Papkot develops ceramic coatings that impart plastic-like barrier properties to paper substrates. These coatings enable paper packaging to achieve high resistance to grease, oil, and water while remaining fully biodegradable and recyclable. The Papkot OS platform allows for customizable, fluorine-free functionalization of paper for various packaging needs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional paper packaging often lacks the performance characteristics of plastic, such as resistance to water, grease, and oxygen, limiting its use in various applications. The use of plastic and toxic chemicals in paper coatings raises environmental concerns due to their non-biodegradable and non-recyclable nature.
Solution
Papkot develops a range of ceramic coatings for paper packaging that provide barrier properties comparable to plastic, while ensuring the paper remains fully biodegradable and recyclable. These coatings, part of the Papkot OS system, can be customized with different building blocks to achieve specific functionalities, such as water resistance, grease resistance, and fire resistance. Papkot's solutions eliminate the need for plastics, PFAS, and other harmful chemicals like acrylates and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), offering a sustainable alternative for various packaging needs. The coatings are designed to work with both virgin and recycled paper fibers and can be applied using standard printing and coating machinery.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes packaging manufacturers and printing companies seeking sustainable, high-performance alternatives to traditional plastic coatings for paper packaging.
Features
- Plastic-free and fluorine-free ceramic coatings for paper packaging
- Customizable Papkot OS system allowing for tailored solutions with specific barrier properties
- Coatings provide resistance to water (COBB 30' <0.1 g/sqm at both 20°C and 90°C) and grease (COBB 30' <0.1 g/sqm)
- Compatible with various printing methods, including rotogravure, flexography, and offset printing
- Can be applied on-line or off-line, on the web or sheets
- Coatings are 99.99% recyclable according to European standards
- Coatings are fully biodegradable, allowing for composting
- Fire-resistant coatings available, made using only cellulose and silica