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Seeking Biodegradable Spray Coatings For Fiber-based Packaging

• Posted by PepsiCo
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• Project Size : 50,000 - 250,000 €

PepsiCo is looking for biodegradable polymer coatings or biodegradable resins that can be spray applied to fiber-based beverage packaging (350 mL to 1 L in volume), deliver effective barrier performance, and enable high fiber recovery to support recyclability.

Seeking Novel Proteins, Peptides and Amino Acids with Health Benefits

• Posted by PepsiCo
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• Project Size : 50,000 - 250,000 €

PepsiCo is looking for novel proteins, peptides and amino acids that provide solutions for specific health benefits especially in the areas of weight management and muscle development/retention/repair. Other benefits of interest are heart health, sports performance, cognition, digestion, satiety, hormonal management, and overall wellness.

Seeking Natural Source of Benzoic Acid

• Posted by PepsiCo
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• Project Size : Strategic project backed by large scale funding €

PepsiCo is seeking natural extracts/technologies to potentially replace benzoic acid in high acid carbonated and non-carbonated hydration beverages. Project Scope: - Beverage Application - Non-carbonated and high acid Cold fill - Non-alcoholic application

Soy-PK: Bio-Based Alternative to Epoxy Resins

• Posted by Barry McGraw from Airable Research Lab, business line of Ohio Soybean Council
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• Innovative Products and Technologies

The Soy-PK reactive oligomer cross-linker resin (Soy-PK) offers a practical, cost-effective drop-in replacement for epoxy resins containing bisphenol-A (BPA). Such resins are widely used in coatings, especially in metal beverage and food container coatings that present serious mutagenicity and health concerns. The new technology offers a viable option to displace fossil-based BPA-containing epoxy resins with a renewable source raw material, improving the industry’s environmental footprint.

Advanced EPS-lightweight concrete

• Posted by Peter Mogyorosi from Laser Consult Ltd.
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• Innovative Products and Technologies

TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCT OVERVIEW "Additive composition for the production of lightweight concrete containing polystyrene beads, a method for producing the composition, and its application” is a brand new innovation that is a response to the need for environmentally conscious, cost-effective, and technologically advanced building materials. The product and technology is primarily aimed at manufacturers of concrete elements, transport concrete distributors, construction material distributors, and additive producers. The company is seeking partnerships with entities interested in promoting sustainable construction practices and reducing the environmental impact of the construction industry.

Blood-Based Biomarkers for Memory Loss

• Posted by Meghan Meyer from Georgetown University
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• Innovative Products and Technologies

- Non-invasive, affordable biomarkers can predict Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression, defining the asymptomatic period and enabling timely intervention. - Clinical indicators capable of differentiating Alzheimer's from Frontotemporal Dementia and aiding in identifying at-risk individuals for treatment planning and management. - Blood tests for identifying individuals at risk of cognitive decline and selecting participants for prevention trials and targeted therapies.