Table 3.
Thickness, tensile properties and hydrophobicity of the thyme oil composite films.
| Film | Thickness (µm) | Tensile Strength (TS (MPa)) | Elongation at Break (EB (%)) | Water Contact Angle (WCA (Degree)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA/PBAT | 36.71 ± 4.16 a | 1.35 ± 0.03 b | 5.63 ± 0.41 b | 61.61 ± 2.82 a |
| PLA/PBAT-Thyme1% | 46.67 ± 5.73 a,b | 1.52 ± 0.08 b | 3.10 ± 0.38 a | 72.57 ± 1.54 b |
| PLA/PBAT–Thyme5% | 63.33 ± 10.17 b | 1.26 ± 1.26 b | 5.84 ± 0.25 b | 74.06 ± 3.00 b |
| PLA/PBAT–Thyme 10% | 113.33 ± 14.59 c | 0.96 ± 0.08 a | 16.51 ± 0.47 c | 80.57 ± 2.28 c |
The letters (a–d) at each concentration specifies groups that are significantly different (p < 0.05).