Development of recyclable, sustainable and functionalised packaging materials using plant-based technology to replace plastic

使用植物技术替代塑料，开发可回收、可持续和功能化的包装材料

• 批准号: 10078567
• 金额: $ 60.04万
• 依托单位: CELLUCOMP LIMITED
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Collaborative R&D
• 财政年份: 2023
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2023 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10078567
• 关键词: Development; recyclable; sustainable; functionalised; packaging

The UoE has discovered a unique enzyme which enables new functionalities to be introduced into cellulosic materials and patented its use for industrial applications. CelluComp produces microfibrillated cellulose from vegetable plant waste. This project will combine these technologies to offer enhanced materials for applications in paper-based packaging to replace single use plastic packaging.The materials developed will enable the replacement of the additives used in paper based packaging that help to provide strengthening (in wet and dry state) and barrier properties. These additives can include Per/poly-fluoro substances (PFAS or forever chemicals), polyimides, epichlorohydrins etc. some of these chemicals are in the process of coming under legislative restrictions in many countries.In addition, the materials/processes developed in this project will enable 3D-moulded paper package to be moulded with higher quality surface finishes. A high quality surface finish is critical for application of water based barrier coatings at levels, which do not impede recyclability/repulpability and biodegradability of the paper-based packaging yet still give the high levels of barrier for water/grease and oxygen resistance required for food contact packaging.The project will carry out an independent Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to assess the environmental impact of these new materials and processes. The opportunity to develop this plant enzyme based method to produce sustainable packaging and replace PFAS and oil based chemicals has considerable potential for economic and societal impact.

UOE发现了一种独特的酶，该酶使新功能可以引入纤维素材料中，并为其用于工业应用的专利。 Cellucomp从蔬菜植物废物中产生微信的纤维素。该项目将结合这些技术，为纸包装中的应用提供增强的材料，以替代单一使用塑料包装。开发的材料将替换基于纸质包装中使用的添加剂，从而有助于提供加强（在湿和干状态）和屏障特性。这些添加剂可以包括每/多氟化物质（PFA或永远的化学物质），聚酰亚胺，环氯氢蛋白等。其中一些化学物质正在许多国家/地区受到立法限制的过程。此外，此项目中开发的材料/过程将启用3D-MOULDED纸张包装，可塑造具有较高质量质量表面饰面的3D纸。高质量的表面饰面对于在水平上应用水性屏障涂料至关重要，这不会阻碍基于纸质包装的可回收性/可重复性和可生物降解性，但仍具有高水平的水/油脂耐药性和食品接触包装所需的抵抗力。开发基于植物酶的方法生产可持续包装和替代PFA和石油化学物质的机会具有很大的潜力，具有巨大的经济和社会影响。