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Modification of Plastic Sheets

24.08.2011 | Ref.Nr. 09128

Physics&Engineering

Background
The control of gas permeability of plastic packaging is essential in the food industry. It is especially required for food storage under a special atmosphere to increase durability of food.

Technology
The invention refers to a method and machine for the continuous modification of plastic sheets in an electromagnetic radiation (e. g. microwave) chamber under high pressure in the presence of gases, vapors or aerosols.

IP Rights

German Patent Application February 2010
PCT Application February 2011

Patent Owner
Beuth-Hochschule für Technik Berlin, Germany

Application Area:

Packaging of: Food, Non-food products (health care, electronics etc.), Pharmaceutical products

Development Stage: Proof of Concept, Product

Schlagworte: Packaging, Plastics, Polymers,

Weitere Kategorien: Polymers, Physics & Engineering

Licensing Manager: Dr. Kirk Haselton

T +49 30 2125 4842

F +49 30 2125 4822

kirk.haselton@ipal.de

Suitable Industry: Packaging Industry

Benefits:

Continuous Infrared (IR) detection of sheet temperature
Detection of sheet thickness with IR sensors
Nondestructive method for changing polymer structure
Modifying permeability and diffusion properties
Changing pore size and sorption/ desorption properties
No change of sheet area