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
Biorefinery for the exploitation and valorisation of by products and waste from agrofood and feed industry
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
Design of exnzymatic processes for transformations or bioconversions: ptimization of the processing conditions and characterization of the product
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 of microorganism development on raw materials and packaged foods
Evaluation of packaging mechanical resistance with numeric simulation and experimental trials
Evaluation of the functional properties of ingredients and new product formulation
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)
Mechanical tests on packaging and packaging materials
Microorganism selection for a particular process
New ingredients, feed, and food formulation
New material and technique study for bio- and eco-compatible packaging films
New materials to reduce environment impact
Optimization of fermentation and biotransformation processes
Optimization of fermentation process, study and evaluation of the nutritional and functional properties of ingredients, valorisation of ingredients and products
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
Safety regulations and standards for food by-products, leftovers, microorganisms and processes
Shelf-life evaluation and study of the interaction packaging-product