Database providing access to the High Technology Network's industrial research offering: research competences, type of analyses and tests available at the Laboratories. Companies can consult the Catalogue to find Laboratories and researchers that match their needs.
Competence
Anaerobic digestion for materials and energy production
Analysis of packaging regulations
Analysis of possible reuse and recycle of packaging materials
Assessment of the environmental impact (LCA) of one or more packagings
Biomethane upgrading
Biopolymers and microbial polymers
Characterization of polymeric material by differential scanning calorimetry and NMR
Chemical analyses for food quality and safety (off-flavours, plasticizers)
Consultation for techniques of Design of experiments (DoE)
Contamination analysis of pre- and post-extrusion recycled material
Conversion technologies for chemicals, materials and energy production (pyrolysis, gassification, fermentation, lignocellulosic treatments)
Development of new active and intelligent packaging
Effect of migration from packaging to food and vice-versa: analysis and study
Environmental impact analysis (SIA) and integrated environmental authorization (AIA) of plants and sites
Evaluation and characterization of biomass potential (availability, identification and mapping)
Evaluation of microorganism development on raw materials and packaged foods
Evaluation of packaging mechanical resistance with numeric simulation and experimental trials
Film thermoformation and food packaging in modified atmosphere
Gas permeability reduction in packaging materials
Global migration analysis of one or more packagings
Industrial ecodesign
IPCC guidelines for CO2 balance
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Life cycle assessment for food packaging
Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)
Life Cycle Management (LCM)/Life Cycle Thinking (LCT)
Marine and microalgal biotechnologies
Mechanical tests on packaging and packaging materials
New material and technique study for bio- and eco-compatible packaging films
New materials to reduce environment impact
Non-food crops for biomaterials and biofuels production
Optimized methods for homologation of packaging from recycled materials
Packaging innovation to enhance food shelf-life
Product certification (EMAS) and environmental certifications (EMAS, ISO)
Property enhancement of innovative biodegradable materials
Quality control of products with electronic noses
Quality control: use of control sheets to set up new packaging technologies and process monitoring
Risk Analysis
Shelf-life evaluation and study of the interaction packaging-product
Specific migration analysis of one or more packagings