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Comparison of the application of polysaccharide-based barrier coatings on paper using film press and spray coating, TAPPI Journal January 2025
The growing demand for sustainable packaging has spurred research into biopolymer-based solutions and their application to paper substrates. This study compares the application of low solids, high viscous aqueous solutions of alginate and chitosan on two different paper substrates using a laboratory film press coater and a purpose-built spray coating unit, with a focus on barrier performance and practical industry considerations. Key parameters investigated are air flow rate, water vapor transmission rate, and grease resistance. Results showed that due to the low solids content of the applied biopolymer solutions, film press coating required a double-layer application for coat weights exceeding 4 g/m², making it less viable for industrial application. In contrast, spray coating allowed for higher application weights in a single step. The barrier properties of spray coated samples, compared to film press coatings, varied with the paper substrate: spray coating performed better on one substrate and worse on the other. Contact angle measurement of the substrates suggested that spray coating is more suitable for a more hydrophilic substrate because of improved surface wetting. The study also identified issues with drying conditions and pinholes affecting the quality of spray coated samples, indicating a need for further research to optimize these parameters.
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Water-based adhesive penetration into paperboard and coated paperboard, TAPPI Journal January 2025
The setting of water-based adhesives in contact with paperboard is important in the production of boxes and other packaging, but the topic has received little attention in the literature. The penetration of the adhesive into the paper surface is important to get good bond strength through mechanical interlocking. The influence of the process conditions and the paper properties on this penetration is lacking. A water-based adhesive was applied to an uncoated and coated paperboard. The coating layer had two latex levels. Samples were characterized in terms of air permeability, void fraction, average pore size, and coat weight. The adhesive was applied to the samples in a mechanical press, squeezing a drop between two samples. The penetration of the adhesive was characterized with a silicone oil absorption method that measured the decrease in pore volume after the adhesive had been applied to approximate the pore volume taken up by the adhesive. The bond strength was measured with a peeling test. The penetration depth into uncoated paper did not depend on the application method parameters such as pressing time, pressure, or initial solids of the adhesive. The penetration depth ranged from 35•40 mm. The penetration into 10 pph latex content coated paper was similar to the uncoated samples, but reduced penetration was observed into the 40 pph latex content coatings. The results were compared to the limiting amount of adhesive that was obtained from the weight gain of the samples and to a simple model that is based on flow in porous media. Peel tests revealed that good penetration was needed, as well as a strong coating layer to obtain high peel forces.
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Editor's Notes: Ready for a Test Drive, TAPPI JOURNAL, Novem
Editor's Notes: Ready for a Test Drive, TAPPI JOURNAL, November, 2006
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Maximization of profit through optimal selection of inventory levels and production rates in pulp and paper mills, TAPPI JOURNAL, July 2003, Vol. 2(7) (166KB)
Maximization of profit through optimal selection of inventory levels and production rates in pulp and paper mills, Solutions! & TAPPI JOURNAL, July 2003, Vol. 2(7) (166KB)
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Influence of fines on sheet delamination in condebelt drying and recyclability of condebelt-dried linerboard, TAPPI JOURNAL, June 2003, Vol. 2(6) (158KB)
Influence of fines on sheet delamination in condebelt drying and recyclability of condebelt-dried linerboard, Solutions! & TAPPI JOURNAL, June 2003, Vol. 2(6) (158KB)
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Evaluation of a laser-optical resin particle counter, Solutions! & TAPPI JOURNAL, March 2003, Vol. 2(3) (239KB)
Evaluation of a laser-optical resin particle counter, Solutions! & TAPPI JOURNAL, March 2003, Vol. 2(3) (239KB)
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Application of yellowing inhibitors to improve the brightness stability of coated mechanical papers, TAPPI JOURNAL, May 2003, Vol. 2(5) (195KB)
Application of yellowing inhibitors to improve the brightness stability of coated mechanical papers , Solutions! & TAPPI JOURNAL, May 2003, Vol. 2(5) (195KB)
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Modeling coating structure development using a monte carlo deposition method part 2: validation of the model and case study, TAPPI JOURNAL, May 2003, Vol. 2(5) (262KB)
Modeling coating structure development using a monte carlo deposition method part 2: validation of the model and case study, TAPPI JOURNAL, May 2003, Vol. 2(5) (262KB)
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Fiber surface saturation as a strategy to optimize dual-poly
Fiber surface saturation as a strategy to optimize dual-polymer dry strength treatment, Solutions! & TAPPI JOURNAL, November 2003, Vol. 2(11) (156KB)
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Ring crush and short span compression for predicting edgewis
Ring crush and short span compression for predicting edgewise compressive strength, Solutions! & TAPPI JOURNAL, November 2003, Vol. 2(11) (113KB)