Yvonne Achieng Ouma1, Supriti Sundari Nayak1, Smrutirekha Mishra2, Harekrishna Panigrahi1,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.41, No.4, pp. 281-297, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2024.056470
- 16 December 2024
Abstract Fuller earth (FE) nanoclay is a naturally occurring mineral with a high surface area, is highly abundant, and has a low purchasing cost, making it an excellent candidate for nanocomposite production. The study highlights the novelty of using FE nanoclay in combination with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to create a bio-nanocomposite that meets the need for sustainable packaging solutions, underscoring its potential to reduce environmental impact while maintaining product quality in food packaging applications. The solvent casting process, a reliable way to evenly disperse nanofillers in polymer matrices, has been employed in this work to incorporate… More >