Nanocomposites in Food Packaging
R. Prabhu1, B. Harish babu2, M. Selvamuthukumar3, N. Poiyyamozhi4
1Mr. R. Prabhu, Asst Prof., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Dr. Rr & Dr. Sr Technical University, Avadi, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
2Mr. B. Harish Babu, Asst. Prof., Department of Automobile Engineering, Vel Tech Dr. Rr & Dr. Sr Technical University, Avadi, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
3Mr. M. Selvamuthukumar, Asst. Prof, Department of Automobile Engineering, Vel Tech Dr. Rr & Dr. Sr Technical University, Avadi, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
4Mr. N. Poiyyamozhi, Asst Prof., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Dr. Rr & Dr. Sr Technical University, Avadi, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 20 January 2014 | Revised Manuscript received on 25 January 2014 | Manuscript published on 30 January 2014 | PP: 18-21 | Volume-2 Issue-6, January 2014 | Retrieval Number: F0904012614/2014©BEIESP
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Abstract: In this project work we report that extending the shelf life of paneer by blending the LDPE/Nanocomposites using twin screw extruder to increasing the mechanical properties as tensile strength, burst strength and barrier properties as oxygen transmission rate, water vapor transmission rate using montmorillonite and organic montmorillonite nanocomposites. The antimicrobial agent as Nisin is coated over the nano film to increase the anti-microbial properties. The XRD which indicated the different levels of intercalated structures for the nanocomposites. SEM analysis indicates the degree of dispersion of nanocomposites over the LDPE film. The results indicated that organic MMT/LDPE material which gives more tensile, mechanical properties and barrier properties and it increases the shelf life of paneer.
Keywords: Nanocomposites, Mechanical properties, Polyethylene, Coating, Polymer blends
Scope of the Article: Mechanical Design