Recent Updates on the Barrier Properties of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH): A Review. (3rd April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maes, Caroline; Luyten, Wout; Herremans, Geert; Peeters, Roos; Carleer, Robert; Buntinx, Mieke
• Is Part Of: Polymer reviews. Volume 58:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 209
• Page End: 246
• Publication Date: 2018-04-03
• Subjects: Ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer -- EVOH -- permeability -- barrier properties -- functional barrier -- mineral oils -- (volatile) organic compounds; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; 668.905
• DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2017.1394323
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-3724

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The gas barrier properties of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) against oxygen, carbon dioxide and water vapor have been widely investigated in relation to different material characteristics, environmental conditions and new processing technologies. Recently, EVOH is gaining more attention as a barrier material against other gases and organic substances such as aromas, flavors, fuels, chemicals (e.g., BTEX), and as a functional barrier, e.g., to avoid mineral oil migration. This review contains an update on permeability data of EVOH emphasizing its potential as a barrier material for new and versatile applications in food and pharmaceutical packaging, agriculture, construction, automotive, etc.