Preparation and Properties of Corn Starch/Chitin Composite Films Cross-Linked by Maleic Anhydride

Preparation and Properties of Corn Starch/Chitin Composite Films Cross-Linked by Maleic Anhydride

To improve the functional properties of starch-based films, chitin (CH) was prepared from shrimp shell powder and incorporated into corn starch (CS) matrix. Before blending, maleic anhydride (MA) was introduced as a cross-linker. Composite CS/MA-CH films were obtained by casting-evaporation approach...

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Main Authors: Peng Yin, Jinglong Liu, Wen Zhou, Panxin Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
chitin
starch films
maleic anhydride
mechanical property
barrier property
antibiotic property
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/7/1606

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