2.3.4. Bio-based materials: functionality and properties

Knowledge and skills

Participants will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the different types of bioplastics used for food packaging and adequate knowledge of their properties and legal aspects. They will explore the intricate relationship between bioplastics and food quality and how these materials can affect the preservation of the quality and safety of packaged food.
Students will gain the critical analytical skills required to investigate and understand the suitability of bioplastics for food packaging in order to evaluate their potential for sustainable packaging solutions.

Teacher and organization

Santina Romani and Maria Alessia Schouten
Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, Italy