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High-barrier thermoforming polymer films for fiber-based food packaging

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Background

one • fıve is a biomaterials research, development and scale-up company, providing faster, affordable, tailored solutions with measurable environmental impact.

We seek to develop cutting-edge packaging solutions for fiber-based substrates to be used for food products like dairy with a shelf life exceeding 5 months.

We thus seek innovative packaging solutions that achieve water vapor transmission rate comparable to or surpassing polyolefins.

Thermoformability (the ability to undergo thermoforming) is a crucial characteristic for polymers intended to serve as barrier film in fiber-based packaging. This is especially significant given the extensive variety of shapes and forms these packaging are designed to accommodate. This will be thermoformed in an oval shaped container.

As we strive to enhance the longevity of dairy items, we invite material scientists to contribute their expertise in crafting materials that not only meet these stringent criteria but also advance the potential of fiber-based substrates for prolonged shelf life and optimal product protection.

What we're looking for

We are in search of replacements for polyolefin films in fiber-based food packaging (moulded fibers and pulp with 0% recycled content). We thus seek high-barrier thermoforming polymers. Material scientists, bring forth your groundbreaking ideas for more sustainable and efficient packaging solutions!

Our must-have requirements are:

Reason to believe solution is capable of receiving food compliance
Ideally WVTR (23°C / 85%RH) <4 g/m2 d (equivalent or better than polyolefines)
Ideally withstands hot fill (77°C) and refrigerating (4-10°C)
Thermoformability

Our nice-to-have's are:

WVTR (23°C / 85%RH) =0.1 g/m2 d
OTR not worse than PP
contributes <15% non-paper content
Capable of being sterilized with various technologies (UV, H2O2, pulsed light)
TRL 6+ would be ideal (but solutions that do not meet this maturity are still welcomed)

What's out of scope:

Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC)
Non-recyclable solutions

Acceptable technology readiness levels (TRL):

Levels 5-9

What we can offer you

Eligible partnership models:

Sponsored Research

Partners with relevant technologies will be able to receive co-finance of up to EUR 300,000 to their research thanks to industry funding and access to grants as well as our company's own development funds.

Compounds and Reagents

Partners can use our procurement services and lab warehouse for required input materials for experiments at our or our partners' facilities.

Expertise

Partners will have access to our industry experts in chemistry, biology, material science, and packaging. They will meet with our experts monthly and whenever needed to ensure project success.

Facilities and Services

Partners may access our labs and pilot line in Germany, or our partners' facilities, to test material characteristics and processability and conduct experiments/trials.

Who we are

one • fıve is a biomaterials research, development and scale-up company, providing circular, cleaner and tailor-made packaging solutions in record time and with measurable impact to the consumer packaged goods industry.

We develop clean & circular material solutions for our customers. Together, we create packaging that protects the environment and your products - equally.

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Reviewers

Alexander Schachner

Business Operations

Claire Gusko

Founder

Yang Zhao

Business Development Manager

Arda Yildirim

Technical Lead

Lucio Dandrea

Head of R&D

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Hi, We do have a 2-coat application that can withstand hot fills at 77 C and is likely to endure refrigeration. However, at 26°C / 80%RH, our WVTR results hovered around 3-7 g/(m^2-d). Should we still consider applying?

Nicholas Heller, Researcher, Mantrose-Haeuser

December 12, 2023