Auras Lab News

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  Life Cycle of Sustainable Packaging: from Design to End of Life

  Published on September 28, 2022
  Our book “Life Cycle of Sustainable Packaging: from Design to End of Life” has been published.

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  Nutritious mushroom protein crisp – healthy alternative to starchy snack

  Published on March 4, 2022
  A method of producing and testing mushrooms protein crisps (MPC), a healthy alternative to conventional starchy snacks that are rich in protein, nutraceutical compounds, minerals, vitamin, dietary fiber, and immunity inducing beta-glucans.

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  Morphological, barrier, thermal, and rheological properties of high-pressure treated co-extruded polylactide films and the suitability for food packaging

  Published on March 3, 2022
  Coextruded polylactide films were tested in high-pressure system.

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  Teaching Philosophy

  Published on March 3, 2022
  Think of your footprint: inspiring students to be lifelong learners and be passionate about their packaging profession

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  MSU School of Packaging receives grants to develop two new processes to recycle and reuse plastics

  Published on July 9, 2021
  The Rabnawaz Research Team is developing new processes for bottle-to-bottle recycling and a responsible solution to reuse mixed plastic waste.

• Developing biodegradable plastics to reduce negative environmental impacts

  Published on February 14, 2017
  Conventional plastic can take over 1,000 years to degrade. Rafael Auras believes this can be solved through biodegradable and compostable materials.

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  Packaging Researcher Honored

  Published on July 13, 2010
  Rafael Auras received the 2009-2010 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Excellence in Teaching: New Teacher Award.