2 days course
Cellulose Pulp Packaging: Current and Emerging Technologies for Moulding and Functionalization
This two-day course addresses the transformative potential of moulded fiber-based packaging by exploring how advancements in pulp composition, molding technology, and functional coatings can create effective barriers.
The growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions has made the exploration of circular alternatives to traditional fossil-based plastics more crucial than ever. Fiber-based packaging offers a promising avenue to significantly reduce reliance on materials that are challenging to recycle. Currently, moulded pulp is predominantly used for products that do not require protection against oil, water, vapor, oxygen etc.
This course addresses the transformative potential of moulded fiber-based packaging by exploring how advancements in pulp composition, molding technology, and functional coatings can create effective barriers. By enhancing the protective capabilities of moulded pulp, we can expand its applicability across industries, paving the way for more environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging systems worldwide. Join us to be at the forefront of this exciting shift towards a more sustainable future in packaging!
This two-day intensive course is designed for doctoral students and industry professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of pulp moulding and barrier technologies. Gain valuable insights and practical skills to advance your expertise and drive sustainable packaging solutions.
Students enrolled within a doctoral program get a 50% discount on the attendance fee. To get the discount please contact acl@dti.dk with proof of enrollment.
The course will comprise of the following sessions:
- 3D forming of paper: moulding, pressing, deep-drawing, thermoforming
- Molded Pulp: Technologies, trends & raw materials
- Wet pulp moulding: impact of the process (drying, refining of fibres, etc.) on the quality & productivity
- Dry pulp moulding: impact of the process on the quality & productivity
- Tooling for wet and dry moulded pulp. Basic design principles
- Additives in wet and dry process (AKD, wet strength, starch, retention)
- Functionalization of moulded pulp: Technologies overview
- Laboratory tour at Danish Technological Institute
- Barrier requirements and characterization of functional barriers of molded pulp packaging
- Water-based dispersion coatings for molded pulp packaging
- Plasma processing and PA(E)CVD coatings
- Surface functionalization of moulded pulp using Sol-Gel
- Lamination of moulded pulp
- Drying of liquid coatings on moulded pulp
- Moulded pulp (compostability, SUPD, PPWR, recyclability)
Coffee breaks, breakfast and lunch are provided both days, in addition a course dinner will be held on day 1.
Do you have any course related questions, please contact
- Anders Kring Clausen
- Konsulent
- +45 72202754