Effect of Organic Modifier Types on the Physical–Mechanical Properties and Overall Migration of Post-Consumer Polypropylene/Clay Nanocomposites for Food Packaging

The deterioration of the physical–mechanical properties and loss of the chemical safety of plastics after consumption are topics of concern for food packaging applications. Incorporating nanoclays is an alternative to improve the performance of recycled plastics. However, properties and overall migr...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Eliezer Velásquez, Sebastián Espinoza, Ximena Valenzuela, Luan Garrido, María José Galotto, Abel Guarda, Carol López de Dicastillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/9/1502