Natural Polymer-Based Films and Coatings in Food Technology

Dr. Ewelina Jamróz is a Research Scientist in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Food Technology at the University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland. She also holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Product Packaging at the University of Economics in Krakow. She is recognized worldwide as the developer of furcellaran-based films, and she is the head of a research team dedicated to the development of materials based on furcellaran. Her expertise extends to collaborations with industry partners interested in implementing furcellaran film production.Dr. Swarup Roy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Technology and Nutrition at Lovely Professional University, India, and an Eminent Scholar at Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea. His research expertise spans bio-nanocomposite materials, biopolymer-based functional composites, nanotechnology, and sustainable food packaging. His work focuses on developing advanced materials for intelligent, active, and environmentally responsible packaging applications. Dr. Roy has held research and academic positions at leading institutions in India and South Korea and actively contributes to the scientific community through editorial and guest editorial roles for several international journals in materials science, nanotechnology, and food science.

• 1. Introduction to biopolymer films and coatings2. Biopolymer for production of films and coatings3. Properties of biopolymer films and coatings4. Active and Intelligent materials based on biopolymers5. Application and future trends of biopolymer films and coatings in food technology6. Multilayer films and coatings based on biopolymer7. Migration from packaging materials to food8. Biodegradation aspect and life cycle assessment of biopolymer-based materials9. Examples of industrial and commercial applications of biopolymer films10. Legal regulations and consumer acceptances11. Trends and challenges in biopolymer-based films and coatings12. Conclusions and Summary

Select Guide Rating