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Packaging

The world’s population and, by extension its purchasing power, are increasing. The agri-food industry needs to step up production whilst ensuring this is compatible with food safety and generating less food waste.

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The packaging industry is making huge efforts to respond to these challenges using technology. In AIMPLAS, we help companies to develop new packaging solutions that extend the shelf life of packaged products, inform the consumer about the condition of the products contained in them, and feature new functions or properties. Our work in this area has already led to several successful smart and active packaging products already being brought to market.

In addition, we help companies comply with plastics legislation on food contact and with hygiene protocols and good manufacturing practices.

Research lines

Active Packaging

Formulation of plastics with active additives.
Active coatings.
Encapsulation and controlled release of active substances.

Smart Packaging

Functional printing for marking and sensors.
Plastronics.
Multifunctional and hybrid structures.

Food Safety

Detection, identification and reduction of NIAS (Non-Intentionally Added Substances).
Strategies for contaminant reduction.
Development of specific migration methods.
Risk assessment of plastic materials through bioassays.
Manufacture and labelling of micro- and nanoplastic standards.

Barrier and High-Performance Packaging

Recyclable monomaterial packaging.
Development of natural polymers.
High-barrier materials, hybrid materials and surface treatments.
Coatings with barrier properties.
Paper, cardboard or plastic films coatings with natural and/or biodegradable polymers.

Reusable Packaging