Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10277967 Journal of Food Engineering 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Thymol and carvacrol were incorporated to PP to get antimicrobial active films. ► A full characterization of all formulations was carried out. ► The presence of additives in the polymer matrix after processing was demonstrated. ► The antimicrobial activity of films against two bacteria was evaluated. ► PP films have demonstrated their ability as supporting matrix for active additives.
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Characterization and antimicrobial activity studies of polypropylene films with carvacrol and thymol for active packaging
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