Sustainability
Innovations in Biaxially Oriented Films for Green Energy Applications Paid Members Public
Presented by Markus Zahnbrecher, Brueckner Group USA This presentation explores the cutting-edge applications of biaxially oriented films in the realms of green energy and e-mobility, with a particular focus on capacitor films and current collector films. The discussion will delve into the latest advancements in composite current collector films, underscoring
Goals, Objectives, and Best Practices for Drying and Curing Paid Members Public
Presented by John Palazzolo, Adphos In all types of printing and coating there are many Goals and Objectives as well as Factors and Considerations in drying and curing of soft/hard solvent and water-based inks, coatings, and adhesives. This presentation will detail several of the goal and objectives including ROI,
Electrospray Deposition for Thin Film Composite Membrane Manufacturing Paid Members Public
Presented by Jeffrey McCutcheon, University of Connecticut Making membranes today requires manufacturing processes that can create exceedingly thin films (less than 200 nm) that are defect free. Conventional roll-to-roll (R2R) processes cannot always achieve such thin films from a wide variety of materials. One exception is interfacial polymerization, which is
Electron Beam for Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing Paid Members Public
Presented by Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration Electricity, and thus, batteries, are sought out as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels; however, there are aspects of their production, such as the use of solvents, that can be improved to make this green technology even greener. In addition, as the
Challenges of Paper Packaging Laminations for Curbside Recycling in the Paper Stream Paid Members Public
Presented by Michele Payant, Amcor There is a significant trend in the marketplace moving towards paper packaging solutions and the reduction of petroleum-based products. There are many challenges with moving to paper-based packaging materials such as cost, toughness, meeting high packaging line speeds, recyclability and product shelf-life demands. Moving from
Breaking Boundaries: Sustainable Solutions Amidst Industry Challenges Paid Members Public
Presented by David Zamarin, Impermea Materials Amidst industry revelations surrounding carcinogenic chemicals like PFAS, few options exist that offer sustainable, high-performance solutions to diverse industry challenges. With efforts to tackle the PFAS and Single Use Plastics crisis through proposed legislation, many manufacturers are scrambling to find performance driven fluorine-free and
BOPEF Film – a New Sustainable Solution for Flexible Food Packaging Paid Members Public
Presented by Ana Lyra, Terphane Terphane is developing biaxially oriented PEF film grades in partnership with Avantium and Origin Materials. PEF a 100% biobased and fully recyclable polymer, also shows higher barrier than PET. This renewable film could be used as mono material flexible food packaging.
