Abstract

The focus of this proposal is to identify unexplored areas of research in the field of packaging science, specifically related to the incorporation of Nanocrystalline Cellulose (NCC) as a functional material in fiber based packaging, as well as to highlight some of potential risks and unknowns in the product lifecycle. This research hypothesizes that incorporating NCC into wood fiber-based c-flute corrugated packaging medium will show a sufficient performance improvement to justify additional research. Nanomaterials, as a whole, are still being understood, including those using naturally occurring bases such as NCC. Further incremental testing with NCC will help provide a performance and safety baseline for the necessary future research prior to mass production. NCC holds great promise for the future: a commonly available, naturally occurring material that’s easily recyclable and biodegradable, yet has the strength of steel. Due diligence is required for this material to come to market in a safe and sustainable manner.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Packaging--Materials; Nanocrystals; Cellulose

Publication Date

3-24-2015

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Packaging Science(MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Packaging Science (CAST)

Advisor

Deanna Jacobs

Advisor/Committee Member

Changfeng Ge

Advisor/Committee Member

Carlos A. Diaz

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at TS198.2 .G53 2015

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

PACK-MS

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