Preparation and Characterization of Bioactive Chitosan Film Loaded with Cashew (<i>Anacardium occidentale</i>) Leaf Extract

Preparation and Characterization of Bioactive Chitosan Film Loaded with Cashew (<i>Anacardium occidentale</i>) Leaf Extract

Chitosan is a biopolymer known for its rapid biodegradability and film-forming properties. This research aimed to synthesize and characterize chitosan films loaded with cashew leaf extract (CLE) obtained from immature and mature cashew leaves via aqueous and 70% ethanolic extraction methods. Freeze-...

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Main Authors: Khursheed Ahmad Shiekh, Mooksupang Liangpanth, Siriporn Luesuwan, Rinlanee Kraisitthisirintr, Kittaporn Ngiwngam, Saroat Rawdkuen, Pornchai Rachtanapun, Thomas Karbowiak, Wirongrong Tongdeesoontorn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
chitosan
phytochemical extract
gas barrier
<i>Aspergillus niger</i>
antifungal film
eco-friendly
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/3/540

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