Multilayer Oxygen-Scavenging Biodegradable Polylactic Acid Films Reinforced with Microcrystalline Cellulose and Butylated Hydroxytoluene: Experimental Study of Structure-Property-Function Relationships Completed with Bibliometric Analysis toward Sustainab
Keywords:
Biodegradable, Buthylated hydroxytoluene, Microcrystalline cellulose, Polylactic acid, SustainableAbstract
This study presents an experimental investigation of
multilayer oxygen-scavenging biodegradable polylactic acid
films reinforced with microcrystalline cellulose (MCC)
derived from nata de coco and butylated hydroxytoluene
(BHT), completed with a bibliometric analysis. Structureproperty-function relationships were evaluated through
morphology, mechanical performance, oxygen permeability,
and biodegradability analyses. fMCC enhances matrix
densification and mechanical strength while reducing oxygen
permeability, although flexibility decreases. The
incorporation of BHT further improves oxygen-scavenging
performance. These findings support the development of
advanced biodegradable packaging aligned with sustainable
development goals (SDGs).
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