The research activities of the group are in topics related to the:

• Development and characterization of materials such as biopolymers and bioblends with enhanced performance of interest in food hydrocolloids, food packaging and coatings
• Development of multifunctional active nanotechnologies (UV barrier, oxygen scavengers, ..) and applications of these in the food area
• Development of high gas and vapour barrier nanobiocomposites with enhanced performance for packaging applications
• Development and characterization of micro and nanoencapsulation of active and bioactive ingredients for the design of both novel functional foods and bioactive packaging constituents
• Development and characterization of the activity of novel and more efficient antimicrobials based on natural products and nanostructured materials
• Development of renewable materials making use of biotechnology routes
• Transfer of technology to the private sector via contract with industrial partners or by the creation of technology-based spin-offs

1. Nanotechnology in the Food Area
2. Nanocomposite Materials Development, Characterization and Processing
3. Bioplastics for Coatings and BioPackaging
4. Biotechnology Routes to Derive Sustainable Materials
5. Food Quality and Safety
6. Micro and Nanoencapsulation of Bioactives, Control Release and Cell Viability Studies
7. Active and Bioactive Nanostructured Materials Based on Natural Products