Effect of overlapping cellulose nanofibrils and nanoclay layers on mechanical and barrier properties of spray-coated papers

Cellulose ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Luiza Cafalchio de Oliveira ◽  
Seyedmohammad Mirmehdi ◽  
Mário Vanoli Scatolino ◽  
Mario Guimarães Júnior ◽  
Anand Ramesh Sanadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cellulose Nanofibrils ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Coated Papers

scholarly journals Effect of Overlapping Eco-Friendly Cellulose Nanofibrils and Nanoclay Layers on Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Spray-Coated Papers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Luiza Cafalchio de Oliveira ◽  
Seyedmohammad Mirmehdi ◽  
Mário Vanoli Scatolino ◽  
Mario Guimarães Júnior ◽  
Anand Ramesh Sanadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibrils ◽  
Spray Coating ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Renewable Raw Materials ◽  
Coated Papers ◽  
Lower Contact

Abstract This work proposes to evaluate the effect of spray-coating in papers using eco-friendly cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and nanoclay (NC) on mechanical and barrier properties for application as reinforced bags. Sack kraft papers of 60 g m-² (C60) were coated with CNFs + CNFs/NC in 4 layers (L5), 40 g m-² of CNFs + CNFs/NC in 3 layers (L4), 30 g m-² with CNFs/NC in 2 layers (L3) and 10 g m-² of CNFs in 1 layer (L2), and compared to uncoated sack kraft papers with basis weight of 60 g m-² (C60), 80 g m-² (C80) and 120 g m-² (C120). The coated papers L2; L3; L4 and L5 obtained a decrease in water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of 3.5%; 17%; 14% and 14%, respectively, when compared to C60. Comparing L2 and L3, CNF layer induced lower contact angles on the coated paper than CNF/NC layer. When compared coated papers with C120, it was observed an increase of around 66% in tensile strength for L2, around 44% for L3, and decrease of ~ 18% for L5 coated papers. L4 achieved the same tensile strength (when divided by basis weight) than C120. L2 and L3 coated papers led to the highest values of Young’s modulus, with increase of 56% and 38%, respectively, when compared to C60. Spray-coating in the present conditions improved the mechanical and barrier properties of the coated papers, being a possible alternative to produce papers with lower basis weight and using renewable raw materials.

Development of Grease Resistant Packaging Paper Using Cellulose Nanocrystals and Sodium Alginate

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chanyanutch Setajit ◽  
Chutima Kongvarhodom ◽  
Huining Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystals ◽  
Paper Copy ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Pure Cellulose ◽  
Coated Papers ◽  
Packaging Paper ◽  
Coating Weight

A biodegradable packaging paper with excellent grease resistance was produced using cellulose nanocrystals and sodium alginate. This study aims to reduce the porosity of paper by filling the pores with cellulose nanocrystals and using sodium alginate as a binder. Different types of papers, including filter paper, copy paper, and supercalendered paper, were used. Pure cellulose nanocrystals and cellulose nanocrystals/sodium alginate solutions at different concentrations and ratios (2:8, 5:5, and 9:1 by weight ratio) were applied to papers by coating and impregnation techniques. The resulting papers were then characterized with atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy for the surface morphology. The grease barrier and the mechanical property were investigated in accordance with TAPPI standards. The results demonstrated that the copy paper coated with 2:8 of cellulose nanocrystals/sodium alginate showed excellent grease barrier properties. Within 48 h of the test period for grease to penetrate the coated paper, almost 100% of the grease barrier was achieved when the coating weight was set at 4 g/m2. The roughness of the paper surface significantly decreased, thereby resisting the penetration of oil from one side to another. Moreover, the mechanical property of both cellulose nanocrystals- and cellulose nanocrystals/sodium alginate-coated papers was improved due to the addition of cellulose nanocrystals as a reinforced filler.

scholarly journals Chitosan Solution Containing Zein and Essential Oil as Bio Based Coating on Packaging Paper

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urška Vrabič Brodnjak ◽  
Katarina Tihole
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Chitosan Solution ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Coating Solution ◽  
Coated Papers ◽  
Rosemary Oil ◽  
Packaging Paper

Modifications of the packaging paper surface play an important role in a variety of industries, especially in the food sector. Uncoated paper has poor water and oil barrier properties due to its porous structure. In this study, packaging paper was successfully coated with six different coating solutions containing combinations of chitosan, zein and rosemary essential oil. The chitosan and zein were actually coated in two layers; the mixed chitosan–rosemary oil and the mixed zein–rosemary oil were each applied as one layer to the paper. The results showed increased oil barrier properties in the papers coated with mixed zein–rosemary oil and reduced water permeability in the papers coated with the chitosan–rosemary oil coating solution. The result of this two-layer coating showed excellent water (Cobb60 value of 2.18 g/m2) and oil barrier properties. All the coated papers showed a high thermal stability, especially those coated with chitosan, zein and rosemary oil layer by layer. Scanning electron microscopy was used to verify the surface differences of the coated papers, such as the closed structure, pores and smoother surface, especially in the layer-wise coated samples. Due to their good mechanical and chemical properties, coated papers with rosemary oil can be used in many applications, possibly also in the field of repellents.

Application of modified cellulose nanofibrils as coating suspension on recycled paper using size press

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hakan Fidan ◽  
Ayhan Tozluoğlu ◽  
Ahmet Tutuş ◽  
Bayram Poyraz ◽  
Recai Arslan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cellulose Nanofibrils ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Coating Material ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Recycled Paper ◽  
Paper Properties ◽  
Lower Viscosity ◽  
Coating Suspension ◽  
End Use ◽  
Recycled Fibers

Abstract Cellulose based nanomaterials have the great potential to be applied to paper as bulk additive or coating material to improve overall final properties, especially in secondary fiber. In the present work, the effect of applying different kinds of cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) to papers obtained from recycled fibers using size press on physical, mechanical and barrier properties was investigated and compared with the sole use of starch as coating material. The coating process of CNF was carried out by the addition of size press grade starch to coating suspension. As a cellulose source, wheat straw was evaluated and CNF was obtained through oxidative and enzymatic pretreatments. Results indicate that starch/CNF suspension improves the overall paper properties. As a result of the deposition of coating suspension contains of 4 % wt. periodate-oxidized CNF onto paper surface, tensile and burst indices of papersheets increased as 52.2 % and 194.4 %. Significant decreases were observed in air permeability as 69.8 %. Compression tests also have been conducted to evaluate papersheets end-use properties. In comparison to the other pretreated CNF, due to is lower viscosity, applying periodate-oxidized CNF as size press significantly increased the mechanical properties of the papers fabricated from the recycled pulps.

Robust Guar Gum/Cellulose Nanofibrils Multilayer Films with Good Barrier Properties

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 5477-5485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Dai ◽  
Zhu Long ◽  
Jie Chen ◽  
Xingye An ◽  
Dong Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Guar Gum ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibrils ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Multilayer Films

scholarly journals Developed Chitosan/Oregano Essential Oil Biocomposite Packaging Film Enhanced by Cellulose Nanofibril

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1780
Author(s):  
Shunli Chen ◽  
Min Wu ◽  
Caixia Wang ◽  
Shun Yan ◽  
Peng Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibrils ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Light Transmittance ◽  
Rate Reduction ◽  
Packaging Film ◽  
Oregano Essential Oil

The use of advanced and eco-friendly materials has become a trend in the field of food packaging. Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) were prepared from bleached bagasse pulp board by a mechanical grinding method and were used to enhance the properties of a chitosan/oregano essential oil (OEO) biocomposite packaging film. The growth inhibition rate of the developed films with 2% (w/w) OEO against E. coli and L. monocytogenes reached 99%. With the increased levels of added CNFs, the fibrous network structure of the films became more obvious, as was determined by SEM and the formation of strong hydrogen bonds between CNFs and chitosan was observed in FTIR spectra, while the XRD pattern suggested that the strength of diffraction peaks and crystallinity of the films slightly increased. The addition of 20% CNFs contributed to an oxygen-transmission rate reduction of 5.96 cc/m2·day and water vapor transmission rate reduction of 741.49 g/m2·day. However, the increase in CNFs contents did not significantly improve the barrier properties of the film. The addition of 60% CNFs significantly improved the barrier properties of the film to light and exhibited the lowest light transmittance (28.53%) at 600 nm. Addition of CNFs to the chitosan/OEO film significantly improved tensile strength and the addition of 60% CNFs contributed to an increase of 16.80 MPa in tensile strength. The developed chitosan/oregano essential oil/CNFs biocomposite film with favorable properties and antibacterial activity can be used as a green, functional material in the food-packaging field. It has the potential to improve food quality and extend food shelf life.

scholarly journals Role of Cellulose Nanofibrils in Improving the Strength Properties of Papers: A Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thabisile Brightwell Jele ◽  
Prabashni Lekha ◽  
Bruce Sithole
Keyword(s):  
Cellulose Nanofibrils ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Biochemical Properties ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Tear Index ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Breaking Length

Abstract The pursuit for sustainability in the papermaking industry calls for the elimination or reduction of synthetic additives and the exploration of renewable and biodegradable alternatives. Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), due to their inherent morphological and biochemical properties, are an excellent alternative to synthetic additives. These properties enable CNFs to improve the mechanical, functional and barrier properties of different types of paper. The nanosize diameter, micrometre length, semi-crystalline structure, high strength and modulus of CNFs has a direct influence on the mechanical properties of paper such as tensile index, burst index, Scott index, breaking length, tear index, Z-strength, E-modulus, strain at break, and tensile stiffness. This review details the role played by CNFs as an additive to improve strength properties of papers and the factors affecting the improvement in paper quality when CNFs are added as additives. The paper also includes techno-economic aspects of the process and identifies areas that need further research.

Spraying Cellulose Nanofibrils for Improvement of Tensile and Barrier Properties of Writing & Printing (W&P) Paper

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyedmohammad Mirmehdi ◽  
Maria Luiza Cafalchio de Oliveira ◽  
Paulo Ricardo Gherardi Hein ◽  
Marali Vilela Dias ◽  
Claire Isabel Grígoli de Luca Sarantópoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cellulose Nanofibrils ◽  
Barrier Properties

scholarly journals Xylan Hemicellulose: A Renewable Material with Potential Properties for Food Packaging Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 13504
Author(s):  
Petronela Nechita ◽  
Roman Mirela ◽  
Florin Ciolacu
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
High Water ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Vapour Permeability ◽  
Coated Papers ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Renewable Material

Xylan hemicelluloses are considered the second most abundant class of polysaccharides after cellulose which has good natural barrier properties necessary for foods packaging papers and films. Xylan exists today as a natural polymer, but its utilisation in packaging applications is limited and not sufficiently analysed. In this study, the performances of hardwood xylan hemicellulose in forming uniform films and as biopolymer for paper coatings were analysed. The xylan-coated paper and film samples were tested regarding their water, air, and water vapour permeability, water solubility, mechanical strength, and antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria. Structural analyses of xylan hemicelluloses emphasised a high number of hydroxyl groups with high water affinity. This affects the functional properties of xylan-coated papers but can facilitate the chemical modification of xylan in order to improve their hydrophobic properties and extend their areas of application. The obtained results unveil a promising starting point for using this material in food packaging applications as a competitive and sustainable alternative to petroleum-based polymers.

Hybrid films from plant and bacterial nanocellulose: mechanical and barrier properties

2022 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiago Moreira Cruz ◽  
Adriano Reis Prazeres Mascarenhas ◽  
Mário Vanoli Scatolino ◽  
Douglas Lamounier Faria ◽  
Lays Camila Matos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibrils ◽  
Water Vapor Permeability ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Vapor Permeability ◽  
Hybrid Films

Abstract The accumulation of petroleum polymers compromises biodiversity and causes environmental problems. Nanocellulose enhances biodegradability and can improve the physical-mechanical performance of materials. The objective was to produce and characterize hybrid films composed of bacterial cellulose (BC) and plant nanocellulose from Eucalyptus (Euc) or Pinus (Pin). Films were produced by the casting method using filmogenic suspensions with different cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) proportions from both the sources (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100 %). CNFs suspensions were characterized by transmission electron microscopy. The morphology of the films was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy. In addition, the transparency, contact angle, wettability, oil and water vapor barrier and mechanical properties were also evaluated. The contact angles were smaller for films with BC and the wettability was greater when comparing BC with plant CNFs (0.10 °  s − 1 {\text{s}^{-1}} for 75 % Euc/25 % BC and 0.20 °  s − 1 {\text{s}^{-1}} for 25 % Euc/75 % BC). The water vapor permeability (WVP) of the 100 % BC films and the 25 % Euc/75 % BC composition were the highest among the studied compositions. Tensile strength, Young’s modulus and puncture strength decreased considerably with the addition of BC in the films. More studies regarding pre-treatments to purify BC are needed to improve the mechanical properties of the films.

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