Nanotechnology for the Solid Waste Reduction of Military Food Packaging

Abstract

This effort demonstrates and validates nanocomposite packaging for military rations to decrease the amount of solid waste for the military. This investigation focused on the Meal Bag for the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE), the non-retort food pouch for the MRE and the retort pouch for the MRE. These nanocomposite packaging systems were evaluated to ensure that all performance objectives were met in terms of shelf life, rough handling, and storage. Tests conducted included storage studies, insect infestation, recyclability, and transportation studies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1030669

Entities

People

  • Alan Wright
  • Claire Lee
  • Jason Niedzwiecki
  • Jeanne Lucciarini
  • Jo Ann Ratto
  • Nicole Favreau
  • Robin Altmeyer

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Department Of Defense
  • Drop Tests
  • Fungi
  • Impact Tests
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Nanocomposites
  • Performance Tests
  • Polymeric Films
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Materials Science
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology