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Record Nr.

UNINA9910462844703321

Titolo

Packaging technology [[electronic resource] ] : fundamentals, materials and processes / / edited by Anne Emblem and Henry Emblem

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge, : Woodhead Pub., 2012

ISBN

0-85709-570-6

Edizione

[1st edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (601 p.)

Collana

Woodhead Publishing in materials Packaging technology

Altri autori (Persone)

EmblemAnne

EmblemHenry

Disciplina

664.09

Soggetti

Packaging

Packaging - Design

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Recommended by the IOM3 Training Academy and endorsed by the Packaging Society.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Packaging fundamentals -- pt. 2. Packaging materials and components -- pt. 3. Packaging processes.

Sommario/riassunto

Packaging is a complex and wide-ranging subject. Comprehensive in scope and authoritative in its coverage, Packaging technology provides the ideal introduction and reference for both students and experienced packaging professionals.Part one provides a context for the book, discussing fundamental issues relating to packaging such as its role in society and its diverse functions, the packaging supply chain and legislative, environmental and marketing issues. Part two reviews the principal packaging materials such as glass, metal, plastics, paper and paper board. It also discusses closure