EUR 7.7m EU funding for research into antimicrobial surfaces for use in food packaging / Active polymer films based on natural halloysite nanotubes

“HyperBioCoat” project is established / Improved barrier properties for bio-based packaging

Aimplas collaboration with Ainia on “Sostpack” research project / Aim to improve properties for use in food packaging

Germany's IKV invites participants to 12-month study / Focus on changes needed in product development / Launch in March 2017

EU-sponsored research project on new multilayer food packaging structures wraps up / Valuable insights into developments needed for use of non-authorised recyclate materials

No adverse impact from using rPET in hot-fill bottles / Performance acceptable but yellowing at high recyclate levels affects aesthetics / PTI study

UK project to improve fresh food packaging / Cranfield University partners Johnson Matthey in three-year deal

US scientists develop environmentally friendly catalyst for biodegradable plastics

New technology separates aromatics from crude oil using reverse membrane osmosis / Significant energy savings / Further tests necessary

Dutch research partnership collaborates with Sabic on development of starch-based films / Combination of waterproofing and oxygen barrier in low-cost production of food packaging

Project to develop bioplastic packaging that helps extend shelf life / Sensors display when food not fit to eat / Four prototypes

Japanese scientists discover bacteria that decompose PET / “Bioremediation strategy” breaks polymer down into its monomer components

European project to valorise co- and by-products of legumes in plastics production / Work brings research facilities together with industry associations, food and plastics companies

Improved process to overmould unidirectional reinforced tapes and fabric-reinforced thermoplastics

New polymer R&D centre opens in Lyon / Collaboration involving all key French producers