(181k) Improving Water Vapor Barrier Properties and Film Forming Ability of Cellulose Based Film with Lotus Leaf and Gelatin

Cellulose is extensively employed in food packaging to enhance moisture barrier properties.
However, cellulose nanofibrils face challenges such as low flexibility and high water vapor
permeability. Utilizing hydrophobic materials, like lotus leaves, is a promising approach to
improve water vapor transmission rates. Gelatin can help with film forming and flexibility.
In this research, cellulose nanofibrils are combined with a natural hydrophobic extract and
gelatin to enhance moisture resistance and film forming process.