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Biaxial (having two axes) stretching of film is used for a range of applications and is the primary manufacturing process by which products are produced for the food packaging industry. Biaxial stretching of film: principles and applications provides an overview of the manufacturing processes and range of applications for biaxially stretched films.Part one reviews the fundamental principles of biaxial stretching. After an introductory chapter which defines terms, chapters discuss equipment design and requirements, laboratory evaluations, biaxial film structures and typical industrial processes for the biaxial orientation of films. Additional topics include post production processing of biaxially stretched films, the stress-strain behaviour of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and academic investigations of biaxially stretched films. Part two investigates the applications of biaxial films including fresh cut produce, snack packaging and product labelling. A final chapter investigates potential future trends for biaxially oriented films and orienting lines.Biaxial stretching of film: principles and applications is a valuable reference tool for a broad spectrum of readers, ranging from polymer and fibre engineers to electrical engineers. It will also be suitable for professionals in the food packaging and paper industries.

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Author:   Mark T. DeMeuse (Consultant, MTD Polymer Consulting, USA) ,  Mark T Demeuse
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.420kg
ISBN:  

9780081016923

ISBN 10:   0081016921
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   19 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contributor contact details Part I: Fundamental principles of biaxial stretching Chapter 1: Fundamentals of biaxial stretching and definitions of terms Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.3 Recommendations 1.4 Conclusions Chapter 2: Equipment design and requirements of biaxially stretched films Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Double bubble process for biaxial stretching of films 2.3 Tenter process for production of biaxially oriented films 2.4 Recommendations Chapter 3: Laboratory evaluations of biaxially stretched film Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 T.M. Long stretcher for laboratory evaluations 3.3 Karo IV laboratory stretcher from Brückner 3.4 Literature studies involving laboratory stretching equipment 3.5 Recommendations Chapter 4: Polyolefins used in biaxial stretched films Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Polypropylene 4.3 Use of polyethylene in biaxial stretching 4.4 Conclusions 4.5 Recommendations Chapter 5: Other polymers used for biaxial films Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) 5.3 Polyamides in biaxially oriented films 5.4 Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) in biaxially stretched films 5.5 Recommendations Chapter 6: Biaxial film structures Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Film structures based on homopolymer polypropylene 6.3 Recommendations Chapter 7: Typical industrial processes for the biaxial orientation of films Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Commercial production processes for biaxially oriented films 7.3 Novel technologies currently being developed 7.4 Recommendations Chapter 8: Post-production processing of biaxially oriented films Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.1 Surface treatment of films 8.3 Conclusions 8.4 Recommendations Chapter 9: Strain energy function and stress–strain model for uniaxial and biaxial orientation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Experimental 9.3 Stress–strain behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) 9.4 Modeling of the stress–strain behavior – literature review 9.5 Development of a stress–strain model Chapter 10: Academic investigations of biaxially stretched films Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Literature studies of common commodity polymers 10.3 Biaxial studies of specialty polymers 10.4 Recommendations Chapter 11: Biaxially stretched polyamide film Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Processing of biaxially oriented polyamide (BOPA) 11.3 BOPA film properties Part II: Applications of biaxial films Chapter 12: Fresh-cut produce packaging and the use of biaxial stretched films Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Quality factors determining shelf-life 12.3 Respiration and metabolism 12.4 Package atmosphere modification 12.5 Packaging methods and quality maintenance 12.6 Future trends 12.7Sources of further information and advice Chapter 13: Biaxial stretched films for use in snack packaging Abstract: 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Basic principles and methods for snack packaging 13.3 Technologies and techniques 13.4 Advantages and limitations 13.5 Applications 13.6 Future trends 13.7 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 14: Biaxially stretched films for product labeling Abstract: 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Labeling systems and technologies 14.3 Label applications 14.4 Label preparation – label design, printing and converting 14.5 Future trends and new developments in labeling and label films 14.6 Conclusions Chapter 15: Applications of biaxial stretched films Abstract: 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Biaxial stretching of nanocomposite and multilayer films 15.3 Conclusions 15.4 Future trends Chapter 16: Future trends for biaxially oriented films and orienting lines Abstract: 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Trends for packaging film 16.3 Trends for technical film 16.4 Development environment for biaxially oriented film Index

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Mark T. DeMeuse is a Consultant at MTD Polymer Consulting. He specializes in materials development and polymer characterization methodologies, and has worked in the development of battery separators for use in lithium-ion batteries, including both dry and wet process technologies. Dr. DeMeuse has edited 2 published books in the area of polymer science.

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