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NP® SiOPack®
NP® SiOPack® – Sustainability redefined – Your contribution to the environment and brand value
NP® SiOPack® is a groundbreaking product innovation, offering a plastic-free, ultra-thin protective layer. This coating is based on natural raw materials as also paper, cardboard, molded pulp, and natural fibers. It can be applied to raw materials or finished containers made from these substances, endowing them with unique functional properties.
Why choose NP® SiOPack®?
With NP® SiOPack® , your packaging material becomes resistant to liquids, oils, and microorganisms. This innovative barrier coating can be applied to both the interior and exterior surfaces of packaging, providing reliable protection – even at the edges.
Environmentally friendly and effective
The effectiveness of NP® SiOPack® stems from its biologically safe base material derived from sand – a natural and pure substance also used in glass production. This composition not only makes NP® SiOPack® effective but also fully compostable, positioning it as a key element in the sustainable packaging industry. NP® SiOPack® combines innovative technology with environmental compatibility, offering an eco-friendly solution that seamlessly integrates back into nature.
Your partner for sustainable packaging solutions
With NP® SiOPack® , you adopt a sustainable packaging solution that combines environmental friendliness with superior functionality. Discover how NP® SiOPack® protects your products while preserving the environment.
- plastic free
- biodegradable
- oil & water repellent
- food safe
- biocompatible
- germ-resistant
- mildew resistant
NP® SiOPack® : Sustainable coating for paper
the result is an eco-friendly packaging solution that adds value. Due to its specific chemical composition, NP® SiOPack® forms a glass-like layer with up to 250% stretchability, which neither cracks nor flakes off as it bonds to the surface through physical laws. With a layer thickness of just 5 to 100 nm – approximately 500 times thinner than a human hair – the barrier is imperceptible to the naked eye. The principle behind NP® SiOPack® is relatively straightforward. The "SiO₂ layer," which can be applied to nearly any material, significantly reduces the tension of the refined surface, giving it functional barrier properties.® SiOPack® is relatively straightforward. The "SiO2layer," which can be applied to nearly any material, significantly reduces the tension of the refined surface, giving it functional barrier properties.
NP® SiOPack®: Sustainability reimagined – A win for the environment and your image.
In an era where reducing plastic waste and improving CO2 carbon footprints are not just ecological but also economic imperatives, NP® SiOPack® positions itself as a key solution for forward-thinking companies.
Taking responsibility
Protecting our planet is a shared obligation. By integrating NP® SiOPack® into your operations, your company can make a significant contribution. This innovative, plastic-free protective layer helps reduce reliance on conventional, environmentally harmful packaging materials.
Cost savings through reduced disposal costs
In addition to immediate environmental benefits, NP® SiOPack® offers significant economic advantages by lowering disposal costs. Plastic-based packaging often requires expensive recycling or disposal processes. As a compostable alternative, NP® SiOPack®minimises these costs while reducing resource strain, leading to direct savings and improved operational efficiency.
Enhancing competitiveness
In a world where consumers and legislators increasingly prioritise sustainability, proactive corporate action is crucial. Companies adopting sustainable solutions like NP® SiOPack® setzen, verbessern nicht nur ihre ökologische Fußspur, sondern stärken auch ihre Marke und Kundenbindung. Geschäfte und Hersteller, die sich nicht an diese neuen Realitäten anpassen, laufen Gefahr, hinter umweltbewusste Wettbewerber zurückzufallen.
Transparent commitment
NP® SiOPack® represents more than just environmental protection; it embodies a commitment to genuine sustainability, free from greenwashing. With NP® SiOPack® , you choose an authentic, verified solution that credibly underscores your corporate values and strengthens your brand's integrity.
NP® SiOPack®: Leading the way in eco-friendly and efficient packaging concepts
NP® SiOPack® delivers an innovative barrier coating that marks a significant advancement in sustainable packaging. This technology provides an effective barrier without the use of conventional plastics such as polyethylene, paving the way for new possibilities in the recycling and composting of packaging materials.
Environmentally friendly and fully recyclable
NP® SiOPack® enables the production of fully recyclable packaging by providing a reliable barrier that eliminates the need for plastic coatings. This innovation promotes true recycling, avoiding traditional downcycling, where the quality of recycled materials is often degraded.Safe and effective
Using natural and non-toxic materials, NP® SiOPack® prevents issues caused by the migration of chemicals from traditional packaging. This makes NP® SiOPack® an ideal solution for the food industry, particularly for products requiring strict hygiene and safety standards.Cost efficiency through innovation
NP® SiOPack® not only reduces environmental impact but also offers significant cost advantages. By saving on disposal and recycling costs, NP® SiOPack® helps lower the overall costs of packaging production while protecting the environment and supporting the circular economy.Market-ready and future-proof
With its advanced technology and ability to enhance both primary and secondary packaging, NP® SiOPack® offers a future-proof solution tailored to the needs of the modern market and the increasing demand for environmental standards.Quality control by means of Mobile Surface Analyzer (MSA)
Properties associated with the NP® SiOPack® barrier layer
Characteristics in combination with the SiOPack® technology
- Water repellent - Cobb test | ISO-535
- Oil repellency tested by kit - TAPPI T 559
- WVTR e.g. at 23°C, 50% r.H.g/m²*day)
- Antimicrobial according to ISO 22196; DIN EN ISO 20743 etc.
- Antiviral according to ISO18184:2019
- Plastic free
- Recyclable
- Compostable
- Sealable
- Repulpable
- Biocompatible according to ISO 109930
- Food safe according to BfR XXXVI
Production & Application
NP® SiOPack® – Your partner for innovative and sustainable packaging solutions
The application of the NP® SiOPack® coating can be seamlessly integrated into existing industrial standard processes, both during and after packaging production.
Effective partnership for sustainable solutions
The technical implementation of this innovative coating was made possible through collaboration with Van Genechten Packaging (VGP), a leading international packaging specialist based in Belgium. Renowned for its expertise in environmentally friendly packaging solutions, particularly for food products, VGP has played a key role in developing the NP® SiOPack® coating technology in partnership with Nanopool. The experienced teams from both companies successfully implemented the application of NP® SiOPack® on cardboard packaging for industrial production.
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Flexible and efficient production techniques
The coating technology supports inline production, which can be adapted to specific requirements. Application can take place directly on the machine or within a specially designed application tunnel. This tunnel can be integrated either immediately after the forming machine or before the filling stations, enabling flexible and efficient manufacturing processes.
Marc Büttgenbach, CCO and Head of Sales at Van Genechten Packaging, highlights the significance of this collaboration: “Through our partnership with Nanopool, we are making another important contribution to environmental protection. Particularly noteworthy is the improvement in food safety, which allows us to gradually move away from traditional barrier materials.”
Advanced industrial manufacturing and versatile application of NP® SiOPack®
The NP® SiOPack® barrier coating sets new standards in the packaging industry by not only maintaining but enhancing the performance and aesthetics of packaging. Compared to traditional PE-laminated containers, NP® SiOPack® offers superior protection without compromising the natural properties of the raw material. Both visually and to the touch, there is no discernible difference from uncoated materials, yet NP® SiOPack® provides enhanced protection, covering all pinholes and edges.
Unlimited design freedom
The innovative NP® SiOPack® solution can be applied both before and after the printing process, as well as to already finished products. This flexibility allows designers and manufacturers to work without creative limitations. Packaging can be customised to meet individual requirements without sacrificing the protective functionality of the coating.
The application of NP® SiOPack® enables the development of environmentally friendly and visually appealing packaging solutions that are both functional and attractive. This opens up new opportunities for brands to stand out from the competition with innovative and sustainable packaging.
NP® SiOPack®: Sustainable packaging solutions without compromise
In an era where many initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions and plastic waste are either inefficient or mere greenwashing, NP® SiOPack® offers a genuine alternative. Our coating technology delivers reliable results with minimal effort, significantly reducing the use of plastics
NP® SiOPack® revolutionises the packaging industry by combining the benefits of lightweight, flexible paper or natural fibres with the safety and durability of glass. This eliminates the need for plastics or PE coatings.
Our unique, patented process enhances the functional properties of eco-friendly raw materials. The packaging becomes superhydrophobic, meaning it can safely come into contact with food or liquids of any kind without compromising its recyclability.
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) image of a curved fibre demonstrating structural changes under mechanical stress. In the inner curve, the material is compressed, while the outer edge is stretched, yet no signs of cracking are visible. This highlights the material's flexibility and mechanical durability.
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Optimised for industrial applications
The NP® SiOPack®technology is designed for seamless integration into industrial production processes. Through our collaboration with leading packaging specialists such as Van Genechten Packaging, NP® SiOPack® is being implemented on a large scale. Our expert team has successfully developed the industrial application of NP® SiOPack®coatings, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production.
With NP® SiOPack® , companies can improve their environmental footprint, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver premium packaging solutions that meet the strictest safety standards.
Use in industrial application
Kraft paper coated/PET/laminating adhesive/transparent BX sealing layer (SEAS film).
Polypropylene matt film with antimicrobial/antiviral SiOPack® barrier layer
Kraft paper coated/PET/laminating adhesive/ metallised BXM sealing layer (SAES film) (SAES-Folie)
NP® SiOPack®: Fast results and valuable investments
NP® SiOPack® offers an unmatched combination of environmental sustainability, easy-to-integrate production processes, and exceptional safety. By adopting NP® SiOPack® , packaging made from natural materials transforms into a premium product that immediately reduces a company’s ecological footprint, contributing to a positive brand image.
The ideal return on investment comes from implementations that not only significantly enhance a company’s sustainability but also provide a competitive edge by staying several steps ahead of industry norms.
NP® SiOPack® exceeds these expectations, offering a unique blend of certified food safety, long-lasting antimicrobial protection, edge safety, and complete recyclability. This has been confirmed by a leading packaging expert, who noted that no other solution on the market currently combines all these critical elements.
With NP® SiOPack® , companies can not only reduce their ecological footprint but also gain a significant competitive advantage by offering innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that meet market demands.
Safe & Awarded
"Plastic-free barrier coating for food packaging"
NP® SiOPack®: A technology recognised worldwide
Nanopool GmbH has repeatedly been awarded prestigious environmental, scientific, and innovation prizes for its unique NP® SiOPack® technology.
Particularly noteworthy is the recognition from the Green Product Awards jury, which highlighted the importance of the eco-friendly coating for food packaging. NP® SiOPack® was described as "an outstanding, more sustainable technology for paper and single-use products," enabling consumers to intuitively recognise that packaging with this natural coating is recyclable and compostable.
In addition to numerous other awards, NP® SiOPack® for paper products received the Gold Green World Award and a CFI Award for "Europe's Best Green Alternative Innovation."
The continuous recognition from leading experts and institutions underscores the effectiveness and importance of NP® SiOPack® as a groundbreaking solution for sustainable packaging.
Europe's Best Green Alternative Innovation 2020
Among other things, it was because of the revolutionary development of environmentally friendly and food-safe packaging, the economical production of NP liquid glass and its proven effectiveness in the fight against SARS-CoV-2 pathogens, that the jury of the CFI.co Sustainability Awards honored Nanopool with the prize “Best Green Alternative Innovation Europe 2020 “.
The official announcement of the award states that "further promising developments" can also be expected from the visionary family-owned company. The CFI Award Programme recognises individuals and companies that provide genuine value through best practices in the international business community.
Golden Green World Award 2020
Nanopool won Gold in the innovation sector of the Green World Award 2020 with its environmentally friendly packaging solution.
With its award-winning packaging protection technology, an ultra-thin protection barrier makes it possible to produce 100 % plastic-free and at the same time 100 % compostable packaging. For this, the company was awarded Gold at the “Green World Awards 2020” by the internationally operating Green Organization.
As part of winning the golden “Green World Award for environmental best practice”, the company was also named a Green World Ambassador for proven environmental best practices. Nanopool thus joins a group of well-known “Green World Ambassadors” from earlier years, including the McLaren Group, Toshiba Tec UK and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Nanopool wurde als erstes Unternehmen für ultradünne Schichten ausgezeichnet. In der Vergangenheit erhielten die NP®-Lösungen von der Green Organisation bereits wiederholt die Auszeichnungen Green Hero und Green Apple.
Highest award received at the Green Product Award 2022
Out of 1,500 submitted projects from 56 countries, Nanopool asserted themselves in the multi-stage process of the Green Product Award 2022 and won the highest award for their sustainable surface functionalization of paper and natural fiber products: “Best of New Materials”.
Since 2013, the international Green Product Award has recognized products and services that excel in design, innovation and sustainability.
“I believe that only together we can create a world in which the seas are filled with fish and not with garbage. This is the future I wish for my children,” said Sascha Schwindt, Managing Director of Nanopool during the award ceremony in Munich.
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