CHITOSAN FILMS WITH REDUCED SHRINKAGE AND LAMINATES MADE THEREFROM

Inclusion of a needle structured clay or the plate structured clay sodium montmorillonite in a chitosan film was found to reduce shrinkage of the film. The clay is processed into a substantially dispersed form. Laminates fabricated from this chitosan film including dispersed clay can be used in make...

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Hauptverfasser: BARNEY NATHANIEL A, WEINBERG MARK GARY, SAUER BRYAN BENEDICT
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Zusammenfassung:Inclusion of a needle structured clay or the plate structured clay sodium montmorillonite in a chitosan film was found to reduce shrinkage of the film. The clay is processed into a substantially dispersed form. Laminates fabricated from this chitosan film including dispersed clay can be used in make a variety of finished articles that can be used to provide protection from hazardous chemical and biological agents.