- Bionanocomposite films from Microfibrillated cellulose for Packaging Applications.- Natural Nanoscale Materials for Packaging Materials.- Bacterial Bellulose Based Sustainable Nanocomposite Films for Packaging Applications.- Perspectives of Bionanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications.- Clay Based Bionanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications.- Natural Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposite Films for Packaging Applications.- Proteins as Agricultural Polymers for Packaging Production.- Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications.- Rubber Based Nanocomposites for Packaging Applications.