Humidity effect on compressive deformation and failure of recycled and virgin layered corrugated paperboard structures

Navaranjan, Namasivayam; Dickson, Alan R.; Paltakari, Jouni; Ilmonen, Kai

doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2012.05.037

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“…Further, the influence of humidity and moisture on the material response of corrugated paperboard has been in focus of research. For example, the humidity effect on compressive deformation and failure of recycled and virgin layered corrugated paperboard structures has been investigated in [181]. Also, the steady-state moisture transport through corrugated fiberboard packaging has already been explored in [41].…”

Section: Modeling Of Corrugated Paperboardmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Recent Trends and Challenges in Computational Modeling of Paper and Paperboard at Different Scales

Simon

2020

Arch Computat Methods Eng

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Paper and paperboard are widely used in packaging products. The material behavior of paper and paperboard is very complex because different scales need to be considered in order to describe all relevant effects and phenomena. In particular, at least three scales can be distinguished: the fiber scale, network scale, and sheet scale. Since it is extremely challenging to measure the material behavior experimentally on all of these scales simultaneously, computational modeling of these materials has gained importance in recent years. This work aims at giving a systematic review of the numerical approaches and obtained results published in recent years. Focus is set on both the recent trends and achievements as well as challenges and open questions.

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Section: Modeling Of Corrugated Paperboardmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Recent Trends and Challenges in Computational Modeling of Paper and Paperboard at Different Scales

Simon

2020

Arch Computat Methods Eng

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“…BCT is a function of moisture content as compression strength distinctly decreases with the ascending of moisture content. the increasing moisture content of the components have soften the lignin matrix between the cellulose microfibrils of the wood fibres and affects its mechanical property [5]. Static compression strength of moulded paper tray was significantly affected by moisture absorbed or dissipated and decreased with increased moisture [27].…”

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“…Corrugated paperboard strength is an important requirement to protect produce against damage during storage and transport [5,6]. Box compression strength (BCT) constitutes a general measure of the performance potential of a corrugated board package [7].…”

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Experimental investigation of compression strength of ventilated corrugated citrus packaging

Pathare¹,

Berry²,

Opara³

2017

Packaging Research

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Ventilated corrugated paperboard packaging is the most widely type of packaging used in postharvest handling and transportation of fresh horticultural produce, during which the package may be exposed to different environmental conditions. Ventilated packages should be designed in such a way that they can provide uniform airflow distribution without compromising mechanical integrity. This study investigated the effects of different storage conditions (−0.5 ∘ C at 90% RH; 4 ∘ C at 90% RH, 10 ∘ C at 90% RH) on the mechanical performance of two types of ventilated packaging ['Supervent' (4.7% vent area) and 'Standard' (3.1% vent area)] used for handling citrus fruit. The effects of storage condition on moisture content of package was also studied. Standard packaging showed higher compression strength than supervent packaging, presumably due to less vent area on the package. Maximum compressive strength reduction was found at storage temperature 4 ∘ C for both packages. The compressive strength of both packages decreased with increase in moisture content.

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“…In the case of boxes used to transport perishables goods such as vegetables and fruit, packaging is stored and transported at a low temperature to maintain product quality, but an environment of high relative humidity (RH) is created in the box by the ripening of products during storage and transport. Under these conditions, the performance of packaging is greatly reduced with the increasing moisture content of component papers, resulting in a noticeable loss of compressive strength of packaging 2–5 . As a consequence, corrugated board manufacturers usually over design packaging to reduce the risk of boxes collapsing, incurring higher costs.…”

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“…Several authors have studied the effect of surrounding RH on liner and fluting paper strength, finding that strength decreases proportionally with the increase in paper moisture content 4,6 . However, most of these studies analysed the effect of high RH on paper properties at temperatures of 15–20°C, whereas in refrigerated foodstuffs transport and storage, boxes are subjected to high RH and temperatures as low as 6°C for long periods of time (probably weeks).…”

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Improving the strength of recycled liner for corrugated packaging by adding virgin fibres: Effect of refrigerated storage on paper properties

Fioritti

Revilla²,

Villar³

et al. 2021

Packag Technol Sci

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The high humidity produced by the ripening of fruit and vegetables during refrigerated storage and transport leads to a noticeable loss of strength of corrugated board packaging. Increasing use of recycled fibres in the manufacture of corrugated board further reduces box compression strength. Adding virgin fibres to the furnish composition of liner paper could solve this problem. Various proportions of unbleached virgin eucalyptus and pine fibres were added to a recycled furnish used to manufacture liner paper for corrugated board. Laboratory sheets of each fibre blend were characterised by tensile, bursting and compressive strength. The change in the strength properties and moisture content of the sheets during refrigerated storage at 6°C and high relative humidity (90% RH) was also studied. The results showed that paper strength improved with the proportion of virgin fibres added. Pine fibres yielded higher increments than eucalyptus fibres in tensile and burst indices, whereas both fibres improved compression strength at a similar rate. After 4 h of exposure at refrigerated storage, the paper strength properties decreased considerably, in particular compression strength, which showed a loss of about 70% compared to the reference value. The percentage of strength lost compared to the value in standard conditions was influenced only by exposure time at low temperature and high RH. However, an increase in the amount of pine fibres added enhanced the remaining tensile and burst indices.

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Humidity effect on compressive deformation and failure of recycled and virgin layered corrugated paperboard structures

Cited by 22 publications

References 15 publications

A Review of Recent Trends and Challenges in Computational Modeling of Paper and Paperboard at Different Scales

A Review of Recent Trends and Challenges in Computational Modeling of Paper and Paperboard at Different Scales

Experimental investigation of compression strength of ventilated corrugated citrus packaging

Improving the strength of recycled liner for corrugated packaging by adding virgin fibres: Effect of refrigerated storage on paper properties

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