3D Printing of Food Products for Sustainability

Innovation, Design and Applications

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Banu Yetkin Ekren (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover

440 Seiten

2026
Academic Press Inc (Verlag)
978-0-443-33916-5 (ISBN)

Infos

3D Printing of Food Products for Sustainability: Innovation, Design and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in 3D printing technology as applied to food production, with a focus on sustainability. Divided in 5 parts, the book blends theoretical insights with practical guidelines and real-world case studies to equip readers with a deep understanding of sustainable additive manufacturing processes in the food industry. It addresses the urgent need for innovative approaches to food manufacturing that prioritize environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and sustainability. The book also offers a detailed exploration of the intersections between 3D printing technology and sustainable food production, making it an indispensable guide for those committed to shaping the future of food sustainability.

Autor

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is an adjunct professor and lab director in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), United States. His research is focused on sustainability, nanotechnology & advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of several books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas. He has published with ELSEVIER, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer. Dr. Banu Y. Ekren is a distinguished academic and Senior Lecturer specializing in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Her prolific output includes not only articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals but also book chapters and conference proceedings that reflect her broad expertise in simulation modelling, warehousing, and optimization techniques. Dr. Ekren’s work has not only been recognized by academic peers but has also seen wide application in practice, helping to advance the design and efficiency of supply chains and warehousing systems worldwide.

Inhalt

PART 1: FOUNDATIONS OF 3D PRINTING FOR FOOD PRODUCTS
1. Introduction to 3D Printing for Food Products
2. Materials Science and Food Fabrication for 3D Printing of Food Products
3. Technological Overview of 3D Printers for Food Products

PART 2: METHODOLOGIES AND PROCESSES USED IN 3D PRINTING OF FOOD PRODUCTS
4. 3D Printing of Food Products for Sustainability Material Extrusion Techniques
5. 3D Scanning, Digital Modelling and Software Algorithms for Food Design in 3D Printing of Food Products
6. Post-processing, Finishing Techniques and Quality Control in 3D Printing of Food Products

PART 3: SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS IN FOOD PRODUCTION THROUGH 3D PRINTING
7. Utilizing 3D Printing for Customized Nutrition and Sustainability in Institutional Food Services
8. 3D Printing's Impact on Sustainable Food Supply Chain Management
9. Advancing 3D Printing in Food Systems for a Sustainable Circular Economy and Waste Management
10. Implementing 3D Printing in Food Production for Sustainable Mass Customization and Meeting Consumer Preferences

PART 4: EXAMINING CASE STUDIES: 3D PRINTING OF FOOD PRODUCTS FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
11. Case Study I: Health and Wellness Applications of 3D Printed Food
12. Case Study II: Environmental Impact Assessment of 3D Printed Food

PART 5: VARIOUS ASPECTS OF 3D PRINTING IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION
13. Evaluating the Lifecycle and Ethical Considerations for 3D-Printed Food Products
14. Market Dynamics, Economics, and Future Trends in Sustainable 3D Printing of Food Products

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 23.1.2026
• Verlagsort: San Diego
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 152 x 229 mm
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Lebensmitteltechnologie
• ISBN-10: 0-443-33916-3 / 0443339163
• ISBN-13: 978-0-443-33916-5 / 9780443339165
• Zustand: Neuware