This book addresses, through up-to-date research, 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, and industry scientists seeking bio-based materials for food packaging applications.
About the Author: 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 peered-reviewed research papers in international and national journals and book chapters.
