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Area of Science:

  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Sustainable Chemistry

Background:

  • Developing sustainable alternatives for packaging is crucial.
  • Current paper coatings often lack compostability or recyclability.
  • Thiol-ene chemistry presents a novel approach for biodegradable polymers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and evaluate thiol-ene latexes for waterborne paper coating applications.
  • To investigate the potential of ester-containing monomers for biodegradable packaging.
  • To improve the compostability and recyclability of coated paper.

Main Methods:

  • Emulsion and miniemulsion polymerization techniques were employed.
  • Semibatch emulsion and swelling-assisted polymerization were utilized for scalability.
  • Formulation optimization was performed using diallyl adipate and specific thiols.

Main Results:

  • The diallyl adipate/2,2'-(ethylenedioxy)-diethanethiol/trimethylolpropane tris-(3-mercaptopropionate) system yielded high-performance films.
  • Films exhibited transparency, non-tackiness, and excellent water/oil resistance.
  • Biodegradability tests confirmed partial degradation of the synthesized polymers.

Conclusions:

  • Ester-containing thiol-ene emulsions are viable for sustainable paper coatings.
  • These materials offer a promising route to enhanced compostability and recyclability in packaging.
  • The developed process is compatible with industrial-scale production.