Open AccessNovel antimicrobial bioplastic based on PLA-chitosan by addition of TiO2 and ZnO
Author(s) -
Lisman Suryanegara,
Widya Fatriasari,
Deni Zulfiana,
Sita Heris Anita,
Nanang Masruchin,
Sesmi Gutari,
Tetty Kemala
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of environmental health science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.447
H-Index - 45
ISSN - 2052-336X
DOI - 10.1007/s40201-021-00614-z
Subject(s) - bioplastic , chitosan , antimicrobial , materials science , chemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , waste management , biology , organic chemistry , engineering
The purpose of this study was to develop antimicrobial bioplastics based on Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) with the addition of chitosan-ZnO, and chitosan-TiO 2 to improve antimicrobial properties.