Polymer Additives

Subject Areas : Journal of Food Safety and Processing

Mandana Zormand ¹ , Peyman Rajaei ²

1 - Ph.D. student in Food Industry Engineering, Food Technology Field of Study, Islamic Azad University, Varamin-Pishva Branch
2 - Assistant Professor, Department of Food Industries, Faculty of Agriculture, Islamic Azad University, Varamin-Pishva Branch

Received: 2021-10-03 Accepted : 2021-11-23 Published : 2022-02-20

Keywords: pigments, antioxidants, Fillers, Lubricants, Plastic Additives, Antistatic Agents, Flame Retardants, Blowing Agents,

Abstract :

Polymer additives have shown significant impacts on packaging materials. Enhancements in polymer performance have paved the way for new and innovative production methods. Diverse additives offer processing and production improvements. Plastic additives have a small share in plastic materials, yet they profoundly affect the quality of plastic products. Due to distinct processing methods and usage conditions, various types of plastics require different and varying amounts of additives. The main objective of incorporating additives into plastics is to enhance processing performance, increase efficiency, and decrease costs. The present paper examines the historical growth of polymer additives, their different categories, and their significance. While there are various types of additives, this study focuses on those enhancing processing capabilities and improving polymers’ functional properties.