Abstract
Cold plasma (CP) technology is an eco-friendly method used for surface decontamination of food and packaging materials without chemical residue or heat. Originally designed to improve mechanical properties, adhesion, and printability of polymers, it has recently become a strong tool for surface decontamination of both foods and food packaging materials. New trends aim to develop in-package decontamination and nonthermal post-packaging food treatment. This book chapter provides an overview of CP in the food industry, its influence on packaging material properties, and recent advances in polymeric food packaging. CP is an effective method to improve polymers used in food packaging and has great potential in the food industry.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Food Packaging and Preservation |
| Subtitle of host publication | Antimicrobial Materials and Technologies |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 215-234 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323900447 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780323886208 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2023 |
Keywords
- Cold plasma
- biodegradable packaging
- biopolymer modification
- eco-friendly
- in-package decontamination
- nonthermal treatment
- polymeric materials
- surface decontamination
- sustainable food packaging