Biomaterials in Food Packaging

Biomaterials in Food Packaging presents up-to-date research on the applications and development of the packaging materials that originate from biological resources. It discusses the advances made in bioactive, biodegradable, edible films, and nano-based smart materials for food packaging applications that can be a substitute for their synthetic counterparts to enhance the food's shelf life significantly. It not only encompasses a comprehensive overview of environment-compatible and biodegradable biomaterials but also highlights the recent trends in their applications in food packaging. The book is a valuable reference for researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students, academicians, educators, industry scientists, and general readers seeking bio-based materials for food packaging applications.

Mohd Yusuf is associate professor in the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, School of Technology, The Glocal University, India. He received his PhD on "Nature-derived products and applications thereof" from Jamia Millia Islamia, India, in 2013 under the supervision of Dr F. Mohammad. His research interests are green and sustainable materials, functional biomaterials, biocolorants, composite and applied materials, nanomaterials, wastewater treatment, and energy storage technologies. Dr Yusuf has more than 52 publications to his credit, including research articles, reviews, books, and chapters in edited volumes. Shafat Ahmad Khan is assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, Galgotias University, India. He received his PhD in organic chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia in 2012. His research interests include natural product chemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics of colorants, UV-blocking, and antibacterial textile finishing. Dr Khan has published several peer-reviewed research papers in international and national journals and book chapters.

1. Biomaterials for Food Packaging: An Overview, 2. Active Ingredients Enabled Edible Coatings and Films to Improve Food Shelf Life: An Overview, 3. Surface Chemistry for Intelligent Food Packaging, 4. Brief Overview of Aspiring Properties of Functional Biopolymers for Food Packaging Applications, 5. Recent Research and Development in Food Packaging Technologies: A Review, 6. Edible Coatings: Recent Advancements on Protein- and Polysaccharide-Based Films, 7. Characterization of Cassava Starch-Zinc Nanocomposite Film for Food Packaging, 8. Review on Advanced Food Packaging Materials Based on Functional Biopolymer Matrix, 9. Prospects of Nanomaterials in Active Finishing of Food and Food Packaging: A Review, 10. Applications of Nano-Biocomposite Materials as Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Finishing Agents for Packaged Food Products, 11. Antioxidant Finishing Enabled Packaging for Improved Shelf Life of Food, 12. Active Finishing Agents for Food Bio-Preservation Based on Natural Origin to Prevent Microbial Risks, 13. Upsurgence of Bio-Based Packaging Materials: Emphasis on Biodegradable Plastics as a Greener Alternative