Application of a Computer Model to Evaluate the Ability of Plastics to Act as Functional Barriers

Packaging Technology and Science

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 107-118

  Han, Jong Koo ^a   Selke, Susan E ^a   Downes, Theron W ^a   Harte, Bruce R ^a  

^a Michigan State University   (United States)

Author keywords

Computer model; Finite element method; Functional barrier; HDPE; Recycle

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTINGS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; DIFFUSION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENES; IMPURITIES; POLYMERS; POLYOLEFINS;

FUNCTIONAL BARRIERS;

PLASTICS;

EID: 0141861077     PISSN: 08943214     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/pts.618     Document Type: Article

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