Multilayered and multifunctional structures by bio-based films and membranes

Research summary

There is a trend in packaging industry toward more sustainable packaging materials not interfering with the end-of-life or recovery schemes and helping to avoid plastic waste accumulation. Simultaneously, there is interest in bio-based materials, which could open up possibilities for various biopolymers. Single-layer biopolymer films rarely have a competitive edge against synthetic films, thus combining several individual layers or films into multilayer packaging materials becomes necessary. In this way, good properties of several materials can be combined and, for example, the overall barrier properties may be improved.

Description

Research info

Research title
Multilayered and multifunctional structures by bio-based films and membranes

Research timeline
1.1.2014 - 1.12.2015

Keywords
barrier cellulose coatings Films food packaging

Region
Latin America

Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Finland

Institution
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

Funding instrument
Other

Project budget
0 - 200,000 euros

Head of research
Mika Vähä-Nissi

Contact information
Jari Vartiainen
+358408210748
jari.vartiainen@vtt.fi
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Record last updated
28.7.2015