Hydrophobization of Cellulose-Based Fibers for Packaging Applications with Alkyl Ketene Dimers (AKD) and Food-Grade Waxes via Supercritical Impregnation with Carbon Dioxide – Experimental and Thermodynamic Modeling Approaches

This modified material has applications in food packaging, where frequently water-repellant surfaces are required. This method is preferable to traditional coating methods because it sizes across the entire thickness of the substrate rather than just the surface and can be used for non-planar surfaces; uses significantly less material than traditional methods and will be an excellent technique for multilayered and intelligent coating.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D. in Engineering Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Chemical Engineering

Year dc:date.available

2019

Author dc:creator

• Adenekan, Kolawole

Contributors dc:contributor

• Brenda H. Prager
• Wei-Yin Chen
• Amala Dass

• Cellulose fibers
• Hydrophobicity
• Impregnation
• Mechanical
• Supercritical
• Thermodynamic modeling
• Chemical Engineering

Repository record dc:identifier

https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1527

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:egrove.olemiss.edu:etd-2526