26 patents in this list

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Food packaging residue poses significant challenges across the industry, with studies showing that up to 15% of viscous products can remain trapped in conventional packaging. This waste represents both economic losses and consumer dissatisfaction, while raising environmental concerns as consumers often dispose of packages with substantial residual content.

The fundamental challenge lies in developing coating technologies that simultaneously provide strong release properties, maintain food safety compliance, and preserve the mechanical integrity of the packaging material.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including fluororesin-polymer composites, silicon-modified polyolefins, durable lubricious surfaces, and biopolymer barrier coatings. These and other approaches focus on practical implementation strategies that balance release performance with manufacturability and regulatory requirements.

1. Packaging Material with Hydrophobic Oxide Particle Layer and Silicone Oil Infusion

浙江工业大学, ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, 2024

A packaging material that resists yogurt adhesion, prepared by coating a bottom film with a hydrophobic oxide particle layer filled with silicone oil. The hydrophobic oxide particles have microscopic protrusions and nanopores on their surface. When yogurt is dropped on the coated packaging, it has a large contact angle and is difficult to wet due to the hydrophobic particles. The yogurt slides off naturally when the packaging is tilted, leaving little residue. The coating prevents yogurt from sticking to the packaging. The coating also has a coupling layer to chemically bond with the silicone oil and prevent particle falloff.

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2. Fluororesin-Based Coating Composition with Low Polymer Content and Specific Structural Monomer

DAIKIN IND LTD, DAIKIN INDUSTRIES LTD, 2024

Coating material composition for films that have improved stability and flow properties when stirred. The composition contains a fluororesin like PTFE, a polymer with a specific structure, and an aqueous medium. The polymer contains a monomer with a specific structure. The composition has a low content of the polymer (less than 2,000 ppm) compared to the fluororesin. This allows stable coating solutions with good flow properties for coating applications. The composition is also free of certain fluorine-containing compounds containing hydrophilic groups.

3. Sealant Film Comprising Polypropylene and Silicon-Containing Polyolefin Resin with Distinct Sealing and Liquid Repellency Properties

TOYOBO CO LTD, 2024

Sealant film with improved liquid repellency, heat sealability, and slipperiness compared to existing films. The film contains a sealing layer made with a specific composition of polypropylene resin and silicon-containing polyolefin resin. The sealing layer has properties like low sealing strength at high temperatures, high sealing strength at lower temperatures, and low blocking force. This allows easy peeling of the film from containers without sticking. The film also has good liquid repellency due to the silicon-containing resin. The film can be used in packaging to enable easy removal of viscous contents without residue.

4. Substrate Coating with Particle Migration and Interfacial Modifier for Durable Lubricious Surfaces

LIQUIGLIDE INC, 2023

Creating durable lubricious surfaces (DLS) that can maintain their low-friction properties when exposed to contact liquids like lotions, toothpaste, or food products. The DLS are formed by coating a substrate with a composition containing a liquid, particles, and an interfacial modifier. When a contacting liquid is added, some of the particles migrate into the liquid, forming an interfacial layer that reduces friction and prevents impalement. The interfacial modifier enhances the lubricating effect and durability of the DLS by modifying the interface between the contact liquid and the coating.

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5. Two-Step Metal Cation and Biopolymer Coating Formation for Paper Substrates

ECOLAB USA INC, 2023

Biodegradable coating for paper and paperboard that provides barrier properties like oil and grease resistance while allowing recyclability. The coating is formed by applying a metal cation solution to the substrate first, followed by a biopolymer solution. The metal cation reacts with the biopolymer to form a coating on the substrate. This two-step coating process allows forming a homogeneous film on the substrate instead of clumps. The coating can be made with biopolymers like alginate and calcium salts. The coated substrate has reduced metal cation content and can still be recycled.

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6. Coating Composition Comprising Natural Wax, Polyurethane, and Silica Aerogel for Super-Water-Repellent Layer Formation on Packaging Materials

KWANG DONG PHARM CO LTD, 2023

Coating composition for forming a super-water-repellent coating layer on food packaging materials like stick packs to minimize residue and improve usability. The composition contains natural wax, polyurethane, and silica aerogel in specific ratios. The natural wax helps water repellency, aerogel prevents loss of function during heat processing, and polyurethane increases durability. Applying this coating to food packaging reduces residue when opening and eating stick packs.

7. Container Comprising Water-Soluble Material with Detachable Inner Coating Film

KIM MI SO, 2023

Food packaging container with easily detachable inner coating that can be separated and discharged from the container. The container is made of a water-soluble material and has an inner coating film attached to prevent contact between the food and inner wall. The coating film is made separately, cut, and aligned with the container. Then it is attached to the inner wall. When the container is emptied, the coating film can detach and be separated, enabling easier disposal and reducing environmental pollution compared to non-detachable coatings.

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8. Branched Organopolysiloxane Composition with Controlled Functional Unit Ratios for Solvent-Free Film Formation

DOW SILICONES CORP, 2023

Additive organopolysiloxane composition for forming films with excellent release properties, and a curable composition comprising the additive organopolysiloxane. The additive organopolysiloxane has a specific branched polymer structure with controlled ratios of mono, di, and quadri functional units. It is combined with an organosilicon compound and a hydrosilylation catalyst to make the curable composition. This composition forms films with high release force without using solvents. The films can be used as release liners for adhesives.

9. Polyethylene-Based Compositions with Specified Densities, Melt Indices, Fatty Acid Amides, and Dimethylsiloxane

DOW GLOBAL TECH LLC, DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, 2023

Polyethylene-based compositions for films with low adhesion and coefficient of friction. The compositions contain polyethylenes with specific densities, melt indices, and fatty acid amides, along with dimethylsiloxane. The compositions have densities of 0.865-0.915 g/cm3, melt indices of 0.5-25 g/10 min, and low adhesion due to the fatty acid amides. The compositions can be used in monolayer or outer layer films with low adhesion and friction, as well as multilayer films with low adhesion sealant layers.

10. Copolymers of Perfluoroalkyl Group-Containing (Meth)acrylic Acid Derivative and (Meth)acrylic Acid Ester for Tack-Free Water and Oil-Repellent Coating

UNIMATEC CO LTD, 2023

Soft water- and oil-repellent coating material that forms a tack-free coating with good water and oil repellency. The coating closely follows the deformation of rubber or resin surfaces. The repellent contains a copolymer of a perfluoroalkyl group-containing (meth)acrylic acid derivative and a (meth)acrylic acid ester with specific glass transition temperatures. The copolymer provides water and oil repellency, while the ester enhances softness and tack prevention.

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11. Fluorine-Containing Resin Liquid Repellent Layer with Specific Surface Area Filler

TOPPAN INC, 2023

A liquid repellent structure that has good liquid repellency to oil or oil-containing liquids for a long period of time. The structure has a liquid repellent layer containing a fluorine-containing resin and a filler with specific properties. The filler has a BET surface area of 100-400 m2/g and a ratio of surface area to resin mass of 4.1-20. This allows the liquid repellent layer to have good liquid repellency to oil and maintain it for a long time.

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12. Multilayer Hydrophobic Coating for Containers with Micron and Nano Silica Particles

BEIJINGS FIRST NANO TECH CO LTD, BEIJINGS FIRST NANO TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

A hydrophobic coating for yogurt containers that prevents yogurt from sticking to the packaging. The coating consists of three layers: a base coat, a middle coat, and a top coat. The base coat contains micron-sized silica particles and an organic resin. The middle coat has nano-sized silica, silicone resin, and silane. The top coat has isocyanate. The coating layers are applied in sequence. The coating structure and composition prevent yogurt adhesion by reducing surface hydroxyl density, covering the base coat well, and inhibiting yogurt-coating bonding.

13. Lipophobic and Shear-Thinning Starch Blend Coated Cellulosic Substrate

WESTROCK SHARED SERVICES LLC, 2022

Coated cellulosic substrates like paper that resist oil and grease for single-use food applications without using PFAS chemicals. The coating is a blend of a lipophobic starch with a food grade starch having shear-thinning rheology. The lipophobic starch provides oil resistance while the food grade starch enables good runnability during coating application. The blended starch coating composition has specific weight ratios and solids contents to balance properties.

14. Prolamine and Polyol Fatty Acid Ester-Based Biobased Barrier Coating for Cellulose Materials

GREENTECH GLOBAL PTE LTD, 2022

A biobased barrier coating for making cellulose-based materials like paper more hydrophobic/lipophobic without affecting biodegradability. The coating contains a prolamine like zein and a polyol fatty acid ester like sucrose fatty acid ester. Applying this coating to cellulose surfaces makes them resistant to oil and grease without lowering surface energy like fluorocarbons. The coating is stable, biodegradable, and adheres well to cellulose after heat treatment. The fatty acid ester prevents water absorption and edge wicking, while the prolamine forms a film to block oil penetration.

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15. Tank with Hydrophobic and Oleophobic Nanoparticle Coating on Inner Surface

LUCERTINI MIRKO, 2022

A tank for containing food products like milk, wine, and oils that reduces the need for frequent cleaning and saves time and money. The tank has a hydrophobic and oleophobic coating on the inner surface. This coating prevents residue buildup and makes it easier to slide out the contents when emptying the tank. The coating repels liquid food products like water and oils due to nanoparticles in the coating layer. This eliminates the need for frequent washing since the residue doesn't stick as much. The hydrophobic/oleophobic coating allows for less frequent cleaning compared to conventional tanks.

16. Composite Material with Silicone-Modified Resin and Cellulose Aerogel Microspheres Exhibiting Hierarchical Roughness

浙江大学, ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY, 2021

Hydrophobic, oleophobic, and self-cleaning material for food processing, packaging, and transportation applications. The material has a unique composition that provides both water and oil repellency along with self-cleaning properties. It is made by mixing silicone-modified resin, cellulose aerogel microspheres, defoamer, and preservative. The material has a hierarchical structure with roughness that allows water droplets to roll off and carry away contaminants. The silicone modifier improves durability. The cellulose aerogel provides the roughness and oleophobicity. The defoamer prevents foam buildup during application. The preservative helps stability.

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17. Particle Suspension and Liquid Impregnation Spray Coating Process for Forming Liquid-Impregnated Surfaces

LIQUIGLIDE INC, 2019

Spray coating process to create durable, non-wetting surfaces that can maintain high non-wettability even after repeated use. The process involves spraying a suspension of solid particles onto a surface, followed by spraying an impregnating liquid onto the dried particle coating. The impregnating liquid fills the spaces between the particles. The particle coating and impregnating liquid together form a liquid-impregnated surface with improved durability compared to just particle coatings. The spray coating can be optimized by controlling factors like particle size, atomizing air pressure, drying conditions, and surface temperature.

18. Non-Blocking, Non-Fluorinated, Non-Wax Coated Cardboard with Dual-Sided Pigment and Binder Layers

WESTROCK MWV LLC, 2019

Oil and grease resistant cardboard that is fully repulpable and avoids blocking issues. The cardboard has two non-blocking, non-fluorinated, non-wax coatings on each side. The coatings contain pigment and binder but no fluorochemicals or wax. This allows barrier properties against oil, grease, and moisture without blocking or reducing recyclability. The coatings have specific weight ranges of 8.1-9.5 g/m2.

19. Container with Rough-Textured Inner Surface for High Viscosity Oil Film Retention

Toyojushi Co., Ltd., 2019

A packaging container for storing cooked foods like curry that has excellent discharge properties. The container has an inner surface with a rough texture that forms a thick oil film when filled with the food. The oil film is made of a high viscosity liquid with a viscosity of 100 mPa·s or more. The thick oil film helps discharge the food contents more easily, especially cooked foods with lipids and solids, by reducing sticking and scraping. The rough inner surface is formed by blasting or other techniques to anchor the oil film. The oil film thickness is 10 g/m² or more.

20. Silicone-Based Superhydrophobic Coating for Food Packaging Films with Vinyl and Hydrogenated Silicone Composition

惠州市道科包装材料有限公司, 2018

Silicone superhydrophobic coating for food packaging films that provides anti-fouling, self-cleaning and anti-smudge properties without using fluorine-containing compounds. The coating is made from a vinyl silicone oil, modified silica, and hydrogenated silicone oil. It has a specific composition ratio of 10:2 for the vinyl silicone and hydrogenated silicone components. The coating is applied to the food packaging film using a simple spray method. The roughness and chemistry of the coating makes it superhydrophobic, causing water to roll off and preventing fouling and smudging on the packaging.

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21. Coating Film Comprising Metal Oxide Composite Particles with Defined Surface Area and Fluorocarbon Ratios

22. Textured Surface Formation via Controlled Solid Precipitation from Supersaturated Solutions

23. Coating Composition for Thermoplastic Polymer Films with Modified Inorganic Cationic Colloid Sol and Polyether-Modified Silicone

24. Solid Feature Arrangements with Non-Toxic Liquid Impregnation for Contact Liquid Displacement

25. Container with Selective Inner Surface Lipid Coating for Enhanced Product Discharge

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