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• Published Subscription 17 Dec 2019

  Development of Starch/Keratin/Chitosan Composite Material as a Substitute for Polystyrene in Food Packaging

  By Perseverance Chikotsi, Lindani K. Ncube, Nqobizitha R. Sibanda, Lloyd N. Ndlovu, Nkosilathi Z. Nkomo

  Abstract: The increase in awareness of the environmental impact of non-biodegradable waste from food packaging, has seen manufacturers push towards initiating production of eco-friendly packaging materials. This research serves as a step forward in the direction of going green, through the development of a composite material from natural, biodegradable polymers, for use in production of packaging material for fast foods. The composite was prepared from starch and chitosan with chicken feather …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article →