Coatings and Inks for Food Packaging Including Nanomaterials

摘要: The main functionalities conferred by nanomaterials included in coatings and inks used food packaging have been reviewed with focus on developments mechanical, barrier, electrical/electronic, optical, antimicrobial properties. most important coating printing technologies employed the industry such as flexography, rotogravure, off-set ink-jet, among others, discussed special emphasis their use containing nanomaterials. Nanosafety regulatory aspects regarding contact materials addressed. chapter finalizes outlining future trends challenges industry.