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The active multilayer packaging films were formed from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and polyamide containing a 2% antimicrobial agent in one of the LDPE sides of the film (LDPE/polyamide/LDPE-2% antimicrobial agent). The antimicrobial agents used were potassium sorbate (PS-film), nisin (N-film), or chitosan (CTS-film). The effects of antimicrobial incorporation on water vapor permeability (P), diffusivity (Deff), and solubility (So and SH) of the active and control films (LDPE/polyamide/LDPE) were investigated. A dynamic vapor sorption analyzer (DVS) was used to estimate the sorption isotherms of the films at 25 °C. Peleg was found to be the best equation to describe sorption behaviors. The addition of PS and nisin into the film matrix resulted in a lower P than that of the control film. The Deff values of the active films were lower than those of control films, except for the CTS-film. The high water-holding capacity of PS and nisin might limit the Deff of the respective films. It was found that Henry’s law was applicable to relate P, Deff, and So and SH values of the multilayer film [correlation coefficient (r) = 0.909–0.971]. The mechanical and thermal properties of the active films were not significantly affected by the incorporation of PS and nisin (p > 0.05). However, the impact of stress and elongation (transverse direction) on the CTS-film was lower than on other films, which indicated that chitosan improved the mechanical properties of the film.
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Diblan, S., Gökkaya Erdem, B. & Kaya, S. Sorption, diffusivity, permeability and mechanical properties of chitosan, potassium sorbate, or nisin incorporated active polymer films. J Food Sci Technol 57, 3708–3719 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-020-04403-8
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