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Additive manufacturing (AM) processes for packaging currently operate with layer resolutions between 16-100 microns and build volumes up to 800 x 400 x 500mm. While these specifications enable intricate geometries, the challenge lies in maintaining material properties - particularly for designs requiring specific mechanical strength, barrier properties, and regulatory compliance for food or medical applications.

The fundamental tradeoff exists between achieving complex package geometries through AM while meeting the strict material performance requirements that traditional manufacturing methods reliably deliver.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including polymer composites with enhanced mechanical properties, multi-material printing approaches that optimize both structure and function, and new process controls that ensure consistent material performance. These and other approaches focus on making AM-produced packaging commercially viable while meeting industry standards.

1.Polyolefin Composition with Additives for Enhanced Toughness and Weather Resistance

SHANTOU J-TONE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, Shantou Jingtong Industrial Co., Ltd., 2023

Environmentally friendly high-toughness polyolefin composition suitable for organosilicon product packaging that has improved mechanical properties like strength, impact resistance, and flexibility. The composition is prepared by blending polyolefins like PP and PE with additives like benzotriazine-modified titanium dioxide, epoxy-modified titanium dioxide, nano-titanium dioxide, low-density polyethylene, and flame retardants. The additives improve toughness and weather resistance without compromising flame retardancy. The composition is useful for outer packaging of organosilicon products like silicone sealants.

2.Flexible Packaging Material with Flame Retardant-Treated Fiber and Specific Component Composition

THE ARMY ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF PLA, Army Engineering University of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, 2022

Flame retardant flexible packaging material that can be used for applications where fire safety is critical. The material contains a specific composition of components, including polypropylene, an elastomer toughening agent, a flame retardant, color masterbatch, and fiber filler. The fiber is treated with the flame retardant solution and then dried. This processing step helps prevent the fiber from burning during packaging. The flame retardant composition and fiber treatment allow the packaging material to resist flames while still providing flexibility and strength.

3.Composite Plastic Packaging Material with Integrated UV Absorber and Bacteriostat

TAIZHOU BAOCHENG TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CO LTD, Taizhou Baocheng Technology Service Co., Ltd., 2021

Bacteriostatic and UV-absorbing plastic packaging material with good mechanical properties and aging resistance. The packaging material is made by compounding polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and alkyd resin. It contains UV absorber 2,4-dihydroxybenzophenone, lubricant vinyl bis-stearamide, and bacteriostat chitosan-dichlorophenyl ether ester. The compounding ratios and amounts are optimized to balance properties like antibacterial, UV blocking, strength, and elasticity.

4.Polyamide Packaging Material with Organosilane Modifiers and Functional Additives for Enhanced Mechanical and Barrier Properties

NINGBO HI-TECH ZONE JOOYER CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2021

PA packaging material with improved properties like mechanical strength, water absorption resistance, flame retardancy, and processability compared to conventional PA packaging materials. The PA material composition includes ingredients like polyamide, polystyrene, methyl benzoate, melamine formaldehyde resin, organosilane modifiers, plasticizers, curing agents, dispersants, flame retardants, and functional additives. The organosilane modifiers enhance the mechanical properties of the PA material while reducing water absorption. The functional additives like light calcium carbonate improve the PA material properties further.

5.Polymer Composition with Brominated Flame Retardant and Silver-Zinc-Boron Antibacterial Agent

SK GLOBAL CHEMICAL INTERNATIONAL TRADING (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., 2020

Flame retardant and antibacterial polymer composition for making products like appliances, packaging, and building materials that have improved flame resistance and antimicrobial properties without compromising mechanical stability. The composition contains a polymer resin, a flame retardant with brominated organic compounds like decabromodiphenylethane and antimony trioxide, and an antibacterial agent containing a silver-zinc-boron complex. The silver-zinc-boron complex provides enhanced antibacterial properties while the brominated flame retardant improves flame resistance.

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6.Packaging Material with Specific Resin, Filler, and UV Stabilizer Composition for Enhanced Ultraviolet Resistance and High Strength

ZHEJIANG SHENGRUI ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD, 2019

Anti-ultraviolet high-strength packaging material that provides good UV resistance and mechanical properties for protecting products from degradation during processing, transport, and storage. The packaging material contains a specific blend of resins, fillers, and UV stabilizers. The UV stabilizer mix is 2 parts butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane, 1.3 parts 2-hydroxy-4-octoxybenzophenone, and 0.4 parts ethyl acetate. This composition provides optimal UV resistance while maintaining high strength. The packaging material is prepared by mixing the components in the specified proportions and processing them into the desired packaging form.

7.Packaging Material for Photovoltaic Modules with Resin and Additive Composite Structure

HEFEI JIASHICHENG ENERGY TECH CO LTD, 2019

A packaging material for photovoltaic modules that provides improved flame retardancy, weather resistance, and adhesion compared to existing backsheets. The material is made by combining specific resins, fillers, and additives in a specific ratio. The formula includes ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, chlorophenyl silicone oil, polyether polyol, phenolic resin, aluminum carbonate, modified nano-expanded perlite, polyacrylonitrile, curing agent, ultraviolet aging resistance auxiliary, flame retardant, plasticizer. The mixture is heated and mechanically stirred to make the backsheet.

8.Food Packaging Bag Comprising Polypropylene Masterbatch with Urchin-Like Hollow Zinc Oxide Composite and Phosphorus-Nitrogen-Bromine Flame Retardant

ANHUI GUOTAI PACKING-PRINTING CO LTD, 2018

Flame-retardant and antibacterial food packaging bag made from a specific composition of raw materials. The bag material is a polypropylene masterbatch with a urchin-like hollow zinc oxide composite emulsion, polymethyl methacrylate, and a phosphorus-nitrogen-bromine flame retardant. The bag also contains essential oils from geranium, coriander, and lemon to provide antibacterial and anticorrosion properties. The bag has improved water vapor permeability, water resistance, tensile strength, elongation, UV shielding, and flame retardancy compared to standard food packaging.

9.Polypropylene Composite Material with Expanded Vermiculite and Nano-Silica for Enhanced Flame Retardancy and Aging Resistance

ANHUI YILIN PLASTIC IND CO LTD, 2018

Highly flame-retardant and aging-resistant polypropylene composite material for packaging. The composite contains a specific blend of components like polypropylene, polyethylene, elastomers, expanded vermiculite, nano-silica, active nanocarbon, molybdic acid, manganese dioxide, cobalt oxide, tea polyphenols, pomegranate peel extract, vegetable fiber, antioxidants, oxidized polyethylene wax, benzoyl peroxide, and flame retardant. This combination provides improved flame resistance, smoke suppression, oxidation resistance, and aging resistance compared to regular polypropylene packaging.

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10.Polypropylene Packaging Material with Nano-Mica, Silver Nanoparticles, and Melamine-Phosphate Additives

ANHUI SHUNTONG PACKAGING MATERIAL CO LTD, 2018

Antibacterial flame-retardant polypropylene packaging material with improved bacterial resistance and flammability compared to conventional polypropylene. The material contains specific additives like nano-mica powder, silver nanoparticles, and melamine-phosphate to provide antibacterial and flame-retardant properties. The material is prepared by mixing and compounding these additives with polypropylene using a ball mill to disperse the nano-mica particles.

11.Polypropylene Composition with Bromine and Lanthanide Flame Retardants and UV Stabilizing Additives

POLYROCKS CHEMICAL CO LTD, 2018

Highly flame retardant polypropylene material with low additive levels that provides good flame resistance and UV stability. The material contains a specific combination of flame retardants, antioxidants, UV absorbers, and other additives. The key flame retardants are a bromine-based compound and a lanthanide-based compound. The bromine compound breaks down to release radical inhibitors during burning, while the lanthanide compound forms char and inerts gas to smother the flames. The antioxidant is a mixture of compounds. The UV absorber is a blend of hindered amine and benzotriazole compounds. This combination allows achieving UL94 V-0 flammability and UL1694 SC-0 levels with low additive loadings.

12.Composite Plastic Packaging Material with Additive-Enhanced Toughness and UV Resistance

ANHUI JIAMEI PACKING CO LTD, 2018

High-toughness UV-resistant composite plastic packaging material for improved durability and resistance to degradation from UV light. The material is made by combining various additives with conventional polyethylene to enhance properties like toughness, UV stability, and barrier performance. The additives include long-chain cellulose, polyacrylamide, polyamide fibers, epoxy resin, fiber reinforced filler, nano-silica, attapulgite clay, chromium nitride, natural bactericide, ultraviolet absorption agent, reinforcing agent, stabilizer, antistatic agent, and coconut oil.

13.Plastic Packaging Material with Modified Polypropylene Blend and Multicomponent Additives for Enhanced Flame Retardancy and Mechanical Properties

ANHUI GUOTAI PACKING AND PRINTING CO LTD, 2017

Flame retardant plastic packaging material with improved fire resistance, impact strength, and mechanical properties compared to conventional polypropylene films. The packaging material is made by blending modified polypropylene, nitrogen flame retardant, imine, sodium salts, nano-titanium dioxide, nano-alumina, expanded perlite, zeolite, attapulgite clay, coupling agent, and stabilizer. The modified polypropylene masterbatch contains fillers, elastomers, antioxidant, zinc oxide, boron oxide, and lithium dioxide to enhance flame retardancy and toughening.

14.Plastic Packaging Material with Crosslinked Polyethylene and Expandable Flame Retardant Composition

TAISHAN SHIHENG PACKAGING MATERIAL CO LTD, 2017

Flame retardant plastic packaging material with improved flame resistance, smoke suppression, and mechanical properties. The material contains a specific composition of crosslinked polyethylene, polyethylene, expandable flame retardant, toughening agent, and talc. The expandable flame retardant is made by combining vanadium pentoxide, starch, and foaming agent. This material provides good flame retardance, smoke suppression, and mechanical properties compared to traditional flame retardant plastics. The expandable flame retardant containing vanadium pentoxide, starch, and foaming agent allows for lower flame retardant loadings compared to traditional halogen-containing flame retardants.

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15.Composite Plastic Packaging Material with Graphene, Bamboo Fiber, and Nano-Silver for Enhanced Flame Retardancy and Ethylene Gas Reduction

TONGCHENG RENHE PACKAGING CO LTD, 2017

Flame-retardant plastic packaging material that combines graphene, bamboo fiber, nano-silver particles, and other additives to improve flame resistance and reduce ethylene gas emission. The packaging material contains 40-60% polyethylene, 10-20% butylene terephthalate, 3-5% allicin, 4-8% silicate fiber, 1-3% barium sulfate, 1-2% coupling agent, 3-5% UV absorber, and additional components like graphene, nano-silver, bamboo fiber, and heat stabilizer.

16.Laminated Packaging Material with Internal Flame-Retardant Layer Comprising Brominated Compounds and Antimony Oxide

KAILY PACKING PRODUCTS CO LTD, 2017

Flame-retardant packaging material with improved flame resistance compared to standard paper-based packaging. The material is made by laminating corrugated, core, back, and top paper layers. The connections between the layers are filled with a flame-retardant material composed of brominated compounds, antimony oxide, composite flame retardant, catalyst, stabilizer, and buffer agent. This internal filling provides enhanced flame retardation compared to surface coatings alone. The filling also improves the flame resistance of the entire laminated structure.

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17.Ultraviolet-Resistant Packaging Material Comprising Specific Chemical Components

ANHUI JIAMU RUBBLE & PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, 2017

An ultraviolet-resistant packaging material that can protect packaged items from UV degradation. The material contains specific components like isocyanate, polycarbonate, methyl methacrylate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyester polyol, alkyd resin, foaming agent, hydrogen peroxide, glycerin, calcium propionate, ultraviolet absorber, antioxidant, titanium dioxide, and stannous octoate.

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18.Polyethylene Film with Integrated Nano-Zinc Oxide and Flame Retardant Additives

ANHUI YINGMEI COLOR PRINTING & PACKAGING CO LTD, 2017

Flame retardant antibacterial food packaging material that has improved shelf life and safety by preventing bacterial growth and cross-contamination. The packaging material is made by blending a nano-zinc oxide antibacterial agent with a flame retardant into a polyethylene substrate. The blended pellets are then extruded into film using a single screw extruder and blown film machine. The resulting packaging material has lasting antibacterial properties without requiring light, as well as flame retardancy. It can be used to extend the shelf life of food and prevent bacterial cross-contamination between packaged items.

19.Plastic Composition with PVC and PC Resins, Mica and Quartz Fillers, and Flame Retardant-Antimicrobial Additive System

XINCHANG REALTYR PLASTICS CO LTD, 2016

Antimicrobial flame retardant plastic composition for applications like medical devices, food packaging, and building materials that provides both fire resistance and antibacterial properties. The composition contains PVC and PC as the main resins, mica and quartz fillers, a flame retardant blend of phosphate, hydroxide, borate, and chlorinated paraffin, carbon black, oil, flour, and a mixture of inorganic and natural antibacterial agents. The composition improves flame retardancy, thermal stability, and dispersion of flame retardants compared to using individual agents.

20.Polyethylene-Based Packaging Material with Modified Polymer Blend and Enhanced Structural and Functional Additives

WUHAN ZHIFU ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING CO LTD, 2016

A modified polyethylene-based packaging material with improved properties like heat sealing, mechanical strength, air tightness, moisture resistance, heat resistance, cold resistance, antibacterial properties, corrosion resistance, and biodegradability. The packaging material is prepared by blending modified polyethylene with other polymers like polyethylene amides, flame retardants, antistatic agents, antibacterial agents, nano-carbon nitride, starch, peroxide, silane coupling agents, and dispersants. The blending composition can also contain antioxidants, light stabilizers, and flame retardant additives. The specific weight fractions of the components are provided in the disclosure. The resulting modified polyethylene-based packaging material has improved properties like fire retardancy, antistatic behavior, antibacterial action, heat resistance, water degradability

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