17 Feb 2023 --- Researchers from the School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand and the School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, UK, have developed a shellac-based coating to improve the gas barrier properties of recyclable, compostable and sustainably sourced packaging materials. The coating helps liquid resistance while maintaining its environmentally sustainable properties. Molded pulp materials such as eucalyptus wood or sugarcane made from renewables are widely used as sustainable packaging materials. Its production volume represents more than 30% of all paper-based packaging materials and is suitable for recycling and composting.
