CHatgpt summary & Analysis

The patent relates to a process for manufacturing eco-friendly packaging materials using chia seed mucilage, glycerol, and sorbitol. The resulting packaging material has good tensile strength, lower water vapor permeability, and good flexibility.

Potential food and agricultural uses for this technology include:
- Edible food coatings: The biofilms developed using chia seed mucilage can be used as edible coatings for fruits and vegetables, which can help in extending their shelf life and reducing food waste.
- Packaging material: The packaging material can be used for fast food packaging, snack food packaging, and other food-related applications.

According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets, the global biodegradable packaging market is expected to reach $20.7 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 17.4% from 2020 to 2025. Additionally, the global edible coatings market is expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2020 to 2025.

This patent warrants further due diligence to explore the commercial potential based on GFRP's mission for several reasons:
- The patent aligns with GFRP's mission of revolutionizing the food and agriculture industries by developing nascent technologies into new products and services.
- The technology can contribute to GFRP's goal of catalyzing economic and job growth in rural communities by creating opportunities for farmers and other stakeholders.
- The eco-friendliness of the packaging material can appeal to consumers who prioritize sustainable and environmentally friendly products.

Sources:
- https://bigideaventures.com/
- https://bigideaventures.com/generation-food-rural-partners/
- https://patents.google.com/patent/US20220153492A1/en?oq=US-2022153492-A1
- ResearchAndMarkets report on biodegradable packaging market: https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5469453/biodegradable-packaging-market-growth-trends
- ResearchAndMarkets report on edible coatings market: https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/4769752/edible-coatings-market-growth-trends-and-forecast

Abstract

The present application relates generally to a process of manufacturing an optimized packing material comprising chia seed mucilage (CSM), glycerol, and sorbitol, wherein said packaging materials have a good tensile strength (2.005 N/mm2), lower water vapor permeability (1.73×10−9 g×s×Pa/m), a good flexibility (e.g. high elongation at break, 31.729%). The optimum conditions of polyol concentration were 1.3 g of glycerol and 2.0 g of sorbitol per g of CSM. Based on these results, chia seed mucilage can successfully be used to develop biofilms with potential to be used in drug delivery and edible food coating applications. Both the process and the products are within the scope of this application.

Claims

A packaging material comprising chia seed mucilage (CSM), glycerol, and sorbitol.
The packaging material according to claim 1, wherein said packaging material is a film having a tensile strength of about 2 N/mm2 or higher, a water vapor permeability of about 1.7×10−9 g×s×Pa/m or lower, and a flexibility of about 30% or higher (e.g., an elongation at break).
The packaging material according to claim 1, wherein said packaging material is environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
The packaging material according to claim 1, wherein said material comprises CSM about 23%; glycerol about 30%; and sorbitol about 47% (W/W percentage).
The packaging material according to claim 1, wherein said CSM comprises about 12% moisture, about 12% proteins, and about 75% carbohydrates.
The packaging material according to claim 1, wherein said packaging material is a film used for food packaging.
The packaging material according to claim 1, wherein said packaging material is a film used for drug packaging and/or delivery for consumption by human beings and/or animals.
The packaging material according to claim 1, wherein the quality of said packaging materials is measured by solubility, water vapor permeability, tensile strength, elongation break, and water contact angle.
The packaging material according to claim 1, wherein said packaging material has a high tensile strength and a decreased water vapor permeability if Raman spectra analysis of said packaging material shows a shift from 854 to 872 cm−1 and shift from 1061 to 1076 cm−1, indicating an increase in hydrogen bonding responsible for the high tensile strength and decreased water vapor permeability.
A process for manufacturing a packaging material using chia seeds mucilage (CSM) comprising the steps of: a. preparing a water solution of glycerol and sorbitol; b. adding lyophilized CSM to the solution of glycerol and sorbitol and stirring until a homogenous suspension is achieved; c. removing air from the homogenous suspension under vacuum; and d. casting the homogenous suspension and drying to afford said packaging material.
The process according to claim 10, wherein said packaging material is a film having a tensile strength of about 2 N/mm2 or higher, a water vapor permeability of about 1.7×10−9 g×s×Pa/m or lower, and a flexibility of about 30% or higher (e.g., an elongation at break).
The process according to claim 10, wherein said packaging material is environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
The process according to claim 10, wherein said material comprises CSM about 23%; glycerol about 30%; and sorbitol about 47% (W/W percentage).
The process according to claim 10, wherein said CSM comprises about 12% moisture, about 12% proteins, and about 75% carbohydrates.
The process according to claim 10, wherein said packaging material is for edible food/feed coating and packaging for consumption by human beings and animals.
The process according to claim 10, wherein said packaging material is a film used for drug packaging and/or delivery for consumption by human beings and/or animals.
The process according to claim 10, wherein the quality of said packaging materials is measured by solubility, water vapor permeability, tensile strength, elongation break, and water contact angle.
The process according to claim 10, wherein said packaging material has a high tensile strength and a decreased water vapor permeability if Raman spectra analysis of said packaging material shows a shift from 854 to 872 cm−1 and a shift from 1061 to 1076 cm−1, indicating an increase in hydrogen bonding responsible for the high tensile strength and decreased water vapor permeability.
The process for manufacturing a packaging material using chia seeds mucilage (CSM) according to claim 10, wherein said drying process is carried out at about 42° C. for about 10 h.
A packaging material manufactured according to the process of claim 10.

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CAGR:

5.5

# LPs Interested:

4

Competition:

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$411B by 2026

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Environment friendly packaging materials of chia seed biomass and the uses thereof

US-2022153492-A1

LP6, LP7, CP1, LP10

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2022-05-19

Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization

2023-01-01

CHatgpt summary & Analysis

Abstract

Claims

5.5

4

High

Food Packaging

$411B by 2026

3

Yes

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