Understanding gas transport in high barrier starch-based films
Mina Sharifi PhD
School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland
This project aims to develop new biodegradable starch-based films for food packaging. These films will have low oxygen and water vapour permeability, making them ideal for preserving food.
Starch is a renewable and low-cost material that can be processed into thermoplastic starch (TPS). Existing TPS films can be produced through a range of processing technologies, however composition and processing method can impact the physical properties and applications of the finished films. Blends will be prepared to understand options to enhance the mechanical and barrier properties of the films.
Our research will explore the relationship between the structure and barrier properties of these materials, aiming to create effective and sustainable packaging solutions for the food industry.
This project was developed in partnership with Plantic Technologies to enable the production of sustainable, high-performing, thin barrier films.
