Nanocomposites for food and beverage packaging materials

Just like other paper/plastic/aluminum (PPA) composites, Tetra Pak-package-material (Tetra Paks) has excellent water and vapor barrier abilities, and is widely used in food and beverage packaging industry. However, serious environmental problem follows due to its long service life. In this paper, a novel electromagnetic shielding composite board was developed with recycled Tetra Paks and copper-iron mixed fibers. The influence of Cu/Fe ratio and mat configuration on board shielding effectiveness (SE), volume resistivity (VR) and mechanical properties were investigated. The results showed that the boards with copper-iron mixed fiber layers showed better electromagnetic shielding performance than those with only iron or copper fiber layer. The SE of the boards was improved with higher copper fiber content. The location of the metal fiber layers in the mat had a significant influence on board electromagnetic shielding performance. A symmetrical sandwich structure was found beneficial to better shielding performance, and in the same condition of wave frequency and shielding material thickness, the shielding system with a Fe core exhibited better shielding performance than that with a Cu core. The ratio of Cu/Fe and the configuration of mat both had significant influences on mechanical properties of the boards. It can be concluded that qualified electromagnetic shielding composite board could be produced with Tetra Paks wastes and copper-iron mixed fibers. Showing both environmental and economic values, this type of board could be considered as an alternative material used in packaging, interior finish, furniture, and other applications.

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Eco-design of food and beverage packaging

Emerging Food Packaging Technologies ◽

10.1533/9780857095664.4.361 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 361-379

Author(s):

J.H. Han ◽

D.S. Lee ◽

S.C. Min ◽

M.S. Chung

Keyword(s):

Food And Beverage ◽

Beverage Packaging

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CHAPTER 17. Applications of Phosphorescent O2 Sensors in Food and Beverage Packaging Systems

Quenched-phosphorescence Detection of Molecular Oxygen - Detection Science ◽

10.1039/9781788013451-00335 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 335-360

Author(s):

Malco C. Cruz-Romero ◽

Caroline A. Kelly ◽

Dmitri B. Papkovsky ◽

Joseph P. Kerry

Keyword(s):

Food And Beverage ◽

Beverage Packaging

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Plastic food and beverage packaging material in small island developing states: Mapping the flow to indentify innovation

10.14264/924f026 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

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Nicole Garofano

Keyword(s):

Packaging Material ◽

Small Island ◽

Small Island Developing States ◽

Food And Beverage ◽

Beverage Packaging

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Life cycle assessment (LCA) of food and beverage packaging

Emerging Food Packaging Technologies ◽

10.1533/9780857095664.4.380 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 380-408 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

K. Verghese ◽

S. Lockrey ◽

S. Clune ◽

D. Sivaraman

Keyword(s):

Life Cycle Assessment ◽

Life Cycle ◽

Food And Beverage ◽

Beverage Packaging

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Antimicrobial Substances for Food Packaging Products: The Current Situation

Journal of AOAC International ◽

10.5740/jaoacint.17-0448 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 101 (4) ◽

pp. 942-947 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Alessandra Pellerito ◽

Sara M Ameen ◽

Maria Micali ◽

Giorgia Caruso

Keyword(s):

Food Packaging ◽

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Packaging Materials ◽

Antibiotic Resistant ◽

Food Container ◽

Antimicrobial Substances ◽

Industrial Sectors ◽

Food And Beverage ◽

Military Services ◽

Specific Food

Abstract Antimicrobial substances are widely used in many anthropic activities, including sanitary and military services for the human population. These compounds are also known to be used in food production, agricultural activities, and partially correlated industrial sectors. However, there are concerns regarding the link between the abuse of antimicrobial agents in these ambits and the possible detection of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. Modern food and beverage products are generally found on the market as prepackaged units, with several exceptions. Consequently, positive and negative features of a specific food or beverage should be considered as the result of the synergic action of different components, including the container (or the assembled sum of packaging materials). At present, the meaning of food container also includes the creation and development of new packaging materials that are potentially able to interact with the contained food. “Active” packaging systems can be realized with antimicrobial substances. On the other hand, a careful evaluation of risks and advantages correlated with antimicrobial agents is needed because of possible negative and/or unexpected failures.

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A review of high performance polymer nanocomposites for packaging applications in electronics and food industries

Journal of Plastic Film & Sheeting ◽

10.1177/8756087919849459 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 94-112 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ayesha Kausar

Keyword(s):

High Performance ◽

Barrier Properties ◽

Inorganic Nanoparticles ◽

Nanocomposite Films ◽

Permeability Barrier ◽

Packaging Materials ◽

Polymeric Nanocomposites ◽

Microbial Characteristics ◽

High Performance Polymer ◽

Food And Beverage

This article addresses advances in polymeric nanocomposites for packaging applications. Synthetic and biodegradable polymers have been reinforced with carbon nanotube, graphite, graphene and derived nanofiller, nanoclay, and inorganic nanoparticles to form high performance packaging materials. Polymeric nanocomposites possess markedly improved packaging properties including oxygen permeability, moisture permeability, barrier properties, solvent resistance, thermal stability, biological features, anti-microbial characteristics, non-flammability, and mechanical robustness. Performance of nanocomposite films and packaging is dependent on how well the nanofiller is dispersed in matrices. Modified nanofillers have been used to impart the desired functional properties to the packaging materials. Technical packaging applications in electronics and food and beverage industries are discussed. Using appropriate polymer, functional nanofiller, and fabrication techniques may represent inspiring routes for creating innovative packaging materials with enhanced mechanical, thermal, and barrier performances.

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