Plasma-Deposited Organosilicon Hydrophobic Coatings on Cellulosic Materials for Wet Packaging Applications
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Abstract
Non-toxic organosilicon coatings with hydrophobic properties were deposited on Kraft paper films using atmospheric-pressure dielectric barrier discharge. In order to assess the applicability of the plasma-deposited coating in the food packaging industry, its stability in different liquids (i.e., food simulants) was studied. Chemical analyses reveal that the food simulants, namely, de-ionized water, acetic acid, ethanol, and heptane, do not significantly alter the chemical composition or the hydrophobicity of the coatings. Based on inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy analyses, the amount of Si released from the plasma-deposited coating is less than that typically detected in tap water. Overall, the results obtained suggest that hydrophobic plasma-deposited organosilicon coatings have great potential for use in food and wet packaging applications, especially considering their environmentally friendly character.
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OpenAlex topics: Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Plasma Applications and Diagnostics · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
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Département de Physique, Université de Montréal, 1375 Ave Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, QC H2V 0B3, Canada
FPInnovations, 570 Boul. Saint-Jean, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 3J9, Canada
Plasmionique, 1650 Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1S2, Canada
Funding
National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) · PRIMA-Québec · Plasmionique Inc. · FPInnovations
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