Mechanical properties improvement of chitosan films via the use of plasticizer, charge modifying agent and film solution homogenization

• Main Authors: Sarinya Prateepchanachai, Wasina Thakhiew, Sakamon Devahastin, Somchart Soponronnarit
• Other Authors: King Mongkut s University of Technology Thonburi
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Chemistry
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/42175
• Institution: Mahidol University

© 2017 Elsevier Ltd Glycerol, charge modifying agent (NaCl) and high-pressure homogenization were used to prepare chitosan film-forming solution prior to drying to improve mechanical properties of the resulting films. Zeta potential and viscosity of each film solution were measured, while mechanical...