Strategy to Antibacterial, High-Mechanical, and Degradable Polylactic Acid/Chitosan Composite Film through Reactive Compatibilization via Epoxy Chain Extender

Research into the production of antibacterial, high strength, and environmentally friendly biobased films for use in food packaging is crucial due to growing concerns about food safety. Herein, the preparation of antibacterial, high mechanical, and degradable Polylactic acid/chitosan (PLA/CS) compos...

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Published in:ACS omega 2024-06, Vol.9 (25), p.27312-27320
Main Authors: Yan, Tingqiang, Wang, Xiaodong, Qiao, Yingjie
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Language:English
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Summary:Research into the production of antibacterial, high strength, and environmentally friendly biobased films for use in food packaging is crucial due to growing concerns about food safety. Herein, the preparation of antibacterial, high mechanical, and degradable Polylactic acid/chitosan (PLA/CS) composite films with exceptional interfacial compatibility through reactive compatibilization via the epoxy chain extender ADR4468 is reported. A strong bond, in the form of a chemical bond between PLA and CS, is established by the cycloaddition opening reaction of ADR, which induces cross-linking between hydroxyl and carboxyl groups on the molecular chains. As a result, the elongation at break increased by 31.8% compared to the composite film without ADR. In addition, the composite films exhibited good compost degradability, with a mass reduction of 42–45% after 100 days of degradation.
ISSN:2470-1343
2470-1343
DOI:10.1021/acsomega.4c01849