Active package
AssigneeSaes Getters S.P.A.
InventorsAlessandra Colombo, Paolo Vacca, Miriam Riva
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Abstract
An active package having LTA zeolites exchanged with palladium is described. This solution is capable to improve the quality of the gaseous atmosphere within the package itself, with particular reference to the presence of ethylene. This solution provides improved performance when the package is accidentally exposed to hydrocarbon vapors and provides benefits in terms of reliability in the ethylene control.
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A food package configured for ethylene control or removal containing LTA zeolites in the form of powders with average size comprised between 50 nm and 500 μm exchanged with palladium, wherein the amount of palladium is comprised between 0.1 wt % and 5 wt % and said powders are contained in a permeable bag placed within the package.
A food package configured for ethylene control or removal containing LTA zeolites in the form of powders with average size comprised between 50 nm and 500 μm exchanged with palladium, wherein the amount of palladium is comprised between 0.1 wt % and 5 wt % and said powders are dispersed in a polymeric material.
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