Effect of Plasticizer Content on Mechanical and Water Vapor Permeability of Maize Starch/PVOH/Chitosan Composite Films

Packaging materials based on biodegradable polymers are a viable alternative to replace conventional plastic packaging from fossil origin. The type of plasticizer used in these materials affects their functionality and performance. The effect of different plasticizers such as glycerol (GLY), sorbito...

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Main Authors: Carolina Caicedo, Claudio Alonso Díaz-Cruz, Enrique Javier Jiménez-Regalado, Rocio Yaneli Aguirre-Loredo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/4/1274