Functional Starch Solutions for Paper and Packaging Applications.
Paper and packaging manufacturing requires materials that support reliable processing, surface quality, and performance across different production stages.
Through targeted modification, starch-based materials can be adapted to provide functional properties such as bonding, film formation, and viscosity control in suitable paper manufacturing and converting processes.
Selected modified starches can support applications ranging from wet-end papermaking and surface treatment to paper coating and corrugated board production, depending on formulation and process requirements.
KEY ADVANTAGES
Support adhesion and fiber bonding in suitable paper and packaging applications.
Help improve selected paper surface characteristics through appropriate sizing or coating formulations.
Adapt viscosity and formulation behavior to different manufacturing requirements.
Surface sizing is used to modify paper surface characteristics after sheet formation, helping prepare the paper for subsequent printing and converting processes.
Selected modified starches can be incorporated into suitable surface sizing formulations to support surface strength and control liquid penetration. Their viscosity and film-forming properties can be adjusted according to paper grade, application equipment, and processing conditions.
Paper coating processes apply formulated layers to paper surfaces to achieve specific printing, appearance, or functional requirements.
Selected modified starches can serve as binders or co-binders in suitable coating formulations, contributing to pigment binding and coating integrity. Their properties can be selected to meet different coating preparation and application conditions.
Corrugated board manufacturing relies on adhesive systems to bond fluted paper to linerboard during high-speed production.
Starch-based adhesives are widely used in corrugating processes. Suitable starch materials and formulations help provide the viscosity, application behavior, and bonding characteristics required for consistent board production.
Wet-end papermaking involves the addition of functional materials to fiber suspensions before sheet formation, influencing the properties of the finished paper.
Selected starch derivatives, including suitable cationic starches, can support fiber bonding and dry-strength development in appropriate wet-end systems. Their effectiveness depends on furnish composition, addition conditions, and interactions with other process chemicals.
Tell us about your paper manufacturing or packaging requirements. Our team can help explore suitable starch-based materials and formulation options for your application.