Unlocking the mechanical, physical, and antimicrobial properties of gelatin-based films via chitosan nanoparticle reinforcement for active food packaging applications
The growing ecological concerns over plastic packaging have driven interest in biodegradable film materials. This study evaluates the mechanical, physical, and antimicrobial properties of chicken skin gelatin films reinforced with varying concentrations (0–8%) of chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs). CNPs significantly enhanc...