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Commercial Applications
Consumer Packaging
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.
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| Soft Drinks |
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| Ketsup |
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| Beer |
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| Flavored Alcoholic Beverages |
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| Vegetable Oil |
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| BAGS & PACKS |
| Fatty Snacks |
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| Smoked Meat |
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| Cheese |
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| Boil-in-Bag |
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| Dog Food |
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| Electronics |
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| FILMS |
| Fresh Meats |
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| Vacuum-Pack Cheese |
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| CARTONS |
| Juice |
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| MISC. |
| Soup Lids |
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| Stand-up Pouches |
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| Microwave Trays |
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| Sausage Casings |
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| Aerosol Can Liners |
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| Bubble Wrap |
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| Anti-Freeze Containers |
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| Cigarette Wrappers |
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