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# 2024 EcoBarrier Coatings |
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EcoBarrier is a food-grade, plant-based coating that protects paper and card from liquids and gases by forming a durable barrier. It uses a combination of a liquid-repellent wax, a natural roughening agent, and a carrier solvent. These components, when mixed, create a flexible coating that can be applied using various methods such as spray coating, screen printing, or dip coating. The coating’s surface morphology gives it advanced properties like anti-fouling, self-cleaning, and anti-icing, making it a versatile, eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging
Brenda Resendiz Diaz is a 3rd year PhD student at Queen Mary University of London in the School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS). She is an integral member of Crick’s research group, renowned for its expertise in advancing superhydrophobic materials. Brenda's current research focuses on the development of food-grade water-repellent coatings for innovative food packaging solutions, alongside pioneering a novel approach utilising sulfur polymers for textile applications. Brenda graduated with honors from the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico, and she is driving innovation in materials science with a focus on sustainable, functional packaging and textiles. more
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