Edible starch film reinforced by laver was developed and characterized. The relationship
between processing technologies, microstructures and performances was established …

Petroleum-based plastics were widely used as packaging materials. However, plastic
materials were not reusable and biodegradable, causing a severe negative impact on the …

The tendency to use natural and renewable polymers in various fields is growing so that
they can replace synthetic packaging films. In this regard, the starch concept is well known …

Some properties of biodegradable edible films developed from starches of acha (Digitalia
exilis) and iburu (Digitalia iburua), with glycerol as plasticizer, were evaluated and …

In the present work cassava starch/agar Ag and ZnO nanocomposite films were prepared by
the solution casting method. The structural, physical and antimicrobial properties of the …

Edible films based on starch and chitosan were obtained by varying the starch source
(potato and cassava starch), starch concentration (0.5 and 1.0%), type of plasticizer (glucose …

Starch films often present high water sensitivity, affecting their barrier and mechanical
properties. The effects of processing technique, extrusion/thermo-compression and casting …

Among the natural n-polymers for to elaborate edible films is the starch. Though, it by itself
can not to develop the satisfactory functional properties to produce an adequate film. Native …

During the last decades, environmental issues concerning to the reduction of the garbage
amount derived from used packaging materials are becoming increasingly important. In this …

The properties of starch-based edible film prepared in the absence and the presence of citric
acid; as cross-linking agent (chemical modification) and/or sunflower oil; as barrier enhancer …