Barrier-coated substrate, laminated packaging material and packaging container including the substrate
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE SA
- Filing Date
- 2023-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-25
AI Technical Summary
Current packaging materials for liquid food cartons, particularly those used for aseptic packaging, rely heavily on aluminum foil for gas barrier properties. However, there is a need for sustainable, cost-effective alternatives that can replicate the barrier properties of aluminum foil while being recyclable and environmentally friendly.
A method for producing a barrier-coated substrate using reduced graphene oxide, which involves coating a substrate web with an aqueous composition containing a reducing agent and a water-dispersible polymer, followed by the application of graphene oxide flakes. The reduction reaction continues even after drying, providing excellent gas barrier properties without the need for wet treatments or high-temperature processes.
The resulting laminate packaging material exhibits superior oxygen barrier properties, making it suitable for long-term aseptic packaging of liquid foods. It is cost-effective, recyclable, and maintains its integrity during processing and storage, addressing the limitations of traditional aluminum foil-based packaging.
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