GoneShells Biobased degradable packaging

Purpose and goal

The purpose of the hypothesis is to develop the starch-based material by customize the barrier formulation and optimize the starch composition to improve the materials ability to package food. Through optimization of properties described above, prototyping and development of the started track with extrusion and thermoforming, TRL 5 can be reached. If the properties are optimized according to plan in combination with in-depth market analysis with stakeholders, it is considered that MRL level 4 can be reached. Through tests of the material´s compostability, SRL 4 can be reached.

Expected effects and result

The assessment is that the GoneShells products can combine high level of innovation with scaling up and commercialization without large investments since equipment for processing of fossil-based thermoplastics can be used. With the need of tailoring the barrier formulation, Nordic Barrier Coating participates, specialized in developing bio-based coatings and organic binders. The project offers starch producers new areas of use for their raw materials in which Lyckeby participates. Many end-users have shown interest in the products of which Eckes-Granini participates.

Planned approach and implementation

Market analysis and product specification with stakeholders lays the foundation for the project, followed by development and optimization of the starch material and the barrier formulation through tests and development in lab environment (RISE) and through Nordic Barrier Coating´s technology and equipment. Further development with extrusion and thermoforming as well as application method for the barrier is done alongside prototyping, design development and mechanical tests. The degradable and compostable ability of the material is also tested within the project.