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5 Part I: Review on Biopolymers for Food Protection 1 Emerging Trends in Biopolymers for Food Packaging 1.1 Introduction to Polymers in Packaging 1.2 Classification of Biopolymers 1.3 Food Packaging Materials Based on Biopolymers 1.4 Concluding Remarks References 2 Biopolymers Derived from Marine Sources for Food Packaging Applications 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Fish Gelatin Films and Coating 2.3 Chitosan Films and Coatings 2.4 Future Perspectives and Concluding Remarks References 3 Edible Biopolymers for Food Preservation 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Polysaccharides 3.3 Proteins 3.4 Lipids 3.5 Edible Composite Materials 3.6 Active Coatings 3.7 Materials Selection and Application 3.8 Conclusions References
6 Part II: Food Packaging Based on Individual Biopolymers and their Composites 4 Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Its Composites: An Eco‐friendly Solution for Packaging 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Synthesis of PLA and Its Properties 4.3 Properties Required for Food Packaging 4.4 General Reinforcements for PLA 4.5 Biodegradability of PLA 4.6 Conclusions and Future Prospects References 5 Green and Sustainable Packaging Materials Using Thermoplastic Starch 5.1 Sustainability and Packaging: Toward a Greener Future 5.2 Thermoplastic Starch 5.3 Thermoplastic Starch‐Based Materials in Packaging 5.4 Conclusions References 6 Cutin‐Inspired Polymers and Plant Cuticle‐like Composites as Sustainable Food Packaging Materials 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Synthesis of Cutin‐Inspired Polyesters 6.3 Cutin‐Based and Cutin‐like Coatings and Composites 6.4 Concluding Remarks Acknowledgments References 7 Zein in Food Packaging 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Solvent Cast Zein Films 7.3 Chemical Characteristics of Solvent‐Cast Zein Films 7.4 Extrusion of Zein 7.5 Zein Laminates with Various Packaging Films 7.6 Zein Blend Films with Other Biopolymers 7.7 Outlook and Future Directions 7.8 Conclusions References
7 Part III: Biocomposites of Cellulose and Biopolymers in Food Packaging 8 Cellulose‐Reinforced Biocomposites Based on PHB and PHBV for Food Packaging Applications 8.1 Introduction to Bioplastics 8.2 PHB and PHBV: a SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat) Analysis 8.3 Cellulose Biocomposites 8.4 PHA/Fiber Composites 8.5 Conclusions References 9 Poly‐Paper: Cellulosic‐Filled Eco‐composite Material with Innovative Properties for Packaging 9.1 Introduction 9.2