Packaging is one of the main industries using polymers: polyolefin remains by far the main polymer family used, but many other high performance polymers are also selected, sometimes in combinations like in multi-layers systems.
One of the key challenges of the future packaging solutions is to retain similar performances while reducing packaging weight. This is where some of the latest polymer additives can help.
Future packaging systems are now being investigated, having function integration as a motto. This is where special additives, named functional ingredients, can play a key role by enhancing taste of packaged food, or even masking unpleasant odours by releasing fragrance additives.