Author:Naidu, Darrel S; Mathew, Maya JDate:Oct 2020In this study, xylan–alginate-based films were reinforced with nanoclays (bentonite or halloysite) by the solvent casting technique. The effect of the nanoclay loadings (1–5 wt %) on various properties—mechanical, optical, thermal, solubility, ...Read more
Author:Nahman, AntonDate:2009Food packaging is essential for maintaining food quality, freshness and integrity. It also allows for convenient transport, storage and sale in discrete quantities. Finally, it can be used as a means of product differentiation, marketing and ...Read more
Author:Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Ray, SSDate:Sep 2015The use of polymer materials in food packaging is one of the fastest growing global trends. There has been serious interest and effort over the last few years in the advancement of novel food packaging concepts which can play a proactive role ...Read more
Author:Labuschagne, Philip W; Moolman, S; Maity, ArjunDate:Feb 2012Plastics are used increasingly in packaging applications due to a number of favorable properties, such as versatility, low weight, and low cost. However, their biggest drawback when compared to traditional packaging materials, such as glass ...Read more