(a) Chemical structure of boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) coating on paper, (b-c) Oxygen and water vapor barrier properties, (d-f) Tensile strength in dry ...

AkzoNobel, a producer of specialty chemicals, paints and coatings headquartered in the Netherlands, has developed a coating technology that makes paper cups recyclable and compostable. The EvCote ...

What if there is a biodegradable packaging material with high performance without leaving microplastics? Plastic pollution presents a global challenge that must be solved. In particular, packaging ...

The demand for paper and paperboard production continuously grows worldwide, particularly in the packaging industry. Due to the paper's nature, it usually requires a surface coating to keep out water, ...

A recent study has found that to-go coffee cups may release microplastics when hot beverages are in them. Find out how to ...

Israeli scientists have said their new nano-coated “killer paper” could be used in food packaging to combat bacteria such as E.coli to extend product shelf life. The team from Institute of ...