Barrier properties of carrageenan/pectin biodegradable composite films

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Abstract

In this work the barrier properties of biodegradable films for food packaging using commercial pectin and kcarrageenanand nanoclays organically modified were studied. Films (67% k-carrageenan) and different amounts ofnanoclays (1, 5 and 10%) were prepared by casting. A pronounced decrease in the water vapour permeability with thehigher driving force used (RH 92% - 65%) is observed. It reduces about 35% of its initial value at 10% nanoclaycontent. The films permeability to carbon dioxide also reduces 50% for 1% nanoclay content. Films barrier propertiesmay be further improved by enhancing the particles dispersion and exfoliation degree.
Original languageUnknown
Title of host publicationProcedia Food Science
Pages240-245
Volume1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2011
Event11th International Congress on Engineering and Food (ICEF) -
Duration: 1 Jan 2011 → …

Conference

Conference11th International Congress on Engineering and Food (ICEF)
Period1/01/11 → …

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