Publication Date
2025
College
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Document Type
Poster
Description
Biodegradable composites were developed by incorporating quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild.) into polylactic acid (PLA), with varying ratios. The resulting films were characterized using melting points, bomb calorimetry, infrared (IR) spectroscopy, water uptake, water permeability, water contact angle, antioxidant assay and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The incorporation of differing quantities of quinoa fiber affected the properties of the composites. These initial studies show quinoa/PLA composites have potential in the development of bio-renewable and biodegradable materials for active food packaging.
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