Chapter 1: Packaging Concepts
C. Chandra Mohan. R. Pavithra and M. Sukumar
Chapter 2: Importance of Packaging
S. Karthikeyan, N. V. Kanimozhi and M. Sukumar
Chapter 3: Types of Packaging
M. J. Peter, M. A. Fayidh, M. Hemalatha and M. Sukumar
Chapter 4: Modified Atmosphere Packaging
U. Lalithapriya, S. Janani, R. Palpandi Raja and M. Sukumar
Chapter 5: Active and Intelligent Packaging
D. Madhushalini, S. Ashok Kumar and M. Sukumar
Chapter 6: Biopolymer for Food Packaging
K. Sudharsan, C. Suneetha, A. Fazila Muthahar and M. Sukumar
Chapter 7: Packaging Design and Machineries
K. Harini, K. Ramya and M. Sukumar
Chapter 8: Testing of Packaging Materials
B. Vajiha Aafrin, P. Azhagu Saravana Babu, M. P. Drisya Raj and M. Sukumar
Chapter 9: Safety in Packaging
V. Renuka, D. S. Dipshika, L. Sonali and M. Sukumar
Biography
M. Sukumar is a senior academic and an esteemed expert in the field of food technology, currently serving as the director of the Centre for Food Technology at Anna University, Chennai. With a strong foundation in research and academic leadership, he has played a pivotal role in advancing food processing and packaging technologies in India and abroad.
He has over 100 research publications in reputed national and international journals and has contributed to four book chapters in the area of food science and technology. His academic mentorship is equally noteworthy, having successfully guided 15 doctoral students, and he is currently supervising 11 PhD scholars in diverse areas of food technology.
His research interests span food preservation, functional foods, food safety, and sustainable packaging solutions. As the editor of Food Packaging Technology, he brings extensive knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of current industry trends and scientific innovations. His editorial leadership in this volume reflects his dedication to promoting high-quality research and fostering collaboration between academia and industry for the advancement of food packaging systems.
