{"product_id":"plastics-packaging-4e-properties-processing-applications-and-regulations-9781569908228","title":"Plastics Packaging, 4e: Properties, Processing, Applications, and Regulations","description":"Plastic materials continue to play a vital and growing role in \u003cb\u003epackaging applications\u003c\/b\u003e. It is thus more important than ever that all involved in the packaging industry command a \u003cb\u003ebasic understanding\u003c\/b\u003e of the properties of the common packaging plastics. This \u003cb\u003ehighly regarded\u003c\/b\u003e book provides just that to students and packaging professionals alike: material properties and how they relate to the chemical structure of the polymers, common processing methods for packaging applications, help with writing specifications, designing, fabricating, testing, and controlling the quality of the plastic material are covered comprehensively. The fourth edition has \u003cb\u003emajor revisions\u003c\/b\u003e in discussions of sustainability, recycling, and design for sustainability. Coverage of biodegradable and biobased plastics is also increased. Discussion of coatings is also expanded. Further updates and enhancements throughout ensure Plastics Packaging remains an \u003cb\u003eindispensable resource\u003c\/b\u003e for both the packaging expert and the novice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCulter, John D.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - John D. Culter, Ph.D., is President of Advanced Materials Engineering, Inc., and has worked in the plastics packaging industry since the early 1970s. He has developed and taught several courses in polymer packaging at Michigan State University and the Missouri University of Science and Technology, as well as in Brazil and Argentina, and online.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAuras, Rafael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Rafael Auras, Ph.D., is Professor at the MSU School of Packaging. His research interests include sustainable packaging systems, life cycle assessment, carbon-neutral packaging, packaging waste scenarios, biodegradation and compostability.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRabnawaz, Muhammad:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Muhammad Rabnawaz, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor at the MSU School of Packaging. His research interests include polymer synthesis from renewable feedstocks, design and preparation of smart materials, packaging sustainability, plastic recycling, and polmyer composites.\u003cbr\u003eEt al...\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hanser Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50915859824914,"sku":"9781569908228","price":160.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bacbdece-ca6f-4c3f-97ad-ee7dd0446ca3.jpg?v=1738831211","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/plastics-packaging-4e-properties-processing-applications-and-regulations-9781569908228","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}