The Potential Use of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites in Food Packaging

Sudip Ray; Siew Young Quek; Allan Easteal; Xiao Dong Chen

doi:10.2202/1556-3758.1149

Published by De Gruyter November 18, 2006

The Potential Use of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites in Food Packaging

Sudip Ray , Siew Young Quek , Allan Easteal and Xiao Dong Chen

From the journal International Journal of Food Engineering

https://doi.org/10.2202/1556-3758.1149

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With today's advancement in nanotechnology, Polymer-Clay Nanocomposite has emerged as a novel food packaging material due to its several benefits such as enhanced mechanical, thermal and barrier properties. This article discusses the potential use of these polymer composites as novel food packaging materials with emphasis on preparation, characterization, properties, recent developments and future prospects.

Keywords: nanocomposites; food packaging; barrier; mechanical and thermal properties

Published Online: 2006-11-18

The Potential Use of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites in Food Packaging

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