Development of Biodegradable Films of Cassava Starch and Poly (Butylene Adipate Co-Terephthalate): Effects of Oregano Essential Oil and Potassium Sorbate in Films Characterization

Four samples of thermoplastic starch (STP) and poly (butylene adipate co-terephthalate) (PBAT) films added with the preservatives oregano essential oil (OEO) and potassium sorbate (PS), were prepared from the extrusion blow moulding technique in order to evaluate the mechanical properties, water vap...

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Main Authors: J. Fidelis, L. Marchi, D.R. Marques, M. Scapim, G. Madrona, C.C.F. Monteiro, F. Yamashita, A.R.G. Monteiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIDIC Servizi S.r.l. 2017-03-01
Series:Chemical Engineering Transactions
Online Access:https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/2392