Correlation between Surface Energy and Adhesion Force of Polyethylene/Paperboard: A Predictive Tool for Quality Control in Laminated Packaging

Figure 6

Peeling energy () of the polyethylene as a function of the surface energy of the top of the paperboard coated with (A) nonpolar latex without flame treatment, (B) nonpolar latex with flame treatment, (C) polar latex without flame treatment, and (D) polar latex with flame treatment.