Monika Sikora

Thermomechanical plasticization and stability characterization of different chitosan types.

Thermomechanical plasticization of chitosans differing in molecular weight (1.3-2.6∙105 Da) was investigated using a dual glycerol-lactic acid plasticizer system. A solvent-free processing approach was demonstrated, yielding stable thermoplastic materials. Plasticization was performed in a two-stage process using a bat...