Improving the Barrier Properties of Packaging Paper by Polyvinyl Alcohol Based Polymer Coating—Effect of the Base Paper and Nanoclay

The poor barrier properties and hygroscopic nature of cellulosic paper impede the wide application of cellulosic paper as a packaging material. Herein, a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based polymer coating was used to improve the barrier performance of paper through its good ability to form a film. Alkyl...

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Main Authors: Zhenghui Shen, Araz Rajabi-Abhari, Kyudeok Oh, Guihua Yang, Hye Jung Youn, Hak Lae Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/8/1334