Development and characterization of biocomposite films using banana pseudostem, cassava starch and poly(vinyl alcohol): A sustainable packaging alternative

To meet the need for sustainable packaging, we introduce a novel biocomposite film consisting of banana pseudostem, cassava starch, and poly(vinyl alcohol). We aimed to evaluate the optimal biocomposite film composition, which is characteristic for packaging materials. Using the solvent casting meth...

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Main Authors: H.A.S. Dilkushi, Shishanthi Jayarathna, A. Manipura, H.K.B.S. Chamara, D. Edirisinghe, J.K. Vidanarachchi, Hasitha Priyashantha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666893924000525