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
Analysis of packaging regulations
Analysis of possible reuse and recycle of packaging materials
Assessment of the environmental impact (LCA) of one or more packagings
Characterization of polymeric material by differential scanning calorimetry and NMR
Characterization of products of microbial origin: biomass, metabolites, natural antibiotics. Conversion and transformation processes of food an by-products
Chemical analyses for food quality and safety (off-flavours, plasticizers)
Combined stabilization strategies to enhance shelf-life and food safety
Consultation for techniques of Design of experiments (DoE)
Contamination analysis of pre- and post-extrusion recycled material
Development of new active and intelligent packaging
Effect of migration from packaging to food and vice-versa: analysis and study
Effects of packaging on the evolution of food microbial population
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
Innovative strategies for microbial control: the use of natural antimicrobials and thermal treatments
Interaction between food microorganisms and gut microbiota
Life cycle assessment for food packaging
Marker identification for the instrumental detection of desired or undesired microflora: set up of markers or indicators
Mechanical tests on packaging and packaging materials
Microbial analysis, challenge tests, instrumental analyses
Microbial response to environmental stress: optimization of microbial performance
Microbial strain selection for food production: enzymatic, physiological, and genetic characterization
Microbial strain selection: technological characterization
Microbiological activity in food: risk analysis
Modulation of microbial growth and shelf-life evaluation as a function of formulation and storage condition
Molecular analyses for the identification of pathogens and spoilage microorganisms and the evaluation of their impact on final product,
New material and technique study for bio- and eco-compatible packaging films
New materials to reduce environment impact
Optimization of traditional stabilizing treatment to improve food quality
Optimized methods for homologation of packaging from recycled materials
Otpimization of fermentation conditions: traceability and authenticity of typical or brand fermented food products
Packaging innovation to enhance food shelf-life
Predictive microbiology for shelf-life prevision, for food safety and for innovative products.
Procedures and optimization of microbiological processes in fermented food and feed
Process and plant optimization for fermented foods
Property enhancement of innovative biodegradable materials
Quality control of products with electronic noses