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Sustainable Polymers for Food Packaging : An Introduction, Hardcover by Katiyar, Vimal, ISBN 3110644533, ISBN-13 9783110644531, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Chemical engineers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati explore the past, present, and future prospects of biobased and/or biodegradable polymers in food-packaging applications. Their topics include biobased and biodegradable polymers: commercial status, polylactic acid, polyhydroxy-alkanoates: a microbially derived biodegradable polymer, recent developments in biobased and biodegradable polymers, biobased biodegradable polymers: food packaging regulations and legislation, edible polymer-based sustainable food packaging, trends on end-of-life options: recycling, reusing, and composting waste food packages, and improving the versatility of biodegradable polymer food packaging. Annotation ©2020 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()
GM Maharjan0
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in eco-friendly food packaging solutions! Vimal Katiyar provides a clear, well-researched introduction to sustainable polymers, covering key materials like PLA and PHA with practical insights. The hardcover edition is sturdy and well-made, perfect for students and professionals. Free US shipping is a nice bonus! Highly recommend for those exploring greener packaging alternatives.