Preparation and characterization of highly flexible chitosan films for use as food packaging

American Journal of Food Technology

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 162-169

  Niamsa, N ^a   Baimark, Y ^a  

^a MAHASARAKHAM UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Biodegradable films; Lactic acids; Mechanical properties; Plasticizers

Indexed keywords

EID: 68649116739     PISSN: 15574571     EISSN: 1557458X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ajft.2009.162.169     Document Type: Article

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