Thermal Performance of Food Packaging Containing Phase Change Materials

The thermal performance of thermo-active food packaging is a key factor in ensuring its successful application. The enthalpy (latent heat) and temperature of fusion of the phase change materials (PCMs) must be certified to match the payload requirements. The PCM-functionalized material also must be characterized through kinetic experiments in a near-real application experimental setup. Reliable and comparable protocols for these characterizations are proposed in this chapter.