3rd edition

Functional coatings for cellulosic fiber-based packaging

A short training to learn about functional coating techniques and methos applied to cellulosic fiber-based packaging.

tipo:

Packaging

tipo:

Materials

tipo:

Printing and coatings

tipo:

Circular Economy

15 assistants

12 Nov 2024

10% DISCOUNT

Functional coatings for cellulosic fiber-based packaging

Presentation

Currently, consumers are becoming more inclined towards eco-friendly packaging, but also governments are imposing strict regulations to promote the circular economy and reduce the environmental impact of packaging.

These policies are causing a series of changes in plastic companies towards the development of more sustainable solutions that are recyclable, reusable, that incorporate recycled material but also towards the use of alternative materials such as paper and cardboard to obtain food and drink packaging.

Paper is a highly desirable material for a wide range of applications in packaging sector due to their advantages of low cost, lightweight, excellent mechanical properties, biodegradability, and renewability. However, it is a porous material, and it lacks from barrier properties, sealability and resistance to water and grease. Lamination and the use of coatings are commonly used methods to improve these properties. Thus, it is common to use polyethylene as laminates, but the recyclability of these structures presents a significant challenge. Regarding coatings, there are existing alternatives such as paraffin-based waxes, silicones or fluorocarbons (PFCs), which provide water repellence, but do not solve the recycling problem either and add, in some cases, an additional problem in terms of health and impact in the environment. Thus, there is an urgent need to address the above challenges by developing closed-loop approaches for water and grease resistant paper and to provide oxygen and water vapour barrier properties without affecting recyclability.

This webinar will identify the main trends and uses of fiber-based packaging, its main advantages and limitations, and the opportunity to use coatings to overcome these drawbacks. Within these, plastic and free-plastic coatings according to the SUP Directive will be discussed as well as the main properties they can provide and their improved EoL.

Modality

Streaming

Duration

1.50 hours

Language

English

Price

200€ Associates
250€ General

Calls

3rd edition

Location

ONLINE

Dates

12 Nov 2024

Schedule

From 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM (CET)

Pre-registration

Until 11 Nov 2024 or until full capacity is reached

Objectives

To introduce some highlights of the Regulatory framework applicable to the Packaging sector.
To identify the main trends in the Packaging sector and the principal uses of fiber-based packaging.

To evaluate the main advantages and limitations of the current alternatives for fiber-based packaging.
To assess the main advantages of functional coatings for fiber-based packaging to improve the sustainability of the packaging.

To understand the main differences between plastic coatings and plastic-free coatings.

To introduce the main properties that plastic-free coatings can provide.

Addressed to

Workers of manufacturing companies for fiber-based packaging with printing capabilities. Technical managers, product development and research scientists.
There are no education prerequisites about coatings materials

Priority registration will be given to associated industrial companies and customers.

Program

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ? SUP DIRECTIVE

NEW TRENDS IN THE PACKAGING SECTOR

Use of alternative materials such as paper and cardboard
Greenwashing

FIBER-BASED PACKAGING LIMITATIONS FOR FOOD AND DRINK PACKAGING

CURRENT ALTERNATIVES FOR FIBER-BASED PACKAGING

Lamination with PE
PFAS

FUNCTIONAL COATINGS FOR FIBER-BASED PACKAGING

Advantages of using functional coatings
Plastic coatings according to SUP (PLA, acrylic coatings, etc.)
Plastic-free coatings according to SUP (natural polymers)

Programa

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK – SUP DIRECTIVE

NEW TRENDS IN THE PACKAGING SECTOR

Use of alternative materials such as paper and cardboard
Greenwashing

FIBER-BASED PACKAGING LIMITATIONS FOR FOOD AND DRINK PACKAGING

CURRENT ALTERNATIVES FOR FIBER-BASED PACKAGING

Lamination with PE
PFAS

FUNCTIONAL COATINGS FOR FIBER-BASED PACKAGING

Advantages of using functional coatings
Plastic coatings according to SUP (PLA, acrylic coatings, etc.)
Plastic-free coatings according to SUP (natural polymers)

Teaching staff

Lola Gómez Jiménez

Personal investigador de AIMPLAS / AIMPLAS Researcher

AIMPLAS

Licenciada en Ciencias Químicas y diploma de Estudios Avanzados por la Universidad de Valencia

Máster en Materiales Poliméricos y Composites organizado por la UPV y Aimplas.

Más de 6 años de experiencia en investigación a nivel químico-cuántico de moléculas conjugadas precursoras de polímeros conductores. Asistencia y presentación de resultados en congresos internacionales. Colaboración en proyectos nacionales para la investigación básica de sistemas moleculares electroactivos y moléculas policonjugadas para Electrónica y Fotónica Molecular.

Experiencia docente como profesora en la Univesidad de Valencia en el campo de la Química Física tanto a nivel teórico como experimental. Uso de equipamientos de caracterización como espectrofotómetros UV, FTIR, Raman, Calorimetría diferencial de barrido (DSC), termogravimetría (TGA), etc.

Experiencia en la deposición de materiales funcionales y tintas conductoras, semiconductoras y dieléctricas mediante tecnologías de impresión.

Mrs. María Dolores Gómez has a Degree in Chemistry, a Diploma of Advanced Studies from the University of Valencia and a master’s degree in Polymer Materials and Composites from the Universitat Politécnica de València and AIMPLAS. She has more than five years of experience in quantum-chemical research of conjugated molecules precursors of conductive polymers. She has participated in national research projects on electroactive molecular systems and polyconjugated molecules for Electronics and Molecular Photonics. She started her career in AIMPLAS in 2016 as a researcher in the Functional Printing and Coatings department and nowadays she belongs to AIMPLAS Packaging Group. She is also involved in technical management and coordination tasks of international R&D projects funded under H2020 Framework Programme and national R&D projects funded by the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge and the Valencian Institute of Business Competitiveness. She has experience in the dispersion of nanoparticles in polymeric matrices, formulation of functional coatings, its characterization and application through different printing technologies such as flexography or gravure as well as in the development of smart packaging.

Methodology

The course has been designed to be taken through conference call, so that you can take it from anywhere
The course contents have been developed by our expert teachers in the field.
The teacher will solve your doubts live at the end of the training session.