Edible Chitosan Films and Their Nanosized Counterparts Exhibit Antimicrobial Activity and Enhanced Mechanical and Barrier Properties

Chitosan and chitosan-nanoparticles were combined to prepare biobased and unplasticized film blends displaying antimicrobial activity. Nanosized chitosans obtained by sonication for 5, 15, or 30 min were combined with chitosan at 3:7, 1:1, and 7:3 ratios, in order to adjust blend film mechanical pro...

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Main Authors: Laidson P. Gomes, Hiléia K. S. Souza, José M. Campiña, Cristina T. Andrade, António F. Silva, Maria P. Gonçalves, Vania M. Flosi Paschoalin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/1/127