Optimization of antioxidant, mechanical and chemical physical properties of chitosan-sorbitol-gallic acid films by response surface methodology

In order to determine the optimal content of sorbitol and gallic acid in the formulation of the chitosan films to obtain the highest antioxidant capacity and the best mechanical properties, an experimental design based on a two-factor Doehlert model was used. The optimum condition of film synthesis was obtained when a mixture of 1 wt chitosan, 3.62 wt% of sorbitol and 1 wt% of gallic acid was performed. The properties studied were experimentally evaluated at this optimal point and compared with the model predictions, showing good results. It proved to be a promising material to be successfully used as packaging material.