Objective The Project addresses a novel concept in food packaging: the use of low cost, biodegradabel reinforced packaging (such as whey based) that may substitute at large extent aluminium foils, various low degradable plastics and high cost packaging materials. Currently used plastics cause substantial problems to municipal waste disposal due to large volume-to-weight number of packaging materials and their low biodegradable index. The new packaging materials will be thoroughly tested in conformity of the upgraded EU testing standards with respect to their mechanical properties and permeability do moisture, oils, gases and toxic substances such as inks, adhesives, solvents, etc. A novel approach based on ultrasonic scanning of foods for monitoring of the packaging materials performance will be developed and tested. An expert system will be developed for the "intelligent" design and selection of the substitute materials that satisfy the desired requirements including the shelf life parameter. Fields of science engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwaste managementnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrypost-transition metalsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencesartificial intelligenceexpert systemsengineering and technologyother engineering and technologiesfood technologyfood packaging Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-1. - Key action Food, Nutrition and Health Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinator ROTAS ITALIA S.R.L. EU contribution No data Address Via Francesco Di Sales 11 31100 TREVISO Italy See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all MARGRAF S.L. Spain EU contribution No data Address C/. Rosellon 12/14 08029 BARCELONA See on map Total cost No data
