Renewable lignin-based adhesives and coatings
University of Alberta researchers have developed a rapid, efficient lignin conversion process producing oligomers for coatings and biopolymers for high-strength adhesives. These renewable materials can be tuned for compo...
PET nanocomposites and hybrid coatings for high moisture barrier packaging
Advanced material solutions to enhance moisture barrier properties of PET packaging using in-situ nanocomposites with food-contact-approved nanoadditives and hybrid hydrophobic coatings. Developed by a polymer research l...
Chemical recycling of biopolymers through catalytic depolymerization technology
Catalytic depolymerization technology that breaks down biopolymers into reusable monomers. Built on proven catalysts originally developed for lignin valorization, this approach offers a viable pathway to circular biopoly...
Renewable bioplastic nanocomposites for single-use food packaging
Bionanocomposite packaging materials reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals, nano-clays, and POSS to overcome the poor water resistance, barrier, thermal, and mechanical properties of conventional bioplastics. Designed f...
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