Table 1.
Tensile properties of PCL/chitosan composite with different amounts of nano CaCO3.
| Composite | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation at Break (%) | Modulus (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCL/chitosan | 15.05 ± 0.84 | 848.00 ± 6.87 | 160.26 ± 4.15 |
| PCL/chitosan/0.5 wt% nano CaCO3 | 17.31 ± 0.92 | 915.00 ± 7.84 | 190.58 ± 3.20 |
| PCL/chitosan/1 wt% nano CaCO3 | 20.18 ± 0.96 | 1215.00 ± 8.35 | 214.91 ± 3.53 |
| PCL/chitosan/3 wt% nano CaCO3 | 14.65 ± 0.73 | 751.00 ± 6.54 | 231.80 ± 3.89 |
| PCL/chitosan/5 wt% nano CaCO3 | 12.16 ± 0.67 | 460.00 ± 5.31 | 247.21 ± 5.36 |
| PCL/chitosan/7 wt% nano CaCO3 | 9.18 ± 0.54 | 124.00 ± 4.57 | 278.60 ± 4.53 |