Biodegradable Polymer-Based Food Packaging (2022)Hardcover - 2022, 21 October 2022

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Introduction-Scope and importance of biodegradable polymers

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Plant derrived biopolymers in food packaging-current status and market potential

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Animal derived biopolymers in food packaging-current status and market potential

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Microbially derived biodegradable polymers as food packaging tool

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Polyhdroxyalkanoates (PHAs) in Food packaging

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Polylactide (PLA) in biodegradable food packaging- synthesis, properties & biocompatibility

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Role of agro-waste in economical food packaging synthesis

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Enzymes involved in synthesis of biodegradable food packaging materials

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Metabolic engineering for the synthesis of biodegradable polymers with potential applications in food packaging

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Downstream processing strategies for synthesis of biodegradable polymers

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Functionality test methods for biodegradable polymers

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Nanocomposite biodegradable polymers for food packaging

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Application of biopolymer blends as edible films and coatings in food packaging

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Biopolymer based active and intelligent packaging for food applications.

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Standards and guidlines for testing biodegradability of bio-plastic

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Future prospects of Biodegradable polymers in Food industry