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The
multidisciplinary nature of the Macromolecular Interfaces with Life Science
Program joins the expertise of leading scientists in polymer chemistry,
food science and technology, human and animal nutrition, biochemistry,
veterinary science and engineering who focus on free radical and oxidation
research. These collaborations can add value to the product line for: |
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- Food and Beverage
industries
- Pharmaceutical
industries
- Adhesive and Film
industries
- Pet food industries
- Nutraceutical industries
- Water quality industries
- Packaging industries
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Adhesive,
Films, Coatings, and Packaging Industries |
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MILES
faculty are world renowned for their research in polymer chemistry. The
potential impact in industry associated with their research includes: |
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- Fundamental understanding
of the thermo-oxidation in novel polymer coatings, adhesives, elastomers,
and fibers.
- Development of
novel analytical and process monitoring techniques for the detection
of oxidation.
- Structure-property-performance
relationships for high performance polymer films and coatings
- Understanding of
the role of antioxidant structure in the performance of biological and
sythetic antioxidants
- Nitroxide mediated
polymerization for the preparation of adhesives, coatings, films, and
fibers
- Oxygen scavenger
technologies for the preparation of high oxygen barrier packing materials
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Food
and Beverage Industries |
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MILES
brings together the expertise of three Food Science researchers with Polymer
Chemists to improve packing quality of food and beverages. The potential
impact for food and beverage industries include: |
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- Development
of polymers for food and beverage packaging to enhance and/or preserve
sensory quality of products.
- Development
of polymers for controlled release of antioxidants from packaging products.
- Examination
of the antioxidant profile of natural foods and bioactive components
for use in complex food systems and potential enhancement of health,
longevity and quality of life.
- Assessment
of the the interaction of bioactive components with macromolecular structures,
such as proteins and complex carbohydrates, to determine synergistic
or detrimental interactions that may enhance or interfere with biological
activity.
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Pet
Food Industries |
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MILES
unites research faculty in Veterinary Medicine and Sciences, Food Science
and Technology, and Polymer Chemistry to improve pet food quality. The potential
impact for Pet Food companies include: |
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- Development of
novel antioxidant enriched ingredients (plant and animal) for pet foods
- Enhanced understanding
of oxidative damage in obesity and Type II diabetes in domestic animals
with exploration of nutritional intervention strategies.
- Understanding of
the implications of oxidative initiators on formation of intermediate
and end-products impacting pet food quality.
- Development of
products that intercept intermediate and end-products of oxidation in
pet food matrices.
- Development of
novel natural and synthetic antioxidants for use in pet foods.
- Novel nutrient
delivery systems using polymers.
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