Written by renowned experts, The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology describes the entire packaging process. This new third edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded by 30 percent.

Reflecting developments in the field over the past decade, the coverage includes new technologies, materials, processes, regulations, marketing, economics, recycling, computer-aided design, nutritional labels, and more.

With over 1200 pages and more than 300 articles organized in alphabetical order, the new edition gives scientists and technologists much-needed information on traditional as well as modern processes, materials, and formats used to package consumer and industrial products including food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and hazardous materials, equipment, and more.

The new articles cover recent advances and developments in the field, including:

• Advanced packaging materials including antimicrobial materials, biobased materials, nanocomposite materials, ceramic coated films, perforated films
• Advanced packaging and related technologies - active and intelligent packaging, radio frequency identification (RFID), controlled release packaging, smart blending, nanotechnology, and biosensor technology
• Health, safety, and environmental concerns - permeability and migration from packaging materials, lipid oxidation, light protection, package integrity inspection, sustainable packaging, and recycling

Features:

• More than 1,200 pages provide comprehensive coverage of every stage of the packaging process from design and raw materials through distribution.
• 300+ articles, written by over 150 packaging experts, provide easy-to-access information in a large, alphabetically-organized, double-columned format.
• Informative tables and well-labeled figures accompany each article in order to clearly illlustrate processes and equipment.
• Process and design articles are accompanied by checklists and practical guidelines to ensure efficiency.
• Bibliographies and cross-references allow quick location of further information and related subjects.
• Short definitions of terms used in the article are included to familiarize the reader with the area in question.

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