Projet AQUAPACK (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Staff Exchanges
Panel : Chemistry
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The overall objective of the AQUAPACK project is the development and evaluation of the effect of novel biodegradable packaging systems on the quality and safety of perishable food and cosmetics in the supply chain of the EU region and worldwide, through the introduction of economically and environmentally sustainable packaging materials based on marine biomass (micro and macro-algae, fish processing side streams and by-catch). AQUAPACK faces the challenge of reducing plastic pollution through transnationally designed innovations for development of novel biodegradable packaging systems. Well-designed secondments between academic and industrial partners with complimentary capacities, will deliver the project objectives: (i) to introduce economically and environmentally sustainable, low carbon packaging materials based on aquatic biomass and side-streams, that can appropriately preserve the quality and safety of food and cosmetics products, from production all the way to consumption. (ii) design and test at least 2 biodegradable packaging materials appropriate for fish fillets and cosmetics, by developing: (i) biodegradable, active films appropriate for food and cosmetics by utilizing aquatic biomass, (ii) biodegradable films appropriate for secondary packaging of cosmetics. (b) An innovative direct freshness monitoring system (biosensor) applicable across the supply chain of perishable products. (iii) to improve the sustainability of the food and cosmetics sectors by preserving their quality, extending their shelf life and thus reducing waste. (iv) reduce waste of packaging materials by applying non-plastic, biodegradable packaging solutions for food and cosmeceutical products. (v) assess the sustainability and safety of the new packaging solutions in comparison to commonly used packaging for food and cosmetics. (vi) to provide cross-cutting interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, technology transfer and training to improve employability and career prospects.

Mots clés : biodegradable packaging active packaging smart packaging biopolymers bioactive compounds extracts microalgae macroalgae fish processing side streams waste valorization

Participants :
- Georgiou flexible packaging ae (Grèce) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 55200.0 €
- Marikomerc doo (Croatie) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 36800.0 €
- Organic bioelectronics (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 82800.0 €
- Université catholique Saint Vincent Martyr (Espagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 110400.0 €
- Susea bv (Pays-Bas) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 55200.0 €
- Necton-companhia portuguesa de culturas marinhas sa (Portugal) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 23000.0 €
- Blue island plc (Chypre) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 46000.0 €
- Université d'agriculture d'Athènes (Grèce) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 262200.0 €
- Université de l'Algarve (Portugal) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 92000.0 €
- University College de Londres (Royaume-Uni) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Institut de technologie de Chypre (Chypre) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 230000.0 €
- Université de Modène et de Reggio Emilie (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 69000.0 €
- Université de Zadar (Croatie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 36800.0 €
- Korres anonymi etaireia - fysika proionta (Grèce) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 27600.0 €
- La Rochelle Université (France) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 156400.0 €