From A to Z, this encyclopedia covers all aspects of packaging technologies essential to the food and pharmaceutical industries, among others. New to this edition includes: Advanced packaging materials such as antimicrobial materials, biobased materials, nanocomposite materials, ceramic-coated films, and perforated films; Advanced packaging technologies such as active and intelligent packaging, radio frequency identification (RFID), controlled release packaging, smart blending, nanotechnology, biosensor technology, and package integrity inspection; Various aspects important to packaging such as sustainable packaging, migration, lipid oxidation, light protection, and intellectual property; and more.