27 May, 2024
Smart Paper Embedded Technology: Sensors and RFID tags turn paper into interactive surfaces. Applications: Packaging with real-time tracking, secure documents, and healthcare wristbands. Pioneers: Mitsubishi Paper Mills, leveraging IoT for smart packaging. Nanotechnology Nano-Coatings: Enhance paper properties—water-resistant, anti-bacterial, and self-cleaning. Examples: Sappi’s Algro Guard and UPM’s self-cleaning paper. Recycled and Sustainable Paper Consumer Demand: Eco-friendly options are gaining popularity. Companies: Sappi, UPM, and Neenah offer FSC-certified and recycled papers.