Fresher Fruit
29 August 2007, 13:39
Categories: coatings membranes
Many companies are investing in new packaging for food, as manufacturers are looking for biodegradable, practical films that comply with regulatory demands. Recent innovations include the US Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) new biofilm made from dairy and biofuel by-products, and a new oxygen barrier film made by Swedish company Xylophane.
Researchers in the UK are also carrying out research into films made using nanotechnology. At Sheffield Hallam University, work is underway on the design of nanoclay particles, which are expected to significantly improve the barrier properties and mechanical strength of new biopolymer films and coatings.
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Posted by: The Editors
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