Properties and Biodegradability of Films Based on Cellulose and Cellulose Nanocrystals from Corn Cob in Mixture with Chitosan

Properties and Biodegradability of Films Based on Cellulose and Cellulose Nanocrystals from Corn Cob in Mixture with Chitosan

The increase in consumer demand for more sustainable packaging materials represents an opportunity for biopolymers utilization as an alternative to reduce the environmental impact of plastics. Cellulose (C) and chitosan (CH) are attractive biopolymers for film production due to their high abundance,...

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Main Authors: Monserrat Escamilla-García, Mónica Citlali García-García, Jorge Gracida, Hilda María Hernández-Hernández, José Ángel Granados-Arvizu, Próspero Di Pierro, Carlos Regalado-González
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
edible films
nanocellulose
biodegradability
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/18/10560

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