Structure and properties of chitosan/sodium dodecyl sulfate composite films
Song Jiang, Congde Qiao, Xujie Wang, Zhongwei Li, Guihua Yang
Abstract
) of chitosan films increased due to the formation of crosslinks. Compared to pure chitosan film, the composite films had lower content of moisture and possessed better thermal stability. In addition, the mechanical properties of the as-obtained composite films were closely related to the content of SDS, and were significantly improved in the biopolymer films with moderate SDS content. These results indicate that the microstructure as well as properties of the chitosan films can be regulated by adding SDS.
Topics & Concepts
Sodium dodecyl sulfateChitosanComposite numberSulfateChemistryChemical engineeringSodiumComposite filmSodium sulfateNuclear chemistryMaterials scienceChromatographyComposite materialOrganic chemistryEngineeringNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingConducting polymers and applicationsPolymer Surface Interaction Studies