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Starch-modified fillers for linerboard and paper grades: A perspective review, TAPPI JOURNAL April 2010
Starch-modified fillers for linerboard and paper grades: A perspective review, TAPPI JOURNAL April 2010
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Using laser speckle to measure the roughness of paper, TAPPI JOURNAL March 2011
Using laser speckle to measure the roughness of paper, TAPPI JOURNAL March 2011
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Papermaking Potential of Novel Structured PCC Fillers with Enhanced Refractive Index, TAPPI JOURNAL January 2010
Papermaking Potential of Novel Structured PCC Fillers with Enhanced Refractive Index, TAPPI JOURNAL January 2010
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Calendering Effects on Coating Pore Structure and Ink Setting Behavior, TAPPI JOURNAL January 2010
Calendering Effects on Coating Pore Structure and Ink Setting Behavior, TAPPI JOURNAL January 2010
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Improving anaerobic conversion of pulp mill secondary sludge to biogas by pretreatment, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2010
Improving anaerobic conversion of pulp mill secondary sludge to biogas by pretreatment, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2010
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Comparison of ultraviolet inkjet printing on different synth
Comparison of ultraviolet inkjet printing on different synthetic fibrous papers, TAPPI JOURNAL May 2010
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A new method for quantifying \ the blocking of coated paperboard, TAPPI JOURNAL May 2010
A new method for quantifying \ the blocking of coated paperboard, TAPPI JOURNAL May 2010
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Changes with aging in the surface hydrophobicity of coated paper, TAPPI JOURNAL May 2010
Changes with aging in the surface hydrophobicity of coated paper, TAPPI JOURNAL May 2010
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Effect of ink and paperboard characteristics on flexographic
Effect of ink and paperboard characteristics on flexographic print quality based on print density, TAPPI JOURNAL September 2011
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Water and grease resistance of paperboard coated with long chain cellulose fatty acid esters using electrostatic powder coating, TAPPI Journal April 2026
ABSTRACT: Fiber-based materials used for foodservice, takeaway, and other packaging applications must typically provide water and grease resistance. Simultaneously, there is growing interest towards bio-based and renewable barrier coatings. In this study we applied thermoplastic long chain fatty acid cellulose esters onto paperboard using electrostatic powder coating to create barrier properties of interest. Electrostatic powder coating provides a water-free process to tackle moisture-induced quality issues and to provide an even coating layer. Cellulose octanoate and palmitate esters were produced in pilot scale. These were ground into fine particles using liquid nitrogen and applied onto paperboard sheets using an electrostatic powder gun. The loosely packed coatings were fixed and fused onto the paperboard by hot pressing. We characterized the coated sheets for coating thickness, contact angles with water, water absorption, grease resistance (KIT), and olive oil barrier. Two commercial polyethylene powders were used as references. Our results indicated that the long chain cellulose fatty acid ester coatings were thermoplastic and hydrophobic with contact angles above 100°. Water absorption was similar to the reference coatings. While grease resistance was lower than with the references, the cellulose ester coatings slowed down diffusion of olive oil through the paperboard. Cellulose octanoate ester with a lower melt viscosity already provided smooth coatings after the initial hot pressing step, while in most cases, the second post hot pressing step further improved the barrier properties.