Table 3.
Effects of plasticizers on mechanical properties of anchote starch films
| Films | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation at Break (%) | Modulus of (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|
| E30 | 6.18 ± 0.65 | 49.10 ± 7.76 | 105.00 ± 32.66 |
| E40 | 4.19 ± 0.67 | 42.83 ± 9.44 | 50.20 ± 13.50 |
| G30 | 6.45 ± 1.19 | 34.26 ± 12.42 | 341 ± 68.00 |
| G40 | 6.35 ± 0.55 | 48.95 ± 4.22 | 133 ± 29.00 |
| S30 | - | - | - |
| S40 | 15.30 ± 3.91 | 25.43 ± 8.90 | 1200 ± 260.00 |
| T30 | 8.53 ± 1.25 | 17.40 ± 1.94 | 727 ± 117.04 |
| T40 | 7.01 ± 0.57 | 38.71 ± 5.70 | 447 ± 29.41 |
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Data (mean ± SD), The letters E, G, S and T indicate to 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate, glycerol, sorbitol and triethylene glycol, respectively. The number next to them indicates the percentage (w/w) of plasticizer to dry starch ration