Wood-based biocomposite beverage packaging solutions
Innovative use of wood veneer, chitosan, lignin, and biobased coatings for developing hydrophobic beverage packaging. This green solution enhances packaging functionality and sustainability, aiming to replace traditional materials.
Overview
Wood-based biocomposite beverage packaging solutions offer a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging materials. By utilizing wood veneer, chitosan, lignin, and biobased derivative coatings, this innovative solution enhances hydrophobic properties, making it suitable for beverage applications. The goal is to develop all-biobased packaging that is environmentally friendly, while maintaining functionality and durability.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Use of wood veneer for structural integrity and sustainability
- Application of biobased derivative coatings via dip or spray coating to enhance hydrophobic properties
- Derived from renewable resources like chitosan and lignin
- Designed to improve liquid packaging functionality, mechanical properties, and antioxidation
Testing and validation:
- Measurement of water vapor transmission rate
- Drop tests to ensure packaging integrity
- Assessment of toxicity and antioxidation properties
Technology readiness level
Current development is at Technology Readiness Level 2, indicating that the technology concept has been formulated with initial research demonstrating feasibility. Further development and testing are planned over the next year to advance its readiness and commercial viability.
About Kangwon National University
Kangwon National University is a large public research university organized across four campuses in Gangwon State, South Korea, with about 30,000 students and 1,400 faculty. Its regional model connects research, talent, and external partners across Chuncheon, Gangneung, Samcheok, and Wonju, giving companies multiple points of access to university expertise and facilities. An industry–university cooperation foundation supports sponsored research, shared equipment, technology commercialization, and startups; a campus innovation park is being developed to host companies and research organizations, joint work, field training, and networking. Research is supported by competitive funding from Korea’s National Research Foundation, Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and Ministry of Education.
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