Cold plasma treatment in food packaging: effects on material properties, sterilization, and safety considerations

Prasad Chavan, Jack Prendeville, Hamid, Swarna Jaiswal, Amit K. Jaiswal

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFood Packaging and Preservation
Subtitle of host publicationAntimicrobial Materials and Technologies
PublisherElsevier
Pages215-234
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9780323900447
ISBN (Print)9780323886208
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • Cold plasma
  • biodegradable packaging
  • biopolymer modification
  • eco-friendly
  • in-package decontamination
  • nonthermal treatment
  • polymeric materials
  • surface decontamination
  • sustainable food packaging

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