Sustainable Packaging Strengthened by Biomass

Sustainable Packaging Strengthened by Biomass: Applications and Advancements explores the pivotal role of bioplastics in addressing packaging concerns within the food industry, enhancing delivery chains, and streamlining waste management. Each chapter offers a detailed analysis, providing a thorough overview of present and future biodegradable materials. From untapped natural resources to bio-based materials like polyhydroxyalkanoate and polylactic acid, discover key components shaping the industry. This book also examines surface modification, biocomposites, and additives, emphasizing their role in adjusting biodegradability and properties, particularly in gas and moisture barriers. A must-read guide for those seeking a concise understanding of sustainable packaging and its transformative impact on the future.

• Examines bio-based materials as alternatives to petrochemicals for packaging applications, which is essential due to environmental impact and consumer responsibility
• Evaluates the sustainability and recycling prospects of bio-based packaging materials and processing
• The key benefits of materials and their functional strategies are concisely described