Development and characterization of bio-based composite films with matcha powder: Impact of matcha concentration and glutaraldehyde crosslinking on properties

Ayşe Nur Zambak, Sema Samatya Yilmaz, Bedriye Uçpinar, Hüseyin Uzuner, Ayse Aytac, Chemical Engineering Department, Kocaeli University, Polymer Science and Technology Department, Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology, Molecular Research and Antibody Laboratory, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Kocaeli University

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on October 28, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Volume 39, Issue 5, Page 2566-2592, May 2026.
The growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions has led to the development of biodegradable materials with improved functionality. In this study, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and sodium caseinate (NaCAS) were blended with glycerol as a plasticizer to ...