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090127: Method to Improve Membrane Structures in Active Packaging Systems

Active packaging systems are desirable for specialized applications in the packaging of foods, chemicals, and medicines. Active packaging refers to the way materials embedded in the packaging membrane interact with the product to improve its shelf life, quality, and safety. Materials such as zeolite, alumina, and silica have been previously added...
Published: 7/21/2014   |   Inventor(s): Rafael Auras, Susan Selke, Dhayalan Elangovan, Isinay Yuzay
Keywords(s): Hydrogen Storage, PLA, Polylactic Acid Category(s): Food Science and Nutrition, Materials, Packaging

090011: Fabrication and Characterization of Biodegradable PLA-Zeolite Composites

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) enhances quality, extends the shelf life of perishable foods, and prevents loss revenues due to food spoilage. MAP is required because the balance and interaction of certain gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and oxygen, with packaged foods contributes to either poor or high food quality. Advances in packaging...
Published: 7/21/2014   |   Inventor(s): Susan Selke, Rafael Auras, Isinay Yuzay
Keywords(s): Biodegradable, Nanocomposites, Nanoparticle, PLA, Polylactic Acid, Zeolite Category(s): Food Science and Nutrition, Packaging, Agriculture

040109: Novel "Green" Materials from Soy Meal and Natural Rubber Blends

Petroleum-based plastics are derived from a non-sustainable source, for which alternatives are presently sought. These plastics are also environmentally burdensome because they are not biodegradable. This and other drawbacks associated with petroleum-based plastics have led to increased research efforts toward the development of biodegradable and...
Published: 7/21/2014   |   Inventor(s): Amar Mohanty, Qiangxian Wu, Susan Selke
Keywords(s): Biodegradable, Bioplastics, Green Material, Renewable, Tubing Category(s): Materials, Agriculture, Environment