Active PLA Packaging Films: Effect of Processing and the Addition of Natural Antimicrobials and Antioxidants on Physical Properties, Release Kinetics, and Compostability

• Main Authors: Adrián Rojas (Author), Eliezer Velásquez (Author), Cristian Patiño Vidal (Author), Abel Guarda (Author), María José Galotto (Author), Carol López de Dicastillo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The performance characteristics of polylactic acid (PLA) as an active food packaging film can be highly influenced by the incorporation of active agents (AAs) into PLA, and the type of processing technique. In this review, the effect of processing techniques and the addition of natural AAs on the pr...