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

A complete, practical resource for flexible packaging that covers scientific principles, materials, properties, processing, end use and innovations

Barry A. Morris (Author)

9780323854351, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 25 July 2022

844 pages, 300 illustrations (50 in full color)
27.6 x 21.5 x 5.1 cm, 2.22 kg

The Science and Technology of Flexible Packaging: Multilayer Films from Resin and Process to End Use, Second Edition provides a comprehensive guide on plastic films in flexible packaging, covering scientific principles, materials properties, processes and end use considerations. Sections discuss the science of multilayer films in a concise and impactful way, presenting the fundamental understanding required to improve product design, material selection and processes. In addition, the book includes information on why one material is favored over another and how film or coating affects material properties. Descriptions and analysis of key properties of packaging films are provided from engineering and scientific perspectives.

With essential scientific insights, best practice techniques, environmental sustainability information and key principles of structure design, this book provides information aids in material selection and processing, how to shorten development times and deliver stronger products, and ways to enable engineers and scientists to deliver superior products with reduced development time and cost.

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

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP]

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