Nanocellulose-Reinforced Thermoplastic Starch Composites: Sustainable Materials for Packaging

Starch biopolymer reinforced with nanocellulose has the potential to replace conventional petroleum-based packaging. The book covers new materials for food packaging
applications and the opportunities and challenges of bionanocomposites. It discusses
environmental aspects of biobased packaging, socio-economic impact, life cycle cost
analysis, market and consumers perceptions and preferences.
 Covers development and characterization of various starch biopolymer reinforced
with nanocellulose.
 Includes chapters from leading industrial and academic experts who present
cutting-edge research.
 Includes case studies on biobased packaging.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110773562
• ISBN13: 9783110773569
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 493 Pages
• Weight: 2.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.7" x 9.6"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary