Use of spherical silica particles to improve the barrier performance of coated paper
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Abstract The use of clay filler materials in dispersion coatings is a well-established method to provide improved barrier properties to the coated paper substrate, in particular lowering the water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) through the coating. In this paper we demonstrate the use of small spherical silica particles (∼100–220 nm) as an additive to a clay-latex coating formulation is able to provide further improvements to the barrier properties, when compared to the equivalent silica-free coatings. A significant decrease in both the water vapour transmission rate and the direct water uptake of water ({\text{Cobb}120} wettability test) is observed for coatings containing as little as 1 % silica additive.
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OpenAlex topics: Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Advanced Cellulose Research Studies · Material Properties and Processing
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Victoria University of Wellington , P O Box 600 , Wellington , New Zealand
Scion , Private Bag 3020 , Rotorua , New Zealand
Iggesund Paperboard (Workington) Ltd. , Workington , Cumbria , United Kingdom (present address)
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