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First published: September 15, 2026
Updated: September 17, 2026
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Nano ZEO® Eco-friendly Powder can be introduced into a corrugated-board starch-adhesive system as a functional mineral additive. A reliable trial should treat it as a controlled formulation change: confirm powder dispersion, addition sequence, adhesive viscosity and gel point, glue pickup, bonding, drying and finished-board performance. There is no single universal dosage or machine setting; the working window must be established for each plant, adhesive recipe, paper combination and corrugator.
Background reading: What Is Nano ZEO® Eco-friendly Powder?
Why Introduce Nano ZEO® Through Starch Glue?
Starch glue is applied continuously along the flute-tip and flute-valley bonding lines and becomes part of the paperboard bond after heating and drying. Introducing a well-dispersed functional powder through this existing wet process can place Nano ZEO® along these bonding lines without adding a separate coating step.
Figure 1. Schematic illustration of Nano ZEO® dispersed in starch adhesive and introduced through the existing corrugated-board bonding process.
From our experience supporting plant introduction, customers care not only about the material’s function. They also want to know whether it can fit the existing starch-glue and corrugated-board process, whether operators can use it conveniently, and whether production quality can remain stable. Introducing Nano ZEO® therefore should not mean simply pouring powder into the glue. It should begin with the plant’s existing formulation and equipment conditions, followed by a controlled comparison trial and complete records to establish a suitable operating method for each production line.
The objective is to obtain a stable, pumpable and coatable adhesive that runs on the corrugator and produces consistent bonds. The finished board—not the glue alone—is the final verification object.
1. Establish a Baseline Before the Trial
Record the normal starch-glue recipe, batch size, water quality, starch and auxiliary materials, mixing sequence, mixing time, temperature profile, viscosity method and reading, gel point (gelatinization temperature), solids content where available, storage time and machine speed. Also record paper grades, basis weights, flute type and environmental conditions.
Produce a control adhesive batch without Nano ZEO® under the same conditions. Using the same paper combination, flute profile and machine conditions, also produce a concurrent control-board run. These baselines make it possible to determine whether an observed difference comes from the additive or from normal production variation.
2. Prepare for Uniform Dispersion
Nano ZEO® should be introduced in a way that avoids floating powder, agglomerates and localized high concentration. The practical sequence depends on the plant’s adhesive system. In general, select a stage with sufficient liquid and effective agitation, add the powder gradually, and allow adequate mixing before final process adjustment.
Do not assume that the mixing sequence used on one line can be copied unchanged to another. Powder feeding, mixer geometry, shear, batch volume and starch formulation all affect dispersion. Check the batch visually and, where practical, inspect a representative sample for sediment, agglomeration and short-term stability.
Because starch-adhesive recipes and preparation systems vary among plants, the trial should observe whether the addition affects viscosity, gel point, mixing stability or storage stability. Any adjustment should be based on recorded trial results rather than assumed in advance.
3. Recheck Adhesive Process Properties
After addition, confirm the properties that control transfer and bonding. These normally include viscosity measured by the plant’s defined method, gel point, adhesive temperature, flow and pumpability, storage stability, glue-film uniformity and pickup at the applicator roll. Compare viscosity and gel point before and after addition using the same measurement method and sampling time.
If adjustment is required, change one variable at a time and document it. A correction made only to reach the previous viscosity number may not restore the same application behavior, so both the adhesive reading and the machine result should be observed.
4. Control Glue Application on the Corrugator
During the first machine trial, use a defined and traceable run rather than mixing several paper combinations at once. Observe glue-pan circulation, adhesive foam, deposits, metering-roll behavior, glue-line continuity and pickup at the flute tips. Monitor board warp, board blistering, washboarding, delamination and edge bonding.
During the trial, observe the glue pan, circulation system, pump, applicator roll and metering roll for powder settlement, deposits or unusual operating changes. Equipment condition should be compared with the plant’s normal baseline.
Where applicable, record the single-facer and double-backer conditions separately. At the single facer, observe glue transfer at the flute tips together with corrugating-roll heat and pressure. At the double backer, observe secondary glue application, hot-plate conditions, board bonding, drying and line speed.
Machine speed should be increased only after the glue transfers consistently and the bond remains stable. Any operating window stated for commercial production should be based on the plant’s recorded trial rather than a universal claim.
5. Confirm Heating and Drying
Starch bonding develops through heat transfer, gelatinization and moisture removal. A formulation change may influence water demand, heat transfer and the time needed to reach a stable bond. Monitor hot-plate or dryer conditions, board temperature where available, line speed, residual moisture and post-production conditioning.
Avoid using “dry” appearance as the only acceptance criterion. Board should be conditioned according to the selected test method before comparing physical properties.
6. Validate the Finished Corrugated Board
A staged validation is recommended:
Laboratory small batch → Limited machine trial → Controlled production lot → Repeat lot
Figure 2. Four-stage validation: laboratory small batch → limited machine trial → controlled production lot → repeat lot.
Depending on the intended application, assessment may include adhesive bond quality, pin adhesion or another internal bond method, edge crush strength, burst strength, box compression strength, moisture content, warp, print or converting performance, and storage or transport evaluation.
If the finished board will carry a functional claim related to adsorption, freshness support or another Nano ZEO® property, physical-strength testing alone is not sufficient. The claimed function should be verified on the finished board under defined test conditions, using an applicable method and a control sample.
Test method, specimen preparation, conditioning, sample size and acceptance criteria should be confirmed by the plant, customer or testing organization before the trial, and the same method should be used throughout a comparison. Results from one paper combination or flute profile should not automatically be transferred to another.
7. What Should Be Recorded?
Keep the following records for both the control batch and the Nano ZEO® trial batch:
• Material: material lot, addition point, and addition ratio or amount.
• Adhesive preparation: feeding rate, batch sequence, mixing time, temperature, viscosity, gel point, and solids content where measured.
• Corrugator: glue pickup, machine speed, single-facer and double-backer conditions, and dryer settings.
• Finished board: paper combination, ambient conditions, observed defects, and finished-board test results.
Retain control and trial samples when possible. This record turns a one-time experiment into a repeatable production method and provides evidence for customer communication.
8. Troubleshooting During a Trial
During the trial, use the following observations as a first-check guide:
• Viscosity increase or fluctuation: possible factors include dispersion, feeding rate, adhesive temperature, or variation in the original formulation. First check the viscosity method, sampling time, mixing sequence, and temperature.
• Gel-point shift: possible factors include formulation, addition sequence, or batch-condition changes. Compare gel point before and after addition and review the batch record.
• Settlement or deposits: possible factors include insufficient dispersion, circulation conditions, or residence time. Check the glue pan, pump, circulation system, and mixing time.
• Delamination: possible factors include glue pickup, heat, pressure, speed, or paper condition. Check the glue line, single-facer and double-backer conditions, and the control board.
• Warp or board blistering: possible factors include moisture, hot-plate conditions, uneven drying, or speed. Check board moisture, dryer settings, and ambient conditions.
• Unusual roll condition: possible factors include deposits, cleaning condition, or material accumulation. Check the applicator roll, metering roll, and normal equipment baseline.
9. Safety, Food-Contact and Recyclability Boundaries
Review the current SDS before handling or trial use. Powder feeding should follow the plant’s applicable occupational-safety procedures, including suitable dust control, housekeeping and personal protective equipment based on the actual handling conditions.
If the material is considered for food-contact packaging, its suitability and applicable regulatory requirements must be evaluated separately for the intended structure, use condition and market. This article does not constitute a food-contact compliance statement.
Recyclability and Repulpability Reference
According to existing company records, a “NANOZEO TREATED” sample underwent a repulpability-process test at Western Michigan University. The company’s technical-information page identifies the supporting assessment as recyclability testing related to AF&PA and FBA. This provides an existing technical reference for ZEO® corrugated packaging. Because recyclability and repulpability can also be affected by the complete board structure, adhesive formulation, coatings and other treatments, new product configurations and related claims should be reviewed against the scope of the original test report.
10. Frequently Asked Questions
Will adding Nano ZEO® affect corrugator speed?
In general, Nano ZEO® is not expected to affect corrugator speed. However, adhesive recipes, paper combinations and equipment conditions vary among production lines. Maintain or gradually increase speed only after a recorded trial confirms stable powder dispersion, adhesive transfer, bonding and drying, and use the results to establish the operating window for that line.
Does the existing starch-adhesive recipe need to be changed?
Not necessarily. Begin with the plant’s established recipe and treat Nano ZEO® as a controlled formulation addition. After measuring viscosity, gel point, mixing stability and machine performance, adjust only the variables that the recorded trial shows are necessary, changing one variable at a time.
Can Nano ZEO® be used with an existing water-resistant additive?
If the plant already uses another water-resistant additive, compatibility should not be assumed. It depends on the existing product’s chemistry, addition sequence and operating conditions. Conduct a small-batch compatibility trial first and observe viscosity, gel point, dispersion, storage stability and bonding performance.
If the plant does not currently use a water-resistant additive, the Nano ZEO® Water-Resistance Strengthening Additive may be evaluated. It is designed for corrugated-board production and may be introduced through the starch-glue preparation tank, corrugator adhesive system, or the circulation system leading to the glue pan, subject to the plant’s recorded trial conditions.
Product reference: Nano ZEO® Eco-friendly Materials and Water-Resistance Strengthening Additive
How should Nano ZEO® be included in packaging carbon-footprint data?
When a packaging product carbon footprint is prepared, the Nano ZEO® material input should be recorded in the bill of materials together with its quantity, supplier information and applicable source data. Any carbon-reduction claim should be based on a defined product system boundary, comparison basis and verified calculation—not inferred from the addition of the material alone.
Responsible Technical Communication
Nano ZEO® is a functional additive, not a substitute for process validation. Exact formulation ratios, proprietary preparation details and customer-specific settings should be managed as controlled technical information. Claims such as a fixed strength increase, guaranteed water resistance or a specific reduction in paper basis weight should only be published when supported by a current report that identifies the formulation, test conditions and applicable standard.
Planning a Trial?
If you are evaluating Nano ZEO® for an existing starch-adhesive formulation or corrugated-board line, contact us to discuss suitable trial conditions and validation items.
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内容整理：nanozeo.cn
首次发布：2026年9月15日
更新日期：2026年9月17日
AI摘要
纳米 ZEO® 环保粉料可作为功能性矿物添加材料，导入瓦楞纸板使用的淀粉胶体系。可靠的导入方式，应把它视为一次受控的配方变更，依序确认粉料分散、添加顺序、黏度与凝胶点、上糊量、粘接／黏合、烘干及成品纸板性能。不存在适用于所有工厂的单一添加比例或机台参数；实际工作窗口必须根据各工厂、胶水配方、纸张组合及瓦楞机验证。
延伸阅读：纳米 ZEO® 环保粉料是什么？
为什么通过淀粉胶导入纳米 ZEO®？
淀粉胶会连续涂布在瓦楞纸板黏合结构中的楞峰／楞谷黏合胶线上，并在加热、干燥后成为纸板粘接／黏合结构的一部分。通过既有湿式制胶流程导入分散均匀的功能粉料，可让纳米 ZEO® 分布于这些黏合胶线上，不必另外增加独立涂层工序。
图 1. 纳米 ZEO® 分散于淀粉黏合剂中，并通过既有瓦楞纸板粘接／黏合制程导入的示意图。
以我们实际协助工厂导入的经验来看，客户最在意的往往不只是材料本身的功能，而是能不能配合既有的制糊与瓦楞纸板生产流程、现场人员是否容易操作，以及生产品质能不能维持稳定。因此，纳米 ZEO® 的导入不应只是把粉料加入胶水，而是要从原有配方与设备条件出发，通过对照试产及完整记录，逐步找出适合每一条生产线的操作方式。
导入目标是取得稳定、可输送、可涂布，并能在瓦楞机上持续生产的胶液。最终需要验证的是纸板成品，而不只是胶液本身。
一、试产前先建立基准
记录日常淀粉胶配方、批次容量、水质、淀粉与辅助材料、混合顺序、混合时间、温度变化、黏度测试方法及读值、凝胶点（糊化温度）；具备条件时，也记录固含量、储存时间与机速。同时记录纸种、克重、楞型及环境条件。
在相同条件下制作未添加纳米 ZEO® 的对照胶液批次，并以相同纸张组合、楞型及机台条件生产同期对照纸板，才能判断观察到的差异来自添加材料，还是一般生产波动。
二、建立均匀分散
纳米 ZEO® 应以能够避免粉料漂浮、结团及局部浓度过高的方式导入。实际添加阶段取决于工厂使用的制胶系统。一般原则是选择液相充分且搅拌有效的阶段，逐步加入粉料，并在最后调整工艺前给予足够混合时间。
不同生产线的投料方式、搅拌器结构、剪切程度、批次容量及淀粉配方都会影响分散，因此不能把某一条生产线的混合顺序直接套用于另一条线。应目视检查胶液，并在可行时抽取代表性样品，观察沉降、结团及短时间稳定性。
由于不同工厂的淀粉胶配方及制胶系统存在差异，试产时应观察添加后是否影响黏度、凝胶点、混合稳定性或储存稳定性。任何调整都应依据有记录的试产结果，不宜预先假设。
三、重新确认胶液工艺性质
添加后，应确认影响输送、上糊及粘接／黏合的性质，通常包括依工厂既定方法测得的黏度、凝胶点、胶液温度、流动与泵送状态、储存稳定性、胶膜均匀性，以及上糊辊的带胶状态。添加前后应使用相同的测量方法与取样时间，比较黏度及凝胶点。
需要调整时，一次只改变一个变量并留下记录。单纯把黏度数字调回原值，不一定能恢复相同的涂布行为，因此胶液读值与机台表现都必须观察。
四、控制瓦楞机上糊过程
首次上机应采用明确且可追溯的试产批次，不要同时混用多种纸张组合。观察胶盘循环、胶液泡沫、沉积、计量辊状态、胶线连续性与楞峰上糊，并监测翘曲、纸板起鼓、搓衣板、开胶及边缘粘接／黏合状况。
试产期间，应观察胶槽、循环系统、泵、上糊辊及计量辊是否出现粉料沉降、沉积或异常运行变化，并与工厂日常生产状态进行比较。
如生产线同时包含单面机与双面机，应分别记录两个工段的运行条件。单面机阶段重点观察楞峰上糊，以及瓦楞辊的热量与压力；双面机阶段则观察二次上糊、热板条件、纸板贴合、干燥及机速。
确认胶液转移稳定、粘接／黏合保持正常后，再逐步提高机速。任何对外使用的量产工艺窗口，都应来自该工厂有记录的试产结果，而不是通用数字。
五、确认加热与烘干
淀粉粘接／黏合需要经过热传递、糊化与水分移除。配方改变可能影响需水量、热传递及形成稳定粘接／黏合所需的时间。应监测热板或干燥段条件、可取得时的纸板温度、机速、残余水分与生产后的调湿状态。
不要只以表面看似干燥作为合格标准。比较物性前，应依选定测试方法对纸板进行调湿处理。
六、验证瓦楞纸板成品
建议采用以下分阶段验证流程：
实验室小批次 → 限定范围上机试产 → 受控量产批次 → 重复批次
图 2. 四阶段验证：实验室小批次 → 限定范围上机试产 → 受控量产批次 → 重复批次。
依实际用途，评估项目可包括粘接／黏合品质、针式黏合强度或其他内部黏合方法、边压强度、耐破强度、纸箱抗压强度、含水率、翘曲、印刷与后加工表现，以及储存或运输验证。
如果成品纸板将使用与吸附、保鲜辅助或其他纳米 ZEO® 性能有关的功能声明，仅进行纸板物性测试并不足够。相关功能应在明确的测试条件下，采用适用方法及对照样品，在纸板成品上进行验证。
测试方法、试样制备、调湿条件、样本数量与验收标准，应由工厂、客户或测试单位在试产前确认，并在同一比较中使用一致的方法。一个纸张组合或楞型的结果，不能直接套用到其他组合。
七、试产记录应包含什么？
建议同时为对照批次与纳米 ZEO® 试产批次保留以下记录：
• 材料：材料批号、添加位置及添加比例／添加量。
• 制胶：投料速度、批次顺序、混合时间、温度、黏度、凝胶点，以及可取得时的固含量。
• 机台：上糊状态、机速、单面机与双面机条件及干燥设定。
• 纸板：纸张组合、环境条件、异常现象及成品测试结果。
条件允许时，应保留对照样与试产样。完整记录能把一次性实验转化为可重复的生产方法，也能为后续客户沟通提供依据。
八、试产异常排查
试产期间，可依据以下现象进行初步排查：
• 黏度上升或波动：可能与分散、投料速度、胶液温度或原配方差异有关。优先确认黏度测试方法、取样时间、混合顺序与温度。
• 凝胶点偏移：可能与配方、加料顺序或批次条件改变有关。优先比较添加前后的凝胶点并检查批次记录。
• 胶液沉降或沉积：可能与分散不足、循环状态或停留时间有关。优先检查胶槽、泵、循环系统及混合时间。
• 开胶：可能与上糊量、热量、压力、机速或纸张条件有关。优先检查胶线、单面机／双面机条件及对照纸板。
• 翘曲或纸板起鼓：可能与水分、热板条件、干燥不均或机速有关。优先检查纸板含水率、干燥设定及环境条件。
• 辊面异常：可能与沉积、清洁状态或材料累积有关。优先检查上糊辊、计量辊及日常设备基准。
九、安全、食品接触与可回收性边界
在搬运或试产使用前，应查阅现行 SDS。粉体投料应遵循工厂适用的职业安全作业要求，并依据实际操作条件采取适当的粉尘控制、现场清洁及个人防护措施。
如果材料拟用于食品接触包装，应根据预定包装结构、使用条件及目标市场，另行评估其适用性及相关法规要求。本文不构成食品接触合规声明。
可回收性与再制浆性参考
根据公司既有资料，“NANOZEO TREATED”样品曾在美国西密歇根大学进行再制浆流程测试；公司技术资料页面将相关评估说明为与 AF&PA 及 FBA 有关的可回收性检测。这项资料可作为 ZEO® 瓦楞包装的既有技术参考。由于完整纸板结构、胶黏剂配方、涂层及其他处理也可能影响可回收性与再制浆性，新的产品结构及相关声明仍应对照原始测试报告的适用范围进行确认。
资料来源：Nanozeo 碳分析与可回收性资料
十、常见问题
添加纳米 ZEO® 会不会影响瓦楞机机速？
基本上不会影响瓦楞机的机速，但不同生产线的胶水配方、纸张组合及设备条件并不相同。应先通过有记录的试产确认粉料分散、胶液转移、粘接／黏合及干燥状态保持稳定，再维持或逐步提高机速，并据此确定适合该生产线的运行窗口。
是否需要修改原有淀粉胶配方？
不一定。建议先以工厂既有配方为基础，将纳米 ZEO® 作为受控的配方添加材料。测量黏度、凝胶点、混合稳定性及机台表现后，只针对试产记录显示确有需要的项目进行调整，并且一次只改变一个变量。
纳米 ZEO® 可以与现有防水剂一起使用吗？
如果工厂已经使用其他防水剂，不应预先认定两者一定兼容。兼容性取决于现有产品的化学体系、添加顺序及运行条件。建议先进行小批次兼容性试验，并观察黏度、凝胶点、分散状态、储存稳定性及粘接／黏合表现。
如果工厂目前没有使用防水剂，可以评估采用纳米 ZEO® 抗水强化剂。该产品适用于瓦楞纸板生产，可根据工厂设备与试产条件，通过制糊桶淀粉胶、瓦楞机胶水系统，或通往糊盘的循环系统导入。
产品参考：纳米 ZEO® 环保材料与抗水强化剂
在包装产品碳足迹资料中，应如何记录纳米 ZEO®？
开展包装产品碳足迹计算时，应将纳米 ZEO® 的材料投入纳入物料清单，并记录使用量、供应商信息及适用的数据来源。任何减碳声明都应以明确的产品系统边界、比较基准及经核实的计算结果为依据，不能仅根据添加该材料作出推断。
负责任的技术说明
纳米 ZEO® 是一种功能添加材料，不能取代工艺验证。确切配方比例、专有制备细节及客户专属设定，应作为受控技术信息管理。固定强度提升幅度、保证耐水时间或特定纸张克重降低等说法，只有在现行报告明确列出配方、测试条件及适用标准时才应对外发布。
准备进行试产评估？
如果您正在评估将纳米 ZEO® 导入现有淀粉胶配方或瓦楞纸板生产线，欢迎联系我们，共同讨论适合的试产条件与验证项目。
