Physical-Mechanical Behavior and Water-Barrier Properties of Biopolymers-Clay Nanocomposites

The preparation and characterization of biodegradable films based on starch-PVA-nanoclay by solvent casting are reported in this study. The films were prepared with a relation of 3:2 of starch:PVA and nanoclay (0.5, 1.0, and 1.5% <i>w</i>/<i>v</i>), and glycerol as plasticize...

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Main Authors: Heidy Lorena Calambas, Abril Fonseca, Dayana Adames, Yaneli Aguirre-Loredo, Carolina Caicedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/21/6734