(a) Chemical structure of boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) coating on paper, (b-c) Oxygen and water vapor barrier properties, (d-f) Tensile strength in dry ...

For our sake and the environment, there is a considerable amount of research into the reduction of plastic for many and various applications. Researchers have now found a way to imbue relatively ...

Every day, millions of people use thermal paper without thinking about it. Receipts, shipping labels, tickets, and medical ...

Figure 1. (a) Chemical structure of boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) coating on paper, (b-c) Oxygen and water vapor barrier properties, (d-f) Tensile ...

ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2021 — Cups, cartons and food wrappers made of paper might seem like they would be biodegradable, but many contain a plastic coating that can’t be composted. Although plastic-free, ...

Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, in collaboration with Yonsei University, have pioneered a coating technique utilizing biodegradable PVA material. This innovation ...