Production of a flexible, thin, photocatalytic plastic film by extrusionFilm activated using UVATested using two influenza viruses, encephalomyocarditis virus, and SARS-CoV-2 (SARS2)All measured average virus inactivation rates >1.5log/h with UVA and cool white lightSARS2 particularly prone to photocatalytic inactivation even under very low UV irradiation conditions. Researchers from the Queen’s University Belfast developed a plastic film that can kill the SARS2 virus particles that land … [Read more...] about Flexible, disposable photocatalytic plastic films for the destruction of viruses
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Proseal to Focus on Sustainability
Proseal’s ability to deliver fast, efficient, and reliable tray sealing solutions for the fresh produce sector, while helping growers and processors meet their sustainability goals and commitments will be the central theme of the company’s participation at this year’s Fruit Attraction exhibition. Proseal has been at the forefront of introducing new recyclable and compostable trays and film alternatives to plastic. Recent introductions have included the Stackpack, a premium, craft-board … [Read more...] about Proseal to Focus on Sustainability
Agr International Inc. unveils the ThicknessPen™, a revolutionary new portable thickness gauge at drinktec 2022
The ThicknessPen, with its patent-pending dual measurement mode technology, is ideal for measurement in the laboratory or on the plant floor The ThicknessPen is the latest in Agr’s line of thickness measurement products for the container and packaging industry. This all-new device offers an innovative approach to portable thickness measurement with its patent-pending dual-mode design. Developed to address the multiple and diverse thickness measure applications of … [Read more...] about Agr International Inc. unveils the ThicknessPen™, a revolutionary new portable thickness gauge at drinktec 2022
