Additive Integration in Packaging Materials
Additive manufacturing processes face inherent challenges with material integration, where secondary phases, particles, or functional additives must be uniformly distributed while maintaining dimensional accuracy. Current data shows variance in mechanical properties of up to 25% when incorporating reinforcement materials, while thermal conductivity can fluctuate by 40% depending on additive dispersion quality.
The fundamental challenge lies in balancing the uniform distribution of functional additives with the preservation of critical printing parameters and final part properties.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including photocatalytic microparticle integration techniques, layered mineral dispersion methods, and controlled release mechanisms through structured additions. These and other approaches focus on achieving consistent material properties while maintaining manufacturability in real production environments.
1. PVDC Emulsion with Silica Sol Dispersant for Enhanced Barrier and Thermal Stability in Pharmaceutical Packaging
ZHEJIANG QUZHOU JUSU CHEMICAL IND CO LTD, 2024
A PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) emulsion for pharmaceutical packaging that provides improved barrier properties, thermal stability, and long-term stability compared to conventional PVDC emulsions. The emulsion is made by using a silica sol as the dispersant instead of traditional surfactants. This avoids issues like decomposition, hydrolysis, migrant formation, crystallization, and poor thermal stability when heating. The silica sol also improves the water vapor barrier performance of the coating. The PVDC emulsion formulation contains 35-50% vinylidene chloride monomer, 0.5-5% comonomer, 0.1-0.5% initiator, 0.01-0.1% stabilizer, 5-7% silane coupling agent modified silica sol, and 30-5
2. Thermoplastic Resin Film with Dispersed Layered Clay Minerals Forming Maze Structure
TOPPAN HOLDINGS CO LTD, 2024
Thermoplastic resin film with improved oxygen barrier properties by adding layered minerals to olefin-based resins. The film has a matrix phase made of polyolefin resin and a dispersed phase of flat layered clay minerals. The layered clay minerals peel off to form a maze structure with long axis in film direction. The volume concentration of clay is 1-40%. This configuration provides a labyrinth effect for oxygen barrier without needing lamination or coatings.
3. Multilayer Film with Photocatalytic Microparticle-Infused Sealing Layer and Cyclic Olefin Resin Structure
DIC CORP, 2024
Multilayer film with high antiviral performance and recyclability for packaging applications. The film has a sealing layer containing photocatalytic microparticles and a reduction in water contact angle of 3 degrees or more. The sealing layer is predominantly polyethylene or polypropylene resin. The film structure includes an intermediate layer, cyclic olefin resin layer, and sealing layer. The sealing layer prevents migration of antibacterial agents to adjacent layers. The film provides antiviral properties without sacrificing recyclability.
4. Multilayer Packaging Film with Embossed Thermoplastic Resin and Surfactant Sealing Layer
DIC CORP, 2024
Multilayer film for packaging materials that allows easy removal of adhering contents like food residue while maintaining good heat sealability. The film has a sealing layer with a thermoplastic resin and a surfactant. Embossing the sealing layer surface to increase its specific area enhances content release. The film can be used in containers like paper cups to facilitate cleaning.
5. Packaging Film with Iron Powder-Infused Propylene Resin for Micron-Scale Surface Roughness and Enhanced Oxygen Barrier Properties
TOYO SEIKAN CO LTD, 2024
Packaging film for bags and pouches that has improved anti-blocking properties to prevent sticking and clogging. The film has one surface with a roughness of 1-10 microns due to blending iron powder into the propylene resin. This roughness reduces friction and prevents sticking compared to smooth surfaces. The iron powder also absorbs oxygen to improve barrier properties. The rough surface can be formed by blending iron powder into the resin at 1-40% mass.
6. Multilayer Substrate with Stretched Polypropylene Core and Polar Group-Containing Coating Layer
DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO LTD, 2024
Multilayer substrate for packaging materials with improved gas barrier properties and adhesion between layers. The substrate has a stretched polypropylene layer sandwiched between an outer layer and an inner coating layer. The coating layer contains a resin with polar groups to improve adhesion of subsequent layers like vapor deposited films. This prevents delamination and improves gas barrier performance compared to polypropylene-only substrates. The multilayer substrate can be used in packaging applications and the packaging material is made by laminating the substrate with additional layers like vapor deposited films and sealant layers.
7. Cellulose Fiber Paper with Bio-Based Wax Coating and Heat-Sealable Layer
MATIV HOLDINGS INC, 2024
Low opacity, biodegradable, and heat-sealable paper made from cellulose fibers coated with a bio-based wax to reduce opacity and improve barrier properties. The paper has a base sheet of refined softwood cellulose fibers with a basis weight of 10-25 g/m2. It is coated with a transparency agent like a coconut-based wax and a heat-sealable coating like a thermoplastic starch or protein. The coated paper has opacity less than 35% and can be used for packaging without supercalendering.
8. Thixotropic Aqueous Coating for Packaging Materials with Smectite Clay and Cross-Linked Polymer Matrix
NABACO INC, 2024
Coating packaging materials like paper and cardboard with a thixotropic aqueous mixture to improve barrier properties like reducing gas and moisture transfer through the material. The coating composition contains smectite clay, a water-soluble polymer, and a cross-linking agent that links the clay to the polymer. Applying the mixture to a surface and heat treating crosslinks the clay-polymer barrier. This provides coated packaging with improved barrier properties for replacing single-use plastic in produce shipping.
9. Pulp Mold Packaging with Interlocking Cover and Main Body Featuring Internal Insulation Grooves
THERMO LAB KOREA CO LTD, 2024
Pulp mold packaging with improved strength, insulation and stackability for fresh product transportation. The packaging has a main body with a cover that attaches inside the main body. This allows for insulation between the main body and cover. The cover has a top and bottom mold with an internal space. The main body has a top mold with an internal space. The cover and main body molds are made of pulp material with a binder, antifoaming agent, and water repellent. Grooves on the molds prevent distortion. A fixed coupling connects the cover bottom to the main body. This prevents jamming when stacked. The internal spaces between the molds can be filled with cellulose foam insulation.
10. Biaxially Stretched Polyamide Film with Dispersed Resin Particles for Enhanced Structural and Barrier Properties
TOYOBO CO LTD, 2024
Biaxially stretched polyamide film with improved properties for food packaging and alcohol evaporants. The film has a specific composition and structure to balance properties like bending pinhole resistance, puncture strength, dimensional stability, and ethanol penetration. It contains polyamide 6 as the main component, with dispersed particles of a resin like PBAT, PEE, or POE having a maximum diameter of 1 μm or more. This provides plane alignment and crystallization parameters that enhance performance.
11. Reinforced Paper with Multi-Functional Coating for Enhanced Durability and Protection
THE INDUSTRY & ACADEMIC COOPERATION IN CHUNGNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Chungnam National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, 2024
Functional reinforcing paper with insect repellent, antibacterial, deodorizing, moisture proofing, and freshness maintaining properties for improved packaging quality. The paper has a coating with a functional material like insect repellent, antibacterial agent, deodorant, freshness retainer, or desiccant. It can also be used as a packaging material itself with contact surfaces containing the functional material. The coating enhances strength, water resistance, and oil resistance.
12. Composite Packaging Bag with Convex Buffered Outer Layer and Gradient Height Insulating Foam
DONGGUAN TAIHONG PACKAGING CO LTD, 2024
Thermally insulated, waterproof, and high-strength packaging bag that provides improved protection for goods while reducing wrinkling and damage. The bag uses a composite structure with outer and inner paper layers sandwiched between insulating foam layers. Elastic adhesive is used to bond the layers. The outer layer has a convex buffer structure that disperses pressure. The insulating foam has a gradient height convex structure to prevent wrinkling. The adhesive is a polyurethane emulsion with thickener, wetting agent, and silane coupling agent for strength and elasticity.
13. Multilayer Film with Outer EVOH Resin Layer Containing Polyvalent Metal Ions and Inner Adhesive and Polyolefin Layers
KURARAY CO, 2024
Multilayer film with excellent gas barrier properties, appearance, and recyclability, particularly for wide width films like 500 mm. The film has an outermost layer made of a specific resin composition containing EVOH with 20-50 mol% ethylene content and 90 mol% saponification, and 350-2000 ppm of polyvalent metal ions like Mg, Ca, Zn, Co, Mn. This improves slipperiness between surfaces during extrusion to reduce defects. The film also has inner layers of adhesive and polyolefin resins. The composition allows wide width films with good appearance, gas barrier, and recyclability.
14. Stretch Blow-Molded Articles Comprising Polyester, Wax, and Inorganic Adsorbent for Mitigating Surface Wax Transfer in Recycled PET
CANON KK, 2024
Stretch blow-molded articles like toner bottles that prevent degradation of the contained toner powder and prevent wax transfer to the bottle surface when made from recycled PET. The molded articles contain a polyester, wax, and an inorganic layered double hydroxide or zeolite. The wax is adsorbed by the inorganic compound instead of transferring to the bottle surface, preventing chemical attack on the toner particles inside. This prevents deformation of toner particle surfaces when stored in the bottle. By using recycled PET, it reduces environmental impact compared to virgin PET.
15. Stretch Blow-Molded Article Comprising Polyester Resin, Wax, and Inorganic Compound for Toner Stability
CANON KK, 2024
Stretch blow-molded article, like toner bottles, that prevents degradation of accommodated toner and reduces chemical attack on toner particles when filled. The blow-molded article contains a polyester resin, wax, and an inorganic compound like layered double hydroxide or zeolite. The wax adsorbs charged toner particles during recycling. The inorganic compound prevents wax transfer to the bottle surface during blow molding. This prevents deformation of toner particles contacting the inner surface.
16. Laminate Comprising Copolymer Resin Layer with Ethylene and Dicarboxylic Anhydride Monomer for Enhanced Adhesion
JAPAN POLYETHYLENE CO LTD, 2024
Laminate with improved adhesion properties when used with substrates containing antistatic agents. The laminate has three layers: a barrier layer, a resin layer, and a substrate layer. The resin layer contains a specific copolymer with ethylene and a dicarboxylic anhydride monomer. This copolymer provides good adhesion to the barrier layer and substrate layer even when the substrate contains an antistatic agent. The barrier layer has low oxygen permeability. The laminate can be used in packaging applications where the substrate contains antistatic agents.
17. Press-Through Packaging Sheet Comprising Vinyl Chloride Resin, Biomass Resin, and Epoxidized Vegetable Oil with Specific Storage Modulus
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORP, 2024
Sheet for press-through packaging, like for medicine blisters, with improved properties for environmental friendliness and manufacturing ease. The sheet contains vinyl chloride resin, biomass resin, and a plasticizer. It has a specific storage modulus range of 1-2.6 GPa at 30°C. The biomass resin is a butylene succinate like polybutylene succinate. The plasticizer is epoxidized vegetable oil like epoxidized soybean oil. The vinyl chloride resin has low chlorine content. This composition allows manufacturing press-through packages with biomass content over 10% and reduced bleeding of plasticizers during production.
18. Packaging Film with Iron Powder-Infused Propylene-Based Resin Layer Exhibiting Surface Roughness for Anti-Blocking and Oxygen Barrier Properties
TOYO SEIKAN CO LTD, 2024
Packaging film with improved anti-blocking properties for preventing sticking and clogging of filled pouches. The film has at least one surface with a roughness in the range of 1.0 to 10 μm. This roughness is achieved by blending iron powder into the propylene-based resin layer forming that surface. The iron powder not only improves anti-blocking but also provides oxygen barrier properties. Blending iron powder into the resin layer forms a rough surface with a small friction coefficient that prevents sticking.
19. Packaging Material with Base Paper and Dual Coatings for Consistent Barrier Properties
DELSCI GMBH, 2024
Packaging material with low variance in barrier properties to extend shelf life of packaged products without using excessive coating materials. The packaging material has a base paper with a specific weight range, and coatings with cross-linked hydroxy polymer and wax. The base paper weight is 30-90 g/m2 to balance homogeneity and barrier effect. The first coating forms an oxygen barrier with cross-linked hydroxy polymer, and the second coating forms a water vapor barrier with polymer and wax. This combination reduces variance in barrier properties compared to high-weight base paper or excessive coatings.
20. Laminate Structure with Resin-Enhanced Paper Base and Aluminum Vapor Deposition Layer
TOPPAN HOLDINGS CO LTD, 2024
Laminate with improved water vapor barrier properties over time, suitable for packaging applications. The laminate has a paper base, an inner resin layer, and an aluminum vapor deposition layer. The inner resin layer contains specific resins like polyolefin, polyvinyl alcohol, acrylic, epoxy, acrylic urethane, polyester-based polyurethane, or polyether-based polyurethane. This composition prevents significant moisture ingress into the paper layer after extended storage. The aluminum layer provides additional barrier. The laminate has a low moisture content after prolonged exposure to humidity.
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