Review Article
Preparation Process and Anti-Counterfeiting Performance of Vacuum-Coated Aluminum Paper Labels for High-End Packaging
Lulin Sun,
Anyang Shi
,
Wenbo Gong,
Jiaming Han,
Yutong Lu,
Yufei Liu,
Jianliang Liu,
Jialuo Yin,
Huihui Wang,
Shiwei Liu,
Sai Geng*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2026
Pages:
1-11
Received:
13 February 2026
Accepted:
2 March 2026
Published:
10 March 2026
Abstract: Vacuum-coated aluminum paper labels represent an innovative packaging material that integrates decorative appeal, functionality, and environmental sustainability. With their outstanding metallic finish, low resource consumption, and excellent recyclability, they have become the core choice for premium label packaging in industries such as food and beverage, tobacco, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Their application scope and scenarios continue to expand. This paper systematically reviews the material composition and functional layered structure characteristics of vacuum-coated aluminum paper labels. It delves into the technical principles and latest research advancements in core production processes, including substrate pretreatment, vacuum coating, coating curing, and post-processing. Key focus is placed on exploring parameter optimization and process upgrade pathways for critical technologies such as vacuum evaporation coating, magnetron sputtering, and electron beam curing. It also summarizes technological breakthroughs and performance enhancements in areas such as improved aluminum layer adhesion, strengthened barrier properties, optimized environmental attributes, and expanded anti-counterfeiting capabilities. Market data is used to illustrate current application statuses and compatibility requirements across various sectors. Finally, it identifies core industry challenges including environmental compliance, performance upgrades, and cost control. Based on green packaging policies and industrial trends, it outlines the future development direction of vacuum-coated aluminum paper labels toward greener, multifunctional, and intelligent solutions. This provides theoretical references and practical insights for industry technology upgrades and application scenario expansion.
Abstract: Vacuum-coated aluminum paper labels represent an innovative packaging material that integrates decorative appeal, functionality, and environmental sustainability. With their outstanding metallic finish, low resource consumption, and excellent recyclability, they have become the core choice for premium label packaging in industries such as food and ...
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Research Article
Polypropylene/Polystyrene and Clay Nanocomposites: Elaboration, Morphological and Thermal Characterizations
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2026
Pages:
12-16
Received:
27 April 2026
Accepted:
8 May 2026
Published:
12 June 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.cm.20261001.12
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Abstract: This study focuses on the preparation and characterization of polymer blends-clay nanocomposites based on thermoplastic polymers and nanometric clay, with the aim of investigating the influence of compatibilizing agents namely grafted polymers. The polypropylene (PP)/polystyrene (PS)/ montmorillonite (CA) clay blends were prepared by melt processing using PP-grafted silane (PP-g-VTEOS) as compatibilizer. At fixed content of clay (5 wt%), addition of PP-g-VTEOS was found to create, firstly, PS droplet well dispersed and distributed with reduced size proved by Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM) images and at the same time showed the improvement of the dispersion and distribution of clay. X-ray Diffraction(XRD) spectra of nanocomposites revealed that intercalated/partial exfoliated structures were obtained. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that the degree of dispersion and distribution of clay within polymer matrix plays a vital role in property improvement. This study thus highlights the crucial role of compatibilizing agents in the development of high-performance polymer nanocomposites, paving the way for new formulations aimed at high value-added applications.
Abstract: This study focuses on the preparation and characterization of polymer blends-clay nanocomposites based on thermoplastic polymers and nanometric clay, with the aim of investigating the influence of compatibilizing agents namely grafted polymers. The polypropylene (PP)/polystyrene (PS)/ montmorillonite (CA) clay blends were prepared by melt processin...
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