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| Nanocomposite packaging technology improves barrier to gases, such as oxygen or carbon dioxide and to chemicals |
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United States of America |
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http://www.nanocor.com |
Description:
Nanocomposite technology improves barrier to gases, such as oxygen or carbon dioxide, to chemicals, both in liquid and vapor phases and to odor migration. Greater barrier also impedes absorption of flavors and vitamins by the plastic packaging itself. Barrier enhancement is important for longer product shelf life. Where barrier is a limiting factor in existing packages its improvement can lead to lower weight packages and reduce package cost. Improved shelf life and lower package cost dominate the uses of nanotechnology in consumer packaging.
Nanocomposite’s barrier enhancement property plays a role in transportation by improving fuel vapor emissions in fuel tanks and distribution components. It also contributes greater resistance to common corrosive agents such as gasoline, anti-freeze and road salt.
Nanocor is a new operating subsidiary of AMCOL International Corporation. We are the largest global supplier of nanoclays specifically designed for plastic nanocomposites. Over the past decade Nanocor has developed patented technologies for producing nanoscale clays suitable for incorporation into plastics and technologies for making nanocomposites themselves. Commercial nanoclay production began in 1998 and today we offer a variety of products under the Nanomer® trademark.
Nanocomposite technology is a young material science and plastic nanocomposites are among its first commercial applications. Nanocor’s products improve barrier, flame resistance, thermal and structural properties of many plastics. They are not only used to improve existing products, but also are extending their reach into areas formerly dominated by metal, glass and wood. |
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