Direct link to the webinar at 15:00
In the Interreg Northwest Europe project CurCol, we investigate the color production and application in bioplastic and paper packaging, based on the yellow natural colorant curcumin. In this webinar we will present the latest developments in the field of turmeric-based dyes and applications. Learn from our experts and give us your opinion on this topic!
PROGRAM
| Time | Presentation |
| 15:00h | Introduction of the CurCol project by Han van Kasteren, Centre of Expertise Biobased Economy. |
| 15:15h | Curcumin as scaffold for biobased and biodegradable colorants for disposable packaging material Ellen Dendauw, Provinciaal Proefcentrum voor de Groenteteelt (PCG) and Kees Kruithof, Avans University of Applied Sciences |
| 15:30h | Processing curcumin colorants into biopolymers and coatings Margaret Brennan Fournet, James Murray, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and Brecht Demedts, Centexbel |
| 15:50h | Strategies to overcome curcumin’s poor biodegradability: Investigation of the chemical and biological stability of curcumin and its derivatives Bodo Philipp, Julia Wessel, University of Münster |
| 16:10h | About color perception and sustainable printing in the packaging industry Evert Ouwerkerk, Design to Launch |
| 16:30h | Discussion |
| 17:00h | Closure |
