Ultra-flexible, anti-brittle
A bio-based toughening agent that replaces glycerol in gelatin films, markedly improving flexibility and providing UV shielding.
Wang, Shan · Wang, Youmei · Xiang, Lu · Qi, Jinqiu · Jiang, Yongze · Xie, Jiulong
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 2024
Elongation at break more than twice that of pure gelatin film
Endows films with excellent UV light shielding ability
Can be used as renewable additive to replace glycerol
Lower pyrolysis degradation temperature, easier thermal degradation at end of life