This is a review of the existing studies on the permeability of gas molecules in
nanocomposite materials that consist of inorganic platelet-shaped fillers in polymeric …

With the advent of high performance thermoplastic polymers, structural applications for
thermoplastic composites are increasing rapidly. Thermoplastic matrix composites possess …

In this article, several applications of nanomaterials in food packaging and food safety are
reviewed, including: polymer/clay nanocomposites as high barrier packaging materials …

12.1 N anotechnology Derived Foods: Knowns and Unknowns as the preceding chapters
have highlighted, the materials and applications derived from nanotechnology have not only …

Polymer nanocomposites are distinguished by the convergence of length scales
corresponding to the radius of gyration of the polymer chains, a dimension of the …

Uses of polystyrene include industrial, packaging and household applications. However,
waste polystyrene (WPS) poses serious environmental risks especially in developing …

Polymeric separators and electrolytes have been widely used in Li-ion batteries in recent
decades because of their unique features. However, they have some disadvantages that …

This book focuses on food, non-food, and industrial packaging applications of polymers,
blends, nanostructured materials, macro, micro and nanocomposites, and renewable and …

Nanocomposite films based on low‐density polyethylene (LDPE) containing carvacrol were
prepared and characterized with the aim to get antimicrobial active packaging. Organo …

In this study the chemical treatment of sisal fiber using the combined alkali (NaOH) and clay
is discussed. The purpose of this fiber treatment is to improve the fiber–matrix compatibility …