Multilayer Barrier Paperboard Based on Nanocellulose and Biodegradable Thermoplastics

Johanna Lahti, Rajesh Koppolu, Tiffany Abitbol, Christian Aulin, Jurkka Kuusipalo, Martti Toivakka

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Abstract

Two continuous coating methods used in tandem to produce multilayer barrier paperboard: • Slot-die coating of Nanocellulose (MFC/CNF) • Extrusion coating of thermoplastics (LDPE, E (PLA+PBAT), PBS) • Extrusion coating helps offset coating defects in nanocellulose layer → improved overall barrier performance • A small % of pigment blended into nanocellulose helps with adhesion with thermoplastics • Plasticizers viz. glycerol promote uniform nanocellulose coating → better barrier • Sandwiching nanocellulose in-between water vapor impermeable layers could help with O2barrier at higher humidities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th Biennial TAPPI European PLACE Conference
PublisherTechnical Assoc. of the Pulp and Paper Industry Press
ISBN (Electronic)9781713862222
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Publication typeA4 Article in conference proceedings
EventBiennial TAPPI European PLACE Conference 2022 - Bratislava, Slovakia
Duration: 10 Oct 202212 Oct 2022
Conference number: 18

Publication series

NameTAPPI European PLACE Conference
Volume2022-October

Conference

ConferenceBiennial TAPPI European PLACE Conference 2022
Country/TerritorySlovakia
CityBratislava
Period10/10/2212/10/22

Publication forum classification

  • Publication forum level 0

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Media Technology
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • General Chemistry
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • General Materials Science

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