Abstract: This disclosure relates to paper-based packaging films and methods of producing the same. The paper-based packaging films have a total composition comprising greater than or equal to 80%, by weight, of a paper component and less than or equal to 5%, by weight, of non-compostable materials. The paper-based packaging films are easily recyclable by repulping yet retain high-performance packaging characteristics including improved barrier performance and high run speed on packaging equipment.

Abstract: A paper-based packaging film comprising a fiber-based component, a polymeric film comprising a thickness from 2 micron and 8 micron, the polymeric film coated with a barrier material comprising a metal, a metal oxide or an inorganic oxide, a layer comprising a heat sealable polymer, and an adhesive layer located between the fiber-based component and the barrier material. The polymeric film is one of oriented polyester film, oriented polylactic acid film, polyester, polylactic acid, ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and polyvinyl alcohol copolymer, and the total composition of the paper-based packaging film includes a fiber content greater than 80%, by weight.

Abstract: A paper-based packaging film comprising a fiber-based component, a polymeric film comprising a thickness from 2 micron and 8 micron, the polymeric film coated with a barrier material comprising a metal, a metal oxide or an inorganic oxide, a layer comprising a heat sealable polymer, and an adhesive layer located between the fiber-based component and the barrier material. The polymeric film is one of oriented polyester film, oriented polylactic acid film, polyester, polylactic acid, ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and polyvinyl alcohol copolymer, and the total composition of the paper-based packaging film includes a fiber content greater than 80%, by weight.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a multilayer packaging film having a first base layer, a second base layer on the first base layer, and a sealing layer on the second base layer. In some embodiments, a shrinkage value of the second base layer is less than a shrinkage value of the first base layer. In some embodiments, the shrinkage value of the second base layer is greater than or equal to a shrinkage value of the first base layer. In some embodiments, the second base layer has a shrinkage value that is greater than 5%, and the shrinkage value of the second base layer is less than a shrinkage value of the first base layer. Also disclosed are methods of producing multilayer packaging films and hermetically sealed packages (e.g., thermoformed trays or cups and retort pouches) formed from the multilayer packaging film.

Abstract: An encapsulant film for a photovoltaic module includes an encapsulating layer and a heat resistant layer disposed adjacent to the encapsulating layer. The encapsulating layer includes polyethylene in an amount of 50% to 100%, by weight. The heat resistant layer includes one of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH). polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polymethyl pentene (PMP), cycloolefin polymer (COP), cycloolefin copolymer (COC), polylactic acid (PLA), polyethylene furanoate (PEF), isosorbide polymer, and polycarbonate (PC) in an amount of 50% to 100%, by weight.

Abstract: A laminated polypropylene-based film suitable for retort packaging having an exterior film, a barrier layer, and a sealing layer. The retort packaging film has a total composition including high levels of polyolefin-based polymers and polypropylene-based polymers such that the material can be processed efficiently in a polypropylene recycling process. Advantageously, the film retains the properties required to suitably withstand the retort process and produce a high-quality shelf-stable packaged product.

Abstract: Film structures and methods of forming a film structure are described herein. The film structure includes a polymeric substrate having an inorganic coating thereon. The film structure has a polymeric buffer layer positioned between the polymeric substrate and the inorganic coating. The inorganic coating comprises a wave structure characterized by an average amplitude in a range of from 0.1 ?m to 5 ?m and a wavelength in a range of from 0.3 ?m to 15 ?m. The inventors have advantageously discovered that the wave structure of the inorganic coating exhibits improved optical properties (e.g., light refraction). The film structures described herein may be used in greenhouse screens.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a barrier packaging film including a polyolefin substrate layer having a thickness in the range of from 10 ?m to 100 ?m, an inorganic coating layer, and a polymeric buffer layer positioned between the polyolefin substrate and the inorganic coating layer, the polymeric buffer layer in direct contact with the inorganic coating layer, wherein the inorganic coating layer comprises a wave structure characterized by an average amplitude in the range of from 0.25 ?m to 1.0 ?m and a wavelength in the range of from 2 ?m to 5 ?m. Also disclosed are packages (e.g., hermetically sealed packages) formed from the barrier packaging film.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns paper-based packaging films having a structure including a paper component, a 2 to 10 micron thick polymeric film coated with a barrier material, and a patterned scalable material. The structure is easily recyclable by repulping, yet retains high-performance packaging characteristics including high barrier, triple-point caulking and high run speed on packaging equipment. This disclosure also describes sealed packages having paper-based packaging films.

Abstract: A paper-based packaging film comprising a fiber-based component, a polymeric film comprising a thickness from 2 micron and 8 micron, the polymeric film coated with a barrier material comprising a metal, a metal oxide or an inorganic oxide, a layer comprising a heat sealable polymer, and an adhesive layer located between the fiber-based component and the barrier material. The polymeric film is one of oriented polyester film, oriented polylactic acid film, polyester, polylactic acid, ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and polyvinyl alcohol copolymer, and the total composition of the paper-based packaging film includes a fiber content greater than 80%, by weight.

Abstract: A durable barrier film including a polymeric substrate layer having a thickness between (10) and (100) pm, an inorganic coating layer, and a polymeric buffer layer positioned between the polymeric substrate layer and the inorganic coating layer, the polymeric buffer layer in direct contact with the inorganic coating layer, wherein the inorganic coating layer comprises a wave structure characterized by an average amplitude between (0.25) and (1.0) pm and a wavelength between (2) and (5) pm.

Abstract: A laminated polypropylene-based film suitable for use as a lidding film having an exterior film, a barrier layer, and a sealing layer. The lidding film has a total composition including high levels of polyolefin-based polymers and polypropylene-based polymers such that the material can be processed efficiently in a polypropylene recycling process. Advantageously, the film retains the properties required to suitably withstand sterilization and pasteurization processes and produce a high-quality packaged product.

Abstract: A composite package includes a first container and a second container. The first container includes a fiber-based component. The second container includes a film component and forms a primary product cavity of composite package. The film component includes a mineral oil barrier and a sealant. The mineral oil barrier includes a polymeric film, an inorganic oxide coating, and a layer. The inorganic oxide coating is located on the polymeric film. The layer includes a vinyl alcohol polymer. The vinyl alcohol polymer is located on a surface of the inorganic oxide coating.

Abstract: A laminated polypropylene-based film suitable for retort packaging having an exterior film, a barrier layer, and a sealing layer. The retort packaging film has a total composition including high levels of polyolefin-based polymers and polypropylene-based polymers such that the material can be processed efficiently in a polypropylene recycling process. Advantageously, the film retains the properties required to suitably withstand the retort process and produce a high-quality shelf-stable packaged product.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a battery module packaging comprising a multilayer structure 1, said structure comprising an inner polymer layer 2, an outer polymer layer 4 and an aluminum foil 5 sandwiched between the inner polymer layer 2 and the outer polymer layer 4, or an inner polymer layer 2, an outer polymer layer 4, an aluminum foil 5 sandwiched between the inner polymer layer 2 and the outer polymer layer 4 and an intermediary layer 3 sandwiched between aluminum foil 5 and inner polymer layer 2. In use, the inner polymer layer 2 is in direct contact with the cell part of the battery and the outer polymer layer 4 is in contact with a hardware element of the battery.

Abstract: A window spacer may include a spacer substrate having two pane contact surfaces, an adhesive surface, and a glazing interior surface. A multilayer barrier film is in contact with the adhesive surface of the spacer substrate. The multilayer barrier film includes at least two first polymeric layers and at least two inorganic layers. The inorganic layers are separated by a second polymeric layer. The second polymeric layer has a thickness lower than 5 ?m, preferably lower than 4 ?m, more preferably having a thickness between 1 ?m and 4 ?m.

Abstract: A window spacer may include a spacer substrate having two pane contact surfaces, an adhesive surface, and a glazing interior surface. A multilayer barrier film is in contact with the adhesive surface of the spacer substrate. The multilayer barrier film includes at least two first polymeric layers and at least two inorganic layers. The inorganic layers are separated by a second polymeric layer. The second polymeric layer has a thickness lower than 5 ?m, preferably lower than 4 ?m, more preferably having a thickness between 1 ?m and 4 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a flexible multilayer packaging film with high gas barrier properties comprising: one or more support layer(s) (1,10); one or more barrier layer(s) (6,60), each of the one or more barrier layer(s) (6,60) comprising an organic layer (2,20) and an inorganic layer(3,30); wherein said multilayer film has an oxygen transmission rate of less than 0.1 cm3/m2/24 h/atm, preferably less than 0.05 cm3/m2/24 h/atm, most preferably less than 0.03 cm3/m2/24 h/atm measured at 23° C. and 50% relative humidity.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a solar module in the form of a laminate which exhibits a solar cell system having an encapsulation layer on a back side and a front side, a barrier layer arranged on the back side encapsulation layer and arranged on the front side encapsulation layer, a first SiOx layer, a base web layer, a second SiOx layer, an optional lacquer layer, an adhesive layer and a glass layer whereby a silver containing low-E coating is arranged within one or between two front side layers thereby protecting the corrosion sensitive silver containing low-E coating from exposure to moisture.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a flexible multilayer packaging film with high gas barrier properties comprising: one or more support layer(s) (1,10); one or more barrier layer(s) (6,60), each of the one or more barrier layer(s) (6,60) comprising an organic layer (2,20) and an inorganic layer(3,30); wherein said multilayer film has an oxygen transmission rate of less than 0.1 cm3/m2/24 h/atm, preferably less than 0.05 cm3/m2/24 h/atm, most preferably less than 0.03 cm3/m2/24 h/atm measured at 23° C. and 50 % relative humidity.