Biodegradable Nanocomposite Films Based on Sodium Alginate and Cellulose Nanofibrils

Biodegradable nanocomposite films were prepared by incorporation of cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) into alginate biopolymer using the solution casting method. The effects of CNF content (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 wt %) on mechanical, biodegradability and swelling behavior of the nanocomposite films were d...

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Main Authors: B. Deepa, Eldho Abraham, Laly A. Pothan, Nereida Cordeiro, Marisa Faria, Sabu Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/9/1/50