by Lina Fernanda Ballesteros, Michele Michelin, António Augusto Vicente, José António Teixeira, Miguel Ângelo Cerqueira · 2018
ISBN: 3319929402 9783319929408
Category: Science / Chemistry / Industrial & Technical
Page count: 97
This brief provides a comprehensive review of lignocellulosic materials and their primary role in the future development of bio-based packaging. Topics such as: sources and extraction methods of lignocellulosic materials; main constituents of lignocellulosic materials; functionality of lignocellulosic materials; the development of bio-based and biodegradable packaging; incorporation of lignocellulosic materials in bio-based packaging materials; properties and functionality of bio-based packaging, are discussed by authors who are experts in the field. <br><br>