100% Recyclable, Fluorine- and Plastic-Free Fat, Grease and Water Resistant Paper Coating

 

Executive Summary

 

With a societal push to remove plastics from the food industry, there is a need for alternative packaging solutions. Governments and corporations alike have begun banning various single-use plastic products in favor of protecting the environment. This technology seeks to improve polymer coating materials for paper products. This technology allows for paper cups and plates to be more widely implemented in applications typically only satisfied with plastic products.

 

Description of Technology

 

This technology facilitates the repellency of both oils and water from paper products such as plates, straws, and cups. This coating has enhanced mechanical durability compared to other methods of achieving oleo-and-hydrophobicity such as wax coatings. While fluorine products are employed to offer similar properties, there are generally expensive and may cause environmental and human health hazards. Key components of this technology may be obtained from low cost natural sources. This technology is a closed loop where paper pulp is 100% recyclable.

 

Key Benefits

  • Superior durability
  • Oil and water repellency
  • Fluorine free

 

Applications

  • Coatings for paper plates, cups, etc.
  • Wrappers for greasy food

 

Patent Status 

 

Patent Pending

 

Licensing Rights Available

 

Full licensing rights available

 

Inventors

 

Prof. Muhammad Rabnawaz, Zhao Li

 

Tech ID

 

TEC2019-0001

 

Patent Information:

For Information, Contact:

Raymond Devito
Technology Manager
Michigan State University
devitora@msu.edu
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