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Amcor seeks subject matter experts to collaborate on developing next-generation oxygen scavenger systems compatible with recyclable PET packaging formats for food and beverage applications.
Overview
- Collaborative opportunity with Amcor to advance oxygen scavenger technology
- Access to Amcor's expertise in packaging applications and commercialization pathways
- Opportunity to develop innovative solutions addressing sustainability and performance needs
- Potential to re-engineer known systems or create entirely new formulations optimized for monolayer and multilayer structures
Priority Areas
- New/Re-engineered Materials: Oxygen scavenger materials compatible with PET packaging formats
- Advanced Systems: Encapsulated particles, catalyst-assisted systems, and metal-polymer composites
- Integration Solutions: Scavenger materials designed for direct integration into films or rigid packaging
- Testing Methodologies: Evaluation of novel oxygen scavengers under relevant conditions
- Performance Assessment: High-throughput or accelerated methods for measuring scavenger kinetics and capacity
Eligibility & Requirements
Must Have:
- Expertise in oxygen scavenger formulation and development
- Experience testing oxygen scavenging performance
- Ability to conduct hands-on development of new scavenger materials
- Applications accepted from experts based in all countries
Nice to Have:
- Experience with scavenger integration into polymers, films, or other packaging applications
- Ability to perform scavenger kinetics and capacity modeling
- Familiarity with the IP landscape of legacy scavenger technologies
- Experience testing scavengers in packaging-relevant conditions or formats
- Understanding of regulatory or processing implications for barrier materials
Please note: Full RFP is attached in the "More Information" section of this page. Faculty and researchers interested in applying for these opportunities based on technologies developed or disclosed at Vanderbilt must submit their proposals through the CTTC.