The Science and Technology of Flexible Packaging: Multilayer Films from Resin and Process to End Use

ISBN-13: 9780323854351 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022

Barry A. Morris

Spis treści

1. Introduction to Flexible Packaging

Part II: Basic Processes2. Converting Processes for Packaging3. Packaging Equipment

Part III: Material Basics4. Commonly Used Resins and Substrates in Flexible Packaging5. Rheology of Polymer Melts6. Polymer Blending for Packaging Applications

Part IV: Film Properties7. Heat Seal8. Barrier9. Strength, Stiffness, and Abuse Resistance10. Adhesion11. Thermoforming, Orientation, and Shrink12. Frictional and Optical Properties

Part V: Effect of the Converting Process on Properties13. Effect of Processing on Quality14. Effect of Process on Properties15. Effect of Processing on Interlayer Adhesion

Part VI: End Use Considerations16. End-use Factors Influencing the Design of Flexible Packaging

Part VII: Structure Design and Modeling17. Analytical and Modeling Tools for Structure Design and Process Optimization18. Design for Sustainability

AppendixA. Writing Multilayer Film StructuresB. Examples of Flexible Packaging Film Structures