Nanocellulose-based coating for high barrier packaging
A sustainable, recyclable nanocellulose coating offering superior oxygen and moisture barriers for packaging applications. It replaces non-recyclable multilayers, adhering to current production lines and eliminating petroleum-based polymers.
Overview
This innovative nanocellulose-based coating system offers a sustainable solution for the packaging industry by providing high oxygen and moisture barrier properties. Designed to be fully recyclable in standard paper streams, this water-based formulation adheres strongly to nanocellulose substrates, eliminating the reliance on petroleum-based polymers. The coating is scalable, compostable, and healthcare-compliant, making it an ideal choice for environmentally conscious packaging solutions.
Technical specifications
- Nanocellulose-based formulation: Utilizes nanocellulose and bio-based co-polymers to achieve high barrier performance.
- High barrier properties: Lab-scale tests confirm oxygen and moisture transmission rates meet industry standards.
- Compatibility: The coating is designed to work with existing packaging lines, ensuring ease of integration and scalability.
- Sustainability: Fully recyclable and compostable, addressing key environmental concerns.
Technology readiness level
This technology is currently at TRL 6, having been validated in a laboratory setting with plans for scaling up to commercial manufacturability. Future phases include material screening, coating application development, and recyclability assessments, culminating in a validated prototype ready for commercialization.
About University of Missouri, Columbia
Founded as Missouri’s flagship land‑grant, the University of Missouri–Columbia is a comprehensive public research university serving a large student body and partners statewide. Industry engages on campus through co‑located research cores, a research park and incubator in Columbia, and access to a high‑power university research reactor supporting isotope production and advanced testing. An integrated academic health system enables clinical studies and translation, while a statewide extension and agricultural research network links companies to field sites, producers, and community testbeds across Missouri. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NIH, NSF, USDA, and DOE. A dedicated tech transfer office supports IP, licensing, and sponsored‑research agreements.
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