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The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, written by Kit L. Yam, is a comprehensive reference work on modern packaging methods. This authoritative work is intended for professionals in food and pharmaceuticals and covers innovations and developments from the past decade.
Overview
This third edition of the Wiley Encyclopedia provides a complete overview of packaging materials, processes, and technologies, including antimicrobial and biobased materials, nanocomposites, and active packaging. It also covers topics such as sustainability, regulations, and intelligent packaging in depth.
The content has been both updated and expanded with recent trends such as RFID, biosensors, and package integrity. The book is indispensable for technologists, researchers, manufacturers, and regulators who want to stay current in the packaging industry.
Product specifications
- Author: Kit L. Yam
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication date: 2009-10-16
- Number of pages: 1376
- ISBN: 9780470087046
- Subject: Other manufacturing technologies
- BISAC: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Manufacturing
About the author
KIT L. YAM, PHD, is a professor and director of the graduate program in the Department of Food Science at Rutgers University. He brings years of experience together in this handbook, which offers practical knowledge and deep insights into packaging issues.
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