Table 1.
Physical and mechanical properties of seaweed-based films and conventional mulch film.
| Samples | Thickness (µm) | WVP (×10−10 g·m/m2·s·Pa) | Tensile strength (N/mm2) | Young Modulus (MPa) | Elongation at break (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control (no filler) | 58.20 ± 25.03 b | 3.87 ± 0.05 c | 38.32 ± 2.99 b | 182.87 ± 35.88 a | 23.26 ± 2.77 b |
|
MB–CaCO3
0.15% |
60.00 ± 24.37 c | 2.05 ± 1.06 a | 58.50 ± 5.95 c | 286.79 ± 39.92 b | 29.1 ± 1.88 c |
|
C–CaCO3
0.10% |
61.20 ± 24.63 d | 2.45 ± 0.05 b | 69.31 ± 0.74 d | 351.89 ± 12.71 c | 25.22 ± 1.08 bc |
| Conventional mulch | 13.4 ± 1.14 a | 2.68 ± 0.35 c | 10.45 ± 1.49 a | 159.30 ± 17.86 a | 15.66 ± 3.72 a |
Values are represented as mean ± standard deviation. Means in the same rows followed by the same letters denote no significant difference (p < 0.05). Different letters (a, b, c, d), in the same column indicates significant differences (p < 0.05).