Poly(limonene) incorporation into poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) films via melt blending and compression molding: Enhancement of antioxidant, antimicrobial, and barrier properties.
Food packaging materials must combine barrier, mechanical, and functional properties to ensure product protection and extended shelf life, yet many biopolymer films suffer from poor water resistance and high bioactive additive volatility. In this study, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) films incorpor...