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Characterization and antimicrobial activity studies of polypropylene films with carvacrol and thymol for active packaging

Journal of Food Engineering · 2011 · Vol. 109(3) · pp. 513–519
Marina RamosAlfonso JiménezMercedes A. PeltzerMarı́a Carmen Garrigós
Nanocomposite Films for Food PackagingAntimicrobial agents and applicationsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesThymolCarvacrolActive packagingCrystallinityPolypropyleneChemistryAntimicrobialFood packagingThermal stabilityChemical engineering
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