Biobased polymer composites and nanocellulose materials for sustainable packaging
This technology focuses on the development of biobased polymers, biocomposites, and nanocellulose-based materials derived from agricultural biomass waste rich in starch and lignocellulosic components. The approach enables the conversion of low-value agricultural residues into high-performance sustainable polymer materials for applications such as biodegradable films, sustainable packaging materials, and other environmentally friendly polymer products. Through material design, formulation optimization, and nanocellulose reinforcement, the developed materials aim to improve mechanical properties, functionality, and sustainability compared with conventional petroleum-based plastics. The technology has been validated in laboratory conditions (TRL 4) using advanced material characterization techniques (FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, mechanical testing). We are seeking industry partners for co-development, sponsored research, and pilot-scale validation with organizations interested in sustainable packaging, bio-based materials, and next-generation polymer products derived from renewable resources.
About Université de Sherbrooke
Université de Sherbrooke is a mid-sized, comprehensive French-language public research university with campuses in Sherbrooke and Longueuil. A mature co-op program aligns learning with employer needs and supplies a steady pipeline of work-ready talent. A university-run research and technology park hosts companies alongside shared labs and prototyping spaces, enabling co-location, rapid iteration, and agile contract R&D. Integration with a major hospital system supports clinically informed translation, and research is backed by competitive funding from NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and the Fonds de recherche du Québec. A dedicated technology transfer office streamlines IP management, licensing, and startup formation with industry‑friendly agreements.
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