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Starch-based polyelectrolyte complexes can be considered a sustainable step forward in packaging adhesives.

EVA is a copolymer that combines the flexibility of rubber with the processability of thermoplastics.

Plastic film’s slip and friction characteristics are essential for optimal performance in flexible packaging. Modifying these characteristics with additives can greatly benefit manufacturers.

Emulsion polymerization is a useful and cost-effective process that allows for easy creation of several commercially important polymers.

Lignin, a significant byproduct of the pulp and paper industry, accounts for approximately 75 million tons of waste annually. This vast quantity of waste presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

Global recycling only recycles 9% of plastic waste. Furthermore, inappropriate adhesives and coatings in packaging can reduce or delay the recycling process. So, what should be considered in the development of new coatings and adhesives?

Researchers in the U.K. say they have developed a way of introducing degradable bonds into thermoset polymers to make them more easily recyclable.