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Moorim showcases its new materials at ‘Nano Korea 2020’
작성일자 2020.07.01
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Nano Korea 2020, an international event where a variety of cutting-edge research and applied products in the field of nano-technology are displayed, took place on July 1 at Kintex.
The event had a dedicated pavilion for paper manufacturing companies to unveil a wide range of environmentally friendly materials. Moorim set the theme of its booth as ‘The environmentally friendly philosophy of Moorim and its new materials that promote harmony between mankind and nature’. The booth also showcased the environmentally friendly process adopted by Moorim featuring a virtuous cycle that starts from natural materials that are then converted into paper, which is then returned to nature.
Of particular note were nano-cellulose-related technology and products where such technology has been applied and are drawing attention as the next-generation of environmentally friendly materials. Nano-cellulose is a high polymer substance where cellulose, a fiber content of wood is broken down into one nanometer or one-billionth of a meter. It is an environmentally friendly substance extracted from pulp produced by Moorim.
Unlike other paper-manufacturing companies that import their pulp, Moorim P&P produces its own pulp, making Moorim the only Korean company to do so. This allows Moorim to secure price competitiveness in the production of nano-cellulose. Leveraging this competitiveness, Moorim is currently conducting research on the application of nano-cellulose to special function films or built-in complex materials such as door trims of automobiles.
The company is also stepping up its development of bio-degradable plastic, using environment-friendly pulp or wood. Bio-degradable materials are organic materials that naturally disintegrate with the help of ultra-violet rays, certain temperature, humidity levels and micro-organisms. The new material is anticipated to be hailed as an alternative to plastic which is one of the biggest culprits of environmental pollution.
One industry insider noted, “The paper-manufacturing industry has recently been seen as that of a by-gone era and heading further downhill with the paperless trend, but in reality the environmentally friendly value of paper is being highlighted, as we increasingly look for alternatives to plastic. The industry is expected to expand into areas focusing on new materials, in addition to its traditional business of producing paper using pulp.”