Circular economy and sustainability
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS FOR PACKAGING APPLICATIONS
THERMOPACK
Motivation
The increasing environmental requirements and new regulatory frameworks are driving the packaging industry to replace conventional polymers with more sustainable materials. However, currently available biopolymers still show limitations in terms of mechanical properties, barrier performance and processability, which hinders their direct use in industrial applications.
In response to this need, the project arises with the objective of developing sustainable packaging formulations and systems, optimising their performance in polymer processing technologies such as blow moulding, thermoforming and injection moulding.
Objectives
The objective of the project is to develop and optimise new sustainable thermoplastic materials for use in packaging applications, through the identification and formulation of advanced raw materials, the production of sheets and mono‑ and multi‑material systems, and the development of demonstrators that validate their technical and functional performance in sustainable packaging solutions.
Expected results
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Identification and processing of new sustainable thermoplastic raw materials for use in polymer transformation processes focused on packaging.
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Development of thermoplastic sheets based on sustainable raw materials and formulations, such as recycled, bio‑based or biodegradable materials.
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Development of sustainable mono‑ and multi‑material packaging systems.
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Development of packaging demonstrators based on the materials and systems developed within the project.
Grant number: PENDING
Programme: Plan of non-economic activities 2026
Period of execution: January 2026 – December 2026
Status: In progress
More information: PLAN OF ACTION
Entity: IVACE
Project supported by the Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Commerce and Tourism of the Generalitat Valenciana, through IVACE.
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R&D AREAS
New high-performance functionalised materials
Circular economy and sustainability
Advanced manufacturing, smart textiles and digitalisation
High value-added solutions for strategic markets
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AITEX is present at the Babykid FIMI fair at Feria Valencia from January 26 to 28, presenting tests and certifications for children’s products.
AITEX has attended the Cosmetorium fair in Barcelona once again on October to present its new products for the cosmetic sector.
AITEX has hosted the LIFE POLITEX workshop entitled “Closing the textile polyester cycle: challenges and opportunities”, based on promoting sustainable solutions for the management and recycling of textile materials.