Bionanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications provides fundamental information on recent developments in this important field of research. The book comprehensively summarizes recent technical research accomplishments in bionanocomposites for food packaging applications. It discusses various aspects of green and sustainable bionanocomposites from the point-of-view of chemistry and engineering. Key chapters include methods of fabrication, processing and advanced production techniques, characterization, PLA, PCL, PGA, Poly (butylene succinate), Chitosan, Starch, Cellulose, PHAs, PHB, Carrageenan, Lignin and Protein-based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications. In addition, the book highlights lifecycle analysis and impacts on health and the environment.

Modern technologies for processing and strategies for improving performance, such as biodegradability and permeability, both of which are key factors to achieve environmentally friendly alternatives to more traditional plastic materials are also included.

• Covers all types of bionanocomposites for packaging
• Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review on the latest research
• Addresses lifecycle analysis and impacts on the environmental and health
• Covers safety aspects and the circular economy

1. Bionanocomposites 2. Methods of fabrication of bionanocomposites 3. Processing of bionanocomposites 4. Nanomaterials in preparation of bionanocomposites for food packaging applications 5. Characterization of natural bionanocomposites polymers for food packaging 6. Packaging and bionanocomposites 7. PLA based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications 8. PCL based bionanocomposites for Food packaging applications 9. PGA based bionanocomposites for Food packaging applications 10. PBS based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications 11. Chitosan based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications 12. Starch-based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications 13. Cellulose based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications 14. PHAs based bionanocomposites for Food packaging applications 15. PHB based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications 16. Carrageenan based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications 17. Lignin based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications 18. Proteins based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications 19. Life cycle assessment and circular economy concepts for bionanocomposites 20. Recent Advancement of bionanocomposites in food industry 21. Trends in bionanocomposites 22. Impact of bionanocomposites on the environment 23. Bionanocomposites in food packaging applications and their risk assessment for health 24. Effect of bionanocomposites on human health 25. Apropos and Future Prospects of Bionanocomposites in food packaging applications