Packaging Technology and Engineering. Dipak Kumar Sarker

      1  Cover

      2  List of Figures

      3  List of Tables

      4  About the Author

      5  Preface

      6  Section I Scientific and Technological Background to Materials 1 Historical Perspective and Evolution 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Survey of Packaging Use References 2 Chemical Engineering of Packaging Materials 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Building Blocks, Extraction, and Raw Materials 2.3 Industrial Processes, Wood‐Pulping, Processing, and Smelting 2.4 Making Glass References 3 Material Science and Chemistry 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Glasses 3.3 Metallic Materials 3.4 Polymeric Materials 3.5 Colorants, Opacifiers, and Colouring 3.6 Plasticisers and Other Additives 3.7 Barriers, Barrier Properties, and Product Modification 3.8 Estimating the Shelf Life of Packaging 3.9 Chemical Testing 3.10 Contemporary Issues and Controversies with Modern Packaging Materials References 4 The Physics of Packaging Materials 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Characterisation of Packaging Substrates 4.3 Test Methods References 5 Engineering of the Product: Design, Formation, and Machining 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Fourdrinier Processing and Paper‐Making 5.3 Sheeting, Injection Moulding, Thermoforming, Welding, Extrusion, Plasma Treatment, Annealing, and Curing 5.4 Classification of Moulded Packaging Forms References

      7  Section II Application and Processing 6 Packaging for Various Applications 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Hermetically Sealed Containers and Developments 6.3 Modern Sterilisation and Pasteurisation Procedures and the Effects of Chemistry, Temperature, Pressure, and Irradiation on the Product and Pack 6.4 Metered Therapeutic Dose Devices 6.5 Heat‐Sealed Goods and Modified Atmosphere 6.6 Childproof and Easy‐Open Packaging 6.7 Multi‐Dose Pharmaceutical Bottles References 7 Food, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Packaging 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Food Packaging 7.3 Pharmaceutical Packaging 7.4 Medical Device Packaging References

      8  Section III Quality, Integrity, and Traceability 8 Suppliers and Manufacturers of Packaging 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Environmental Concerns and Sustainability 8.3 Recycling and After‐Use 8.4 Tracing, Anti‐Counterfeiting Technology, and Anti‐Fraud Devices 8.5 Accelerated Testing 8.6 The Distribution Chain and Transport Logistics 8.7 Packaging Regulations and Guidelines 8.8 Safety, Health, and Practicality References

      9  Section IV Revision and Information Problems: Questions, Calculations, Estimates, and Dilemmas References Appendices, Glossary of Terms, and Abbreviations