Preparation and Innovative Design Applications of Paper-Based Aluminized Film



Zhou, Yi, Zhou, Wei and Xia, Guobin ORCID: 0000-0002-0223-0278
(2023) Preparation and Innovative Design Applications of Paper-Based Aluminized Film. Coatings, 13 (10). p. 1751.

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Abstract

<jats:p>The growing demand for sustainable and innovative materials in product design has spurred interest in unconventional resources. Despite this, a gap persists in the effective utilization of paper-based materials, particularly with metallic coatings, for creative applications. This study aims to address this by exploring the technical methods for applying Aluminum (Al) coatings to paper substrates. We developed paper-based aluminum coatings and combined them with corrugated cardboard to create a novel material for product development. Utilizing high-strength specialty paper as the substrate, an orthogonal experiment was conducted to identify key process parameters. Factors such as target–substrate distance, working pressure, current intensity, and coating duration were evaluated for their impact on the properties of the Al film. Our research culminated in the production of high-quality Al-plated corrugated cardboard. Capitalizing on its unique attributes, we employed a design approach that led to the creation of innovative furniture featuring structural forms like folding and insertion. This study not only introduces a new range of Al-plated corrugated cardboard products but also expands the potential applications of paper-based aluminized film in material-based product design.</jats:p>

Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 13 Nov 2023 09:07
Last Modified: 17 Mar 2024 18:52
DOI: 10.3390/coatings13101751
Open Access URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/13/10/1751
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3176744