Scanning Electron Microscopic Evaluation of Spray Coated Micro-Fibrillated Cellulose on the Packaging Paper

Abstract

Spraying micro-fibrillated cellulose on the packaging paper promotes its barrier performance and mechanical properties. Micro-fibrillated cellulose (MFC) is an ecofriendly material used for coating the paper for surface finishing. Scanning electron microscopy used to evaluate the coating on the paper. This paper investigates the scanning electron microscopic studies of the spray coated micro-fibrillated cellulose on the base sheet to increase its barrier properties and mechanical properties. The surface morphology and topography of the cellulose fibrils on the spray coated base sheet is investigated through the micrographs of the spray coated paper. The performance of spray coating of micro-fibrillated cellulose on the base sheet is assessed. ARTICLE HISTORY Received 01-02-2021 Revised 22-02-2021 Accepted 23-02-2021 Published 06-04-2021