Nanotechnology is often described as the manipulation of atoms and molecules to create structures with “real-world” applications.
In packaging, raw materials could be created to enhance durability, improve gas and oxygen barriers for films and food packaging, and lengthen shelf life for the packaged product. So reports a new book entitled “Nanotechnology in Packaging.” In a section of the book covering commercial packaging applications, the publication refers to reports from U.S. analyst B.R.G. Townsend and Packaging Strategies, that note:
