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Modification of Functional Properties of Whey Protein Isolate Nanocomposite Films and Coatings with Nanoclays
Joint Authors
Müller, Kerstin
Jesdinszki, Marius
Schmid, Markus
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Whey protein based films have received considerable attention to be used for environment friendly packaging applications.
However, such biopolymers are prevented for use in commercial packaging due to their limited mechanical and barrier performance.
The addition of nanofillers is a common method to overcome those drawbacks of biopolymers.
Whey protein isolate (WPI) based nanocomposite cast films and coatings were produced using montmorillonite and vermiculite clay as nanofiller in different concentrations.
Uniform distribution of filler within the polymeric matrix was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy.
Mechanical properties such as tensile strength as well as Young’s modulus were increased after increasing the filler content, while elongation at break values decreased.
All samples showed weak barrier potential against water vapor.
Nanoclay incorporation, however, reduced water vapor transmission rates by approximately 50%.
The oxygen barrier performance was improved for all nanocomposites.
Results also indicated proportionality with the filler ratio according to applied models.
The highest barrier improvement factors (BIF) were greater than five for the cast films and even greater than sixteen for the coatings.
Developed WPI-based composites depicted nanoenhanced material properties representing a promising alternative to fossil-based packaging films.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Müller, Kerstin& Jesdinszki, Marius& Schmid, Markus. 2017. Modification of Functional Properties of Whey Protein Isolate Nanocomposite Films and Coatings with Nanoclays. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Müller, Kerstin…[et al.]. Modification of Functional Properties of Whey Protein Isolate Nanocomposite Films and Coatings with Nanoclays. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183258
American Medical Association (AMA)
Müller, Kerstin& Jesdinszki, Marius& Schmid, Markus. Modification of Functional Properties of Whey Protein Isolate Nanocomposite Films and Coatings with Nanoclays. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183258
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1183258