Coatings for Paper-Based Substrates Suitable for Fresh Foods

Project Objectives:

1. Select materials for the functional coating of deli paper as alternatives to currently used solutions.
2. Define the optimal conditions for the production and deposition of the new coatings, also using a statistical experimental design approach, in view of potential industrial scale-up.
3. Characterize the antimicrobial properties of natural molecules in vitro and assess their effectiveness against selected target microorganisms.

Objectives Achieved:

Development of coatings that enhance paper performance while preserving its recyclability and/or compostability
Demonstration that the formulated coatings provide effective barrier properties against grease and water vapor;
Production of biodegradable coatings, with compostability tests showing positive results.