Ecosustainable Polymer Nanomaterials for Food Packaging : CRC Press : 9781138034266 : 1138034266 : 19 Oct 2016 : Polymer nanotechnology offers exciting benefits to the food industry, including better materials for food packaging and safer foods on supermarket shelves with lower incidences of contamination. Ecosustainable Polymer Nanomaterials for Food Packaging: Innovative Solutions, Characterization Needs, Safety and Environmental Issues examines the complete life cycle of packaging based on polymer nanomaterials. Focusing on current developments in nanomaterial packaging applications most likely to be accepted by consumers and attract regulatory attention in the immediate future, the book begins with a general introduction to current issues and future trends. The remaining chapters explore: The concept of "ethical design"?putting into practice key ideas such as the precautionary principle and presenting a model for accountability, responsibility, and ethical considerationThe ev