Dr. Lin Wei 's Research Laboratory 

Develop bio-based nanocomposite active films for smart packaging

Develop effective processes to produce nanocomposite active films for smart packaging materials from cellulosic biomass or the cellulose and lignin recovered from the byproducts of cellulose-based biofuel biochemical processes and existing pulp and paper industries.

Develop effective non-thermal plasma for food decontamination

Develop edible thin films and coating technologies for improving food quality and safety via non-thermal plasma platform 

Develop effective biosensors for food safety applications

Develop effective biosensor for monitoring and detecting microbial or contaminatants for food quality and safety