13 - Plastics properties for packaging materials
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Measuring the circularity potential of recycled LDPE based on quantity and quality conservation - a functional requirement matrix approach
2023, Resources, Conservation and Recycling AdvancesCitation Excerpt :For instance, the strength of the seal is determined by the heat-sealing process, and the heat sealing process is, in turn, influenced, by certain physical properties of the material, such as, the melting temperature of the plastic (Mirams, 2017) or its level of contamination (impurities) (Dudbridge and Turner, 2009). To prevent the film from tearing or deforming during the handling processes, a good resistance to deformation is important (Emblem, 2012), which can be indicated via surface friction. Aesthetic and miscellaneous requirements, such as, product transparency or the absence of pinholes, are usually defined from the standpoint of marketing to make the product more attractive to the customer (Emblem, 2012), but can also hinder processability.