Enhancing Paper Packaging’s Wet Strength Using the Synergy between Chitosan and Nanofibrillated Cellulose Additives

Enhancing Paper Packaging’s Wet Strength Using the Synergy between Chitosan and Nanofibrillated Cellulose Additives

The demand for eco-friendly packaging materials has urged researchers to look for alternatives to petroleum-based polymers. In this regard, paper-based products have turned out to be a promising choice; however, their weak resistance to water has limited their application. The use of various additiv...

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Main Authors: Laura Andze, Marite Skute, Juris Zoldners, Martins Andzs, Gatis Sirmulis, Ilze Irbe, Ulla Milbreta, Inga Dabolina, Inese Filipova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
chitosan
fibrillated nanocellulose
wet strength
tensile index
Cobb
stretch
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/2/227

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