AsiaIPEX is a one-stop-shop for players in the IP industry, facilitating IP trade and connection to the IP world. Whether you are a patent owner interested in selling your IP, or a manufacturer looking to buy technologies to upgrade your operation, you will find the portal a useful resource.

Back to search results

Resistant Barrier Coating

Detailed Technology Description

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology have developed a recyclable and renewable barrier coating for paper and cardboard.Historically, industrial coatings have included wax or thin plastic films such as polyethylene or polypropylene. However, there is an inherent problem with these conventional coatings, in that, recycling is often very difficult. The novel QUT approach utilises a unique lignin-based formulation to facilitate the formation of a thin film that acts as a barrier to moisture.The lignin coating technology being developed at QUT is currently maintained as confidential information.We are currently seeking expressions of interest from a commercial partner to participate in a pilot trial and undertake further development with a view to licensing the technology.

Country/Region

USA

For more information, please click Here