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Boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol): biodegradable, biocompatible, robust, and high-barrier paper coating

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Shinhyeong Choe, Youngju Kim, Shinhyeong Choe, Shinhyeong Choe, Seulki You, Seulki You, Kitae Park, Yong-Jun Cho, Jaewook Myung Youngju Kim, Jehee Park, Jaewook Myung Jongchul Seo, Kitae Park, Yong-Jun Cho, Jaewook Myung Jongchul Seo, Hanseul Yang, Hanseul Yang, Jaewook Myung

Summary

Researchers developed a paper coating using polyvinyl alcohol crosslinked with boric acid that significantly improves the paper's barrier properties and mechanical strength. The study found that this coating remains fully biodegradable and biocompatible despite its enhanced performance. The findings suggest a practical, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic-based packaging coatings.

The boric acid-crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol coating on paper remarkably improves barrier properties and mechanical robustness without compromising biodegradability and biocompatibility, a green advance in sustainable packaging.

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