Effects of a Chitosan Coating Layer on the Surface Properties and Barrier Properties of Kraft Paper
Biodegradable chitosan can be applied as a coating on the surface of kraft paper in order to improve its barrier properties against water vapor and air. The food packaging industry can benefit from the addition of chitosan to its current packaging, and in turn reduce pollution from plastic packaging...
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North Carolina State University
2016-01-01
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| Series: | BioResources |
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| Online Access: | http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_11_1_1868_Wang_Chitosan_Coating_Layer |