Combination of Poly(lactic) Acid and Starch for Biodegradable Food Packaging

Combination of Poly(lactic) Acid and Starch for Biodegradable Food Packaging

The massive use of synthetic plastics, in particular in the food packaging area, has a great environmental impact, and alternative more ecologic materials are being required. Poly(lactic) acid (PLA) and starch have been extensively studied as potential replacements for non-degradable petrochemical p...

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Main Authors: Justine Muller, Chelo González-Martínez, Amparo Chiralt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
Poly(lactic) acid
starch
films
blends
multilayer
food packaging
mechanical properties
barrier properties
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/10/8/952

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