Escudo de la República de Colombia
Accesibility Panel

Nanofibrous Membranes with Antimicrobial and/or Antioxidant Properties

for Use in Active Packaging or as Functional Ingredients

Needs Addressed

This technology primarily addresses the need for innovation in the development of active packaging—materials that not only act as passive barriers but also counteract factors that accelerate food deterioration, such as microbial contamination or oxidative reactions.

 

About the Technology

The technology involves the electrospinning of nanofibrous membranes using 100% food-grade polymers capable of incorporating multiple bioactive agents with antimicrobial (antibacterial, antifungal) and/or antioxidant properties. These membranes can be applied in active packaging to extend the shelf life of fresh and processed foods or as functional ingredients to enhance the bioavailability of beneficial compounds.

 

Keywords

Nanofibers, Electrospinning, Active Packaging, Antimicrobial Agents, Polymers, Novel Materials.

 

Market Opportunities

ackaging Industry: Companies seeking to develop materials with specialized functionalities.

Food Preservation for Space Travel: Applications in extending the shelf life of food in extreme environments.

Food Companies: Businesses looking to innovate their packaging systems for improved food preservation.

Advantages

Enables the production of 100% biodegradable and even edible materials.

Provides antimicrobial and antioxidant properties to packaging.

Customizable active compounds tailored to specific food preservation needs.

Can be developed with a circular economy approach, utilizing food industry by-products.

Maturity level

TRL3

 

Contact

Prof. Carlos Alberto Fuenmayor Bobadilla

cafuenmayorb@unal.edu.co

+57-6013165000 ext. 19211